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October 28, 2020

DOJ, citing Hunter Biden story, Justice Thomas, supports changes to Section 230 in letter to Congress

The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Tuesday sent a letter to congressional leaders advocating for changes to Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, a law passed about 25 years ago that prevents tech companies from being sued for user content posted on their platforms. 

October 28, 2020

Ro Khanna introduces 'Big Idea' legislation to bring Silicon Valley jobs to middle America

Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., introduced legislation this week in the House to make a massive $900 billion investment in science and technology to expand Silicon Valley jobs to America's heartland and to ensure the United States retains its technological edge over China.

October 27, 2020

Joy Reid posts incorrect tweet knocking McConnell's SCOTUS wins: 'All it took was three people to die'

MSNBC host Joy Reid attempted to throw a wet blanket on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's achievement of shepherding three Supreme Court justices to confirmation, but got a major fact wrong in the process. 

October 27, 2020

Bloomberg News issues correction after falsely reporting that Trump campaign pulled ads from Florida

Bloomberg News was forced to walk back a report on Tuesday indicating that the Trump campaign was throwing in the towel in the crucial swing state of Florida. 

October 27, 2020

The Lincoln Project panned as 'grifters' after report founders looking to launch media empire

The anti-Trump PAC The Lincoln Project was mocked on social media Tuesday after it was reported that the group is pursuing plans to develop a media empire following the 2020 election. 

October 27, 2020

Big Tech giants summoned to Senate after 'Social Dilemma' backlash

The giants of social media are facing a dilemma of their own after a Netflix documentary about the issues caused by their services sparked a senate hearing slated for this Wednesday.

October 27, 2020

Protesters raid shops, ATMs after Philadelphia police shooting

Hundreds of people, some armed with bricks, protested in western Philadelphia and the demonstration quickly turned violent. Police cars and dumpsters were set ablaze.

October 26, 2020

Rose McGowan blasts Hillary Clinton over birthday tweet: We're 'blowing out YOUR candle'

Actress and activist Rose McGowan tore into Hillary Clinton over her birthday tweet hoping to boost support for Joe Biden's candidacy. 

October 26, 2020

CNN report accuses conservatives of 'discrediting' Big Tech, ignores Twitter suppression of New York Post

CNN is raising eyebrows over a report that accused conservatives of trying to "discredit" giant social media companies while omitting the controversy surrounding Twitter and Facebook's efforts to suppress explosive New York Post reports about Hunter Biden.

October 25, 2020

Adriana Cohen: Censorship of conservatives proves Twitter & Facebook are enemies of free speech, free press

Scores of conservatives, including myself, are being shadow-banned on Twitter, something I testified about in 2018 before Congress alongside other leading conservative voices being wrongfully censored.