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Democrats accuse GOP of trying to 'browbeat' tech execs with hearing ahead of Election Day

October 28, 2020

Democrats accuse GOP of trying to 'browbeat' tech execs with hearing ahead of Election Day

Democrat senators accused their Republican colleagues of trying to “browbeat” tech executives at a committee hearing on Section 230 protections ahead of Election Day.

Bill McGurn slams 'outrageous behavior' from media suppressing Hunter Biden allegations

October 28, 2020

Bill McGurn slams 'outrageous behavior' from media suppressing Hunter Biden allegations

After Hunter Biden’s former business associate Tony Bobulinsky gave an interview on Fox News’ “Tucker Carlson Tonight” Tuesday, Wall Street Journal columnist Bill McGurn reacted to the interview pointing out that the story has been covered up by the media and social media companies.

Twitter users mock its CEO Jack Dorsey for 'disgustingly unkempt' beard at Senate hearing

October 28, 2020

Twitter users mock its CEO Jack Dorsey for 'disgustingly unkempt' beard at Senate hearing

The beard of Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey stole the show on Wednesday when honchos from technology giants including Facebook and Google testified on tech companies’ treatment of speech and information on their platforms.

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

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.

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

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.

Google, Facebook and Twitter CEOs to appear on Capitol Hill for grilling over censorship

October 28, 2020

Google, Facebook and Twitter CEOs to appear on Capitol Hill for grilling over censorship

The CEOs of major tech companies will be in the hot seat Wednesday as Republican senators accuse their internet platforms of censoring conservative viewpoints and demand changes to the federal law that protects them from lawsuits.

Live updates: Big tech CEOs to testify before Senate

October 28, 2020

Live updates: Big tech CEOs to testify before Senate

The leaders of three of the biggest tech companies in the world are facing a dilemma of their own after a Netflix documentary about the issues caused by their services sparked a Senate hearing slated for Wednesday.

Facebook takes down Trump campaign 'vote today' ad, claims it lacked 'additional context or clarity'

October 27, 2020

Facebook takes down Trump campaign 'vote today' ad, claims it lacked 'additional context or clarity'

Facebook has removed multiple posts by the Trump campaign, including one ad that urged users to "vote today."

Zuckerberg’s funding of election operations prompts litigation, concern from conservatives

October 27, 2020

Zuckerberg’s funding of election operations prompts litigation, concern from conservatives

Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook, and Chan first contributed $250 million to the Center for Tech and Civic Life in early September to boost resources for local election officials.

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

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.