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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.

Laura Ingraham urges voters to 'teach the elites and their lackeys a message' by reelecting Trump

October 23, 2020

Laura Ingraham urges voters to 'teach the elites and their lackeys a message' by reelecting Trump

Americans have a chance to rebuke the political, financial and cultural elite by reelecting President Trump on Nov. 3, Laura Ingraham said Friday.

Facebook's Zuckerberg, Twitter's Dorsey to voluntarily testify before Senate on alleged censorship

October 23, 2020

Facebook's Zuckerberg, Twitter's Dorsey to voluntarily testify before Senate on alleged censorship

Social media platforms faced criticism over their handling of the New York Post's report on emails taken from a laptop purportedly belonging to Hunter Biden.

Ted Cruz releases dramatic video calling on 'Silicon Valley oligarchs' to testify on Capitol Hill

October 23, 2020

Ted Cruz releases dramatic video calling on 'Silicon Valley oligarchs' to testify on Capitol Hill

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is leading the charge against Big Tech with a dramatic new video calling on the "Silicon Valley Oligarchs" to testify on Capitol Hill.

Ex-Google consultant sounds alarm on negative impact of Big Tech in ‘The Social Dilemma’

October 22, 2020

Ex-Google consultant sounds alarm on negative impact of Big Tech in ‘The Social Dilemma’

Former Google consultant Joe Toscano is a key figure in the wildly popular Netflix documentary “The Social Dilemma,” that details the negative impact Big Tech can have on people, and the Nebraska native feels Americans have a long way to go before the problem is solved.