Apr 10 Watch 4:55 What we learned about Facebook from Mark Zuckerberg’s testimony Lawmakers pressed Mark Zuckerberg on Tuesday to explain why Facebook waited years to tell users about the Cambridge Analytica breach, as well as whether the social media giant tracks users across devices and after they leave the platform. Amna Nawaz… Continue watching
Apr 10 Watch 6:06 Trump anger over FBI raids sparks speculation of Mueller firing By John Yang, Yamiche Alcindor According to the White House, President Trump believes he has the power to fire Robert Mueller after the FBI raided Trump's personal lawyer based on information from the special counsel's team. It's widely reported that the FBI seized thousands of… Continue watching
Apr 10 Facebook is ‘responsible for the content’ on its platform, Zuckerberg says By Associated Press That's a departure from how internet companies have traditionally viewed themselves — as neutral platforms generally not responsible for what people post and share on their services. Continue reading
Apr 10 WATCH: There ‘appears to be a pervasive pattern of political bias’ on Facebook, Sen. Cruz says By Associated Press Texas Sen. Ted Cruz told Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg that many Americans are concerned that Facebook is biased against conservatives. Continue reading
Apr 10 Conservative TV host resigns after tweet threatening Parkland survivor By Associated Press Conservative commentator Jamie Allman, who sent a tweet saying he would use "a hot poker" to sexually assault an outspoken 17-year-old survivor of the Florida high school shooting, has resigned from a St. Louis TV station and been taken off… Continue reading
Apr 10 Quiz: How much do you know about your internet privacy? By Rhana Natour We made a quiz to test your knowledge. Continue reading
Apr 10 Facebook is working with Mueller on Russia probe, Zuckerberg says By Associated Press Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says his company is "working with" special counsel Robert Mueller in his probe into Russian interference. Continue reading
Apr 10 WATCH: ‘I’m sorry,’ Zuckerberg says as he opens Senate hearing with apology By Associated Press Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg began a two-day congressional inquisition Tuesday with a public apology for a privacy scandal that has roiled the social media giant he founded more than a decade ago. Continue reading
Apr 10 Twitter backs bill to make political ads online more transparent By Associated Press Twitter says it is endorsing the Honest Ads Act, a bipartisan bill designed to make online political advertisements more transparent by revealing who paid for them, among other information. Continue reading
Apr 10 WATCH: Trump believes he can fire special counsel Mueller, White House says By Associated Press U.S. President Donald Trump has the believes he has the power to dismiss special counsel Robert Mueller, the White House said on Tuesday. Continue reading