Sep 05 Watch 6:41 Twitter and Facebook face lawmaker concerns over policing their platforms Twitter and Facebook, the world's largest social media giants, told the senators investigating Russia's tactics during the U.S. elections that they had improved their defenses, but some still lawmakers believe the companies need regulation. Meanwhile, the question of whether social… Continue watching
Sep 05 Kavanaugh declines to answer questions about extent of president’s pardon power By Associated Press Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh says he has not taken a position on the constitutionality of investigating a sitting president. Yet his past writings cast doubt on the idea. Continue reading
Sep 05 Bombshell anonymous NYT op-ed claims Trump staffers ‘resisting’ the president By Zeke Miller, Associated Press Trump called it a "gutless editorial" and "really a disgrace," and the press secretary called on the official to resign. Continue reading
Sep 05 Michelle Obama to headline voter registration rallies in Las Vegas and Miami By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Mrs. Obama has long been one of the most popular draws among Democrats, but so far has committed to just helping When We All Vote boost voter registration and participation. Continue reading
Sep 05 WATCH: A fast-talking auctioneer-turned-Congressman drowned out this far-right protester By Associated Press A House hearing about social media censorship was briefly interrupted as a protester stood up and yelled at Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey. A Republican congressman drowned her out using his auctioneering skills. Continue reading
Sep 05 It’s not fair that victims of abuse and harassment ‘have to do the work to report it,’ Twitter’s Dorsey says By Associated Press Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey says Twitter "can't place the burden" on victims when it comes to reporting abuse on the service. Continue reading
Sep 05 Public seating at Kavanaugh hearing cut in half, then restored again By Lisa Desjardins For 45 minutes, police stopped allowing any members of the public inside after a series of disruptive protests. Continue reading
Sep 05 Justice Department to discuss concerns that social media companies may be ‘stifling’ ideas on their platforms By Associated Press The statement comes as Facebook and Twitter executives appeared at congressional hearings Wednesday. Both companies pledged to better protect their social media platforms in the 2018 elections and beyond. Continue reading
Sep 05 Kavanaugh denies misleading senators in 2006 testimony By Associated Press Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh is denying that he misled senators in testimony when he was nominated to be an appellate judge in 2006. He says the testimony was "100 percent accurate."… Continue reading
Sep 05 WATCH: Roe v. Wade has ‘been reaffirmed many times,’ Kavanaugh says By Associated Press Kavanaugh has previously said that he considers Roe v. Wade to be “settled law,” though his dissent in a previous abortion ruling has raised questions about his stance on the issue. Continue reading