Nov 01 Here are some of the ads Facebook says are linked to Russia By Eric Tucker, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The ads were released Wednesday as officials from Facebook and other social media companies faced criticism for not doing enough to prevent Russian agents from interfering with the American political process. Continue reading
Nov 01 WATCH: Facebook, Twitter, Google testify on Russia before House intelligence committee By Erica R. Hendry The tech giants continued to detail for lawmakers how Russian operatives leveraged their platforms in an attempt to influence the 2016 presidential election. Continue reading
Oct 31 In hearing on Russia, Facebook, Twitter, Google defend their security measures By Barbara Ortutay, Michael Liedtke, Associated Press Leaders from the tech giant promised a Senate subcommittee they would do more to stop the misuse of their platforms by foreign nations. Continue reading
Oct 31 WATCH: Facebook, Twitter, Google testify in Senate intelligence committee hearing on Russia By Joshua Barajas Representatives from all three major tech companies are set to testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee at 9:30 a.m. ET Wednesday. Watch live here. Continue reading
Oct 30 WATCH: Facebook, Twitter, Google testify in Senate hearing on Russia By Erica R. Hendry The Senate Judiciary subcommittee hearing about Russia’s attempts to spread disinformation online will begin at 2:30 p.m. Watch live here. Continue reading
Oct 27 Why Tom Hanks posts photos of lost things on his Twitter feed By Elizabeth Flock "You know, a lost glove looking for its mate, isn’t that just the way of the world?" Hanks said. "Aren’t we all just lost gloves?"… Continue reading
Oct 24 Twitter to disclose info on political ads amid scrutiny By Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press Twitter says it will require ads that refer to a candidate or party to be clearly identified as election ads. Continue reading
Oct 16 Trump attacks Democrats on Twitter over his tax overhaul plan By Associated Press After a year with no major legislative accomplishments, Trump is hoping to pass a major tax overhaul plan, which includes a proposal to cut the 35 percent corporate tax rate to 20 percent. Continue reading
Oct 03 This New York bill would ban anonymous political ads on Facebook By Associated Press The proposed disclosure rules also would apply to mailed campaign advertisements. Continue reading
Sep 30 Google cooperating with Russia probe after Twitter slammed By Associated Press Google says it is digging into its vaults for evidence of Russian meddling in the 2016 election. Continue reading