Congress · 117th Congress
Groups launch last-ditch effort against drug pricing changes
It recently announced a $1 million ad buy to run on D.C.-area cable channels from July 1 through Aug. 5.
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Congress · 117th Congress
Surge of lobbying activity fueled K Street in late 2021
The chamber still ranked No. 1, but its $64.8 million total last year — a time its leadership was changing and it had taken heat for its support of some Democratic candidates in 2020 — was down from
Congress · 117th Congress
‘Rise in violent rhetoric’: Lawmakers in both parties report spike in death threats
A House Democratic leadership aide said in an email: “There is enhanced security for members in the wake of 1/6.
Congress · 117th Congress
Former Capitol Police officer charged with obstructing Jan. 6 investigation wants more information from prosecutors
The two connected on Facebook on Jan. 1, 2021, when Riley sent him a friend request.
Congress · 117th Congress
Indicted Capitol Police officer resigns from force
On Jan. 1, 2021 that man accepted a friend request from Riley. Riley was on duty outside the Capitol on Jan. 6 and responded to reports of an explosive device near the complex.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Climate groups launch $1M ad campaign aimed at six battleground Republicans
Two groups pushing for action against climate change are launching a nearly $1 million ad campaign Tuesday that tries to use wildfires and extreme weather to persuade moderate voters to reject a handful
Congress · 117th Congress
House committee unveils bipartisan Big Tech antitrust agenda
[jwp-video n=”1″] Cicilline and Buck announced the introduction of five bills that aim to address alleged anti-competitive behavior uncovered by a 16-month investigation of Amazon, Apple, Facebook
Congress · 117th Congress
Small respite for Facebook as left and right slam ruling on Trump ban
[jwp-video n=”1″] Predictably, Republicans were outraged by the decision. They called it censorship by Big Tech. Washington Rep.
Congress · 117th Congress
Lawmakers alarmed at social media making money off ‘addiction’
[jwp-video n=”1″] In any other context, a business trying to make more money by keeping its customers hooked to its product or service would be seen as the sine qua non of a capitalist enterprise
Congress · 117th Congress
Americans at military bases overseas struggle to get COVID-19 vaccine
[jwp-video n=”1″] Hot potato When asked about the situation on U.S. bases in Germany, a Defense Logistics Agency spokesman directed questions to the Pentagon’s public affairs office.
Congress · 117th Congress
House votes to strip Marjorie Taylor Greene of committee assignments
[jwp-video n=”1″] McCarthy said Democrats would regret their decision to strip Greene of her committee seats.
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After Capitol riot, a call to protect veterans from disinformation
[jwp-video n=”1″] But he said Trump, his allies, foreign adversaries and social media companies also bear responsibility.
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Congress can’t stay off Twitter and Facebook either
Thirty members had at least 1 million social media followers — triple the number from the 114th Congress. Those members generated only about 10 percent of member content.
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Capitol Police leadership vacuum comes at vulnerable time
[jwp-video n=”1″] Lindsey McPherson contributed to this report.
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Democrats fume at tech companies, but legislation may be elusive
[jwp-video n=”1″] Sen.
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Facebook bans Trump for inciting violence as social media criticisms mount
[jwp-video n=”1″] Both companies took incremental steps to limit the reach of Trump’s posts on Wednesday, first labeling Trump’s posts for misinformation, before removing posts and eventually
Congress · 116th Congress
Lawmakers line up showdown with Trump over Confederate base names
[jwp-video n=”1″] Veto threats Trump had threatened to veto the bill if it required name changes at military installations that honor Confederates, such as Fort Benning in Georgia, where two
Congress · 116th Congress
Senators criticize social media executives, and each other
[jwp-video n=”1″] Occasionally, personal gripes took center stage, like when Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., asked Pichai whether Google still employs an engineer who criticized her online.
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Congress looks to avert shutdown amid Supreme Court fight
[jwp-video n=”1″] The House floor schedule reserves time for voting on a relief package this week.
Congress · 116th Congress
Exclusive: Capitol Police disciplinary reports show pattern of misconduct
[jwp-video n=”1″] Mocking the deaf, others From Jan. 23, 2015, to Feb. 23, 2016, several male officers, including commanders who rank higher than sergeant, sent around 18 photoshopped images