Democrats press social media platforms over FBI threats
House Democrats asked social media platforms to turn over information about threats to federal law enforcement officials and how they combat the violent posts, according to letters sent to eight companies Friday. House Oversight and Reform Committee Chair Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.) and Rep. Stephen Lynch (D-Mass.) demanded Meta, Twitter, TikTok, Truth Social, Rumble, Gettr, Telegram and Gab respond with details about their policies and data on the threats. The request comes after researchers have identified an uptick in violent posts targeting FBI agents since the s
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Read More'Grease' returns to theaters for $5 in honor of Olivia Newton-John; AMC to donate to breast cancer research
(NEXSTAR) – The AMC theater chain is hoping you’ll spend one of your summer nights watching “Grease” on the big screen. Adam Aron, the CEO of AMC Theatres, announced on Twitter that “Grease” will return to theaters in honor of Olivia Newton-John, who passed earlier this month at 73.
Marjorie Taylor Greene introduces bill to make gender-affirming care for transgender youth a felony
Story at a glance Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) on Friday introduced a measure that would make it a felony to provide gender-affirming medical care including puberty blockers and hormones to transgender youth under 18. The measure would also prohibit using federal funds for gender-affirming health care, including in Affordable Healthcare Act plans, and bar colleges and universities fro
Read MoreKushner says Trump tasked Ivanka with setting up meeting with Hillary Clinton after her defeat
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