Pressure Grows in Congress to Treat Crypto Investigator Tigran Gambaryan, Jailed in Nigeria, as a Hostage The case of Tigran Gambaryan, a renowned crypto investigator currently detained in Nigeria, has caught the attention of lawmakers in the United States Congress. As pressure mounts to secure his release, there is a growing consensus that Gambaryan should… Continue reading Pressure Grows in Congress to Treat Crypto Investigator Tigran Gambaryan, Jailed in Nigeria, as a Hostage
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Mark Zuckerberg isn’t being held in contempt of Congress after all
The world sat in anticipation as Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO and founder of Facebook, could potentially be held in contempt of Congress after neglecting to turn over documents in relation to the alleged violations of user data privacy while working closely with Cambridge Analytica. His testimony before Congress some years ago was a landmark moment… Continue reading Mark Zuckerberg isn’t being held in contempt of Congress after all
Congress dives into UFOs in a hearing featuring eyewitness testimony
Today, Congress held an extraordinary hearing to discuss what many of us have thought about for years: the existence of Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs). What was originally thought of as a hoax or fantasy was finally discussed by members of Congress and other experts in a serious manner. The UFO hearing held by the Senate… Continue reading Congress dives into UFOs in a hearing featuring eyewitness testimony
These 9 Members of Congress Are Defending TikTok on TikTok
As the popular video-sharing platform TikTok faces pressure from the US government to reshape the way it deals with user data and potential security risks, nine members of Congress are rallying to its defense on, you guessed it, TikTok. These elected officials—a bipartisan cast dissimilar in almost every other respect— are using the platform to… Continue reading These 9 Members of Congress Are Defending TikTok on TikTok
Congress Browbeats TikTok’s CEO in Brutal 5-Hour Hearing
On Wednesday, the chief executive of the popular social media platform TikTok, Kevin Mayer, underwent a brutal 5-hour questioning by the U.S. Congress. He was grilled on the Chinese-owned app’s alleged ties to Chinese government and its potential national security risks. The hearing before the House Foreign Affairs Committee was one of the first congressional… Continue reading Congress Browbeats TikTok’s CEO in Brutal 5-Hour Hearing
Congress seems more determined to ban TikTok than ever
With TikTok’s growing popularity among teens, Congress seems more determined than ever to ban the app in the United States. TikTok, owned by Chinese company ByteDance, has been called out for its potential for use of data sharing and international political influence. Earlier this month, several Republican Senators sent a letter to Secretary of State… Continue reading Congress seems more determined to ban TikTok than ever
TikTok CEO testifies before Congress
On October 28th, 2020, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the popular app TikTok, Kevin Mayer, testified before a hearing of the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee to address questions and concerns related to the company. The hearing focused primarily on security and data privacy issues due to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)’s influence within the… Continue reading TikTok CEO testifies before Congress
Here’s What TikTok’s CEO Will Tell Congress
TikTok, the Chinese-owned social media platform, has risen to become one of the most popular applications in the world. It has attracted a huge following among Generation Z, with its quick and creative video content providing an escape from everyday life. Although the app has experienced phenomenal success, it also has its fair share of… Continue reading Here’s What TikTok’s CEO Will Tell Congress
Congress’s Social Security Numbers Leaked in Health Data Breach
Recently, Congress was hit with a massive data breach in a health data leak that included social security numbers of several members. The exposure of the numbers, which could be used to carry out various forms of identity theft, was made public on a web site that claimed to offer support services. The data breach… Continue reading Congress’s Social Security Numbers Leaked in Health Data Breach
Congress rolls out new bill allowing nationwide TikTok ban
Earlier this week, the US Congress rolled out a new bill that would allow the government to potentially ban the popular social media app, TikTok, from being used nationwide. This move follows increasing concern over the potential security risks that the app poses. The looming ban is just the latest development in a legal saga… Continue reading Congress rolls out new bill allowing nationwide TikTok ban