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
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
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
National Congress of American Indians calls for offshore wind moratorium
The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) recently released a statement calling for a moratorium on offshore wind energy projects. The statement comes as a response to the Trump administration’s approval of a large wind energy project off the coast of Massachusetts. The NCAI is an association of tribes in the United States that is… Continue reading National Congress of American Indians calls for offshore wind moratorium