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WASHINGTON, Feb 2 (Reuters) – TikTok, owned by China’s ByteDance, should be removed from app stores run by Apple Inc (AAPL.O) and Alphabet’s (GOOGL.O) Google because the short video social media app poses a risk to national security, Senator Michael Bennet, a Democrat on the intelligence committee, said in a letter dated Thursday. The app, which Congress has already banned from federal government devices, has come under increasing criticism because of concern that China’s government could use… Source link

Democrats on the House Ways and Means committee voted Tuesday to release former President Donald Trump’s tax returns in a move that opponents say will have “severe consequences.” The vote was 24-16 on a party-line basis. The six years of returns — spanning from 2015-2020 — will be released to the public in the coming days after the documents are prepared by staffers to redact information like Social Security numbers, street addresses, and other identifying data. The returns will be… Source link

Several House Democrats asked Google’s CEO on Friday for explanations about recent allegations that the search engine has profited from “greenwashing” ads placed by major oil companies. A November report from The Center for Countering Digital Hate accused Google of enabling oil companies’ greenwashing efforts — or their attempts to appear more sustainable and environmentally friendly than they actually are. Several major oil companies — including BP, ExxonMobil,… Source link

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) speaks to reporters during a break from a Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations joint briefing on the U.S. policy on Afghanistan, on Capitol Hill in Washington, February 2, 2022. Al Drago | Reuters Google has failed to take down scam ads that violate its policies, according to Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., chair of the Senate Commerce subcommittee on consumer protection. In a letter to Google CEO Sundar Pichai, first reported by The Washington… Source link

Placeholder while article actions load Happy Thursday! I’ve never been superstitious, but writing about spam filters in a newsletter again has me on edge. Anything for you, dear reader.  A quick programing note: The newsletter will be on a limited Tuesday to Thursday schedule through Aug. 25.  Below: The FCC rejects subsidies for SpaceX’s Starlink service, and new data shows what platforms teens use. First: FEC greenlights Google plan to loosen spam filters, overcoming Democratic challenge

Gas prices in the U.S. keep going up and up, and Washington’s Democrats have found a convenient scapegoat for the pain inflicted on American drivers — Big Oil. President Joe Biden says oil companies “shouldn’t pad their profits” while crude oil prices fall. Meanwhile, Democrats are pushing for a windfall tax on oil profits, and industry CEOs may face a grilling in Congress next month. But halfway around the U.S., the Democratic governor of an important oil-producing state has a… Source link

Edelman’s Trust Barometer for 2022 revealed that the global level of trust in government and media is dropping. An annual online survey conducted in 28 countries and reaching over 36,000 respondents found that distrust in political institutions fell in 2021 across the world. Among the key findings of the report was the overall lower trust in world leaders and institutions around the world, with 67% of respondents saying they worry that journalists and reporters were “purposely trying to… Source link

Inauguration Day for President-elect Joe Biden couldn’t get here quick enough for stock market bulls (and let’s face it, civilization at large). Because according to historical data, stocks tend to do very well in the early goings of a Democratic presidency. In year one of a Democratic presidency, the S&P 500 has risen on average by 19.4% dating back to 1932, per data crunched by BMO Capital Markets chief markets strategist Brian Belski. The gains have tended to stretch throughout the… Source link

Benzinga 6 Reasons Why You Should Not Buy A Home Owning a home might be the epitome of the American dream, but it’s not engraved in stone! So, if you’ve been toying with the idea of giving up homeownership, then, by all means, go for it. However, given that homeownership is perceived as the hallmark of wealth, giving it up is set to bring you a lot of controversies. Individuals in your circle might even criticize. But regardless of what the greater population thinks, here are good reasons… Source link

Democratic and Republican leaders reached an agreement on a new coronavirus relief deal worth around $900 billion that includes a second round of stimulus checks and additional unemployment benefits. The bill will soon be put for a vote in the House and the Senate. “We’ve agreed to a package of nearly $900 billion, with targeted policies that help struggling Americans who’ve already waited entirely too long,” Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said from the Senate floor on… Source link