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President Trump on Tuesday tweeted a threat to veto a $ 740 billion defense spending bill unless Congress overturns federal law that denies social media websites legal liability protects.
Why It Matters: Trump’s attempt to get Congress to end protecting the tech industry under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act is the latest escalation in his war on tech giants over what he is and what see some other Republicans as conservative bias.
What he says: « Section 230, a liability protection gift from the U. . S.. . For « Big Tech » (the only companies in America that have it – corporate good!) Is a serious threat to our & electoral integrity in national security. Our country can never be safe for & if we leave it, « Trump tweeted.
Situation Awareness: The NDAA Conference Committee is expected to meet on Wednesday to discuss the legislative language, and members hope to begin drafting the text by the end of the day.
The Trump administration is pushing Congress to lift the tech industry’s valuable liability shield, Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, as part of a must-pass law to approve end-of-year defense spending, sources told Axios, while Senate Republicans seek to improvise a limited change.
Between the lines: Last minute maneuvering shows that the White House is hoping that a bipartisan animus against big tech will help secure a victory on the issue before Trump leaves office.
With Bill Barr’s « Et tu, Brute! » In an interview with AP, President Trump watches the walls of his allegations of fraud, jokes and conspiracies close.
Why It Matters: Trump and his legal team continue to claim election fraud. But the Republican governors of Arizona and Georgia confirmed their elections, a loyalist like Barr weighed in, and low-ranking officials took pictures.
Boxes outside of Rep. Elise Stefanik’s old office Tuesday. Photo: Bill Clark / CQ Appeal, Inc via Getty Images
House plans to renovate members’ suites, despite staff worries about an influx of contractors and D. C.. . tightening restrictions on large gatherings, some employees told Axios.
Why it matters: The Capitol has been closed to public tours since March. Work over the holiday season comes as U. . S.. . Coronavirus cases are on the rise, Americans are asking for more pandemic support, and food lines are growing.
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World News – US – Trump threatens to veto defense spending bill over social media protection
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