Members of the far-right militia group, the Oath Keepers, used Facebook Messenger during the Capitol siege to hunt for lawmakers, FBI says
One message to the Oath Keepers, the FBI said, read: "All members are in the.....»»
Kroger unknowingly funneled donations to a militia group. After the Capitol riots, it’s cutting them out.
Kroger said it had been donating to the Indiana Oath Keepers, who were accredited as a nonprofit in 2017, from a program that lets shoppers choose charities to benefit from their purchases......»»
Selena Gomez emailed Sheryl Sandberg months before the Capitol siege to highlight US militia group activity on Facebook
The actress told Facebook's COO Sheryl Sandberg that major tech firms needed to crack down on political lies and violent speech. Selena Gomez seen on the set of "Only Murders in the Buildi.....»»
Facebook failed to prevent far-right groups from planning the US Capitol siege, according to an internal report
The report said Facebook found it hard to know whether each post or group was a coordinated effort to delegitimize the election or.....»»
DOJ charges 6 more defendants in the Oath Keepers movement with conspiracy in the Capitol insurrection
"Gentlemen we are heading to DC pack your s---!!" one of the defendants wrote in a December Facebook message, prosecutors said. .....»»
New video shows long-time Trump advisor Roger Stone surrounded by far-right Oath Keepers just hours before the Capitol riot
In the video, veteran Trump associate Roger Stone can be seen shaking hands with supporters as three members of the Oath Keepers follow him closely. Former Trump advisor Roger Stone mingles with a crowd in front .....»»
Facebook says it won"t promote political groups in the "long term," but struggles to deliver on that promise
Facebook promised not to suggest political groups to its users ahead of the US election, but The Markup reported the company failed to deliver. Business Insider A member of Oath Keepers, a far-right extremist group.....»»
House lawmakers say they"re "targets" and ask for extra security from their allowances after deadly Capitol insurrection
More than 30 members from both parties sent a letter to House leadership asking to use their allowance money to stave off threats post-Capitol siege. Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., and other members take cover during the Capitol Siege on Jan. 6,.....»»
Canadian lawmakers have voted to label the Proud Boys as a terrorist group
The group, which played a prominent role in the Capitol riot in Washington, DC, has been labeled a "hate group" by the Southern Poverty Law Center. Members of the Proud Boy near B.....»»
Kroger unknowingly funneled donations to a militant group. After the Capitol riots, it’s cutting it off.
Kroger said it had been donating to the Indiana Oath Keepers, who were accredited as a nonprofit in 2017, from a program that lets shoppers choose charities to benefit from their purchases......»»
"What the hell"s the matter with them?": Biden scorches GOP lawmakers who didn"t wear masks in secure areas during Capitol riots, saying they need "to grow up"
"It was shocking to see members of the Congress while the Capitol was under siege by a deadly mob of thugs refuse to wear masks," he said. President-elect Joe Biden. Susan Walsh/AP President-elect Joe Biden on Friday excoriated Republ.....»»
Hundreds of lawmakers and staff gathered in a "crowded" location after the Capitol siege but some Republicans refused to wear masks, lawmaker says
"Some of the newer Republican members are openly flaunting that they are re.....»»
Mark Zuckerberg on Capitol Hill Monday to meet with lawmakers
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg will meet Monday with lawmakers, including members of committees holding hearings this week on the Cambridge Analytica scandal, according to a source familiar with the matter......»»
Problem Solvers Caucus, a key bipartisan group, backs congressional inquiry into January 6 US Capitol riot, as members of the GOP defect from McCarthy"s stance
More than 75% of the .....»»
McConnell said Senate GOP "undecided" on commission to investigate Jan. 6 Capitol siege. 8 Senate Republicans voted against certifying the election after the attack.
The House is set to vote on a bill to establish a commission to probe the Jan. 6 riots - the same day lawmakers voted to certify the 2020 election. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky speaks after a GOP policy lunche.....»»
These are the companies still giving money to the lawmakers who voted to overturn the election results
Some companies made vague statements about assessing PAC criteria after the Capitol siege - and have restarted donations to the election result objectors. Former President Donald Trump with Missour.....»»
Threats against members of Congress have increased 107% since 2020 and are expected to keep rising, US Capitol Police say
The security of the US Capitol and members of Congress has been a topic of ongoing concern in Washington, DC, since the deadly January 6 insurrection. US Capitol siege in .....»»
Facebook"s Oversight Board will announce its decision on the future of Donald Trump"s banned account on Wednesday
Facebook suspended Donald Trump's account after the Capitol Siege. Five months later, the Oversight Board will decide whether Trump can return. .....»»
They hail from Facebook, Netflix and YouTube. Their mission? To get more Black product managers in tech. Here"s why.
The grassroots group Black Product Managers has grown to 1,100 members. Their mission? To get tech to hire and promote.....»»
Prosecutors say Oath Keepers likely stored January 6 weapons at suburban Virginia hotel
Prosecutors have claimed members of the O.....»»
FTC forms group to streamline antitrust rulemaking
The Biden administration might be setting the stage to crack down on the nation’s largest corporations, which have garnered mounting scrutiny among lawmakers on Capitol Hill......»»