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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.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytJan 23rd, 2021

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......»»

Category: topSource: washpostJan 20th, 2021

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.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytJan 17th, 2021

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.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytApr 24th, 2021

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. .....»»

Category: worldSource: nytFeb 19th, 2021

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 .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderFeb 6th, 2021

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.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytJan 28th, 2021

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,.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJan 28th, 2021

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.....»»

Category: worldSource: nytJan 26th, 2021

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......»»

Category: topSource: washpostJan 20th, 2021

"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.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytJan 16th, 2021

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.....»»

Category: worldSource: nytJan 7th, 2021

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......»»

Category: topSource: cnnApr 9th, 2018

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 .....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytMay 18th, 2021

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.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytMay 18th, 2021

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.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytMay 9th, 2021

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 .....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytMay 7th, 2021

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. .....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytMay 3rd, 2021

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.....»»

Category: topSource: usatodayMay 3rd, 2021

Prosecutors say Oath Keepers likely stored January 6 weapons at suburban Virginia hotel

Prosecutors have claimed members of the O.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytApr 13th, 2021

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......»»

Category: topSource: foxnewsApr 13th, 2021