Dan Frieth
Dan is interested in political policies around the world and how they impact internet users and creators. [email protected]
Kash Patel Opposes Warrant Requirement for FISA Section 702 Searches Amid FBI Director Confirmation
Patel’s opposition to warrants raises questions about how he plans to safeguard Americans’ data while preventing intelligence overreach.
Tulsi Gabbard Stands Her Ground on Edward Snowden, Criticizes Surveillance Abuse in Clashes With Senators in Heated DNI Confirmation Hearing
Gabbard’s steadfast stance reflects her long-held commitment to civil liberties and government transparency.
Federal Court Rules Warrant Is Required for Section 702 Backdoor Searches of Americans’ Communications
A landmark judgment challenges the government’s sweeping surveillance powers, redefining the limits of Fourth Amendment protections.
President Donald Trump Grants Full Pardon to Silk Road Founder Ross Ulbricht
Trump fulfills a key libertarian pledge.
Democrat Senators Pressure Tech CEOs About Contributions to Trump Inauguration
“funny, they never sent me one of these for contributing to democrats…” Open AI CEO Sam Altman responded.
Supreme Court Upholds Law Forcing ByteDance to Divest TikTok or Face US Ban, Leaving Decision to Incoming President Trump
Trump’s return to the White House could decide whether TikTok stays or disappears for 170 million US users.
Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie Is Sued for Alleged First Amendment Violation Over Social Media Block
Thomas DeVore claims his First Amendment rights were violated after being banned from McCombie’s government-linked Facebook page for political criticism.
Mark Zuckerberg Calls Biden Administration’s Pressure to Censor COVID-19 Content “Illegal”
But made no legal attempts to challenge the censorship demands.
Newsom Defends Wildfire Response, Tells Biden Online “Misinformation” Needs to Be Combatted
On the same day Biden is facing criticism for previous attempts to censor online “misinformation.”
Biden Slams Meta’s Move to Drop Controversial “Fact-Checkers”
Biden condemns Meta’s shift to community-led moderation as concerns grow over government influence on online speech.
State Department Rebrands Defunded Global Engagement Center Into New Counter-Disinformation Hub
A new State Department unit emerges under scrutiny, inheriting millions in funding from its defunct predecessor.
Nick Clegg Resigns as Meta’s Global Affairs Chief; Joel Kaplan Takes Helm Amid Political Shifts
Does Meta’s new leadership signal a potential shift in its stance on political speech?