Josh Hawley
Rumors of incoming antitrust action against Google are mounting
Most rumors point to “early summer” being when the trigger is pulled.
Apple ignores request to testify on privacy and censorship concerns regarding China
This is the second time Apple has ignored requests.
TikTok apologizes after suspending pro-life non-profit Live Action
TikTok eventually backtracked.
Senator Josh Hawley says social media app TikTok canceled meeting, “not willing to answer questions”
It’s not the first time TikTok has turned down a confrontation with the senator.
TikTok restores same-sex couple dancing video after backlash and allegations of censorship
It isn’t the first time TikTok has been accused of censorship.
Apple and TikTok refuse to testify to US Congress about their business in China
Both companies are facing growing scrutiny over their ties to China.
Tim Cook accepts position on advisory board of Chinese University amid criticism of Apple kowtowing to China
Tim Cook will be chairman of the board.
Senator Hawley remains skeptical of Zuckerberg’s alleged “free speech” awakening
Zuckerberg has recently been attempting to position Facebook as a company that champions and protects free speech.
Visa and Mastercard announce rejection of Facebook’s Libra
Visa, Mastercard, eBay, and Stripe are all the latest companies to withdraw from the Libra Association.
Apple chooses to ignore US lawmakers and be a “accomplice for Chinese censorship”
“We Hongkongers will definitely look closely at whether Apple chooses to uphold its commitment to free expression and other basic human rights,” said one Hong Kong lawmaker.
Apple bans Hong Kong protest safety app and is accused of “sucking up to China”
Hong Kong protestors and residents used the app to avoid conflict and areas that local police had marked as “illegal assembly” zones.
Senator Hawley calls on the FTC to release Google 2012 antitrust violation details
“The report provides evidence that Google was deceiving consumers before 2012, and the recent fines levied against Google suggest that Google never stopped,” Hawley writes.