Tag: Deep Dive

Deep Dive (July 20): ‘Clearly a Violation’: Whitaker on the Biden Administration’s Efforts to Push Big Tech to Censorship

The Biden administration is taking its fight against Facebook to the next level. It’s looking into how to hold social media platforms liable for publishing misinformation. As of now, the companies are protected under Section 230—a law that provides legal immunity to websites that moderate user-generated content. The White House is calling on social media…


Deep Dive (July 19): Paxton: Texas Democrats Could Be Arrested as Soon as They Return

Hundreds of supporters called on the White House and the international community over the weekend to help the Cuban people protesting the communist regime. But it’s not just across the United States. Cuban exiles also gathered in Chile’s capital over the weekend, as well as in the Dominican Republic, to show their support and call for…


Deep Dive (July 16): 18-Year-Old to Be Youngest to Space in Upcoming Bezos Flight

President Joe Biden is considering a number of ways to help the Cubans. He also had strong words about communism. He said, “Communism is a failed system, universally failed system.” White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki had similar words to say Thursday. She said, “Communism is a failed ideology, and we certainly believe that. It…


Deep Dive (July 15): Pitbull Posts Emotional Plea for Help for Cubans

Rapper Pitbull sent out an impassioned plea, calling for help for Cuban protesters. He said in a video post online, “They’re losing their lives over there literally for something that we wake up every day and appreciate, which is freedom.” He added, “This is about freedom and it’s about human rights.” This comes as the…


Deep Dive (July 14): 4 Iranians Charged in NYC Journalist Kidnap Plot

Democrats in the Senate say they’ve reached an agreement to spend $3.5 trillion on domestic programs. But the plan still faces obstacles before it gets to President Joe Biden’s desk. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the spending is in addition to the bipartisan bill on physical infrastructure. This money is for other Democrat spending priorities…


Deep Dive (July 13): Texas Gov. Vows to Arrest Democrats Who Left State Over Voting Bill

Texas Democrats have fled the state to block a Republican bill that overhauls elections. Governor Greg Abbott says when they return to the state, they will be arrested for disrupting the legislative process. Rep. Jasmine Crockett told CNN, “I don’t worry. … I understand that I’ve not committed a crime, so I can’t get arrested,” She…


Deep Dive (July 12): ‘This Is About Freedom’: Sen. Rubio on Cuban Protests Against Communism

Calling for liberty, thousands took to the streets in Cuba over the weekend, protesting the communist regime. It comes amid reports of gas, electricity, and vaccine shortages across the country. In response, Cuba’s leader blamed the protests on a foreign smear campaign from the United States. President Joe Biden issued a statement Monday, calling “on the…


Deep Dive (July 9): Convicted Murderer Wins Election to DC Office While in Jail

The death toll continues to rise in the Florida condo collapse. Miami-Dade’s mayor said Friday morning that 14 more bodies have been recovered, bringing the death toll up to 78. The number of unaccounted for has gone down to 62. Meanwhile, at the nation’s capital, the fence is coming down six months after the Capitol…


Deep Dive (July 8): 36 States Sue Google Over App Store Practices

A moment of silence took place on Wednesday for the lives lost in the deadly condo collapse in Surfside, Florida, as first responders make a painful pivot from search and rescue to recovery mode. The mayor is calling the decision “an extremely difficult one.” The death toll rose to 60, as six more bodies were recovered Thursday…


Deep Dive (July 7): Trump to Sue Facebook, Twitter, Google Over Ban

The White House says it will act if Russia does not deal with the ransomware hackers who broke into systems at software company Kaseya. Thousands of companies were compromised over the weekend. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said, “If the Russian government cannot or will not take action against criminal actors residing in Russia,…