Topics covered in this podcast include Mark Zuckerberg's apology for online child abuse, the expansion of the child tax credit, Disney's lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, allegations against prosecutor Fanni Willis, the FDA warning on eye drops, TikTok's contract dispute, and the discovery of a new dinosaur species.
CEOs apologize for online child abuse but Mark Zuckerberg avoids clear commitment to compensate victims.
The House of Representatives votes to expand child tax credit, potentially facing opposition from Republicans in the Senate.
Deep dives
Mark Zuckerberg apologizes at hearing on kids' safety online
Mark Zuckerberg, along with CEOs of other tech companies, apologized to victims of online child abuse in a Senate hearing. Zuckerberg was pressured by a senator to compensate the families of victims, to which he responded without a clear commitment. The hearing took place as Congress aims to pass new protections for children online.
House votes to expand child tax credit
The House of Representatives voted to expand the child tax credit, which would help low-income families claim more money and adjust payments for inflation. The bill now goes to the Senate, where it may face opposition from Republicans who believe it could benefit President Biden's re-election campaign.