President Biden's response to a soldier attack, CEO testimony on social media safety, and FBI Director's warning on Chinese hackers. China's cyber threats, Federal Reserve's interest rates, migrant assault in Times Square, and a former Trump official being shot.
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President Biden has decided on a response to the attack that killed three U.S. soldiers in Jordan, which is expected to include both airstrikes and cyber operations.
CEOs from Meta TikTok, Snap, Discord, and X testified on Capitol Hill, assuring support for child safety legislation and expressing support for age verification for minors on social media platforms.
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Response to Attack in Jordan
President Biden has decided on a response to the attack that killed three U.S. soldiers in Jordan. The retaliation is expected to include both airstrikes and cyber operations, according to sources close to the matter. Iran has issued a warning, stating they will respond decisively to any attack on their territory or interests. The Iran-backed militia group believed responsible for the attack has announced a cessation of attacks against U.S. forces in the region. The Pentagon has identified the attack as sponsored by Iranian-backed proxies.
Tech CEOs Testify on Child Safety
CEOs from Meta TikTok, Snap, Discord, and X have testified on Capitol Hill about the safety of their social media platforms, particularly for children. They assured the Judiciary Committee of their support for child safety legislation. Senator Josh Hawley confronted Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg about child sex exploitation on Facebook, questioning if any compensation had been provided to victims. Zuckerberg apologized to the victims in the audience and expressed support for age verification for minors on his platforms.
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Biden's Response to Soldier Attack, CEOs Testify on Social Media Safety, and FBI Warning on Chinese Hackers