FCC commissioner shoots down 'absurd' claim that the federal government can block Musk's Twitter purchase
Brendan Carr, a commissioner on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), rejected the Open Markets Institute's claim that the FCC has the authority to block Tesla CEO Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter, in part because Musk also owns Starlink.
Elon Musk teases buying more companies, including Coca-Cola... to add back the cocaine
Following his purchase of Twitter for $44 billion, Tesla CEO Elon Musk teased buying more iconic American companies in order to ostensibly restore them – even suggesting that he might buy Coca-Cola in order to reintroduce cocaine into the ingredients of the soft drink.
Twitter says 'fluctuations in follower counts' are not automated
Republicans' surge in followers on Twitter – parallel with a noticeable drop in many Democrats' follower counts – are 'organic,' according to the social media site.
Dems slam 'dangerous influence' of billionaires, call Musk an 'oligarch' after Twitter buyout
Prominent Democrats are reacting to news that Tesla CEO Elon Musk has purchased Twitter by railing against the influence of billionaires in society.
Former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey responds to Musk takeover: 'Elon is the singular solution I trust'
Former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey responded to Tesla CEO Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter on Monday, suggesting that he supports the move.
NAACP urges Musk to keep Trump off Twitter, ACLU warns of so much power for one person
As news of the $44 billion purchase of Twitter by Elon Musk reverberated through the social media world, the NAACP urged the Tesla CEO to rid the platform of hate speech and falsehoods and to keep in place a ban on former President Donald Trump.
Elon Musk tweets his philosophy on social media policy amid bid to buy Twitter
Elon Musk weighed in Tuesday on what social media equity should look like amid a bid to grow his influence on Twitter.
DeSantis looks to hold Twitter board 'accountable' for response to Musk's buyout bid
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday that Florida will seek ways to hold Twitter's board of directors “accountable” over their response to billionaire Elon Musk's bid to take the company private.
Elon Musk would eliminate salaries for Twitter's board if buyout succeeds
Elon Musk wouldn't pay Twitter's board any salary if he buys the company
Conservatives celebrate Musk's Twitter stake as 'WIN' for free speech: 'Heroic and public serving'
Conservatives celebrate Elon Musk buying 9% stake in Twitter after he criticized the tech giant for censorship
Elon Musk toys with Twitter hours after becoming its largest stakeholder: 'Do you want an edit button?'
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, hours after buying a multibillion-dollar stake in Twitter, teased the world with the prospect of an edit button Monday.
Russia invades Ukraine: Socialist-linked social media campaign to 'abolish NATO' defends Putin's aggression
Extremist groups are taking advantage of Russia’s war on Ukraine to amplify anti-NATO messaging and paint Vladimir Putin as a defender against globalism, according to a watchdog group.
January 6 Committee subpoenas social media companies
The House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the Capitol has issued four subpoenas to social media companies, demanding documents “relating to the spread of misinformation, efforts to overturn the 2020 election, domestic violent extremism, and foreign influence in the 2020 election.”
New Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal once said company is ‘not to be bound by the First Amendment’
New Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal was thrust into the spotlight on Monday when Jack Dorsey announced he would step down from the position in a surprise decision that puts a man who once declared the company is “not to be bound by the First Amendment” in of the social media juggernaut.
Ramaswamy says new Twitter CEO will push more 'draconian censorship'
Author of 'Woke, Inc.' Vivek Ramaswamy on Jack Dorsey stepping down and what this means for the future of Twitter.
MarketWatch deletes tweet about 'average Americans' paying $90 for wine, $5 for gas
MarketWatch on Saturday said it had deleted a tweet that implied $5 for a gallon of gas, a $90 bottle of wine and $200 concert tickets were typical purchases for "average Americans" in the current economy.
Florida free speech law sees support from 11 states as Alabama joins legal fight against Big Tech
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall joined 10 other attorneys general in submitting an appeal in support of what Marshall describes as a Florida “free speech law under assault by Big Tech.”
Twitter rolls out verification applications to the public
Twitter is rolling out a new verification application process to the public Thursday, saying the company is seeking to give "more transparency, credibility and clarity" to the process of who gets verified on the platform.
Users on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok decry censorship of Israel posts
Users on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok are highlighting instances of post removals and other forms of censorship after sharing content related to the Israel-Palestinian conflict.
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin to begin selling seats on New Shepard
Blue Origin announced Thursday that it would soon begin to sell tickets for a chance to ride on the reusable suborbital rocket New Shepard.