Mitch McConnell introduced a bill that ups COVID-19 relief stimulus checks to $2,000—but only if it comes with a full repeal of Section 230.

Mitch McConnell: You can have $2,000 checks, but only if it destroys the internet

By linking the checks to a Section 230 repeal and other items, it makes it unlikely it will pass.

On Dec 30, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

Donald Trump vetoed NDAA because Section 230 wasn't part of it.

Trump vetoes defense spending bill because it doesn’t repeal Section 230

Trump had threatened a veto.

On Dec 23, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

Lindsey Graham and Donald Trump. Graham has suggested adding a repeal of Section 230 to appease Trump's issues with the coronavirus stimulus bill.

Lindsey Graham wants to repeal Section 230 before you get your stimulus checks

Trump's upset and Graham thinks he has a way to appease the president.

On Dec 23, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

President-elect Joe Biden. Biden has tapped Bruce Reed to be his deputy chief of staff, and he has a history of calling for Section 230 to be repealed.

Biden’s deputy chief of staff pick wants Section 230 repealed

Bruce Reed co-authored a chapter in a book where he called for 'throwing out Section 230 and starting over.'

On Dec 22, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

A picture of the U.S. Capitol. A group of internet companies have formed a coalition that will lobby Congress against making sweeping changes to Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.

Internet companies join together to warn Congress about messing with Section 230

The companies include Reddit, Etsy, Vimeo, and others.

On Dec 16, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

Sen. Lindsey Graham unveiled a bill that would repeal Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act in 3 years unless Congress acts on it.

Lindsey Graham introduces bill to completely repeal Section 230

Graham has been vocal in wanting to change Section 230.

On Dec 15, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

Nathan Simington was appointed to the FCC after the Senate voted to confirm his nomination. He was nominated by President Donald Trump.

Senate confirms Trump’s controversial FCC pick

Much like his entire nomination process, the Senate's vote on Simington was full of controversy.

On Dec 8, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Sen. Ron Wyden joined tech advocates in opposing Nathan Simington being appointed to the FCC.

Democrat senator calls Trump’s FCC pick ‘deeply dangerous’

The senators and advocacy groups warned about a potentially deadlocked FCC if Simington is confirmed.

On Dec 7, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Republican FCC commissioner admits he wants agency deadlocked for Biden

The makeup of the FCC is uncertain, but Brendan Carr would be OK with a deadlocked agency.

On Dec 4, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Senate committee moves Trump’s controversial FCC pick forward

Nathan Simington's nomination to the FCC has been fraught with controversy.

On Dec 2, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Trump said he wants to use ‘very beautiful desk’ to end Section 230

The timing of Trump's tweets raise questions.

On Dec 2, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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As #DiaperDon trends, Trump calls for Section 230 to be revoked over ‘national security’

Trump's lashing out at Section 230 continues.

On Nov 27, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Trump’s controversial FCC pick is getting a vote next week—it could have big implications for Biden’s plans

Nathan Simington has deep ties to the president's social media executive order.

On Nov 25, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Defeating the Confederacy and repealing Section 230 are now somehow intertwined

It's an odd idea for a trade.

On Nov 20, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Zuckerberg, Dorsey grilled about Section 230 in Senate hearing

Mark Zuckerberg and Jack Dorsey testified before a Senate committee on Tuesday.

On Nov 17, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich