Senator Al Franken (D-MN) asks Colin Stretch, Facebook's vice president and general counsel, why political ads bought with rubles did not cause concern.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) provides an example of a voter suppression ad and explains its illegality.
Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) shows an example of a political ad that was present on Facebook and paid for by Russians.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) provides an example of a false Twitter post that promoted online voting in the 2016 election.
Clint Watts, under oath, gives an opening statement to the Senate hearing on Russian influence on the 2016 election. Includes proposal of a ratings system.
Senator Kennedy interviewing Colin Stretch of Facebook
Important questioning over Facebook's abilities to know-its-client (advertiser) and some stunning interactions on privacy issues.
Dianne Feinstein Silicon Valley's Senator
Officials from Twitter, Facebook and Google testify at a Senate hearing on Russia’s use of social media and influence on the 2016 elections. During this hearing Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE)…
Facebook General Counsel is asked how Russians could have targeted ads
Lindsey Graham Questions Social Media Heads on Russia Interference
FB, Google, Twitter Exec on Russian Disinformation Opening hearing.
Google insists humans had no involvement in Russia Today being in or out of YouTube Preferred.
Sen. Graham Quotes Gen. Petraeus during opening statements.
Senator Klobuchar pointing out vote by text tweet
russia and election of 2016 investigation.
the first 8 minute of the hearing, use as broll
