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    Intelligence Officials Testify on Global Threats and National Security

    DNI Haines testified that the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza would have "a generational impact" on terrorism. Other topics addressed included terrorists illegally entering the U.S., threats in the Sahel region of Africa, Chinese-owned social media app TikTok, and the necessity of renewing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.

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    Supreme Court Rules Twitter Not Liable for Terrorism-Related Content

    Twitter, Inc. v. Taamneh Oral Argument

    Taamneh, a case on whether social media aided and abetted global terrorism by allowing ISIS to post recruitment, fundraising, and other content on their sites. The families of four victims killed in three separate ISIS attacks filed civil suits under the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA), arguing that Twitter and other social media platforms provided support and assistance to ISIS, and thereby aided and abetted ISIS for allowing their content and message to be advanced. ... The Court on the previous day heard a similar case on social media liability for recommended content algorithms. Both cases' rulings are seen by experts to have potentially major implications for the future of tech companies and social media platforms.

    •   Social Media Courts & Judicial Process
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    Hearing on White Supremacy and Domestic Terrorism Threat

    Former Buffalo Fire Commissioner Garnell Whitfield, whose mother was killed in the mass shooting at Tops Market in Buffalo, said if there is nothing lawmakers are willing to do to end domestic terrorism, then, "you should yield your positions of influence and authority to others that are willing to lead on this issue. ... His comments came as he testified alongside a panel of academics and law enforcement professionals at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on domestic terrorism and white supremacy threats. Among the topics discussed were the rise in white supremacy, the role of social media, and gun control reform.

    •   Terrorism Minorities & Equal Opportunity
    •   Social Policy
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    Senator Durbin News Conference on Domestic Terrorism

    Judiciary Committee Chair Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) held a news conference to discuss the threat of domestic terrorism and the recent spate of gun violence.

      Capitol | News Media Stakeout
    •   Terrorism Health & Welfare
    •   Social Policy
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    FBI and Homeland Security Officials Testify on Domestic Terrorism

    FBI and Homeland Security officials testified before the House Intelligence Committee on agency efforts to counter domestic terrorism. The witnesses answered questions on a variety of topics, including the rise of white supremacy, the protection of civil rights and civil liberties, the role of social media in the spread of extremist ideas, distrust of federal law enforcement agencies, and the U.S. attorney general's investigation into threats made against local school board members.

    •   Terrorism
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    Senate Hearing on Domestic Terrorism and Violent Extremism

    The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee held the second of two hearings that week on the threat of domestic terrorism and extremism in the United States. Experts in civil liberties and domestic terrorism testified, discussing topics that included the rise of white supremacy, anti-Semitism, the increase in violent attacks, and the role social media platforms play in not only accelerating the spread of hate, but the responsibility they hold in stopping extremism on their platforms.

    •   Terrorism Minorities & Equal Opportunity
    •   Social Media
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    Senate Hearing on Domestic Terrorism and Violent Extremism

    The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee held the first of two hearings that week on the threat of domestic terrorism and extremism in the United States. Experts in hate crimes and domestic terrorism testified before the committee, discussing topics that included the rise of white supremacy, attacks on religious institutions and people of faith, and the targeting of Asian Americans because of the COVID-19 pandemic. They also addressed the role social media companies can play in combating the rise of extremism on their platforms.

    •   Terrorism Minorities & Equal Opportunity
    •   Social Media Health & Welfare
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    Marc Ginsberg on Efforts to Combat Domestic Extremism

    Coalition for a Safer Web President Marc Ginsberg talked about the role of social media in fomenting domestic extremism and reacted to the Biden administration's new National Strategy for Countering Domestic Terrorism.

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    Common Good Discussion on Domestic Terrorism

    The Common Good hosted a virtual conversation regarding the rise of domestic terrorism in the United States. ... The panelists addressed several topics, including systemic racism, the role of social media, and the need to identify racist behaviors early, especially within the ranks of law enforcement and the military.

    •   Terrorism
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    Attorney General Merrick Garland Testifies Before Senate on Domestic Violent Extremism

    Capitol, border security, the role of social media in self radicalization, and the recent ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline.

    •   Terrorism Health & Welfare
    •   Social Policy
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    Power to the People

    Audrey Kurth Cronin, founder of American University’s Center for Security, Innovation, and New Technology…

    •   Terrorism Communication Today
    •   Social Media
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    House Homeland Security Committee Holds Hearing on Domestic Terrorism

    House Homeland Security Committee Hearing on Domestic Terrorism

    The House Homeland Security Committee held a hearing on the threat of domestic terrorism in the wake of the January 6 attack on the U.S. ... The witnesses testified on how extremism and conspiracy theories on social media can radicalize individuals who already feel marginalized, and how similar rhetoric mirrored by political leaders and media personalities can exacerbate the problem. They also talked about how the law enforcement posture at the Capitol appeared to reflect a failure in planning and response, rather than an intelligence failure given the myriad warning signs that were readily apparent on social media platforms.

    •   Terrorism Communication Today
    •   Social Media Health & Welfare
    •   Social Policy
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    Atlantic Council Discussion on Domestic Terrorism Threat

    Intelligence and security experts discussed the threat of domestic terrorism at a virtual event hosted by the Atlantic Council. ... Capitol, content moderation by social media companies, and the role of federal and local law enforcement in countering domestic extremist groups.

    •   Terrorism Communication Today
    •   Social Media Health & Welfare
    •   Social Policy
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    Michael Chertoff on Homeland Security Issues

    He also discussed election integrity, disinformation campaigns, the threat of domestic terrorism, and the January 6 attack on the U.S.

    •   Terrorism Communication Today
    •   Social Media Health & Welfare
    •   Social Policy
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    House Homeland Security Hearing on National Security Threats

    He added that the intelligence community had seen active efforts by Russia through use of social media and online journals as well as other methods to bolster divide and discord among the public. He also outlined changes to agency has methods to combat election interference, including working with such social media companies as Facebook to remove bots and fake accounts trying to spread misinformation. Other topics included homegrown terrorism and online radicalization and COVID-19 fraud.

    •   Social Media Courts & Judicial Process
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    House Hearing on Countering Domestic Extremist Groups

    They provided recommendations to Congress for countering extremist groups on social media and around the country.

    •   Terrorism Minorities & Equal Opportunity
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    Combating Anti-Semitism

    The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism held a hearing on efforts to combat anti-Semitism and domestic terrorism. Experts and academics from the Jewish community, including Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt, testified on the rise of anti-Semitism in the United States, the role social media and big tech have played in fostering hateful rhetoric, and what can be done to combat the problem on a national and global level. ... Miller outlined efforts in New York City to combat hate crimes, anti-Semitism, and domestic terrorism.

    •   Terrorism Minorities & Equal Opportunity
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    Senate Subcommittee Hearing on Data Breaches

    The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism held a hearing with cybersecurity experts on data security and breaches. In the hearing, concerns were expressed about the Chinese social media app TikTok as well as Apple's cooperation with the Chinese government, particularly regarding storing Chinese customers' iCloud data and encryption keys in China.

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    How We Win

    Farah Pandith discussed How We Win: How Cutting-Edge Entrepreneurs, Political Visionaries, Enlightened Business Leaders, and Social Media Mavens Can Defeat the Extremist Threat.

    •   Terrorism
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    Facebook Digital Currency

    Marcus, a co-creator of Libra, took questions from lawmakers regarding a variety of concerns, including the possibility of money laundering schemes, scams, terrorism financing and international sanctions violations.

    •   Social Media
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