Tag Archives: Section 230

Trump’s Demands Ignored In Compromise Defense Bill

The Hill reports: Lawmakers on Thursday officially unveiled a compromise defense bill that excludes President Trump’s demanded repeal of a key liability protection for online tech platforms. The compromise National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes a requirement that the Pentagon rename Confederate-named military bases in three years. Trump has threatened to veto the NDAA over both issues. Senate Armed Services …

Read More »

Congress Ignores Trump Threat To Veto Defense Bill

Politico reports: Congress is moving forward on a must-pass defense policy bill without repealing a legal shield for social media companies, despite a last-minute veto threat from President Donald Trump. The final version of the National Defense Authorization Act that will soon be considered by the House and Senate won’t include Trump’s long-sought repeal of the legal immunity for online …

Read More »