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Are Conspiracy Theories Good For Facebook?

Viral conspiracy theories are dangerous, and maybe profitable.

Capitol workers remove damaged furniture on from the U.S. Capitol on January 7, 2021, following the riot at the Capitol the day before.

The 'Racial Caste System' At The U.S. Capitol

After the Capitol was cleared of insurrectionists on January 6, there was work to be done — and it wasn't lost on many that cleaning up the mess would fall largely to Black and Brown people.

José Feliciano's bilingual hit, "Feliz Navidad," celebrates its 50th Christmas this year.

50 Years Later, 'Feliz Navidad' Still Delivers On Its Bilingual Message

Puerto Rican singer José Feliciano first came up with the Spanish/English Christmas song because he missed his family. Now, 50 years later, he's recorded a new version with 30 friends.

Leaders of the House and Senate Armed Services Committees Congressman Adam Smith (Center L), D-Wash., and Senator James Inhofe (C-R), R-Okla., participate in a ceremonial gavel passing while Senator Jack Reed (R), D-RI., and Congressman Mac Thornberry (L), R-Texas, look on at the US Capitol last month

House Approves Defense Bill By Veto-Proof Margin, Despite President Trump's Threats

The House approved the final version of the annual defense with overwhelming bipartisan vote. The legislation is facing several veto threats from the president, which Congress may override.

Twitter and Facebook said their decisions to limit sharing of a <em>New York Post</em> article were meant to slow the spread of potentially false information.

Facebook And Twitter Limit Sharing 'New York Post' Story About Joe Biden

The social media companies said they wanted to slow the spread of possibly false information. But their actions drew charges of censorship from President Trump and his allies.

The lack of a widespread coronavirus testing program for members of Congress and their staff has become stark in the wake of positive tests for the virus.

Positive Tests Highlight Lack Of Broad Coronavirus Testing Plan For Congress

The Capitol has struggled with plans to install a program since the pandemic's beginnings, but it's likely to get a closer look in the wake of positive tests for President Trump and the first lady.

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey testifies remotely during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing about how social media companies handled election misinformation.

Facebook And Twitter Defend Election Policies To Skeptical Senators

The Senate Judiciary Committee grilled Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg and Twitter's Jack Dorsey over how they handle false and misleading claims about the election, including from President Donald Trump.

Problem Solvers Caucus Members Discuss Compromise In The Legislative Process

Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Mark Amodei (R-NV) and Stephanie Murphy (D-FL), both members of the Problem Solvers Caucus, about how to legislate with divided government.

Philip Pullman Pushes The Limits Of His World In 'The Secret Commonwealth'

The latest installment in Pullman's Book of Dust trilogy finds beloved heroine Lyra grown up and troubled, at odds with her daemon Pan and in danger from the plots swirling around her.

President Trump listens during a news conference with Italian President Sergio Mattarella at the White House on Wednesday.

House Democrats Walk Out Of White House Syria Meeting, Accusing Trump Of 'Meltdown'

Lawmakers have widely criticized President Trump's decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria. Trump says it was House Speaker Nancy Pelosi who had the "meltdown."

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