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In this photo from June 11, 2019, New York Attorney General Letitia James speaks during a news conference in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)
September 7, 2019, 1:33 pm
As feds loom, US states hit Facebook, Google with new probes
Separate groups that include both Democratic and Republican attorneys general to investigate tech giants for potential anticompetitive behavior
By Marcy Gordon and Matt O'Brien
In this file photo from April 11, 2018, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies before a House Energy and Commerce hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)
July 24, 2019, 7:04 pm
US federal regulators fine Facebook $5b, order limited oversight on privacy
Social media giant to pay out for undermining privacy concerns of users and allowing sharing of their data; Zuckerberg held only partially responsible
By Marcy Gordon and Barbara Ortutay
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies before a House Energy and Commerce hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, April 11, 2018, about the use of Facebook data to target American voters in the 2016 election and data privacy. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
July 16, 2019, 11:33 am
Facebook’s cryptocurrency plans face scrutiny from US lawmakers
Congress to hold 2 days of hearings on Libra, which Treasury Secretary Mnuchin warns ‘could be misused by money launderers and terrorist financers’
By Marcy Gordon
Illustrative image of a hacker (stevanovicigor; iStock by Getty Images)
April 10, 2019, 1:45 pm
YouTube comments flooded with hate speech during US hearing on hate speech
Video-sharing site disables live chat as Google and Facebook execs appear before House Judiciary Committee, after comments section is bombarded with racist, anti-Semitic comments
By Barbara Ortutay, Marcy Gordon and Rachel Lerman
US President Donald Trump meets with military leaders in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, April 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
April 4, 2019, 5:15 am
Democrats ask for 6 years of Trump’s tax returns, likely starting legal battle
Chairman of Ways and Means Committee says request to IRS is within ‘legitimate legislative, legal and oversight rights’; president says would ‘not be inclined’ to reveal filings
By Marcy Gordon
House Speaker Paul Ryan, a Wisconsin Republican, center, leaves the House Chamber after voting on the Republican tax bill, Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
December 20, 2017, 11:07 pm
Trump celebrates after Congress wraps up massive tax package
$1.5 trillion bill provides generous cuts for corporations and the wealthy, smaller cuts for middle- and low-income families
By Stephen Ohlemacher and Marcy Gordon
House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, a Republican of Louisiana, rides his scooter to the chamber for the final vote on the GOP tax bill, at the Capitol in Washington, December 19, 2017. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
December 20, 2017, 11:15 am
US Senate moves tax legislation to brink of final passage
Republicans gleeful as Trump’s historic and controversial $1.5 trillion package passes major hurdle, paving the way for final vote in House
By Stephen Ohlemacher and Marcy Gordon
House Ways and Means Chair Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, center, is welcomed by House Republicans including from left, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy of Calif., House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis., Rep. Carlos Curbelo, R-Fla., and Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., as they arrive to speak to the media following a vote on the GOP tax bill, November 16, 2017, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
November 16, 2017, 10:45 pm
House OKs GOP tax bill in Trump win; Senate fate less clear
Only 13 Republican representatives vote against bill, which estimates show will boost future taxes on lower- and middle-income Americans
By Alan Fram and Marcy Gordon
US Attorney Preet Bharara at a press conference, Monday, November 4, 2013, in New York. (photo credit: AP/Louis Lanzano)
November 5, 2013, 4:52 pm
Hedge fund giant led by Jewish billionaire to pay biggest penalty in history
Pending deal would see company headed by Steven A. Cohen pay out $1.8 billion for insider trading, cease operating as investment adviser
By Larry Neumeister and Marcy Gordon
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