Frustrated Lawmakers Ask Facebook to Explain Its Russia Response
- Facebook, Twitter, Google invited to two committee hearings
- Zuckerberg says issue is ‘too important’ to be ‘dismissive’
Social Media's Role in Fighting Election Meddling
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Facebook Inc., Twitter Inc. and Alphabet Inc.’s Google are set to face intense public scrutiny from U.S. House and Senate intelligence panels as investigators focus on social media’s role in Russia’s efforts to interfere in the 2016 presidential election.
Executives from all three companies were asked to appear before the Senate committee Nov. 1, while the House panel requested them next month, according to aides from both committees. The hearings come amid frustration from some senior lawmakers with what they say is Facebook’s less-than-forthcoming initial response, which has the company and its Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg in particular playing defense.