Balance of Power: Russian Election Meddling Fears Invade Europe
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The Russia scandal has ricocheted back across the pond. And it’s dragging Silicon Valley’s giants along with it.
Spurred on by Prime Minister Theresa May’s threat to retaliate against Russian interference, a parliamentary committee wants to grill executives from Facebook, Google and Twitter. The committee, following similar inquiries by U.S. lawmakers, is investigating whether Russians are using American internet companies to sway British elections, including last year’s Brexit vote.