Kristen Scholer, Hive editor Jon Kelly, and the VF Hive panel discuss the top five stories of the week in technology, politics in business. Nick Bilton reports on his story about Donald Trump's threats to devalue the social media platforms that gave him his rise.
Nick also weighs in on early Facebook executive Chamath Palihapitiya's assertion that social media is tearing society apart. Scholer, Kelly and Bilton discuss whether that's true, and whether Facebook and Twitter will reach an inflection point.
Hive panelist Bess Levin talks about the latest trouble in Trumpland, with commerce secretary Wilbur Ross being accused of insider trading. Abigail Tracy reports on her story about Nikki Haley's potential political ambitions in 2020.
T.A. Frank winds up the Hive 5 with his analysis of the recent Senate Special Election in Alabama. Frank and the panel discuss Roy Moore's defeat and unlikely victory for Democrat Doug Jones. They cover the potential for future Democratic victories in Alabama, as well as Charles Barkley's message to the state prior to the election.
These are the headlines you Need 2 Know for Thursday, July 11, 2019.
The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security held a historic hearing on cannabis to tackle how best to reform laws regarding the controlled substance.
Acosta told reporters that new sex crime charges against hedge fund manager Jeffrey Epstein were welcome, but he defended his role in the previous case brought against the billionaire that ended in a reportedly sweetheart deal.
These are the headlines you Need 2 Know for Wednesday, July 10, 2019.
The Third Strike Campaign aims to shed light on — and give a voice to — the real people that continue to suffer everyday from the “tough on crime” justice system and the mandatory sentencing guidelines under three strikes legislation.
Anthony Scaramucci, the outspoken investment banker and former White House Communications Director, criticized the Trump administration’s enduring trade disputes, arguing the tariffs ultimately hurt the American people.
California Sen. Kamala Harris and South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg are the most formidable of the two dozen Democratic presidential candidates, according to Anthony Scaramucci.
The federal appeals court ruled President Donald Trump, when using his infamous @realDonaldTrump Twitter account, cannot block his critics, upholding an earlier court ruling.
Tom Steyer, the former hedge-fund executive and progressive activist, announced his candidacy for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination on Tuesday.
These are the headlines you Need 2 Know for Tuesday, July 9, 2019.
