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Tony Romm

Tony Romm

Senior Editor, Policy and Politics

    Latest articles by Tony Romm

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    Facebook and Twitter may have to testify before Congress about Russian interference in the 2016 electionFacebook and Twitter may have to testify before Congress about Russian interference in the 2016 election
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    Sen. Mark Warner says lawmakers are discussing the need for a public hearing.

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    Apple, Microsoft, Uber and other tech giants are rising to the defense of DreamersApple, Microsoft, Uber and other tech giants are rising to the defense of Dreamers
    Technology

    A report card on the tech industry’s early lobbying efforts on DACA.

    By Tony Romm and Rani Molla
    Technology
    The U.S. Congress is going to hold two hearings on the massive Equifax data breachThe U.S. Congress is going to hold two hearings on the massive Equifax data breach
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    Meanwhile, New York announces its own investigation.

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    Hackers breached Equifax, accessing sensitive data for 143 million U.S. consumersHackers breached Equifax, accessing sensitive data for 143 million U.S. consumers
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    Social Security numbers and other information has been compromised, the company says.

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    Amazon’s pursuit of tax credits to build a new corporate headquarters is getting early pushbackAmazon’s pursuit of tax credits to build a new corporate headquarters is getting early pushback
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    It’s coming from Silicon Valley’s representative in Congress, Ro Khanna.

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    The House approved a bill to put more self-driving cars on U.S. roads — but the Senate will be another storyThe House approved a bill to put more self-driving cars on U.S. roads — but the Senate will be another story
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    It’s still an early win for companies like Ford, Google and Uber.

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    Here’s who will be affected by President Trump’s decision to end DACA — and whenHere’s who will be affected by President Trump’s decision to end DACA — and when
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    Let’s take a closer look at today’s announcement targeting the Dreamers.

    By Tony Romm and Rani Molla
    Technology
    In a strong rebuke, Microsoft offered to aid employees affected by Trump’s DACA decisionIn a strong rebuke, Microsoft offered to aid employees affected by Trump’s DACA decision
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    And it called on Congress to tackle the issue before it addresses tax reform, a major priority for tech.

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    The Trump administration has announced the end of DACA — unless Congress can act to save itThe Trump administration has announced the end of DACA — unless Congress can act to save it
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    Dreamers won’t be stripped of existing work authorizations.

    By Tony Romm
    Reid Hoffman has billions of dollars and one of the best networks in Silicon Valley. Here’s how he’s using them to take on Trump.
    Technology

    Inside the tech mogul’s 2017 political playbook for funding candidates, causes and companies.

    By Tony Romm