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Tony Romm

Tony Romm

Senior Editor, Policy and Politics

    Latest articles by Tony Romm

    Technology
    More than 160 tech companies asked a court to reject Trump’s second travel banMore than 160 tech companies asked a court to reject Trump’s second travel ban
    Technology

    Amazon, Facebook, Google and Snap are among those filing.

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    Trump signed an executive order to review high-skilled H-1B immigration visasTrump signed an executive order to review high-skilled H-1B immigration visas
    Technology

    It’s the latest attempt to bring new scrutiny to the H-1B program.

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    Steve Ballmer thinks you don’t have enough data about your governmentSteve Ballmer thinks you don’t have enough data about your government
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    The former Microsoft CEO debuts USAFacts to make it easier to understand how tax dollars are spent.

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    Silicon Valley is beginning to fight the Trump administration’s net neutrality planSilicon Valley is beginning to fight the Trump administration’s net neutrality plan
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    The D.C. lobbying group for Facebook, Google and others tells FCC Chairman Ajit Pai they have their doubts.

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    The tech industry is already rebelling against the FCC’s latest plan for net neutralityThe tech industry is already rebelling against the FCC’s latest plan for net neutrality
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    Some in Silicon Valley fear the draft blueprint from FCC Chairman Ajit Pai lacks teeth.

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    The Trump administration no longer wants Twitter to reveal the owner of an anti-Trump accountThe Trump administration no longer wants Twitter to reveal the owner of an anti-Trump account
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    The company withdrew a lawsuit after the administration withdrew its request.

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    Twitter is suing the government for trying to unmask an anti-Trump accountTwitter is suing the government for trying to unmask an anti-Trump account
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    The lawsuit filed Thursday contends the government is threatening free speech.

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    At least three states are trying to replace the online privacy rules nixed by TrumpAt least three states are trying to replace the online privacy rules nixed by Trump
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    Local lawmakers are exploring how to change the way internet providers collect and share users’ information.

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    On-demand doctor app Heal has added Obama’s Navy chief to its boardOn-demand doctor app Heal has added Obama’s Navy chief to its board
    Technology

    The company wants government experience behind it as it expands beyond California.

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    Roku has hired a team of lobbyists as it gears up for a net neutrality fightRoku has hired a team of lobbyists as it gears up for a net neutrality fight
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    There’s plenty at stake for the streaming hardware and software company.

    By Tony Romm