Senator Josh Hawley Questions DHS Official About Disinformation Governance Board

🔍Senator Hawley questions a DHS official about the establishment and functioning of the disinformation governance board.

💡The official mentions that the board is currently on pause, and the Department of Homeland Security is reviewing its efforts to counter disinformation.

📝Senator Hawley asks about the selection process for board members and their meetings with Twitter executives.

📅The official states that there were discussions within the department about the need for guardrails to protect civil rights and civil liberties.

🔒Senator Hawley expresses concern about the lack of transparency and information about the disinformation governance board.

What is the disinformation governance board?

—The disinformation governance board is a group within the Department of Homeland Security that focuses on countering disinformation and protecting civil rights and civil liberties.

Why is the board currently on pause?

—The board is on pause because the Department of Homeland Security is reviewing its efforts to counter disinformation and is seeking input from the Homeland Security Advisory Committee.

What was discussed during the Senate hearing?

—During the hearing, Senator Josh Hawley questioned a DHS official about the establishment and functioning of the disinformation governance board, as well as the selection process for board members and their meetings with Twitter executives.

What concerns did Senator Hawley express?

—Senator Hawley expressed concern about the lack of transparency and information regarding the disinformation governance board and its activities.

What did the DHS official mention about guardrails?

—The official mentioned that there were discussions within the department about the need for guardrails to protect civil rights and civil liberties in the context of countering disinformation.

00:01Senator Josh Hawley questions a DHS official about the disinformation governance board and its establishment.

03:18Senator Hawley asks about the selection process for board members and their meetings with Twitter executives.

07:06The official states that the board is currently on pause, and the Department of Homeland Security is reviewing its efforts to counter disinformation.

08:25Senator Hawley expresses concern about the lack of transparency and information about the disinformation governance board.