Twitter blocks Jan 6 committee’s request for company’s internal Slack messages
Panel members believe messages can help them show how online extremism boosted violence and chaos on day of insurrection Image Source Three people with knowledge of the situation tell Rolling Stone that Twitter is fighting a committee request made on Jan. 6 for its employees' internal communications, including Slack messages about moderating Tweets related to the Capitol attack. In response to the panel's request for communications about moderating tweets related to the Capitol insurrection, the social media giant is claiming a First Amendment privilege. They say that Twitter's response has caused consternation among committee members who believe that the internal communications would help them paint a more accurate picture of how online MAGA extremism contributed to today's violence and mayhem.. When asked for internal communications, the company raises questions about the balance between freedom of expression and government authority in investigating an attempt to de...