Top tech executives are set to return to Capitol Hill as the Senate prepares a broad oversight hearing in June. Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley invited Mark Zuckerberg of Meta, Sundar Pichai of Alphabet, Shou Zi Chew of TikTok, and Evan Spiegel of Snap, according to a Grassley spokeswoman. The gathering signals another high-profile round of scrutiny as lawmakers continue to press major platforms on issues that have drawn intense public and regulatory attention.
As the US government shutdown stretches past a month, day-to-day life is being reshaped: federal services at major landmarks stay shut, Capitol-area operations continue under guard, and the FAA orders flight cuts at dozens of airports. Lawmakers are working through weekends seeking a deal, while emergency support groups ramp up to fill gaps for affected communities and travelers.
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