FULL SHOW: Tech giants testify on industry domination
Four of the most powerful men in tech are being questioned on Capitol Hill on whether their platforms have violated antitrust laws in recent years, as they have risen to dominate the industry and marketplace. RT America’s Rachel Blevins has the latest developments. Another hearing on Capitol Hill Wednesday concerns the death of Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen and sexual assault in the military. The 20-year-old army specialist was murdered in April by her alleged abuser who was also a Fort Hood soldier. Now a movement and proposed legislation aim to help service members report sexual allegations without fear of retribution. RT America’s Faran Fronczak has more. As COVID-19 continues to dominate headlines day after day, there’s one medical story that’s starting to get well-deserved attention. New research shows that a simple blood test could soon be used to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease with 98-percent accuracy. RT America’s Trinity Chavez has more. A Congressional bill likely to pass committee review this week aims to compel President Trump to sanction Russia and Turkey over the ongoing power struggle in Libya and blunt Russia’s influence in North Africa. Rep. Ted Duetch (D-Florida) and Senator (D-Delaware) Chris Coons first floated versions of the bill last year. They claim Russian mercenaries are backing the Libyan National Army and its commander, Khalifa Haftar. Former UK MP George Galloway and investigative journalist and author Dan Lazare dive deeper into the story.