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Clinton Tells Congress To Take Action Against ‘Epidemic Of “Fake News”

Hillary Clinton has called on Congress to take action against the “epidemic of malicious fake news” and propaganda on social media. The defeated US Democratic presidential candidate claimed that the “fake news” stories represents a “danger” to the “lives of ordinary people.” Some Democrats have argued that the online spread of anti-Clinton “fake news”contributed to her electoral loss to Donald Trump.

This Is Where US Adults Get Their News From

This Is Where US Adults Get Their News From

As social media continues to become a larger part of many people's everyday lives, it's not surprising to see that users are now more than ever getting news from the social media platforms.

A survey by Pew Research found that 62% of US adults get their news on social media, which is up from 49% reported in 2012. Of the 62%, 18% responded that they often get news from social media, 26% said sometimes, and 18% said hardly ever.

 

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