https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/sep/05/google-senate-hearings-facebook-twitter-russia-meddling-latest-news

Facebook and Twitter executives are testifying in attempt to assure lawmakers they will protect midterm elections from foreign interference

Executives from Facebook and Twitter are testifying before Congress on Wednesday in their latest attempt to assure lawmakers that they are capable of protecting the upcoming midterm elections from foreign interference – but the loudest message may have come from Google, which was represented by an empty chair.