Promotion of alternative social platforms policy  —  Twitter is where the public conversation is happening, and where people from all over the globe come to promote their businesses, art, ideas, and more.  We know that many of our users may be active on other social media platforms; however …

At Tesla and SpaceX, Elon Musk was a jerk with a grand vision.  At Twitter, he's just a jerk. … Elon Musk has a pretty tried-and-true playbook for doing business — he's used it for years to build companies from Tesla to SpaceX.  Unfortunately for him, it is not a model that can turn Twitter into a profitable company.

The Education of CNN's Chris Licht  —  The network's chief executive knew the job would not be easy.  But this hard?  —  When Chris Licht told his boss, Stephen Colbert, the host of the CBS program “Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” in February that he had been offered the chief executive job at CNN …

Elon Musk banned me from Twitter  —  😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫  —  Earlier tonight, Elon Musk suspended my Twitter account.  I only had three tweets live on my account when it was banned.  Two were promoting my social media profiles on other platforms …

Vatican dismisses Father Frank Pavone from priesthood  —  Father Frank Pavone, a well-known pro-life activist and national director of the organization Priests for Life, has been dismissed from the clerical state for “blasphemous communications on social media” and “persistent disobedience …

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says end of Title 42 will bring ‘total chaos’  —  Abbott spoke about the policy with “This Week” co-anchor Martha Raddatz.  —  With Title 42 expected to be lifted in a matter of days, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he anticipates catastrophe at the southern border.

Iranian actor Taraneh Alidoosti arrested after criticism of death penalty  —  Detention of one of Iran's most famous performers sign state wants to crack down on celebrities who challenge regime  —  Taraneh Alidoosti, one of Iran's most famous actors, has been detained by security forces …

Scoop: GOP shadow committee re-emerges for Jan. 6 report  —  House Republicans are privately plotting to release their own 100+ page rebuttal timed to the January 6 committee report this week, Axios has learned. … - The shadow group's report will likely come in at over 100 pages.

A guide to getting started with Twitter alternative Mastodon  —  Social media site Mastodon is a popular Twitter alternative with a learning curve.  —  Twitter under Elon Musk is still up and running despite massive layoffs and a series of erratic management decisions.

How Trump jettisoned restraints at Mar-a-Lago and prompted legal peril  —  The inside story of how Trump transplanted the chaos and norm flouting of his White House into his post-presidential life, leading to a criminal investigation into his handling of classified documents that presents potential legal peril

Schiff: ‘Sufficient evidence’ to criminally charge Trump over efforts to overturn election  —  Dramatic statement comes one day before January 6 panel set to release outline of its investigative report on US Capitol attack  —  California congressman Adam Schiff said Sunday that he believes there is …

Exclusive — Trump on RNC Chair Race Between Ronna McDaniel, Harmeet Dhillon: ‘I Like Them Both’  —  MIAMI, Florida — Former President Donald Trump declined to endorse either incumbent Republican National Committee (RNC) chairwoman Ronna McDaniel or her challenger, RNC national committeewoman …