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US Plans Portal to Access Restricted Content

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The United States is reportedly developing an online portal designed to allow users outside the country to view content restricted by their local governments.

The platform, expected to be hosted under a government domain, aims to provide access to material that may be blocked under national regulations, including certain forms of online speech.

Officials have discussed integrating privacy tools to enhance accessibility, potentially enabling users to connect through U.S.-based traffic routes.

The initiative reflects Washington’s broader emphasis on digital freedom and open access to information. However, the project has raised concerns among some policymakers and observers about potential legal and diplomatic implications.

European regulations often require the removal of online content classified as harmful or illegal, creating differences in how digital expression is governed across regions.

The proposed portal highlights ongoing tensions between varying approaches to content moderation and information access.

US senators unveil bill to curb scam ads on social media platforms

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Two U.S. senators have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at forcing social media platforms to take greater responsibility for fraudulent advertising. Senators Ruben Gallego and Bernie Moreno said the proposed Safeguarding Consumers from Advertising Misconduct Act, or SCAM Act, would require platforms to take “reasonable steps” to prevent scam ads or face enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general.

The bill would mandate verification of advertisers’ identities or the legal existence of businesses, and require platforms to quickly review and act on reports of fraudulent ads. Supporters say social media companies have become a major conduit for online scams by relaxing advertiser checks to protect ad revenues.

The proposal follows a Reuters investigation that cited internal documents at Meta Platforms estimating that scam and illicit ads could account for a significant share of revenue. Meta has disputed those figures and said it actively combats fraud. The legislation is backed by the American Bankers Association and consumer groups such as AARP, and would allow state authorities to bring civil action against non-compliant platforms.

US considers Robinhood to manage Trump-backed investment accounts for children

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The U.S. government is considering selecting Robinhood to help oversee new government-supported investment accounts for children, known as “Trump accounts,” according to a Bloomberg News report citing people familiar with the matter. The program would involve opening accounts for millions of U.S. children and placing Robinhood in a trustee role for the initial rollout.

The report said Robinhood has begun internal preparations in case it is chosen, while other major investment firms such as Fidelity Investments and Vanguard Group have not been approached for the first phase. The U.S. Treasury Department is expected to select up to three firms to serve as initial trustees, with a decision anticipated soon. Neither Robinhood nor the Treasury immediately commented on the report.

The accounts were announced this week by Donald Trump as part of a government-backed initiative aimed at encouraging long-term investing. Under the plan, the U.S. Treasury Department would deposit $1,000 into an investment account for every child born in the United States between 2025 and 2028. Treasury estimates suggest roughly 25 million families could qualify.

The administration projects that, without any additional contributions, the accounts could grow to about $5,800 by the time beneficiaries reach age 18. Trump has also urged U.S. businesses to contribute to the accounts on behalf of employees’ children, potentially increasing long-term returns. The proposal represents a significant expansion of government involvement in retail investing and could elevate the role of fintech platforms in public financial programs.