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Watch live: Facebook CEO Zuckerberg back before Congress for a second day of testimony

Annette Elizabeth Allen | NPR

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is appearing on Capitol Hill for a second day of hearings about protecting its users’ data. The House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing follows hours of questioning by lawmakers in the Senate. 

Credit Annette Elizabeth Allen | NPR

Facebook is under scrutiny after revelations that the data-mining and political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica obtained the data of tens of millions of Facebook users. The company is accused of using that data to target American voters in the 2016 election.

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As the digital media specialist, Brendan Williams works with members from across the station in compiling analytics reports, while also managing the station’s email marketing communications. Brendan comes to St. Louis Public Radio following an internship with The Nine Network of Public Media, working on the Emmy Award-nominated American Graduate initiative. He is currently completing his bachelor’s degree at Saint Louis University, focusing on journalism with minors in graphic design and Italian.