# Facebook Threats Surge After Meta Policy Shift

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Podcast: [US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/us-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7023297)
Published: 2026-06-10T05:23:22+00:00
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## Resource

A new report reveals a sharp spike in violent threats and harassment against U.S. lawmakers on Facebook, directly linked to Meta’s loosened content moderation policies last year. Analysis of millions of comments targeting 100 Congress members shows threats of murder quadrupled and harassment more than doubled, alongside surges in racist and gendered abuse. Real-world consequences of such intimidation are already evident, while Meta disputes the findings, citing no internal data showing increased hate and claiming they weren’t briefed in advance. The move away from U.S. fact-checkers further complicates accountability, raising urgent questions about platform responsibility and the safety of public discourse when oversight weakens. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/96e2316632508a8c

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