Sep 4, 2018 - Technology

Facebook's internal bias probe to continue despite Kyl's Senate appointment

Jon Kyl walks behind columns

Jon Kyl will return to the Senate, filling the seat vacated by the late Sen. John McCain. Photo: Drew Angerer/Getty Images

A Facebook spokesperson said its internal investigation into allegations of anti-conservative bias will continue despite its leader, former Sen. Jon Kyl, being appointed to fill the late Sen. John McCain's seat.

Why it matters: President Trump seized on concerns last week about conservative voices being limited by web platforms, despite a lack of hard evidence behind them.

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