A Senate panel on Wednesday will look into government pressure on social media platforms to censor speech protected under the First Amendment. The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation

The stalemate on Capitol Hill continues as the government shutdown enters its 15th day. Progressive lawmakers Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez participate in a CNN town hall. Follow for live news updates.

Sen. Ted Cruz, chairman of the committee holding the hearing, was one of the most outspoken GOP critics of FCC Chair Brendan Carr's actions leading up to Kimmel's benching.