Social media platforms are competing for news consumption, with Republicans showing greater trust in independent creators.

The entities involved

• Instagram →

  photo and video sharing social network owned by Meta Platforms

  • Tributes to Dolly Parton's legacy were shared on Instagram on August 1, 2026.14:13
  • Brazil's federal labor prosecutor reports that Meta is facing a lawsuit regarding harassment on its platforms.09:57
• TikTok →

  video-focused social media platform

  • A video posted on TikTok details repair shop practices in Vermont.16:24
  • Telegram was used to coordinate attacks in Barcelona, while TikTok promoted unauthorized youth gatherings, prompting investigation by Catalan authorities.Sat 23:06
• YouTube →

  American video-sharing platform owned by Alphabet Inc.

  • Thomas Dohmke launched a new platform to challenge GitHub's stability, and Instagram is seeking long-form content to match YouTube's offerings.07:56
  • White House targets noncitizen voters in California, and Jamelle Bouie uses YouTube for his 'Takes' video series.00:36
• Republicans →

  Brazilian political party

  • CNN analysis reports Donald Trump's poor polling, noting his unpopularity could spell political trouble for the GOP.15:07
  • Candidates Paige and Rob Bresnahan participated in a debate in Montana, with Bresnahan criticizing Trump's foreign policy.14:30

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• Instagram and the New York Times discussed current social trends.Oct 16
• Both Instagram and YouTube are delivering daily political messages to teens.Sep 22