Overview

• Chairmen Andrew Garbarino and August Pfluger sent identical requests seeking documents on flagging mechanisms, escalation procedures, law‑enforcement sharing, and any internal audits identifying vulnerabilities.
• The probe follows Charlie Kirk’s assassination and reports that the suspect allegedly confessed in a Discord chat, which the FBI is investigating.
• A Reddit spokesperson said the company has found no evidence the suspect was active on the platform and has received no law‑enforcement requests related to the case.
• A separate House committee has invited the CEOs of Discord, Twitch, Reddit, and Steam to testify on online radicalization in October, and Discord has confirmed CEO Humam Sakhnini will attend.
• The scrutiny renews debate over platforms’ responsibilities under Section 230, with Republicans signaling interest in potential reforms as part of broader oversight and legislative efforts.