It’s too soon to tell if this week’s jury decisions will lead to fundamental changes in how social media treats its young users. But the dual verdicts signal a changing tide of public perception against tech companies that is likely to lead to more lawsuits and regulation. For years, they have argued that the harms their platforms cause to children are the unintentional and inevitable consequences of broader societal issues or bad actors taking advantage of safeguards. These verdicts show public’s growing willingness to hold the companies responsible for harms and demand meaningful changes in how they operate.

The latest proposal, made by Republican senators, would fund most of DHS but not the immigration enforcement and removal operations. The offer…

A revised version of the House's aviation safety bill now has the backing of the National Transportation Safety Board, but the families of the 67 victims of last year's midair collision near Washington, D.C., still want to see tougher requirements to ensure the reforms are implemented. The NTSB said the Alert Act now addresses its recommendations, including requiring planes to be equipped with a key locator system. The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will consider advancing the bill Thursday. A number of key industry groups, including the Airlines for America trade group and the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, have backed the House bill.