8chan's Owner Testifies Before House Homeland Security Committee

James Watkins, owner of 8 Chan, testified before the House Committee on Homeland Security about site restrictions during emergencies and the handling of extremist content. The committee, which had subpoenaed Watkins, sought to understand his actions regarding extremist content on 8 Chan. Watkins provided detailed information about the site's operations and policies, and expressed willingness to cooperate further. 8 Chan has been offline since August.

What prompted lawmakers to consider restricting parts of a site during emergencies?

• Several recent shootings

• A series of natural disasters

• A political scandal

• A financial crisis

Who delivered a deposition to the House Committee on Homeland Security?

• A committee member

• A law enforcement officer

• A state governor

• James Watkins

What did the committee want to know from James Watkins?

• His plans for future business expansions

• His actions to address extremist content

• His financial status

• His views on political issues

What did the committee say about the information provided by Watkins?

• It was irrelevant

• It was vast and helpful

• It was confidential

• It was insufficient

What is the current status of 8 Chan as mentioned in the deposition?

• It is expanding

• It is under investigation

• It is being rebranded

• It is voluntarily offline