Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementNationalThe White House has protested the Australian government’s move to target social media companies, echoing the Coalition.Updated September 9, 2026 — 6:44pm,first published 4:29pmLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon2:04Mother alleges son physically abused at early learning centreVideo icon1:49Grandmother recalls fearing for her life during carjackingVideo icon2:11Victims of fatal rollover identifiedVideo icon2:14PM defends pork barrelling allegations in grants programAdvertisementThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe
US criticises federal government's social media laws
The White House has protested the Australian government’s move to target social media companies, echoing the Coalition.
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