Google arm-twisting of Roku draws heat from Congress

Published October 22, 2021 6:01pm ET



New evidence emerged Friday that Google tried to force TV streaming platform Roku into giving the media giant preferential treatment for its YouTube apps in order to remain in business together.

The fight between the two tech companies escalated into a large public feud Thursday, with key members of Congress weighing in to offer their opinions and solutions to the confrontation.

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