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UNITED STATES
Facebook panel upholds Trump ban
Facebook's Oversight Board on Wednesday upheld the social media giant's suspension of Donald Trump's account four months ago following the deadly Jan 6 Capitol riot but offered a glimmer of hope for the former US president and his supporters. The company must review its "arbitrary" decision in ousting Trump indefinitely and decide whether the freeze should be permanent, the panel said. Facebook must complete its review within six months of the board's decision, possibly opening the door to Trump's return. Shortly after the announcement, Trump issued a statement calling it a "total disgrace".