In a statement to CBS News, a DHS spokesperson said the department began its work on disinformation several years ago.
Disinformation expert Nina Jankowicz will lead the board.
But Republicans made it clear they have objections.
Recent disinformation from Russia includes the false claim last month that American National Guard troops were killed fighting in Ukraine.
Misinformation on a number of other issues — from COVID-19 to the election — quickly spreads on social media.
My hope is that Facebook, instead of taking it personally that somehow I’m saying Facebook is killing people, that they would do something about the misinformation.