In a crucial series of Senate hearings, tech executives from major companies including Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Adobe testified about the rising threats of foreign interference in the upcoming 2024 US elections. The Senate Intelligence Committee questioned these leaders about their strategies to combat misinformation and disinformation, particularly as the final 48 hours before the election approach, which Microsoft president Brad Smith described as the 'most perilous moment.' Amid concerns about election meddling involving adversarial nations such as Iran and Russia, lawmakers emphasized the urgency for tech companies to enhance their efforts in safeguarding the election process. Senator Mark Warner highlighted the importance of accountability, hoping that ‘a little bit of name-and-shame’ will motivate tech firms to improve their election security measures. This hearing follows significant worries about foreign influence operations, reflecting a growing consensus that the involvement of big tech in election integrity is critical.