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Republicans grapple with storm misinformation from their own party

Republicans representing states hit by hurricanes Helene and Milton are grappling with the spread of storm misinformation, much of which has stemmed from prominent figures in their own party — ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Latino voters face surge in misinformation as election nears

As the Latino vote gains attention in the 2024 election, concerns arise over targeted misinformation. Roberta Braga, co-founder of the Digital Democracy Institute of the Americas, joins "CBS ...

Misinformation concerns grow as Election Day nears

A flood of false information around the election is already ramping up on the internet, making it hard for voters to know what’s actually real. Already in Pennsylvania, a viral video claiming to ...

Politics - NBC News - October 31

Latest news about Russian misinformation in 2024 elections

Officials with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency say Russian efforts to spread misinformation in the 2024 elections include a video about Haitians voting in the Georgia election. ...

Top tips on spotting misinformation ahead of Election Day

With the 2024 election fast approaching, it is more important than ever for Americans to be able to spot misinformation. The CBS News Confirmed team shares tips on how to tell the fake stories from ...

U.S. accuses Russia of spreading election misinformation

Amid the home stretch to election day, U.S. law enforcement and intelligence officials issued a new warning on foreign interference. On Friday, they declassified intelligence and confirmed Russia ...

Misinformation sows distrust ahead of election day

Crowdsourced voter fraud claims and fake videos are flooding social media, as the contest remains on a knife-edge.

5 Reasons Early Voting Is Overwhelmed With Election Misinformation

Misleading anecdotes and rumors are spreading faster, and with more ferocity, than in the run-ups to past presidential contests.

Tech - The New York Times - November 4

FBI warns that fake videos are spreading election misinformation

The FBI said that a number of fabricated clips mimicking official statements and news organizations are spreading false information.

Election integrity expert warns about the spread of misinformation

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Michael Waldman, President of NYU’s Brennan Center for Justice, on how elections are actually becoming more secure.

Oregon closes election phone line due to out-of-state misinformation

The Oregon secretary of state said it temporarily shut down an election phone line because the “system was overwhelmed” by out-of-state misinformation. The office said Thursday in a press release ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Gov. Josh Shapiro weighs in on Elon Musk, misinformation and Harris' chances in Pennsylvania

Josh Shapiro sits atop one of the most important states this election, and he said he’s doing everything he can to make sure Kamala Harris wins in Pennsylvania.

Ballot drop boxes, long a target of misinformation, face physical threats

Ballot drop boxes have long been targets of misinformation, according to experts, who say the false claims surged during the 2020 election.

As New England Floating Wind Farm Progresses, Industry Fights Misinformation

Offshore wind advocates try to rebut scientifically unsupported claims by fishermen and other opponents of deep ocean energy projects.

Business - Inc. - October 30

Crowdsourced Fact Checks on X Can’t Stop Election Misinformation

Elon Musk and many other users on the social platform have spread and reposted numerous falsehoods related to the Nov. 5 vote, even when the content violates X’s guidelines.

Business - Inc. - October 31

U.S. Spy Agencies Issue New Warning on Russia’s Election Misinformation Campaign

Three recent videos have sought to undermine confidence in the security of the vote.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

Staff at U.S. Voting Machine Firms Prep for Doxxing, Misinformation and ‘Swatting’

In a highly polarized election season, employees of the companies that record ballot results get ready for intense harassment.

Business - Inc. - November 1

Georgia election officials fighting voting misinformation | 60 Minutes

Georgia election officials Brad Raffensperger and Gabriel Sterling were among the Republicans pushing back against claims of fraud in 2020. They’re still fighting against conspiracy theories.

Trump and Harris Battle for Pennsylvania

Also, remembering Quincy Jones. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 4

California firefighters battle blaze

Firefighters in southern California are making progress against a wildfire that has destroyed more than 200 homes. The Mountain Fire started burning Wednesday morning and has charred more than ...

GOP senators brush off concerns about Thune’s relationship with Trump

The new Senate majority leader has been critical of the president-elect, but even conservative senators expressed confidence that he would work well with Trump.

Politics - Politico - Yesterday

GOP tax battle rages

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Tax battle brewing among Republicans over debt fears President-elect Trump's ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

PFL: Battle of the Giants weigh-in results

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – MMA Junkie is on scene and reporting live from Friday's official PFL: Battle of the Giants (DAZN/ESPN+) fighter weigh-ins at the host hotel in Saudi Arabia, which kick off at ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

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