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.

Ballot drop box fires highlight concerns that election conspiracy theories are making them a target

The suspected arson fires of ballot drop boxes in Oregon and Washington this week is a reminder of how the popular collection devices have been the subject of false conspiracy theories since the ...

Ballot drop box fires raise voter concerns

Police are still searching for the person suspected of setting Oregon and Washington drop boxes on fire Monday morning, destroying hundreds of ballots. The attacks prompted increased security ...

Ballot drop box fires in Oregon and Washington are likely connected, police say

Ballot boxes in Portland, Ore., and neighboring Vancouver, Wash., were set on fire early Monday morning, police said, just over a week out from Election Day.

FBI investigating fires at ballot drop boxes in Oregon and Washington state

The FBI is investigating fires set at two ballot drop boxes that destroyed hundreds of ballots one week before Election Day. One happened in Portland, Oregon, and the other was in Vancouver, ...

Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday

What happens to the votes destroyed in ballot drop box fires

The FBI is investigating fires at two ballot drop boxes Monday in Washington and Oregon that destroyed hundreds of ballots. CBS News election law expert and political correspondent David Becker has ...

Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday

FBI investigating ballot box fires in Washington and Oregon, suspect could face grave charges

The FBI is investigating the ballot box fires in Washington and Oregon that may have spoiled dozens of 2024 election ballots. CBS News contributor David Becker has more on the crimes and potential ...

Ballot boxes burned in Oregon, Washington

Authorities are investigating after two ballot drop boxes were burned in Oregon and Washington on Monday, just more than a week out from Election Day. Officers determined an incendiary device was ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Washington Democrat calls ballot box burning 'unpatriotic'

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-Wash.) said Monday the burning of a ballot box in her district was "unpatriotic" and asked for law enforcement to monitor all drop boxes overnight until Election ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

FBI investigating ballot box fires in Oregon and Washington

The FBI is investigating fires that were deliberately set in drop ballot boxes in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington. The sabotaging of ballots is something federal officials are warning ...

Politics - CBS News - Yesterday

Ballot boxes set on fire in Oregon, Washington; hundreds of ballots destroyed

Authorities in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, said they've opened investigations after two ballot boxes went up in flames.

Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday

Trump’s threats remind us that freedom of the press is on the ballot

Trump’s threat to turn his Justice Department loose on CBS is only his latest signal of disdain for a free press.

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Ballot boxes in Oregon, Washington state set on fire: Police

Portland police responded to reports of a fire at a ballot box around 3:30 a.m. PT on Monday.

Video shows ballot box set on fire in Vancouver, Wash.

Police are investigating two ballot boxes set on fire in Portland, Ore., and Vancouver, Wash. Several ballots were damaged by the fires.

Politics - NBC News - 2 days ago

Search underway for person suspected of setting ballot boxes on fire

Police in Oregon have released new photos of a suspect's vehicle in connection with a fire at a ballot box in southern Portland. The investigation comes as federal officials raise new concerns ...

Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday

What to know after ballot box fires in Washington and Oregon

Two ballot boxes went up in flames early Monday morning in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, in incidents that authorities believe are connected.

Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday

What we know about the ballot box fires in Oregon, Washington

New details are emerging about the ballot boxes set on fire in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, that may have destroyed dozens of 2024 election ballots. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has the ...

Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday

Watch: Moment US ballot box found in middle of road

A sealed bin and bag of ballots fell out of an election worker's truck and were later found by a passing car.

Almost 500 damaged ballots retrieved from burned box in Washington state

Almost 500 damaged ballots were retrieved from a burned ballot box in Washington state, according to a county official. Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey said that about 475 ballots were recovered ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 hours ago

Devices used in ballot box fires had 'Free Gaza' messages

Ballot box fires in Oregon and Washington were linked to devices that had the message “Free Gaza” marked on them, The Associated Press (AP) is reporting, citing an anonymous police source. ...

Politics - The Hill - 1 hour ago

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 ...

In Wisconsin, election officials push back against critics of drop boxes

Wisconsin election officials are reassuring the public about the safety of ballot drop boxes, which have been the subject of conspiracy theories in the state since 2020.

The Memo: Harris heads to Fox, facing threats and opportunities

Vice President Harris faces another critical moment in her campaign Wednesday, when she will sit for an interview with Fox News. The interview will be conducted by Bret Baier, one of the network’s ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Weaponised autism and the extremist threat facing children

The UK’s ‘Prevent’ initiative was set up to identify young people prone to radicalisation. Are we now in danger of criminalising vulnerability?

World - Financial Times - October 18

Chinese influence operation targets U.S. down-ballot races, Microsoft says

Affected lawmakers — all Republicans — include Rep. Barry Moore of Alabama, Rep. Michael McCaul of Texas and Sen. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee.

Israel targeted military sites in long-awaited counterstrike on Iran

In a statement, Israel Defense Forces said that "in response to months of continuous attacks," it conducted "precise strikes on military targets in Iran."

Globe Life targeted by ‘unknown threat actor’ in extortion attempt

Globe Life Inc. has been targeted in an extortion attempt, the life insurance company revealed Thursday.

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

The farmers targeted by false claims and threats over Harris ad

Two Pennsylvania farmers have been targeted by false claims and threats after appearing in a Kamala Harris advert.

ISIS-K threat grows as it targets disaffected Muslims with sophisticated propaganda

The ISIS-K terror group has revamped its online recruiting tactics, experts say, as it seeks to carry out attacks against the U.S. and other Western countries.

Elections won't be impeded by 'weirdos’ after ballot box fires, says Washington lawmaker

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-Wash.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss ballot box fires in the state of Washington and calls for around-the-clock law enforcement presence at ballot drop locations.

Politics - NBC News - 22 hours ago

'Terrifier 3' tops box office with $18M debut, 'Joker: Folie à Deux' collapses with 81% drop

There’s only room for one killer clown at the top of box office charts.

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