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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.1 hour ago - Microsoft -
Tech - ABC News
Efforts by Russia, Iran and China to sway US voters may escalate, new Microsoft report says
A new threat intelligence report from Microsoft says foreign adversaries have showed continued determination to influence the U.S. election and there are signs their activity will intensify as ...4 hours ago - China -
Tech - The New York Times
Bots Linked to China Target Republican House and Senate Candidates, Microsoft Says
Chinese influence operations have focused less on this year’s presidential race and more on down-ballot races.5 hours ago - China -
Top stories - CBS News
Russia, Iran and China are trying to interfere with the U.S. election, Microsoft says
Microsoft issued a seven-page report on how Russia, Iran and China are trying to interfere with the 2024 U.S. elections. The company's threat analysis center is warning deepfake videos and other ...6 hours ago - China -
Politics - The Hill
Microsoft says Russia trying to smear Harris with deepfake video, AI
Russia is attempting to “undermine” Vice President Harris’s campaign using artificial intelligence (AI) generated videos while China has begun targeting a series of GOP congressional candidates ...6 hours ago - Microsoft -
Politics - The Hill
Reporter hit with metal fragment at Democratic Senate candidate’s shooting range event
A metal fragment hit a local reporter at a Missouri Democratic Senate candidate’s shooting range event Tuesday. Kansas City television reporter Ryan Gamboa was covering Lucas Kunce's event in Holt, ...7 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
House Republicans brace for leadership scramble
House Republicans are bracing for potential leadership shake-ups in the coming weeks, a post-election scramble that will heavily depend on who wins control of the lower chamber and White House in ...16 hours ago - Republican Party -
Top stories - ABC News
GOP-led probe disputes ex-White House aide's House Jan. 6 testimony about note
A Republican-led House panel reviewing the work of the House committee that investigated Jan. 6 has released a report that Republicans say disputes a piece of testimony.Yesterday -
Politics - Politico
House GOP braces for bitter fight over the power to oust a speaker
Most GOP lawmakers despise the rule, which allows a small faction of the conference to wield outsize influence over the agenda. But conservatives are prepared to fight for it.Yesterday - House -
Top stories - NBC News
Senate candidate Tim Sheehy's firm leaves Montana county with empty promises of jobs
After Tim Sheehy's firm persuaded officials in Gallatin County, Montana to issue $160 million in bonds so it could expand locally, the firm used most of the money to pay off previous investors.Yesterday -
World - ABC News
What is the Hezbollah-linked financial institution Israel is targeting in Lebanon?
The Israeli military has carried out a wave of airstrikes targeting branches of a financial institution affiliated with Lebanon’s Hezbollah, saying the quasi-banking system is being used to fund ...2 days ago - Israel -
Politics - The Hill
Cook shifts Pennsylvania Senate to 'toss-up,' Nebraska to 'lean Republican'
The Cook Political Report on Monday shifted the Pennsylvania Senate race into the "toss-up" category and moved the Nebraska Senate contest from likely to "lean Republican" with just 15 days until ...2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Republican senator pushes back against KOSA 'lies'
Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) pushed back against tech companies' criticism of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), responding in a memo Monday to what she described as "lies" about the privacy ...2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Top Republican super PAC jumps into Nebraska Senate race
A top Republican super PAC is jumping into the Nebraska Senate race as incumbent Sen. Deb Fischer (R) struggles to put away her race against Independent Dan Osborn. The Senate Leadership Fund ...2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
King Charles heckled by Indigenous senator Lidia Thorpe at Australia’s Parliament House
Independent senator yells ‘this is not your country’ and ‘give us a treaty’ at monarch during key event of king’s five-day visit to Australia. Who is Lidia Thorpe, the Australian senator who ...2 days ago - United Kingdom -
World - Financial Times
China cuts interest rates in battle to hit year-end growth target
Beijing steps up efforts to reboot economy amid mounting pressure to achieve goal of about 5% growth2 days ago - China -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Scatterand Survive: Inside a U.S.Military Shift to Deny China 'Big, Juicy' Targets
America is upgrading far-off runways and reviving World War II airfields to counter the threat of China’s enormous missile arsenal.3 days ago - China -
Top stories - NBC News
Senate and House races in battleground Arizona are taking place in their own universe
PHOENIX — Mesa Mayor John Giles, a Republican who supports Kamala Harris for president, is vexed by the disconnect between Arizona’s presidential race and what’s happening down the ballot.4 days ago -
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How Arizona Senate candidates are engaging with Native American voters
Senate Democratic candidate Ruben Gallego has now visited 20 of the 22 federally recognized tribes in Arizona, communities that have historically felt isolated from the government. NBC News' Vaughn ...5 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
A Candidate for U.S. Senate Says He Was Shot in War. Was He?
Tim Sheehy, a Republican running for U.S. Senate in Montana, says he has a bullet in his arm from Afghanistan. But new questions have been raised about his account.5 days ago -
World - Financial Times
McKinsey faces Republican calls for probe into China ‘conflicts’
US officials request investigation into whether consultancy breached rules for Pentagon contracts5 days ago - China -
Politics - The Hill
Senate Republicans raise questions after funds for disaster loans exhausted
A group of GOP senators are pressing the Small Business Administration (SBA) for answers after officials said its disaster loan program exhausted its funds earlier this week in the aftermath of a ...5 days ago - Republican Party -
Top stories - NBC News
Republican Sam Brown swings away in Nevada Senate debate amid polling deficit
GOP candidate Sam Brown spent Thursday’s Nevada Senate debate taking shots at Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen, as he still faces a polling deficit with Election Day creeping nearer.5 days ago -
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Business - CNBC
China pledges more financial support for 'whitelist' real estate projects
Ni Hong, China's minister of housing and urban-rural development, made the announcement at a press conference on Thursday.6 days ago - China -
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Politics - The Hill
Senate Dems’ campaign arm launching ad campaign targeting Black voters
Senate Democrats’ campaign arm is launching a new advertising campaign in local Black media outlets in seven battleground states to help churn out a key demographic as Election Day is just a few ...October 16 -
Politics - The Hill
Senate Republicans pump brakes on year-end omnibus
Senate Republicans are pumping the brakes on a year-end omnibus spending package as Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.), John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Rick Scott (R-Fla.) are locked in a battle to become the ...October 16 - Republican Party -
Politics - The Hill
Russia, China collaborating with criminal networks in cyberattacks against adversaries: Microsoft
Russia, China and Iran are increasingly collaborating with cybercrime networks to launch a variety of attacks against their adversaries, including the U.S., Microsoft said in a report Tuesday. The ...October 15 - China -
Tech - ABC News
Cyber criminals increasingly helping Russia and China target the US, Microsoft says
Russia, China and Iran are expanding their partnerships with cyber criminals to conduct cyberespionage and cyberattacks against the U.S. and other nations, according to a new report from MicrosoftOctober 15 - China -
Politics - The Hill
House Republican fights for his political life in Arizona swing district
Rep. Dave Schweikert (R-Ariz.) is fighting for his political life in a key Arizona swing district, in what observers say will likely be the most competitive race of his years-long career. ...October 15 -
Politics - The Hill
Robinson lashes out at Republican senator amid tensions over campaign
North Carolina GOP gubernatorial nominee Mark Robinson recently lashed out at Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) at a campaign event, slamming the senior senator as “spineless” following tensions ...October 14 -
Politics - NBC News
Michigan Senate candidates vie for split-ticket voters
NBC News Congressional Correspondent Julie Tsirkin talks to Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin and former Republican Rep. Mike Rogers ahead of their second debate in the closely contested Michigan ...October 14 -
Top stories - The New York Times
In Heated House Race, a Moderate Republican Goes Full Trump
Representative Marc Molinaro of New York, running against Josh Riley, a Democrat, has accused recent immigrants of committing violent crimes and killing pets.October 14 - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
Tim Scott mulls run to lead Senate Republicans' campaign arm
Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) is seriously considering making a run to become chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) in 2026, sources told The Hill. Two Senate GOP sources told The ...October 14 -
Business - MarketWatch
Microsoft and these other stocks are the way to play AI now, says Goldman Sachs
So-called “platform” stocks, such as Microsoft and Snowflake are the most attractive part of the AI sector according to Goldman Sachs.October 14 - Microsoft -
Politics - The Hill
Pennsylvania Republican fights to keep seat in tense House battle
Democrats are increasingly optimistic about ousting Rep. Scott Perry (R) in Pennsylvania’s 10th congressional district as the general election reaches a fever pitch in the Keystone State. The ...October 14