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FBI condemns fake election security videos
The FBI released a statement on Saturday addressing false claims about the election and reaffirming their intention to ensure voter security leading up to Election Day. “The FBI is aware of two ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
FBI 'aware' of 2 fake videos related to the election
The agency did not say if the videos have a foreign nexus.Top stories - ABC News - 2 hours ago -
FBI warns of deepfake videos ahead of Election Day
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning the public about two videos falsely claiming to be from the FBI on election security. One mentions the apprehension of groups committing ballot fraud ...Top stories - CBS News - 2 hours ago -
Fake election-related videos being spread on social media
A video circulating on social media purporting to show a Pennsylvania election worker ripping up a ballot is fake. Our CBS News Confirmed team traced the video to an anonymous account with a ...Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
Federal officials sound alarm over fake election videos tied to Russia
Three top government agencies are calling out two fabricated videos spreading lies about early voting, and they say a familiar foe is to blame. Nicole Sganga has more.Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
Video showing voters' ballots being ripped up is fake, officials say
Law enforcement officials in Bucks County said a video showing ballots being torn up is fake and is being investigated by the FBI.Politics - CBS News - October 24 -
Russian actors made fake video of mail-in ballots burning
U.S. officials said that Russian actors made the fake video showing mail-in ballots marked for former President Trump burning in Pennsylvania which circulated this week. “The IC [Intelligence ...Politics - The Hill - October 26 -
Russians behind fake video of ballots being destroyed, US officials say
Recent video purportedly showing a man destroying ballots marked for Trump is a disinformation campaign, say officials. Russian actors were behind a viral video falsely showing mail-in ballots for ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
FBI warns of election-related fraud schemes
The FBI warned this week of multiple types of election-related fraud schemes perpetrated by scammers targeting American voters in the lead-up to Election Day. The bureau said Tuesday that scammers ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
Musk shares fake image of The Atlantic, bringing fact-checking and condemnation from the magazine
The Atlantic magazine has found itself in the crosshairs of Elon Musk after it fact-checked a fake image shared by the tech billionaire.Top stories - NBC News - October 24 -
Mozambique ruling party wins election condemned as ‘rigged’
Frelimo’s Daniel Chapo takes presidency after polls marred by irregularities and murder of opposition advisersBusiness - Financial Times - October 24 -
Russian actors made video falsely depicting mail-in ballots for Donald Trump being destroyed in Pennsylvania, FBI says
Russian actors made video falsely depicting mail-in ballots for Donald Trump being destroyed in Pennsylvania, FBI saysTech - ABC News - October 25 -
FBI says Russia created viral video of PA ballots being ripped up
The FBI said Russian actors are behind a recent viral video on X that falsely shows a person tearing up filled-out ballots in Pennsylvania, part of ongoing attempts to disrupt the U.S. presidential ...Politics - NBC News - October 26 -
Pakistani human rights activists condemn arrest of lawyers on charges creating a security risk
Pakistan’s police have arrested a Pakistani lawyer and her husband who are known for taking on human rights cases, drawing criticism from rights groupsWorld - ABC News - October 28 -
Election surveys sent by MyPillow CEO-linked group prompt FBI referral
Election surveys sent by MyPillow CEO-linked group prompt FBI referral.Top stories - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Viral video of ripped-up Pennsylvania ballots is fake and Russian-made, intelligence agencies say
Russian actors "manufactured and amplified" a viral video that falsely showed a person tearing up ballots in Pennsylvania, the FBI and two other federal agencies said Friday.Top stories - NBC News - October 26 -
Georgia official says fake voter fraud video is likely from Russian troll farm
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said a video purporting to show Haitians claiming that they illegally voted for Kamala Harris is fake and likely the work of a Russian troll farm.Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
Top Georgia official says fake video of voter fraud probably spread by Russia
Brad Raffensperger warns of foreign interference in US election as rightwing accounts share disinformation. A video circulating on social media purporting to show Haitians voting illegally for ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Russia was behind second fake video spreading false voter fraud claims, U.S. officials say
Experts warned that two recent Russian-created fake videos appear designed to undercut Americans’ confidence in the 2024 election results and stoke racial animus.Politics - NBC News - 2 days ago -
Arizona county heightens security ahead of Election Day
Authorities in Arizona's Maricopa County are increasing security ahead of the election after a series of violent incidents and threats aimed at election facilities and workers in the politically ...Politics - NBC News - October 24 -
Inside a secure Arizona facility printing election ballots
The Runbeck Election Services facility in Phoenix will print about 35 million ballots for eight states this election.Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
Georgia secretary of state: Election is secure, and here's why
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (R) reassured the state’s voters that the upcoming election is secure and that voters' ballots will be counted. Raffensperger said that no matter ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
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Here's what to know about election security
The FBI says two fake videos online claim to be from the agency, but they are not. One is about election security, while the other is about Vice President Kamala Harris' husband, Doug Emhoff. U.S. ...Top stories - CBS News - 3 hours ago -
Harris holds rally in Georgia with Barack Obama and celebrities – live
Early voting totals have been breaking records in Georgia, with about 30% of the electorate having already cast a ballot. Tell us: is the looming election stressing you out? Don’t miss ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
Kamala Harris delivers ‘closing argument’ in Washington: ‘It is time for a new generation of leadership’ – live
Tens of thousands of Harris supporters gather as she condemns ‘petty tyrant’ on the grounds where Trump spoke the day of the Capitol riot. Don’t miss important US election coverage. Get our free ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
Trump tells Rupert Murdoch to help him secure US election ‘victory’
Republican candidate says Fox News should not run negative ads about him before November 5 voteBusiness - Financial Times - October 18 -
Bulletproof vests, snipers and drones: Election officials beef up security at the polls
State and local election officials around the country are taking major steps to keep poll workers and voters safe amid a hostile political environment.Politics - NBC News - October 22 -
Swing state election officials ensure security for ballots, workers
Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes (D) and Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Al Schmidt (R) joined CBS’s “Face the Nation” on Sunday and ensured voters, ballots and election ...Politics - The Hill - October 27 -
Mail-in voting has become common and there are measures to secure it
As more Americans vote through paper ballots, election officials have been working to make sure those ballots arrive on time and securely.Top stories - ABC News - 5 days ago -
Election infrastructure has 'never been more secure,' CISA chief says
Election infrastructure has "never been more secure" CISA chief saysTop stories - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Arizona counties invest millions to reassure voters of election security
The ballot boxes in Arizona's Pinal County are equipped with GPS tracking devices, something officials say can assure the public all election equipment is protected.Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
How a Georgia Security Conference Became a Target of Election Deniers
The gathering had nothing to do with the election. That didn’t stop conspiracy theorists from spreading falsehoods.Tech - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Brian Williams to Host Live Election-Night Special on Amazon Prime Video
The one-night special marks the streaming service’s first foray into original live-news programming.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 17 -
Prime Video Taps Brian Williams to Lead Election Day Special
The Former NBC anchor will host “Election Night Live with Brian Williams,” airing on election day at 5 p.m. EST.Business - Inc. - October 17 -
'Bro culture': how gender is defining the US election – video
Why is Donald Trump's brand of rightwing politics so appealing to white male voters? Is Kamala Harris struggling to gain their support because of sexism, or do some men just feel unheard and ...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
Kentucky election officials push back on viral 'vote-switching' video
Officials in Kentucky are pushing back on unfounded allegations of voter fraud after a social media video showed an apparent technical glitch on a ballot-marking machine.Top stories - ABC News - 2 days ago -
Column: Hitler-splaining. F-Bombs. Fake headlines. An election week in the media like no other
A defense of Nazis shows that vulgar language is the least of our worries. There's just one F-bomb that should rattle us all right now and it's being used by those who know Trump best: Fascism.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 25