Intelligence community expecting intensified foreign influence efforts ahead of election

The National Intelligence Council released a security update warning Americans about foreign election interference on Tuesday. “Foreign actors — particularly Russia, Iran, and China — remain ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

How much foreign influence is there in the U.S. election?

As Trump claims the U.K. Labour Party is meddling in the U.S. election, CBS News takes stock of foreign agent political donations, and who's behind them.

World - CBS News - October 24

Alleged Chinese influence campaigns intensify worries about U.S election meddling

Recent reports of Chinese actors allegedly targeting prominent campaigns and candidates is raising concerns China is stepping up efforts to meddle in the U.S. election up and down the ballot. A ...

Politics - The Hill - October 27

FBI ramping up security efforts ahead of Election Day

Law enforcement and intelligence agencies across the federal government are assembling operation centers in preparation for Election Day. CBS News' David Becker, Nicole Sganga and Catherine Cole ...

If Trump wins the election, Nato can expect more turbulence ahead

Past threats former president – and present Russian ones – have spurred Europe to invest in self-defence, but as conflicts rise the alliance still looks vital. Don’t miss important US election ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

The Russia-Ukraine War Intensifies, With Drone Attacks, Foreign Troops and Record Losses

The surge in fighting occurs as President-elect Donald Trump pledges to end the conflict.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 10

How 2024 election interference is intensifying

The misinformation campaigns targeting the 2024 elections are reportedly expected to increase on Election Day and the days to follow. CBS News Confirmed executive editor Rhona Tarrant breaks down ...

Hurricane Rafael leaves Cuba reeling, moves into Gulf of Mexico

Cuba was reeling from a fierce major hurricane that ripped across the island and knocked out its power grid, after ravaging parts of the Cayman Islands and Jamaica.

World - CBS News - November 6

What to expect from Rubio's foreign policy approach

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to name Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida as his secretary of state. He also reportedly tapped South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem and former Arkansas Gov. Mike ...

How contested votes and foreign influence are rocking EU accession

Also in this newsletter: why two rival business summits spell trouble for the German government’s unity

World - Financial Times - October 29

Chinese smartphone companies tout AI features ahead of Apple Intelligence launch

Chinese smartphone companies are rolling out artificial intelligence features for local users, adding pressure on Apple.

Business - CNBC - October 23

Maersk chief predicts intensifying trade tensions after US elections

Increasing gap between export growth from China and west could lead to increasing hostilities, says Vincent Clerc

World - Financial Times - October 31

Pelosi blames Biden for election loss as finger pointing intensifies

The powerful Democrat says the party might have beaten Donald Trump if the president had "gotten out sooner".

Greece and Turkey press ahead with talks in effort to smooth often volatile relations

The foreign ministers of Greece and Turkey say that recent efforts to smooth the frequently volatile ties between the neighboring countries and regional rivals are bearing fruit, although ...

World - ABC News - November 8

Senate must protect our intelligence community from Assad ally Tulsi Gabbard

Our intelligence community is America’s first line of defense. Republicans in the Senate have an obligation to protect it at all costs.

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

U.S. intel identifies disinformation campaigns ahead of election

With just over a week to go before elections, there's a new warning about threats, fake videos and propaganda all aimed at trying to fool voters. NBC News' Maura Barrett reports.

Politics - NBC News - October 26

Foreign Election Interference May Escalate, Microsoft Says

Efforts by Russia, Iran and China to sway U.S. voters could intensify, according to a new report from the tech giant.

Business - Inc. - October 24

Foreign Election Interference, and Volkswagen May Close Factories

Plus, why you should never cross a crow.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

Jack Smith expected to resign ahead of Trump inauguration

Special counsel Jack Smith plans to wrap up his work and resign from his post before President-elect Trump is sworn in. Trump has boasted that he plans to fire Smith “within two seconds” of taking ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Senate Intelligence chair presses web domain companies to take action against Russian influence operations

Senate Intelligence Committee Chair Mark Warner (D-Va.) pressed a select group of domain registrars in the U.S. to address alleged abuse of their services by Russian influence operations during the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Why some influencers are talking tariffs ahead of Trump presidency

ABC News' Elizabeth Schulze spoke to Walmart about the potential rising cost of goods if new tariffs go into effect next year.

Intelligence bulletins show rising threat from extremists motivated by election conspiracies

Domestic violent extremists are considering a range of activities to disrupt the 2024 election and the peaceful transfer of power, with U.S. intelligence agencies seeing greater discussions around ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

U.S. intelligence agencies prepare for Election Day, potential threats

The FBI says its election command center is staffed 24/7 to deal with any election-related security issues that pop up in the coming days. CBS News contributors Sam Vinograd and Andrew Boyd join to ...

President-elect Trump has started receiving intelligence briefings

President-elect Donald Trump, who has faced accusations he mishandled classified information, is now getting intelligence briefings.

Politics - NBC News - Yesterday

Apple Intelligence is key to new iPhone sales, but don’t expect a big revenue jolt right away

With Monday’s rollout of Apple Intelligence on Apple Inc.’s newest iPhones, investors need to remember that the addition of generative artificial intelligence is unlikely to immediately lead to a ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 28

Consumer confidence surges ahead of election

American consumers are feeling more confident ahead of Election Day, but they’re still not as confident as they were before the pandemic, according to a new survey from The Conference Board, a ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Israel keeps up fierce Lebanon bombardment and awaits Hezbollah response on truce proposal

BEIRUT — An Israeli airstrike flattened a building near one of Beirut’s busiest traffic junctions Friday, shaking the Lebanese capital as Israel kept up its intensified bombardment even as ...

Influencers Get Their Final Marching Orders for the Election

The Trump and Harris campaigns have built huge networks of influencers and content creators. They have one last job—getting people out to vote.

Tech - Wired - October 24

Key issues that influenced the 2024 presidential election results

More data is emerging on the top motivators for voters in the 2024 presidential election. The state of the economy and inflation may have moved votes in battleground states more than other campaign ...

FirstFT: Shares in McDonald’s plunge on links to E. coli outbreak

Also in today’s newsletter, Israel claims Nasrallah’s heir killed and Starbucks scraps financial guidance

World - Financial Times - October 23

Microsoft Warns Foreign Disinformation Is Hitting the US Election From All Directions

Russia, Iran, and China are targeting the US election with an evolving array of influence operations in the last days of campaign season.

Tech - Wired - October 23

If Trump wins the election, this is what’s at stake for US foreign policy

If elected again, Trump’s policies may largely be shaped by the candidate himself – and it may be more chaotic than it was eight years ago. When Americans choose between Donald Trump and Kamala ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

As Election Nears, Foreign Leaders Fear ‘a Vacuum’ in American Leadership

President Biden hosted his final pre-election international visitor in the Oval Office, where the talk focused on the Middle East and Europe. But uncertainty in the United States hung over the ...

Top stories - The New York Times - October 31

Georgia election official appeals to Musk over foreign disinformation on X

Brad Raffensperger says viral post alleging repeat voting in US state is likely from ‘Russian troll farms’

World - Financial Times - November 1

The U.S. has a new strategy for combating foreign election interference, but will it work?

Last week, a video popped up on social media falsely claiming to show someone ripping up ballots in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Politics - NBC News - November 1

How the Harris-Trump showdown looks from abroad

The showdown between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will in many ways be a choice between foreign policy continuity and change.

Russian and Other Groups May Try to Undermine U.S. Elections After Vote

Groups from Russia and other countries could continue to stoke political discord until the election is certified in January, intelligence agencies say.

World - The New York Times - November 5

Foreign leaders react as Trump wins 2024 U.S. presidential election

From enthusiasm from Israel's leader to thinly veiled anxiety from some of America's oldest European allies, foreign reaction to Trump's election victory is rolling in fast.

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