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.

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 ...

Top stories - CBS News - November 1

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

Parties worry deepfake bombshells could sow chaos before Election Day

Strategists in both parties are bracing for an October or November surprise coming in the form of a deepfake video clip that they worry could have a significant impact on the final days of the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Trump is increasingly sowing doubts about the eventual election results

As Election Day approaches, former President Donald Trump has increasingly been warning that if he loses, it will be because of cheating.

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

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

30M early votes cast ahead of Election Day

More than 30 million early votes have been cast so far in the general election, according to the University of Florida's Election Lab. Nearly 15 million of those ballots were cast in person, data ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

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 - November 4

Harris rallies across Pennsylvania ahead of Election Day

Vice President Kamala Harris is spending the entire day in battleground Pennsylvania, with big time star power at her rallies in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. Weijia Jiang has more about her final ...

Top stories - CBS News - November 4

Debunking conspiracy theories ahead of Election Day 2024

Disinformation is still spreading in the final hours before Election Day. CBS News Confirmed executive editor Rhona Tarrant joins to debunk some of the latest conspiracy theories.

Top stories - CBS News - November 4

Watch: How misinformation is affecting this election

The BBC's Marianna Spring explains allegations of voter fraud and the impact of misinformation on this election.

Revisit Pennsylvania election results from 2020 and 2016 ahead of Election Day

The state of Pennsylvania played a key role in the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections, helping President Biden and former President Donald Trump win on their respective paths to the White House.

Top stories - CBS News - November 1

Revisit Georgia election results from 2020 and 2016 ahead of Election Day

Georgia played a key role in President Biden winning the White House in 2020 and former President Donald Trump's election victory in 2016.

Top stories - CBS News - November 1

Watch Live: Harris barnstorms Michigan one week ahead of Election Day

Vice President Harris is barnstorming Michigan on Monday in one of her final swings through the critical battleground state ahead of Election Day. Harris is making three stops throughout the day. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Harris makes appeal to workers on Michigan swing ahead of Election Day

Vice President Harris made an appeal to Michigan workers Monday on her three-stop swing across the critical battleground, trying to appease to voters in the "blue wall" state just more than a week ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Steve Bannon to be released from prison days ahead of election

Trump's former chief strategist was imprisoned for two counts of contempt of Congress related to the Jan. 6 riots on the Capitol.

Consumer confidence surges to record high ahead of Election Day

During the final weeks of the 2024 presidential campaign, consumer confidence has surged to the highest level in three years, but inflation remains a major concern for families. NBC’s Christine ...

Politics - NBC News - October 30

Here’s Why U.S. Consumer Confidence is Climbing Ahead of Election Day

The Conference Board’s monthly report says its index notched the largest gain since March 2021.

Business - Inc. - October 30

What Harris, Trump campaigns are zeroing in on ahead of Election Day

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are looking to emphasize their key campaign messages in the homestretch of the 2024 election. Both candidates also reacted to ...

Civil rights groups warn of potential voter suppression ahead of Election Day

Civil rights leaders warn that Virginia could be a canary in a coal mine, foreshadowing broader efforts to undermine voting rights across the country.

Harris has slight lead over Trump ahead of Election Day: YouGov

Vice President Harris is narrowly outpacing former President Trump just days before Election Day, according to YouGov's final presidential estimate. The election model, unveiled Friday, shows ...

Politics - The Hill - November 2

Right-Wing Groups Are Organizing on Telegram Ahead of Election Day

Right-wing groups, which use Telegram to organize real-world actions, are urging followers to watch the polls and stand up for their rights, in a harbinger of potential chaos.

Business - The New York Times - November 6

Trump, Harris make last-ditch plea to voters ahead of Election Day

Former President Trump and Vice President Harris are making their final pitch to voters ahead of Election Day, seeking any last minute advantage with the race essentially a dead heat. The two ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

Watch live: Trump makes final pitch ahead of Election Day

Former President Trump is holding back-to-back rallies in key swing states on Monday one day before voters head to the polls on Election Day. Trump will be in Raleigh, N.C. at 10 a.m. EST; then ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

Harris and Trump make their final pitch to voters ahead of Election Day

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Trump are making their final pitches to undecided voters ahead of Election Day. NBC News’ Vaughn Hillyard, Allie Raffa, Maura Barrett, and Chuck ...

Democrats deploying mobile billboards in swing-state neighborhood ahead of Election Day

The Democratic National Committee has announced a mobile billboard campaign in swing-state neighborhoods in their final push to get Vice President Kamala Harris in the White House. The $7 million ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

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 ...

Top stories - CBS News - November 4

New York Times Tech Workers Strike Ahead of Election Day

Times staff worry the walkout could hinder election coverage. Union demands have included higher pay and more remote work flexibility.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 4

Senegal enters last day of tense campaign ahead of key legislative election

Politicians in Senegal are wrapping up a tense electoral campaign ahead of a key legislative election this weekend that’s set to determine if the country’s newly-elected president can carry out ...

World - ABC News - November 15

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 ...

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 stories - CBS News - November 1

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 ...

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.

Election deniers use Trump victory to sow more doubt over 2020 result

Close races in states where counting is still under way called in to question as claims of fraud in presidential vote quieten. US presidential election results 2024: live map and tracker ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

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

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