Officials brace for a flood of disinformation and legal claims as Election Day finally arrives

Alejandro Mayorkas says election disinformation is "extremely damaging"

Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas also noted on Sunday that he's "incredibly concerned" about misinformation that's spread in the aftermath of two hurricanes.

As Election Looms, Disinformation ‘Has Never Been Worse’

A torrent of falsehoods, from home and abroad, have undermined what was once a shared faith in the honesty of America’s democracy.

Business - The New York Times - October 23

FirstFT: Media groups prepare for election night disinformation

Also in today’s newsletter, bets on US election volatility rise, and UK borrowing costs soar

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Rapid spread of election disinformation stokes alarm

Experts and political figures are sounding the alarm on the spread of election disinformation on social media, putting leading platforms under intense scrutiny in the final days of the presidential ...

Politics - The Hill - 12 hours ago

Jennifer Lopez campaigns with Harris in Las Vegas, as Donald Trump is joined by Tucker Carlson at Arizona rally – live

Kamala Harris addresses supporters in Reno, saying ‘we’re fighting for a democracy’. Don’t miss important US election coverage. Get our free app and sign up for election alerts A lot of money ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

U.S. officials say ISIS-K directed Election Day terror plot

U.S. officials say ISIS-K, the Afghanistan branch of ISIS, directed an Election Day terror plot. The disclosure comes after an Afghan man was arrested last week in the suspected plot. NBC News' Tom ...

ISIS-K orchestrated foiled Election Day terror plot: US official

Afghan native Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, 27, was arrested in early October and accused of planning to target people on Election Day.

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Criticism from ex-Trump officials piles up ahead of Election Day

Several former Trump administration officials are speaking out in the final weeks of the 2024 campaign to warn of the risks of electing their onetime boss to a second term. Former chief of staff ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Officials ramping up security measures for Election Day in North Carolina

Reports of alleged intimidation and voter misinformation in North Carolina have led officials there to boost security precautions around polling places this Election Day. CBS News correspondent ...

Sunday shows preview: Top Harris, Trump allies make final pitch 9 days out from Election Day

Allies of Vice President Harris and former President Trump are setting out to make their final pitches as the election enters the homestretch. With just nine days until Election Day on Sunday, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 26

With days until Election Day, groups make final push for Florida's abortion rights ballot measure

Abortion rights have won in all seven states with ballot measures since Roe v. Wade was overturned, but Florida's Amendment 4 requires 60% voter approval to pass.

Russia is behind viral disinformation targeting Walz, intelligence official says

A senior U.S. intelligence official says viral online content spreading baseless attacks on Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz was created by Russia

Tech - ABC News - October 22

Russian disinformation campaign targeting Tim Walz, U.S. officials say

U.S. intelligence officials say recent false claims regarding Minnesota governor and Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz are part of Russian disinformation campaigns. CBS News Confirmed ...

UK’s long-awaited Budget Day arrives

Plus, tech, pharma and oil lead the earnings run, Bank of Japan makes a rate call and Britain’s opposition party picks a new leader

World - Financial Times - October 27

2024 US Election Live Blog: Tracking Election Results, Extremism, and Disinformation

Join us for the latest on the US presidential election as we’re tracking extremism, propaganda, online disinformation, and the results themselves.

Tech - Wired - Yesterday

Kamala Harris on top priorities if elected, campaign rhetoric and final push to Election Day

"CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell traveled on the campaign trail in Houston and Michigan with Vice President Kamala Harris. She spoke with the Democratic presidential ...

US election live updates: Harris and Trump hold duelling Pittsburgh rallies in final hours of campaigning

Harris says ‘momentum is on our side’ at Pennsylvania rally while Trump celebrates endorsement from podcaster Joe Rogan. Trump and Harris visit key states in final day of campaigning Don’t miss ...

World - The Guardian - 19 hours ago

Spain Braces for More Rain and Flooding as Rescuers Dig Through Debris

The authorities said dozens of people were still missing, as forecasters warned of new flooding in the southwest of the country.

World - The New York Times - 4 days ago

As Flooding Death Toll Surpasses 200, Spain Braces for More Rain

While the eastern part of Spain reels from historic floods, the southwest is bracing for torrential rainfall.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 4 days ago

Claims Over Reporter's Relationship With RFK Jr. Surface in Legal Feud With Ex

The drama over a New York magazine reporter’s relationship with onetime presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is playing out in two different venues.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 15

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

‘You stole the election’: Nervous volunteers on frontline of conspiracies

Suspicion about the vote count is pervasive even in small rural communities, where volunteers are preparing for potential violence.

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