Trump and Musk fueled falsehoods and threats backdrop US election

Trump- and Musk-fueled falsehoods and threats backdrop US election

Misinformation and Russian-linked vote curbing attempts over unfounded terrorist threats aim to disrupt US election. Americans went to the polls on Tuesday against a backdrop of misinformation – ...

World - The Guardian - 5 hours ago

Obama says ‘you can count on Kamala’ at Philadelphia rally – as it happened

This blog is closing now, thanks for following along. You can find all of our US elections coverage here . . Outcry over Trump’s hint at ‘little secret’ with House Republicans Share your ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

2024 election updates: Trump concludes MSG rally with anti-immigrant rhetoric

Donald Trump and some prominent supporters will speak at a rally at New York's Madison Square Garden.

Musk's election falsehoods travel hundreds of times further on X than fact-checks from officials

As Elon Musk continues to aggressively share conspiracy theories and misinformation about elections on X, election officials are fighting back.

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

‘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.

Harris says ‘unhinged’ Trump is a threat to US democracy

Vice-president revives campaign message used by Joe Biden that claims her opponent is a danger to the country

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Trump’s threats remind us that freedom of the press is on the ballot

Trump’s threat to turn his Justice Department loose on CBS is only his latest signal of disdain for a free press.

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Elon Musk is trying to buy the US election for Donald Trump. What does he want in return? | Arwa Mahdawi

Billionaire funding is flooding into the ex-president’s campaign. If he wins, will we see prisons on Mars and Taylor Swift shot into space?. Welcome to The Maga Millions: a thrilling new contest in ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

Threat actors likely to take advantage of election fraud claims to fuel violence, bulletin warns

The bulletin was published Monday by the Department of Homeland Security.

If Trump wins the election, these 11 issues will be under threat

A second Trump term will threaten everything from freedom of the press and gun safety to foreign policy, abortion, immigration and climate change. The impact will be felt in many aspects of ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Trump Versus Harris: How the U.S. Election Is Fueling Stock Market Returns

The S&P 500 has only seen two negative election years in the last seven decades.

Business - Inc. - October 28

US Intel Says Insider Threats Are 'Likely' During the Election

A government memo viewed by WIRED states that insider threats “could derail or jeopardize a fair and transparent election process.”

Tech - Wired - October 28

Elon Musk to watch results with Donald Trump

Trump earlier said he was going to host "a very special group of people" in Mar-a-Lago in Florida.

Walz: Trump 'crossed a line' with threat to use military on 'enemy from within'

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), the Democratic vice presidential nominee, said former President Trump “crossed a line” by saying he would use the National Guard or military to combat "the enemy ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

Elon Musk says the real threat to democracy is the people who accuse Trump of endangering it

Tech mogul Elon Musk is playing down the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol

Tech - ABC News - October 27

Election Falsehoods Take Off on YouTube as It Looks the Other Way

The video site removed 2020 misinformation, fearing real-world harm. Now it’s amplifying and profiting from 2024 falsehoods, researchers said.

Tech - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Trump’s Wild Claims, Conspiracies and Falsehoods Redefine Presidential Bounds

Throughout his life, Donald J. Trump has bent the truth to serve his needs, never more so than on the campaign trail to win back the White House.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

How Elon Musk Might Use His Pull With Trump to Help Tesla

Although Donald Trump has opposed policies that favor electric cars, if he becomes president he could ease regulatory scrutiny of Tesla or protect lucrative credits and subsidies.

Business - The New York Times - 6 days ago

2024 election updates: Obama criticizes comic's Puerto Rico remarks at Trump's rally

Trump criticizes the former first lady, said she made a 'big mistake' with her comments on the campaign trail.

FirstFT: Musk backs Trump election bid with $75mn donation

Also in today’s newsletter, luxury shares fall after poor LVMH results and Boeing raises new capital

World - Financial Times - October 16

Elon Musk makes big push to get Trump elected again

Elon Musk, the world's richest man, stepped up his support of former President Donald Trump with new campaign appearances and by giving tens of millions of dollars to help the Trump campaign. NBC ...

Politics - NBC News - October 16

Cybercriminals Pose a Greater Threat of Disruptive US Election Hacks Than Russia or China

A report distributed by the US Department of Homeland Security warned that financially motivated cybercriminals are more likely to attack US election infrastructure than state-backed hackers.

Tech - Wired - October 28

Watch: Donald Trump casts his vote with wife Melania

The Republican presidential candidate says he feels "very confident" as he casts his ballot.

Cocaine use fuels record high in drug deaths

The number of drug-poisoning deaths registered in England and Wales has hit the highest level since 1993.

As Silicon Valley eyes US election, beware Elon Musk and the tech bros with political nous | John Naughton

The owner of X is just one of many who may prefer Donald Trump to greater regulation under the Democrats. Way back in the 1960s “the personal is political” was a powerful slogan capturing the ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

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 - Yesterday

How Trump ally Elon Musk is using social media to prime voter mistrust

CBS News analysis finds tech billionaire and Trump supporter Elon Musk has amassed billions of views in posts on X about election fraud conspiracies.

Trump Ratchets Up Threats on the Media

Presidents are not all-powerful, but, if elected, Donald Trump would have some influence with the federal regulators who oversee major television networks.

Business - The New York Times - October 21

Trump II: the military threat to Europe

Nato without the US is a hypothetical, but it could happen as early as next year

World - Financial Times - October 24

Elon Musk ratchets up bid to re-elect Trump with series of stunts and appearances

Elon Musk has forcefully ramped up his efforts to help re-elect former President Donald Trump, raising eyebrows across the political world.

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