Fake Election Videos

FBI 'aware' of 2 fake videos related to the election

The agency did not say if the videos have a foreign nexus.

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 - 3 days ago

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.

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 ...

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.

FBI warns fake election videos likely created by Russian group

The FBI is warning against at least two election-related videos being linked to a Russian disinformation group. CBS News Confirmed executive editor Rhona Tarrant has more on the vetted content.

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

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.

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.

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 - 4 days 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 ...

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

October jobs report was a ‘head fake.’ Look at these numbers instead before Election Day.

A jobs report skewed by hurricanes and a strike at Boeing landed on voters’ radar with less than a week until Election Day, scrambling the picture of the U.S. economy as Kamala Harris and Donald ...

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

Election security updates: More non-credible bomb threats sent to Atlanta area

Follow the latest election-related security issues and legal challenges.

Here’s Why Experts Say Elon Musk and X Lead the Pack in Fake Election Claims

The billionaire Trump supporter’s social media platform is the locus of misleading claims and outright lies about the election, which have gotten more than 2 billion views, according to a digital ...

Business - Inc. - 12 hours 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.

US presidential election updates: false videos of voter fraud spread as election approaches

Kamala Harris campaigns with Jennifer Lopez, as Donald Trump talks to Tucker Carlson, with days to go before polls open on 5 November. Don’t miss important US election coverage. Get our free app ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Election news is heavy on video clips. Go deeper with these 10 docs, series and specials

Here's a guide to documentaries, series and specials that will help you learn more about the candidates, discuss the election with kids or find humor in the chaos.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 29

China targets 2mn lifts to keep its ageing population upwardly mobile

A campaign is under way to retrofit older apartments but authorities and residents are fighting over the bill

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Budget Q&A: Readers’ questions answered

Experts respond to queries about measures announced in the autumn Budget

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Writing to Beirut, again

How do you write about home when words fail you?

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

How the US election may unsettle Europe

Europeans mostly prefer Harris to Trump but challenges lie ahead on democracy, defence and economics

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

US business leaders must voice their fears about Trump

Defending stability and prosperity is a test of America’s corporate responsibility

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

How to spot fake hurricane images online

A wave of images generated by artificial intelligence confused and misled many social media users after real hurricanes Helene and Milton hit the southern U.S. CBS News Confirmed producer Alex ...

Federal Ban on Fake Reviews Goes Into Effect

A Federal Trade Commission rule prohibiting the sale or purchase of online ratings is live, opening to door to lawsuits for violations.

Business - Inc. - October 22

Driver seriously hurt in fake police car robbery

The victim, in his 30s, suffered a broken jaw and eye socket in the attack, police say.

Deadly drugs found in fake anxiety medicines being bought online in UK

A mother says she remains in "disbelief" at the lack of testing for the drugs when someone has died.

Fake NHS dentist site scammed desperate patients

A bogus NHS dental practice harvests passport numbers and credit card details from those signing up.

SEC outlines discipline for fake injury 'nonsense'

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey sent a memo this week to league athletic directors and head football coaches outlining the punishment if players continue to fake injuries in games.

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

Police arrest man with guns and fake passports outside Trump rally

Sheriff says he believes his deputies thwarted third assassination attempt on Republican candidate

Business - Financial Times - October 13

Man with guns arrested near Trump rally, then released

This is the third time someone with firearms has been either arrested or shot after being spotted near Trump.

Latest in Fake Election Videos

FBI 'aware' of 2 fake videos related to the election

FBI condemns fake election security videos

FBI warns that fake videos are spreading election misinformation

Fake election-related videos being spread on social media

Federal officials sound alarm over fake election videos tied to Russia

FBI warns fake election videos likely created by Russian group

Video showing voters' ballots being ripped up is fake, officials say

Russian actors made fake video of mail-in ballots burning

Russians behind fake video of ballots being destroyed, US officials say

Viral video of ripped-up Pennsylvania ballots is fake and Russian-made, intelligence agencies say

Georgia official says fake voter fraud video is likely from Russian troll farm

Top Georgia official says fake video of voter fraud probably spread by Russia

Russia was behind second fake video spreading false voter fraud claims, U.S. officials say

FBI warns of deepfake videos ahead of Election Day

Column: Hitler-splaining. F-Bombs. Fake headlines. An election week in the media like no other

October jobs report was a ‘head fake.’ Look at these numbers instead before Election Day.

Election security updates: More non-credible bomb threats sent to Atlanta area

Here’s Why Experts Say Elon Musk and X Lead the Pack in Fake Election Claims

Brian Williams to Host Live Election-Night Special on Amazon Prime Video

Prime Video Taps Brian Williams to Lead Election Day Special

'Bro culture': how gender is defining the US election – video

Kentucky election officials push back on viral 'vote-switching' video

US presidential election updates: false videos of voter fraud spread as election approaches

Election news is heavy on video clips. Go deeper with these 10 docs, series and specials

China targets 2mn lifts to keep its ageing population upwardly mobile

Budget Q&A: Readers’ questions answered

Writing to Beirut, again

How the US election may unsettle Europe

US business leaders must voice their fears about Trump

How to spot fake hurricane images online

Federal Ban on Fake Reviews Goes Into Effect

Driver seriously hurt in fake police car robbery

Deadly drugs found in fake anxiety medicines being bought online in UK

Fake NHS dentist site scammed desperate patients

SEC outlines discipline for fake injury 'nonsense'

Police arrest man with guns and fake passports outside Trump rally

Man with guns arrested near Trump rally, then released

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