Trump’s Theory Power

Republicans need real election solutions, not conspiracy theories

Too often, we see some in our party prioritizing unfounded claims about election security over the real, pressing issues that affect everyday Americans.

Politics - The Hill - October 30

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.

Democrats Had a Theory of the Election. They Were Wrong.

Two columnists argue that the left neglected to hear what Americans were telling them over the past four years.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

There Were Two Huge Problems Harris Could Not Escape

The curling theory of campaigns proves itself again.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 10

FEMA conspiracy theories that have stoked chaos in the South date back to the 1980s

FEMA has been dealing with conspiracy theorists since shortly after the agency was created.

Election superstitions: A look at if theories hold clues to the White House winner

With the race for the White House heating up, "CBS Mornings Plus" explores three superstitious election theories, from cookie sales to other quirky predictions. Scott MacFarlane checks to see if ...

My friend has embraced conspiracy theories and I’m fed up with it | Ask Philippa

Think of him like a car in a skid, you want to take the steering wheel and switch direction, but the car has too much momentum and it will carry on the same path. The question I’ve had a good ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

Five US election officials on what they’re expecting: ‘There’s a conspiracy theory for everything’

On election day eve we checked in with the people, many in swing states, working to ensure all votes are counted. In Fulton county, Georgia, they’re on guard for efforts to undermine democracy from ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Wild Pokemon TCG Pocket Theory Thinks You Can Game The System

Pokemon Trading Card Pocket has barely been out a week, but players are already looking for anything to give them the edge they need to find the mobile game's rarest cards, no matter how unlikely. ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 6

Drop-Off in Democratic Votes Ignites Conspiracy Theories on Left and Right

There is nothing suspicious about the shift in Democratic fortunes. But partisans from across the spectrum are questioning the results, for different reasons.

Tech - The New York Times - November 9

The Onion buys conspiracy theory site Infowars with plans to make it ‘very funny, very stupid’

Satirical news outlet purchases media platform run by Alex Jones at a court-ordered auction. The satirical news outlet the Onion has purchased Infowars, the rightwing media platform run by the ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

The Conspiracy Theory That Elon Musk Stole the Election Using Starlink Is Everywhere Now

The rapid spread of false claims about election fraud has experts worried. While not being promoted by politicians or the media, as similar claims were in 2020, the conspiracy theories are still ...

Tech - Wired - November 14

Two newly discovered stone circles on Dartmoor boost ‘sacred arc’ theory

Archaeologist Alan Endacott says area may have been site of henge monument similar to ‘earlier phase of Stonehenge’. Two neolithic stone circles have been discovered on Dartmoor, adding credibility ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

Groping, greed and the lust for great power: what Wagner’s Ring Cycle tells us about Trump v Harris

US politics may lack swords and spears, dragons and talking birds, but Wagner’s tale of money, power, rivalry and grudges still carries striking parallels with the US elections . ‘America is ready ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Trump or Harris? Whoever wins will face a shift in power in the global economy | Larry Elliott

West’s dominance is being challenged, with Brics summit showing emerging markets are unwilling to bow to pressure. US politics live – latest updates It is November 1992 and the US is at the ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

Election Day 2024 live updates: Trump declares victory, claims 'powerful mandate'

Vice President Harris and former President Trump are awaiting the results of the presidential election, with the race remaining deadlocked and many pundits considering it a jump ball.

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Trump and his party aim to further expand power in Washington: From the Politics Desk

Republicans are eyeing maintaining their current House majority and expanding their newfound Senate majority after Donald Trump's victory in the presidential race.

Politics - NBC News - November 6

Why Wall Street may hold the ultimate veto power over Trump budget plans

Wall Street investors are bracing for a battle over Trump policies and plans that risk ballooning the U.S. debt load.

Business - MarketWatch - November 8

Trump’s win boosts chances of Netanyahu remaining in power until Israel’s 2026 elections

Wars in Gaza and Lebanon set to intensify after Israeli PM’s position is reinforced by Trump’s victory and ousting of defence minister. Benjamin Netanyahu is set to stay in power in Israel until ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Trump's 'border czar' could have more power, fewer hurdles on deportation policy

Tom Homan, President-elect Donald Trump's "border czar," has a post that does not need Senate approval and could have less oversight by Congress, experts say.

Business - CNBC - November 12

Trump ducked criminal charges – right into the most powerful office in the world | Sidney Blumenthal

In evading legal consequences for his actions, Trump was handed a chillingly simple strategy: just run for president again. Donald Trump’s most vital campaign did not involve his political ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

‘Your body, my choice’: what misogynistic Trump supporters feel about sexual power | Moira Donegan

Young pro-Trump men have rolled out a creepy, snide and all-too-revealing mantra. You can’t say it was a fluke. If in 2016, Donald Trump’s novelty, combined with his loss of the popular vote, ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Trump’s choice of Matt Gaetz as attorney general sparks criticism and shock – US politics live

Former Trump official criticizes pick of far-right congressman’s as Republicans react with shock and evasion. Who is Matt Gaetz? Far-right congressman and Trump loyalist Trump cabinet: who’s ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

Trump has a clean sweep - but he won't always get his way

Gary O'Donoghue looks at Trump's "trifecta" of power, and how far it will help him keep his promises.

How Democrats can still flex power in Trump's Washington: From the Politics Desk

Republicans have won full control of Washington, but Democrats will retain two key levers of power to shape legislative outcomes in Donald Trump’s second term.

Politics - NBC News - November 14

‘People don’t get the power of the podcast. But Trump does’: broadcaster-turned-investor Harry Stebbings

The twentysomething podcaster and venture capitalist talks about his $400m investment fund, his mum – and the power of new media to influence politics. If you’re going to discuss the significance ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

RFK Jr. is Trump's pick to lead HHS — here's what he could do with that power

Trump's selection is sounding the alarm in the public health community and leaving the biotech and pharmaceutical industries cautious of changes to come.

Business - CNBC - 5 days ago

Two powerful banking regulators say they won’t step down just because Trump won

Two of the U.S. government’s most powerful banking regulators have said that they have no plans to step down, in response to pointed questions about their futures under a Trump administration from ...

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

Biden needs to push through promised student-loan relief before Trump returns to White House, powerful Democrat warns

The Biden administration needs to move quickly to cancel the student loans of borrowers who were already promised relief before President-elect Donald Trump takes office or risk having this White ...

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

Extremists inspired by conspiracy theories pose major threat to 2024 elections, U.S. intelligence warns

U.S. intelligence agencies have identified domestic extremists with grievances rooted in election-related conspiracy theories, including beliefs in widespread voter fraud and animosity toward ...

Politics - NBC News - October 28

Ballot drop box fires highlight concerns that election conspiracy theories are making them a target

The suspected arson fires of ballot drop boxes in Oregon and Washington this week is a reminder of how the popular collection devices have been the subject of false conspiracy theories since the ...

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