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AI-driven disinformation running rampant on social media before US midterms, experts warn
Artificial intelligence-driven disinformation is spreading rapidly on social media ahead of November’s US midterm elections, with experts warning that reduced content moderation efforts are allowing false claims to evade detection.
Alaska Senate candidate Mary Peltola delays campaign stops after car crash
Democratic Alaska Senate candidate Mary Peltola and her family sustained minor injuries in a car crash while traveling to a campaign event on Saturday, prompting a temporary delay in her campaign schedule.
Trump rallies for Mike Rogers – and Nicki Minaj’s derriere – in Michigan
Donald Trump rallied for Michigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers while making remarks about the physiques of various political figures and celebrities, including rapper Nicki Minaj.
Is universal healthcare finally becoming a vote-winning issue in US elections?
Democratic Senate candidates across the nation are increasingly embracing Medicare for All as healthcare costs surge and the Trump administration implements major insurance cuts, signaling a potential electoral shift on the longstanding policy debate.
What are the US midterm elections and why do they matter?
Voters will decide whether Republicans retain control of Congress in midterm elections, with Democrats hoping to gain the House and possibly the Senate during Trump’s second term.
Trump escalates anti-Muslim attacks against El-Sayed in Michigan
President Trump intensified anti-Muslim rhetoric against Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, calling him a jihadist threat to national security, drawing condemnation from a former Arab American Trump ally.
Blanche defends DOJ lawsuit blocking Alaska Senate results if Republican loses
Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the Justice Department’s lawsuit seeking to block Alaska from automatically certifying Senate election results if the Republican incumbent loses, citing voter confusion over similar candidate names.
Russia steps up election influence efforts in final stretch of midterms
Russian operatives are deploying fabricated claims, AI-manipulated videos, and fake news accounts in the final weeks before the midterm elections, according to researchers and intelligence officials tracking online influence operations.
Obama rallies rapturous Michigan crowd for El-Sayed: ‘He’ll finish the job we started’
Former President Obama campaigned in Detroit on Saturday for Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed, endorsing him as someone who will “finish the job” on healthcare and fight to remove money from politics.
Can Ken Paxton outrun a trail of scandal to win US Senate seat in ruby-red Texas?
Ken Paxton, Texas’s Republican attorney general and US Senate candidate, faces a surprisingly competitive race against Democrat James Talarico despite the state’s strong Republican lean, amid ongoing controversies.
Katie Zacharia’s five days as press secretary expose flaws in Trump’s TV-driven hiring
Katie Zacharia departed her role as White House press secretary after five days, following a poor briefing debut and scrutiny over her legal background, highlighting Trump’s reliance on television appeal for hiring decisions.
Trump in Georgia falsely claims election of Jon Ossoff was illegitimate
Trump held a rally in Georgia where he reiterated claims about the 2020 election and attacked Senator Jon Ossoff’s legitimacy ahead of Ossoff’s upcoming Senate race against Mike Collins.
Key player in false Talarico rumor has history of online posts invoking Nazi Germany
An influencer who promoted false claims about a political candidate’s hospitalization has a documented history of social media posts containing antisemitic content, racist remarks, and favorable references to Nazi Germany, according to reporting.
Federal court dismisses suit against New York’s sanctuary laws in a loss for Trump administration
A federal court dismissed the Trump administration’s lawsuit challenging New York City’s sanctuary laws, marking another defeat for the government in similar cases filed against multiple cities.
US voters want more action on global heating. Why are Democrats and Republicans staying silent?
Most American voters express concern about climate change and want political leaders to address the crisis, yet candidates in midterm races across eight battleground states have largely avoided discussing the issue on campaign trails.
All the president’s women: a familiar downward trajectory in Trump’s cabinet
Half of Trump’s eight female cabinet officials have resigned or been fired within months, all replaced by men, while male counterparts facing similar scrutiny have retained their positions.
‘Too big to rig’: No Kings movement heads to the polls to boost early voting
The No Kings coalition is organizing thousands of early voting events across all 50 states on Saturday, aiming to make it the largest single day of early voting in US history ahead of the November midterm elections.
Republican Susan Collins dismisses allegations of corruption as ‘completely false’
Republican Senator Susan Collins denies allegations she traded federal contracts for campaign contributions, calling them “completely false” and recycled from prior investigations that found no wrongdoing.
Hegseth church allies backed plan for ‘public’ execution of Fort Hood shooter
Donald Trump cancelled Pete Hegseth’s plan to livestream a military execution, but some religious allies of the defense secretary had supported the public broadcast of the Fort Hood shooter’s scheduled execution.
Paxton v Talarico: tens of millions of dollars pour into closely watched Texas Senate race
Elon Musk has donated over $168 million to support Republican Ken Paxton in a closely watched Texas Senate race against Democrat James Talarico, as tens of millions flood the competitive contest.
Matt Gaetz accused in suit of sex trafficking two women in Florida
Former Republican congressman Matt Gaetz faces a civil lawsuit alleging he participated in sex trafficking two women in Florida between 2017 and 2019. Gaetz denies the allegations.
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On September 7, the Fresno police during a DUI saturation patrol had arrested 14 drivers suspected of driving under influence. During a patrol of the Fresno area, the department indicated that officers made up to 140 stops out of which 20 drivers had no license or a...
2019’s Best- & Worst-Run Cities in America
With the field of candidates for the upcoming 2020 presidential election widening, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2019’s Best- & Worst-Run Cities in America as well as accompanying videos. To determine the effectiveness of...
Lockout Law Is Finally Passed by Parliament Amid Much Controversy
A new law passed through the Australian Parliament earlier this week that has been met with a great deal of controversy. Though many members of Parliament disagreed with the State Government’s controversial law, it still managed to pass. According to the new law, the...
The Top Five Online Voter Resources
With names like Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump making headlines, there's no doubt that election season is in full swing. Presidential elections always get the most attention, but there are countless elections at the state and local levels that are just as important....