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ALI SWENSON

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Election|Political|US

Two billionaires that are villains of the left and right take the spotlight in a key Wisconsin race

When Republicans are looking for a political bogeyman, they point to liberal megadonor George Soros

Two billionaires that are villains of the left and right take the spotlight in a key Wisconsin race
Election|Political|US

A group funded by Elon Musk is behind deceptive ads in crucial Wisconsin Supreme Court race

A group backed by billionaire Elon Musk is behind a new set of deceptive attack ads and text messages targeting voters just weeks ahead of the election for a seat on Wisconsin’s Supreme Court

A group funded by Elon Musk is behind deceptive ads in crucial Wisconsin Supreme Court race
Election|Political|US

The National Archives is nonpartisan but has found itself targeted by Trump

As President Donald Trump moves to overhaul the federal government with astonishing speed, he has wreaked havoc on one agency long known for its nonpartisanship and revered for its mission: the National Archives and Records Administration

The National Archives is nonpartisan but has found itself targeted by Trump
Political|US

The FBI's new deputy director is a popular podcaster — who has had plenty to say about the agency

As a popular right-wing podcaster, President Donald Trump's new deputy FBI director, Dan Bongino, has made many public comments about the agency he's about to help lead

The FBI's new deputy director is a popular podcaster — who has had plenty to say about the agency
Election|Political|US

Group backed by Musk pours money into ads on behalf of GOP candidate in Wisconsin Supreme Court race

A conservative nonprofit backed by billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk is getting involved in a race that will determine the political direction of the highest court in one of the country’s most important presidential battleground states

Group backed by Musk pours money into ads on behalf of GOP candidate in Wisconsin Supreme Court race
Election|Political|US

Dismantling of federal efforts to monitor election interference creates opening for foreign meddling

President Donald Trump's administration has disbanded an FBI task force focused on investigating foreign influence campaigns and placed on leave several election security employees at the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency

Dismantling of federal efforts to monitor election interference creates opening for foreign meddling
Election|Political|US

Election official in Arizona’s largest county signals a shift away from combating disinformation

One of the top election officials in Arizona's largest county has drastically downsized a team whose responsibilities included combating false information about elections

Election official in Arizona’s largest county signals a shift away from combating disinformation
Business|Election|Political|Technology|US

Musk uses his X ownership and White House position to push Trump priorities, intimidate detractors

The emergence of X owner Elon Musk as the most influential figure around President Donald Trump has created an extraordinary dynamic — a White House adviser who's using one of the world’s most powerful information platforms to sell the government’s talking points while threatening its detractors

Musk uses his X ownership and White House position to push Trump priorities, intimidate detractors
Political|US

Trump targets FAA diversity efforts in plane crash probe despite no evidence they played any role

President Donald Trump's remarks this week blaming diversity recruitment at the FAA as a potential reason for the plane crash that killed 67 people has drawn attention to the agency’s attempts to address its most pressing and long-standing staffing problem

Trump targets FAA diversity efforts in plane crash probe despite no evidence they played any role
Crime|Election|Political|US

Kash Patel’s podcast persona: Staunch Trump defender and fierce critic of the FBI he could soon lead

Kash Patel positioned himself as a steadfast Donald Trump loyalist well before the president picked him to run the FBI

Kash Patel’s podcast persona: Staunch Trump defender and fierce critic of the FBI he could soon lead
Crime|Election|Political|US

Experts worry that Trump's Jan. 6 pardons will legitimize political violence, embolden extremists

President Donald Trump's pardons of those convicted in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol and the rhetoric of retribution from some of those released this week is raising deep concern among attorneys, former federal investigators and experts who follow extremism

Experts worry that Trump's Jan. 6 pardons will legitimize political violence, embolden extremists
Election|Political|US

Trump orders government not to infringe on Americans’ speech, calls for censorship investigation

President Donald Trump has ordered that no federal officer, employee or agent may unconstitutionally abridge the free speech of any American citizen

Trump orders government not to infringe on Americans’ speech, calls for censorship investigation
Business|Election|Political|Technology|US

Trump, a populist president, is flanked by tech billionaires at his inauguration

Some of the most exclusive seats at President Donald Trump’s inauguration were reserved for powerful tech CEOs who also are among the world’s richest men

Trump, a populist president, is flanked by tech billionaires at his inauguration
Health|US

Ohio is about to vote on abortion rights. Misinformation about the proposal is rampant

A ballot measure in Ohio that would guarantee access to abortion rights is fueling misleading claims about how the proposal could influence abortion care, gender-related health care and parental consent in the state

Ohio is about to vote on abortion rights. Misinformation about the proposal is rampant
Health|News

There's no sign of widespread COVID-19 mandates in the US. Republicans are warning of them anyway

Republicans are responding to a late summer spike in COVID-19 by raising familiar fears that government-issued lockdowns and mask mandates are on the horizon

There's no sign of widespread COVID-19 mandates in the US. Republicans are warning of them anyway
Election|Technology|US|Videos

RNC's livestreaming partner for the GOP debate is a haven for disinformation and extremism

The exclusive online livestream for the second Republican presidential debate this week will take place on Rumble, an alternative video-sharing platform that has been criticized for allowing far-right extremism, bigotry, election disinformation and conspiracy theories

RNC's livestreaming partner for the GOP debate is a haven for disinformation and extremism
US

RFK Jr.'s independent run for president draws GOP criticism and silence from national Democrats

Republicans are attacking Robert F

RFK Jr.'s independent run for president draws GOP criticism and silence from national Democrats
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

RFK Jr. spent years stoking fear and mistrust of vaccines. These people were hurt by his work

Independent presidential candidate Robert F

RFK Jr. spent years stoking fear and mistrust of vaccines. These people were hurt by his work
Crime|US

Man arrested after trespassing twice in one day at Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s home in Los Angeles

Police say they have arrested a man who trespassed twice in one day at the California home of independent presidential candidate Robert F

Man arrested after trespassing twice in one day at Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s home in Los Angeles
Election|Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

Abortion rights supporters far outraise opponents and rake in out-of-state money in Ohio election

Supporters of a ballot measure that would enshrine abortion rights in the Ohio Constitution are far outraising their anti-abortion opponents in the months leading up to the November election

Abortion rights supporters far outraise opponents and rake in out-of-state money in Ohio election
Election|News|Opinion|Technology|US

Poll shows most US adults think AI will add to election misinformation in 2024

A majority of American adults think artificial intelligence tools will increase the spread of false and misleading information in the 2024 presidential election

Poll shows most US adults think AI will add to election misinformation in 2024
Education|News|Opinion|US

Virginia school board elections face a pivotal moment as a cozy corner of democracy turns toxic

Over the past three years, local school board elections have become the place where America’s deep political divisions are on full display

Virginia school board elections face a pivotal moment as a cozy corner of democracy turns toxic
Crime|News|US

Moms for Liberty removes two Kentucky chapter leaders who posed with far-right Proud Boys

Moms for Liberty says it's removed two Kentucky chapter chairs from leadership positions after they posed in photos with members of the far-right group the Proud Boys

Moms for Liberty removes two Kentucky chapter leaders who posed with far-right Proud Boys
News|US

Moms for Liberty reports over $2 million in revenue, with bulk of contributions from two donors

Moms for Liberty has reported $2.1 million in total revenue in 2022

Moms for Liberty reports over $2 million in revenue, with bulk of contributions from two donors
Election|News|Opinion|US

Fears of political violence are growing as the 2024 campaign heats up and conspiracy theories evolve

Experts on extremism fear that the threat of politically motivated violence will intensify as the 2024 presidential campaign heats up

Fears of political violence are growing as the 2024 campaign heats up and conspiracy theories evolve

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