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Domestic violent extremists aim to disrupt election: DHS
Domestic violent extremists and other threat actors “with election-related grievances” are seeking “to disrupt the democratic process and election operation,” according to a U.S. Homeland Security bulletin. The bulletins were acquired by the nonprofit government transparency group Property of the People through a Freedom of Information Act request. The DHS warns that some potential threats… -
Elon Musk sued by Philadelphia DA over $1M sweepstakes
Philadelphia’s district attorney sued Elon Musk over his $1 million voter sweepstakes, accusing Musk and his political action committee of running an “illegal lottery scheme.” DA Larry Krasner filed the lawsuit Monday, Oct. 28. He said the sweepstakes is a violation of state lottery and consumer protection laws. Krasner said Pennsylvania law requires that all lotteries… -
NATO confirms North Korean troops deployed to Kursk region
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has confirmed that North Korean troops have been deployed to the Kursk region, aiding Russia in its ongoing war against Ukraine. Rutte described this move as a “significant escalation” in “Russia’s illegal war,” a breach of U.N. Security Council resolutions and a dangerous expansion of the conflict. Rutte is calling… -
Biden-Harris administration deports Indian nationals on charter flight to India
The Biden-Harris administration recently deported an unknown number of Indian nationals illegally in the country on a large charter removal flight to the Republic of India, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed. Officials said the flight left on Oct. 22, one week after the department conducted a chartered flight removing Chinese nationals. “Indian nationals without… -
At least a dozen ballots connected to voter fraud scheme in Colorado
Thousands of votes already cast in one Colorado county are being reviewed again after election staff discovered at least a dozen fraudulent ballots. The Colorado Secretary of State’s office said the ballots were stolen, fraudulently filled out and mailed into the Mesa County election office. Officials identified the issue by the signature verification process, which… -
US government agency’s facial recognition launch raises concerns
The General Services Administration has introduced facial recognition technology to its Login.gov platform. This allows users to upload a selfie to verify their identity for accessing government services. While GSA officials highlight the feature’s role in preventing identity theft and enhancing security, privacy advocates and Republican lawmakers are raising red flags. The agency announced that… -
Billing error, not rising energy prices, behind viral Trump campaign moment
A viral moment from former President Donald Trump’s recent campaign stop at a Bronx barbershop captured the store’s owner, Javier Rodriguez, expressing concerns about sharply rising energy costs, saying his annual utility bill rose from $2,100 to $15,000 over the last four years. However, it has now been reported by The New York Times that… -
Former model says Donald Trump groped her in front of Jeffrey Epstein
A former Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model claimed she was groped by former President Donald Trump in the 90s. She also said that Jeffrey Epstein was involved. Stacey Williams sat down with CNN on Thursday, Oct. 24, for her first on-camera interview about the allegation. Stacey Williams’ shares her story Williams said she and Epstein, whom… -
DHS agents approved Tren de Aragua refugee applications, CBP stopped them
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has identified nearly 600 migrants who the agency approved for refugee visas who may have ties to the Venezuelan prison gang Tren de Aragua (TdA). The Washington Times reported that DHS approved refugee applications for Venezuelan gang members after immigration officers failed to recognize their gang tattoos during the… -
Florida teen’s suicide linked to AI chatbot, family lawsuit claims
A Florida mother has filed a lawsuit against Character.AI, alleging the company’s chatbot manipulated her 14-year-old son into taking his own life. The lawsuit claims the boy developed an emotional attachment to the chatbot, leading to his death in February. Megan Garcia, the mother of Sewell Setzer III, is suing the chatbot company for negligence,… -
Victim takes stand in French mass rape trial, waives right to be anonymous
A mass rape trial in France is changing how the country confronts the issue of sexual assault. Many are comparing the interest surrounding the case to the #MeToo Movement in the United States. The alleged victim, Gisele Pelicot took the stand for the first time on Wednesday, Oct. 23, to testify against her former husband,… -
Early voting numbers pass 24 million, playing major role in election
Early and absentee voting numbers continue to soar with Election Day now just 12 days away. Voting numbers jumped by more than 5 million in just the last 24 hours. According the political data firm TargetEarly, 24,040,251 voters have cast their ballots in this election, as of Thursday, Oct. 24. Party breakdown is important as… -
Foreign countries influencing 2024 election, Microsoft says
With less than two weeks until the 2024 U.S. presidential election, foreign adversaries are increasing their efforts to disrupt the democratic process, Microsoft warns. Russia, Iran and China are targeting key political campaigns and voters using cyber tactics and disinformation, according to a report from the Microsoft Threat Analysis Center. Russia has concentrated its influence…