Silly Conspiracy Theory Woven from Comey Tweet Prompts School to Cancel Event
An innocuous tweet from former FBI Director James Comey turned into a bizarre conspiracy theory that prompted a California school to cancel its upcoming fundraiser.
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Russian Troll Farms Disproportionately Targeted African Americans, Congressional Reports Show
Russia’s campaign to spread misinformation during the 2016 president race targeted African Americans on numerous social media platforms, according to a report commissioned by the Senate Intelligence Committee.
Trump’s Tweetstorm May Be Considered Obstruction And Witness-Tampering
President Trump’s habit of firing off incendiary tweets without consulting with White House attorneys may have landed him in hot water.
Google Tips Off Users about FBI Investigation into Some Users
Google alerted dozens of people or more that the search engine giant was ordered by the FBI to release user data as part of an unspecified investigation.
Police Recover Van Stolen by Pennsylvania Fugitive Who Threatened to Kill Trump And Law Enforcement
Police in West Virginia have recovered a van believed to have been stolen by a Pennsylvania fugitive who has been on the run for more than a month after threatening on social media to assassinate President Trump and use “full lethal force on any law enforcement officer” who tries to detain him.
Facebook Reveals New Coordinated Disinformation Campaign Ahead of Midterm Elections
Facebook revealed Tuesday that it uncovered a new coordinated disinformation campaign potentially targeting the midterm elections.
Trump Loses Patience with Special Counsel Probe, Calls It ‘Russia Witch Hunt’
President Trump lashed out yet again at what he called the “Russia Witch Hunt” and suggested the obstruction charge is for a “made up, phony crime.”
Growing Fla. School Shooting Conspiracy Catapults YouTube Video to No.1
The soaring popularity of a discounted, right-wing conspiracy theory that claims last week’s Florida school shooting was an FBI plot was underscored Wednesday when YouTube’s top trending video featured a segment on the baseless allegations.