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Category: Conspiracy Theories
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Fox News Sued for Defamation by Man Linked to Conspiracy Theories
Ray Epps, a two-time Trump voter, says Tucker Carlson repeatedly and falsely named him as a covert government agent who incited the Jan. 6 attacks.
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A Film About Child Trafficking Takes on Summer Blockbusters
“Sound of Freedom,” a film championed by the right, was behind only “Insidious: The Red Door” and “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” at the box office last weekend.
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The Case That Could Be Fox’s Next Dominion
Tucker Carlson, before he was sidelined by Fox, repeatedly endorsed a conspiracy theory about an Arizona man, who may sue for defamation. Legal experts say it would be a viable case.
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‘Ron DeSoros’? Conspiracy Theorists Target Trump’s Rival.
Ron DeSantis, a likely contender for the Republican presidential nomination, must court far-right voters who consider him a tool of the Deep State.
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A Towering, Terrifying Demon Horse Isn’t Even the Weirdest Part
The Denver airport is a magnet for conspiracy theories — and a case study in the line between mass delusion and fun.
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What Tucker Carlson’s Dismissal From Fox News Means for the Network
The host’s abrupt dismissal upends Fox News’s prime-time lineup — and the carefully honed impression that the ratings star was all but untouchable.
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Fox Settlement Is a Victory for Dominion. But the Misinformation War Continues.
False claims about election fraud remain a problem, spreading in various places online, voting and media experts said.
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What Next for Dominion After Its $787.5 Million Fox Settlement
The election technology company has several more defamation lawsuits pending against public figures and news outlets.