Trump Administration Cancels Scores of Grants to Study Online Misinformation
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Trump Administration Cancels Scores of Grants to Study Online Misinformation

Federal agencies say that by axing the funding they are protecting the First Amendment. Critics see it as stifling scientific inquiry into sources of harmful online content.
Why Democrats’ Version of ‘Stop the Steal’ Isn’t Taking Off
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Why Democrats’ Version of ‘Stop the Steal’ Isn’t Taking Off

A movement by some Democratic voters to investigate the results of the 2024 presidential election mirrors a push by Republicans in 2020. But it’s struggling.
F.B.I. Resumes Communication with Facebook, X and Others On Foreign Disinformation
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F.B.I. Resumes Communication with Facebook, X and Others On Foreign Disinformation

The Justice Department set new guidelines for agents to share tips with Facebook, X and other platforms after a legal challenge prompted a suspension of that communication.