U.S. Investigating Americans Who Worked With Russian State Television
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U.S. Investigating Americans Who Worked With Russian State Television

The F.B.I. raided the homes of two prominent commentators on Russian state television channels as part of an effort to blunt attempts to influence November’s election.
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.
Elections Officials Battle a Deluge of Disinformation
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Elections Officials Battle a Deluge of Disinformation

County clerks and secretaries of state are overwhelmed this year, as they stare down a “perpetual moving target” of new conspiracy theories, political pressure and threats.