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Latest in Election Coverage
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Does the DHS Whistleblower Report Reveal an Election Interference Scandal?
The whistleblower claims the national security adviser personally gave explicit instructions to the Department of Homeland Security to prioritize intelligence about Chinese interference. -
The 2020 Minnesota Primary in the Wake of the Coronavirus
Minnesota has already made several changes to support voters amid the pandemic. But the state continues to face some significant challenges in the run-up to November. -
Moving Beyond Fears of the ‘Russian Playbook’
Tackling disinformation requires humility, calm and attention to details as the threat evolves and becomes more complex: Tropes such as the “Russian playbook” are no longer helpful ahead of the November ... -
The Justice Department's Policy Against Election Interference is Open to Abuse
The ambiguity of the Justice Department’s election policy is particularly concerning in light of hints from Attorney General William Barr about a possible October Surprise. -
Thirty-Six Hours of Cheapfakes
Over the course of two short days, figures affiliated with the GOP published three different deceptively edited videos on social media. Platforms can’t handle the challenge alone. -
What’s Going On With the Postal Service?
A deep dive into the embattled agency.
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