Rumors and Misinformation – Page 8

Georgia Judge Weighs Revoking Bail for a Trump Co-Defendant, Harrison Floyd

Prosecutors say the defendant, Harrison Floyd, has been intimidating potential witnesses in the case with his social media posts.

November 21, 2023

Trump’s Dire Words Raise New Fears About His Authoritarian Bent

The former president is focusing his most vicious attacks on domestic political opponents, setting off fresh worries among autocracy experts.

November 20, 2023

George Santos Is More Dangerous Than You Know

Mr. Santos has exposed just how much craziness the Republican Party is willing to tolerate in pursuit of narrow partisan gains.

November 18, 2023

Nikki Haley Renews Call for TikTok Ban After Bin Laden Letter Circulates

The presidential candidate has argued that social media platforms should better police certain users and content, prompting backlash from some Republican rivals.

November 17, 2023

Are TikTok and X Amplifying Antisemitic Content? It’s Increasingly Hard to Know.

People who study social media say the conflict between Israel and Hamas has underscored the need for better data transparency from platforms.