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State Department's proof of censorship conspiracy fizzles into a nothingburger
politics15 hours ago

State Department's proof of censorship conspiracy fizzles into a nothingburger

After 17 months of promising to prove a censorship conspiracy within the State Department, Under Secretary Sarah Rogers released documents that revealed nothing substantive, debunking the 'censorship-industrial complex' narrative, highlighting internal missteps, and exposing an awkward link to a Defense Department analyst; the episode shows how unproven claims can backfire and reshape agency leadership during the Trump era.

via MS NOW|
#censorship#conspiracy-theory#disinformation
Declassified docs label top GOP figures as Russian disinformation 'conduits' in Biden probe push
national12 days ago

Declassified docs label top GOP figures as Russian disinformation 'conduits' in Biden probe push

Newly declassified White House task-force documents describe an FBI counterintelligence operation codenamed Round River, which labeled several leading Republicans (e.g., Bill Barr, Mike Pompeo, Lindsey Graham) as conduits for Russian disinformation in their push to investigate the Bidens and Ukraine ties. The files also mark other figures like George Soros and Hillary Clinton as disinformation targets. The ODNI says the FITF did not verify the claims, and the operation is under FBI review after being ended by a former DNI official; White House sources say the effort aimed to neutralize narratives and influence ongoing investigations by focusing on a subset of sources.

via The Center Square|
#biden#disinformation#fbi
Leipzig drone discovery fans fears of Moscow influence in German elections
world19 days ago

Leipzig drone discovery fans fears of Moscow influence in German elections

A drone packed with explosives found at Leipzig Airport raises alarms about Russian interference in Germany’s September regional elections in Saxony-Anhalt and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, with officials warning Moscow uses hybrid tactics and disinformation to sway voters toward pro-Russian parties like AfD and BSW. Investigations are ongoing to determine responsibility, amid concerns about security and the impact on Germany’s Ukraine support.

via politico.eu|
#disinformation#drone#elections
Democrats Run Doomsday Election Drills Ahead of 2026 Midterms
politics1 month ago

Democrats Run Doomsday Election Drills Ahead of 2026 Midterms

Senate Democrats led by Schumer held a closed-door tabletop exercise with about a dozen lawmakers to rehearse responses to potential 2026 election threats—disinformation, voter-roll purges and even a National Guard presence at polling sites—using AI visuals to test preemptive coordination with local law enforcement. The aim is to prevent election interference while maintaining voter confidence, though some Republicans call the warnings hyperbolic. This is Schumer’s second such exercise this year, following Trump-era rhetoric and a New Jersey software error that briefly inflated noncitizen registrations.

via MS NOW|
#democrats#disinformation#election-security
ISW: Putin’s Gains Narrative Exaggerated as Frontlines Stall
world1 month ago

ISW: Putin’s Gains Narrative Exaggerated as Frontlines Stall

ISW says Putin used a staged July 3 meeting to push an exaggerated narrative of Russian gains (notably Kostyantynivka) with footage possibly AI-altered; there were no frontline advances on July 4. Ukraine continued long-range strikes against Russian oil/energy infrastructure, while Russia launched a limited salvo of Iskander-M and Kh-59 missiles plus 86 drones at Ukraine.

via Kyiv Post|
#disinformation#isw#russia
EU Sanctions Target Kremlin-Linked Influencer, PR Chief and Bishop Over Disinformation
world2 months ago

EU Sanctions Target Kremlin-Linked Influencer, PR Chief and Bishop Over Disinformation

The EU added 34 individuals and 47 entities to its sanctions list on June 15 for spreading disinformation supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine. Notable targets include travel influencer Alexandra Jost (Sasha Meets Russia), PR firm head Maria Dudko, and Bishop Georgiy Shevkunov (Tikhon), with assets frozen and EU/citizens blocked from funding them. Jost had recently seen YouTube/Instagram bans for pro-Kremlin messaging; Dudko leads a firm funded by Russia’s Presidential Foundation for Cultural Initiatives; Shevkunov spreads pro-Kremlin narratives via sermons and state-backed media.

via Euronews.com|
#disinformation#eu#russia
French probe ties Israeli firm to SNP disinformation ahead of Scottish election
politics2 months ago

French probe ties Israeli firm to SNP disinformation ahead of Scottish election

France's Viginum accuses Israeli-linked BlackCore of running a coordinated disinformation operation against Scotland's First Minister John Swinney and the SNP ahead of the Holyrood election, using hundreds of inauthentic accounts to push comments on Swinney's and SNP posts; the SNP won the election and Swinney was re-elected, while BlackCore's actions are under scrutiny and Israel's embassy awaits France's findings.

via BBC|
#disinformation#foreign-interference#john-swinney
UFO Conspiracy Around Missing Scientists Reaches Washington
science4 months ago

UFO Conspiracy Around Missing Scientists Reaches Washington

A conspiracy theory linking the disappearance and deaths of several US scientists involved in space, defense, and nuclear work to UFOs has moved from online spaces into right-wing media and even Congress, prompting inquiries and White House attention. Experts say the spread reflects broader disinformation dynamics and media clickbait, not an actual hidden plot, as the facts remain unclear and investigations continue.

via The Guardian|
#conspiracy-theory#disinformation#missing-scientists
world4 months ago

EU Expands Sanctions Targeting Russian Disinformation Networks

The EU added Euromore and Pravfond to its sanctions list for Russia’s hybrid information activities, accusing them of amplifying Kremlin narratives and undermining EU institutions; asset freezes apply and the bloc has now sanctioned 69 individuals and 19 entities. The measures are part of a framework established in Oct 2024 with 2025 conclusions condemning hybrid attacks, and reflect ongoing EU efforts to deter Russia’s influence operations.

via consilium.europa.eu|
#disinformation#eu#hybrid-warfare
FBI Director Signals Arrests in Contested 2020 Election Probe
politics4 months ago

FBI Director Signals Arrests in Contested 2020 Election Probe

FBI Director Kash Patel told Fox News that arrests tied to a claimed 2020 election rigging are coming soon, saying the agency has gathered sufficient evidence and is coordinating with prosecutors and the DOJ as part of an ongoing conspiracy case. The remarks followed FBI actions such as ballot seizures in Fulton County and records requests from Maricopa County, moves the article says rely on contested fraud claims. The piece notes some of these claims have been debunked and that additional details are expected this week as investigations continue.

via Democracy Docket|
#2020-election#disinformation#elections
Iran’s Psychological and Cyber Fronts Expand in Middle East Conflict
world4 months ago

Iran’s Psychological and Cyber Fronts Expand in Middle East Conflict

CNN reports that Iran is waging a multifaceted information and cyber campaign during the US-Israel confrontation, using threatening messages, phishing and cyberattacks to destabilize Gulf states and project influence. Fake security alerts, targeted intrusions, and disinformation have prompted Gulf authorities to warn the public and journalists to ignore bogus messages, while experts say Tehran seeks to sow fear and undermine regional stability even as conventional military options wane.

via CNN|
#cyberwarfare#disinformation#iran