Rumors and Misinformation

Putin Dismisses Trump’s Sanctions Threat and Repeats His Stolen Election Claim

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Russia’s president flattered his American counterpart as “smart” and “pragmatic,” and repeated Mr. Trump’s baseless claim that the 2020 election was stolen.

Kash Patel, Trump’s FBI Pick, Sees Good in QAnon and Evil in the Bureau

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Kash Patel’s public praise of the QAnon conspiracy theory suggests he sees its adherents more as an audience to be courted rather than an ideology to follow.

Health Secretary Defends Biden’s Covid Vaccine Mandates and Social Media Efforts

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In a wide-ranging interview, Xavier Becerra, President Biden’s health secretary, defended his tenure and hinted that he might run for governor of California.

RFK Jr. Sought to Stop Covid Vaccinations 6 Months After Rollout

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. petitioned the F.D.A. to revoke authorization of the shots at a time when they were in high demand and considered life-saving.

How Lagging Vaccination Could Lead to a Polio Resurgence

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In its original form, the virus survives in just two countries. But a type linked to an oral vaccine used in other nations has already turned up in the West.

Despite Trump’s Attacks, Republicans Made Big Gains in Mail Voting

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As Republican voters embraced a practice that Donald J. Trump railed against for years, softening his tone only slightly in 2024, the party eroded a key Democratic advantage across the country.

Inside Mark Zuckerberg’s Sprint to Remake Meta for the Trump Era

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After visiting President-elect Donald J. Trump in November, Mr. Zuckerberg decided to relax Meta’s speech policies. He asked a small team to carry out his goals within weeks. The repercussions are just beginning.