Election interference

Trump spy nominee Jay Clayton faces tense hearing after refusing to say Joe Biden won in 2020

Clayton said only that Biden had been "certified" as president, while also insisting, "I am not an election denier."

Jay Clayton, US President Donald Trump's nominee to be Director of National Intelligence, testifies during a Senate Intelligence Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington.
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping tour Zhongnanhai Garden on May 15, 2026 in Beijing, China. Trump and other US officials are finishing up a visit intended to address the Iran conflict, trade imbalances, and the Taiwan situation while establishing new bilateral boards.

White House weighs releasing controversial intel on Chinese election interference

(From R-L) President Isaac Herzog meets with Central Elections Committee chairman Justice Noam Sohlberg and Shin Bet head David Zini to discuss securing the slated Knesset elections, July 9, 2026.

Hostile actors seeking to undermine Israeli elections, Herzog and Shin Bet chief warn

 People walk out of the West Wing of the White House with "The Epstein Files: Phase 1" binders, February 27, 2025; illustrative.

Trump calls 'Epstein hoax' the latest 'radical left Democrat scam'


US issues fresh Iran, Russia sanctions over election interference, Treasury Dept says

The US Treasury said that both countries targeted the US 2024 presidential election and 'sought to divide the American people through targeted disinformation campaigns.'

 ‘A MONSTER’ – Members of the IRGC attend a ground forces military drill in the East Azerbaijan province of Iran in 2022.

Hoax bomb threats linked to Russia target polling places in battleground states, FBI says

The threats, which were deemed to be non-credible, caused two polling locations in Fulton County, Georgia, to be evacuated.

 People vote in the 2024 US presidential election on Election Day at Pasteur Elementary School in Detroit, Michigan, US, November 5, 2024

US schools tighten security, limit polling access on Election Day, fearing violence

Many US schools step up security and choose not to serve as polling locations due to safety concerns, as federal agencies have limited response options.

 People vote in the 2024 US presidential election on Election Day in Southeast Academic Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan, US, November 5, 2024.

FBI warns about two fake videos citing terror threats and voter fraud

Officials have been warning Americans about attempts to undermine the election with wrong information and have urged US voters to seek out credible information from reliable sources.

 Residents queue to vote at an East Harlem school turned into a polling center on Election Day in Manhattan, New York City, US, November 5, 2024.

Russia’s disinformation campaign targets 2024 election, US officials warn

Russia targets the 2024 US election with fake videos, including false claims of illegal votes in Georgia.

 A voter walks to cast their ballot during early voting in the presidential election at a polling station at the C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Public Library in Tampa, Florida, US, November 1, 2024.

US election officials decry Trump's threat to jail them if he returns to White House

Trump also repeated his baseless claim that his 2020 election defeat to Democratic President Joe Biden was due to fraud.

 REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL nominee and former US president Donald Trump speaks at the Bitcoin 2024 event in Nashville, last month. With major democracies considering greater adoption of cryptocurrencies, Israel should do the same, says the writer.

'Reality': Getting in the mindset of uneducated vanity - review

Sydney Sweeney, a young star who has played in her share of rom-coms, gives a compelling performance in a tricky role.

 SYDNEY SWEENEY in ‘Reality.’

X remains banned in Pakistan following controversial elections

Despite a High Court order and widespread international criticism, Pakistani authorities have not yet lifted the ban on X.

 Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters watch the general election results at a PTI office in Islamabad, Pakistan February 8, 2024.

US calls for investigation into Pakistan election tampering claims

The leaders of six political parties, led by Imran Khan's PTI, decided to create a coalition government following the recent general elections in Pakistan.

 Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan speaks with Reuters during an interview, in Lahore, Pakistan March 17, 2023.

Ex-Egyptian presidential candidate Tantawy found guilty of forgery

During the campaign for the 2023 election, which Sisi won with nearly 90% of the vote, Tantawy said dozens of family members and allies were arrested.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi waves as he arrives to the opening ceremony of the New Suez Canal