Was Alex Jones Appointed White House Press Secretary?
A satirical blog post about the conspiracy theorist was treated as real news as it passed from one site to another.
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Secret Service Agents Discussed ‘Liaison’ with Oath Keepers’ Extremist Leader
Uncovered messages debunk the agency’s claim that it did not know whether agents had spoken to Stewart Rhodes.
FDR and the Business Plot of 1933
A popular July 2023 post to Reddit’s r/todayilearned focused on 1933’s “Business Plot” around Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
‘Only 11 People’ Responsible for Majority of ‘Book Ban’ Requests?
A May 2023 PEN America analysis of “book ban” requests found that most were filed by just eleven people.
E. Jean Carroll Seeking New Damages From Trump After ‘Disgusting’ Comments on CNN
The news network was roundly criticized for platforming the disgraced former United States president.
‘Angry Mob of Antifa’: Robocall Attacks ‘Tennessee Three’ with Regurgitated Smears
The message has been linked to a Knoxville-based political firm.
Donald Trump Holds Rally in Waco, 30 Years After Waco Siege
The disgraced former United States president scheduled a rally in Waco, Texas — three decades after dozens of Branch Davidians died in a lengthy standoff.
‘Twitter Files’ Hearing Further Exposes How It ‘Bent and Broke’ Rules for the Trump Administration
A former official testified that the platform stymied attempts to stop former U.S. President Donald Trump from inciting violence.
‘This is Peak Greed’: Activists Blast Meta for Reinstating Trump to Facebook
The tech company was accused of “prioritizing profits over public safety.”
Failed GOP Candidate Embraced Disinformation, Violence in Shooting Plot
Solomon Peña’s threatening rhetoric and conspiracy theories echoed those of other Donald Trump supporters.