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October 1, 2020 1:28 PM

When the voting is done: Facebook, Twitter on 'high alert' for post-election threats

If results of the presidential election are delayed, false claims and other misinformation could thrive online, forcing Facebook and Twitter to prepare for worst-case scenarios.

by Shannon Bond

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October 1, 2020 6:23 AM

Where are the deepfakes in this presidential election?

Deepfake videos haven't been a problem yet in the 2020 presidential race. It's not because they aren't a threat, but because simpler deceptive tactics are still effective at spreading misinformation.

by Tim Mak and Dina Temple-Raston

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October 1, 2020 6:02 AM

Fewer people may vote by mail than expected. That could mean Election Day 'chaos'

This summer, experts expected more than half of all Americans to vote by mail. Recent polls seem to indicate the number to be significantly lower, which could mean extraordinary lines in some places.

by Miles Parks

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September 30, 2020 8:25 PM

Trump on defensive over white supremacist group after debate comments

President Donald Trump attempted to walk back his comments about the Proud Boys, a right-wing group he declined to disavow in Tuesday night's presidential debate. Some GOP lawmakers urged him to clarify.

by Deirdre Walsh

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September 30, 2020 5:12 PM

President signs spending stopgap measure, averting government shutdown

The legislation passed hours before current funding levels are set to expire. With government funding resolved it's unclear whether both chambers can come together on a coronavirus relief package.

by Kelsey Snell

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September 30, 2020 3:25 PM

Analysis from the first 2020 presidential debate

President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden will share the stage together in a debate moderated by Chris Wallace of Fox News. Two political scientists shared their analysis with MPR News.

by Kerri Miller and Marcheta Fornoff

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September 30, 2020 3:06 PM

Appeals court rejects push to end census early by Trump administration

A Trump administration request to suspend a lower court order that extends the census schedule has been denied by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

by Hansi Lo Wang

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September 30, 2020 2:36 PM

Judge rejects candidate's challenge to Minnesota virus rules

A federal judge has dismissed a challenge by Republican U.S. Senate candidate Jason Lewis to Minnesota's coronavirus restrictions.

by Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

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September 30, 2020 1:30 PM

Trump rakes in money, stirs up supporters in Minnesota trip

President Donald Trump returned to Minnesota on Wednesday, hoping to restock his campaign account and keep supporters motivated after a chaotic first presidential debate with Democratic nominee Joe Biden.

by Dan Kraker and Brian Bakst

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September 30, 2020 11:38 AM

'Unhinged,' 'predictable': What undecided debate watchers thought of candidates

Undecided voters are typically the target of presidential debates, but it's unclear whether Tuesday night's back and forth helped distill anything for people who haven't backed a candidate yet.

by Sam Gringlas

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