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Twitter's launch of DeSantis' presidential bid underscores platform's rightward shift under Musk

May. 25, 2023 15:24 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Two years ago, signing a bill intended to punish Twitter and other major social media companies, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis blasted the platforms as "suppressing ideas” during the COVID-19 pandemic and silencing conservative voices. What a turnaround. ...

Spy chief warns authoritarian states stoking anti-government mood in Germany

May. 22, 2023 08:11 AM EDT

BERLIN (AP) — The head of Germany’s domestic intelligence agency warned Monday of a rise in anti-government extremism - fueled by authoritarian states such as Russia - that seeks to divide society and topple the government. German security agencies have disrupted several plots in...

Report: Antisemitic incidents on the rise in California

May. 09, 2023 18:10 PM EDT

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — More than 500 antisemitic acts targeting Jewish people, including assault, vandalism and harassment, were committed in California last year, an increase of more than 40% from 2021, underscoring a proliferation of hate crimes and extremism in the state, according to a...

Trump, in New Hampshire speech, turns focus to Biden rematch

Apr. 27, 2023 20:51 PM EDT

MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump turned his attention to the general election on Thursday, using his first campaign appearance since President Joe Biden launched his own reelection bid to boast of his poll numbers and suggest that he has no need to debate his Republican...

Dutch intel agency paints grim picture of multiple threats

Apr. 17, 2023 10:18 AM EDT

ZOETERMEER, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch national intelligence agency painted a grim picture Monday of a growing number of internal and external threats to the rule of law in the Netherlands compounded by Russia's war in Ukraine, international cyberattacks and espionage. In its...

Ohio Republican Majewski launches 2nd bid to take on Kaptur

Apr. 12, 2023 16:46 PM EDT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A Trump-backed Republican in Ohio whose military record was called into question during his unsuccessful 2022 congressional campaign announced Wednesday that he plans to run again next year. J.R. Majewski launched his latest effort to win the GOP nomination...

Lawyer demands Fox apologize for Jan. 6 conspiracy theory

Mar. 23, 2023 18:04 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — The lawyer for a one-time supporter of former President Donald Trump who has been caught up in a Jan. 6 conspiracy theory demanded Thursday that Fox News and host Tucker Carlson retract and apologize for repeated “falsehoods" about the man's supposed intentions. ...

Republicans invoke Soros to steer narrative on Trump probe

Mar. 22, 2023 12:24 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — As former President Donald Trump braces for a potential indictment related to hush money payments made on his behalf during his 2016 campaign, Republicans blasting the case as politically motivated are blaming a frequent target: George Soros. The 92-year-old...

Trump supporters spared more jail time in weapons case

Mar. 04, 2023 15:00 PM EST

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Two supporters of President Donald Trump arrested after driving a Hummer with guns and ammunition to a Philadelphia vote-counting site in November 2020 have been spared additional jail time. Joshua Macias, 44, and Antonio Lamotta, 63, were each sentenced...

FACT FOCUS: Conspiracies misconstrue ‘15-minute city’ idea

Mar. 02, 2023 19:16 PM EST

Cities where people can live a short walk from work, school and other daily essentials rather than braving traffic-clogged highways or long commutes: utopian ideal or dystopian nightmare? In 2023, apparently, it depends on who you ask. Some conservative commentators...