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How misinformation ‘superspreaders’ seed false election theories

Sheera Frenkel, The New York Times
Posted at Nov 25 12:13 AM

“Because of how Facebook’s algorithm functions, these superspreaders are capable of priming a discourse,” said Fadi Quran, a director at Avaaz. “There is often this assumption that misinformation or rumors just catch on. These superspreaders show that there is an intentional effort to redefine the public narrative.” Read more »

US business leaders move on from Trump to Biden

Juliette Michel, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 24 04:43 AM

US President Donald Trump may still be trying to overturn Joe Biden's election win, but the business world -- including some Trump backers -- is looking ahead towards the new Democratic administration.   Read more »

Biden taps Blinken as secretary of state as foreign policy team takes shape

Trevor Hunnicutt, Reuters
Posted at Nov 24 02:15 AM

US President-elect Joe Biden on Monday named the key members of his foreign policy team, tapping Antony Blinken as the next US secretary of state, Jake Sullivan as national security adviser and Linda Thomas-Greenfield as the US ambassador to the UN. Read more »

Trump bid to overturn election stumbles as judge tosses Pennsylvania lawsuit

Jan Wolfe and Andy Sullivan, Reuters
Posted at Nov 22 09:56 AM

The lawsuit is one of dozens filed by Trump and his Republican allies in the aftermath of the election. They are also seeking to invalidate or change the results through recounts and direct pressure on lawmakers in several states. Read more »

Whatever it is, it’s probably not hair dye

Jonah Engel Bromwich, The New York Times
Posted at Nov 21 03:19 AM

Rudy Giuliani gave a news conference Thursday in which, as he continued to cast doubt on the results of the presidential election, it appeared he was starting to melt. Read more »

Trump's vaccine team will not brief Biden administration, US senators say

Patricia Zengerle and Steve Holland, Reuters
Posted at Nov 20 05:31 AM

"They confirmed that they have not briefed anyone on President-elect Biden's team and have no plans to do so. This is potentially catastrophic." Read more »

Trump faces Wisconsin recount deadline; Biden keeps focus on COVID-19 response

Trevor Hunnicutt and John Whitesides, Reuters
Updated as of Nov 18 11:18 PM

US President Donald Trump's bid to overturn his election defeat faces a deadline in Wisconsin on Wednesday, where his campaign has to decide whether to pay $7.9 million for a recount in a state President-elect Joe Biden won.   Read more »

Trump campaign presses on with US election fight but chances are dimming

Simone McCarthy, South China Morning Post
Posted at Nov 18 12:43 PM

Lawsuits supporting Trump’s claims have been dismissed or withdrawn in recent days. The move to prevent key states from certifying their votes is unlikely to be successful, according to legal experts. Read more »

Biden names top White House aides, meets with national security advisers

Trevor Hunnicutt and Joseph Ax, Reuters
Posted at Nov 18 05:59 AM

WILMINGTON, Del. - US President-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday named several top advisers from his election campaign and a Democratic congressman as senior White House aides, sticking with a tight inner circle as he transitions to the White House.   Read more »

Twitter, Facebook defend election rules at heated US hearing

Rob Lever, Reuters
Posted at Nov 18 05:45 AM

Facebook and Twitter defended their handling of US election misinformation at a heated congressional hearing Tuesday where one key senator assailed the platforms for being the "ultimate editor" of political news. Read more »

Doctors and nurses urge Trump to share COVID-19 data with Biden

Gabriella Borter and Anurag Maan, Reuters
Posted at Nov 18 05:11 AM

US doctors and nurses, in a letter published on Tuesday, urged the Trump administration to share critical COVID-19 data with President-elect Joe Biden's transition team to avoid unnecessary delays in tackling the pandemic as states crack down on skyrocketing infections.   Read more »

Who are the top contenders for the Biden administration?

Reuters
Posted at Nov 17 09:59 PM

US President-elect Joe Biden has promised to build an administration that reflects the diversity of the country, and is expected to announce his choices for some key White House posts in the next few weeks. Read more »

Biden wins White House with 306 electoral votes; Trump at 232

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Nov 14 04:13 PM

Democrat Joe Biden has solidified his victory over Donald Trump in the US election with a win in traditionally Republican-leaning Georgia, putting him at 306 electoral votes, networks projected Friday.   Read more »

Michigan state court rejects request to block Detroit election certification results

Tom Hals and Makini Brice, Reuters
Posted at Nov 14 04:38 AM

The judge rejected the Trump camp's allegations, writing: "Plaintiffs' interpretation of events is incorrect and not credible."   Read more »

US election officials say 'no evidence' of compromised votes

Paul Handley, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 13 02:56 PM

Senior US federal and state election officials meanwhile in a statement rejected Trump's claims of fraud, saying that "the November 3rd election was the most secure in American history." Read more »

Biden wins Arizona, cementing US election lead

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 13 02:20 PM

Joe Biden has won the state of Arizona, US networks said late Thursday, further cementing his lead in the Electoral College and flipping the state Democratic for the first time since 1996. Read more »

US domestic workers seen better off under Biden presidency

Ellen Wulfhorst, Thomson Reuters Foundation
Posted at Nov 13 12:23 AM

As Joe Biden lays the groundwork for his presidency, more than two million US domestic workers can expect better conditions and greater recognition of their role in reviving the pandemic-hit economy, labor advocates said this week.   Read more »

Even after election, US remains firmly anti-China, but states see things differently

Jacob Fromer in Washington, South China Morning Post
Updated as of Nov 11 01:37 PM

While both political parties are united in their suspicions, states like Arkansas and Tennessee seek more trade and students. States ‘have to attract and create jobs, and look after the businesses in their states’, one analyst notes. ‘And China is an important piece of that puzzle.’ Read more »

Biden tells world leaders 'America is back' but Pompeo digs in

Shaun Tandon, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 11 06:44 AM

The leaders of close US allies on Tuesday telephoned President-elect Joe Biden and pledged to work together but in an extraordinary break, America's top diplomat Mike Pompeo insisted that Donald Trump would remain in power.   Read more »

EXPLAINER: Why recounts rarely change the results of US elections

Brad Heath, Reuters
Posted at Nov 11 06:44 AM

Here's how recounts work and the impact they have had:   Read more »