Jan 22 AI robocalls impersonate President Biden in an apparent attempt to suppress votes in New Hampshire By Ali Swenson, Will Weissert, Associated Press The apparent attempt at voter suppression using generative AI is one example of what experts warn will make 2024 a year of unprecedented election disinformation around the world. Continue reading
Jan 22 Possible Trump testimony in E. Jean Carroll defamation trial postponed due to juror illness By Jennifer Peltz, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press Trump had been expected to testify as early as Monday about why he has spoken disparagingly about Carroll since she revealed her claims in a 2019 memoir. One of the jurors reported feeling ill and was told to go home… Continue reading
Jan 22 Western Balkan nations pledge support for new EU growth plan, as they seek membership in the bloc By Konstantin Testorides, Associated Press The leaders of Western Balkan countries have pledged to make full use of the European Union's financial support plan of six billion euros (about $6.5 billion) as they continue to seek membership in the bloc. Continue reading
Jan 22 Families of hostages held in Gaza storm Israel's parliament demanding deal for release By Melanie Lidman, Wafaa Shurafa, Associated Press Dozens of family members of hostages held by Hamas stormed a committee meeting in Israel's parliament, demanding a deal to win their loved ones' release. Continue reading
Jan 22 Dexter Scott King, younger son of Martin Luther King Jr., dies at 62 By Associated Press As an adult, Dexter King focused on shepherding his father's legacy and protecting the King family's intellectual property. Dexter King was serving as the King Center's chairman at the time of his death. Continue reading
Jan 22 Haley hopes to beat Trump in New Hampshire, but faces an uphill battle By Steve Peoples, Holly Ramer, Adriana Gomez Licon, Associated Press On the eve of New Hampshire’s presidential primary, almost every top Republican has lined up behind former President Donald Trump. Haley is the last major challenger standing in his way. Continue reading
Jan 22 WATCH: White House holds briefing amid reports of AI-generated robocalls impersonating Biden in New Hampshire By News Desk and Associated Press Biden’s campaign manager, Julie Chavez Rodriguez, said in a statement that the campaign is “actively discussing additional actions to take immediately.”… Continue reading
Jan 22 WATCH: Harris targets Trump as she rallies for abortion rights in Wisconsin By Chris Megerian, Colleen Long, Associated Press Her trip on Monday is the first stop on a nationwide tour focused on abortion rights, a critical issue in this year's election. Continue reading
Jan 22 Trump may take the witness stand in sex abuse defamation trial By Jennifer Peltz, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press A different jury found last year that former President Donald Trump sexually abused writer E. Jean Carroll. U.S. District Judge Judge Lewis A. Kaplan has ruled that if Trump takes the stand now, he won't be allowed to say she… Continue reading
Jan 21 Watch 6:57 What voters care about as GOP presidential contest narrows in New Hampshire By John Yang, Lisa Desjardins, Harry Zahn The Republican presidential field has narrowed two days before the New Hampshire primary, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ending his campaign and endorsing Trump on Sunday. This makes former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley the only remaining candidate for the… Continue watching