Election Day history and election legitimacy

A.J. Jacobs discusses Election Day history with Fox News; Rep. Colin Allred accuses opponent of election denialism while having a history of questioning election legitimacy; Allred warns of election fraud and foreign interference in elections.

Legal Battle Over Former President Trump's Release Conditions

Special counsel Jack Smith is seeking to modify former President Trump's release conditions to restrict his statements, which could impact his campaign speech. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon will hear arguments on this issue, as well as on other legal matters related to Trump's cases. Despite procedural wins for Trump, Cannon may not rule immediately on the request. Legal experts believe the request is reasonable, but Cannon's previous rulings in favor of Trump cast doubt on the outcome.

Election Fraud in Bridgeport, Connecticut

Four individuals in Bridgeport, Connecticut, were charged with misusing absentee ballots in the 2019 mayoral primary. The charges are separate from allegations in the 2023 mayoral contest, which resulted in a judge ordering a new election due to election misconduct. Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim was reelected in both elections.

Rudy Giuliani Indicted in Arizona 'Fake Electors' Case

Rudy Giuliani is indicted in the Arizona 'fake electors' case for allegedly pressuring election officials to change the results of the 2020 election. He pleads not guilty to nine charges and faces financial hardships.

Legal Challenges for Right-Wing Media Outlets

Right-wing media outlets facing legal challenges for spreading misinformation about the 2020 election. Some have filed for bankruptcy or settled defamation lawsuits. The consequences of running disinformation campaigns are catching up with them.

Potential Legal Troubles for Former President Trump

Former federal prosecutor Harry Litman says there is a chance former President Trump could end up in prison for the rest of his life if he loses the 2024 election due to multiple criminal prosecutions against him. Litman predicts that Trump could face prison time for various charges including business fraud, election fraud, mishandling classified documents, and attempts to overturn the 2020 election.

Former President Donald Trump's remarks during hush money-election fraud trial

Former President Donald Trump complains about a “rigged trial” as he faces hush money-election fraud charges, comparing himself to Mother Theresa and blaming the judge and Department of Justice under President Joe Biden.

Misleading Claims by Sen. Marco Rubio on Election Fraud in 2020

Sen. Marco Rubio made misleading and unsubstantiated claims about election fraud in states lost by then-President Donald Trump in 2020 during an interview on NBC News' "Meet the Press." Rubio's claims regarding election fraud in Wisconsin and Georgia were debunked, and there is no evidence to support his claim about 200,000 ballots with mismatched signatures in Arizona.

Delay in Graceland Sale and Smartmatic Lawsuit Against Newsmax

A Tennessee judge delays the sale of Graceland amidst claims of fraud by Elvis' granddaughter Riley Keough. Smartmatic alleges that Newsmax destroyed evidence in a lawsuit over false claims about rigging the 2020 election. Several defamation cases are pending against news organizations over similar claims.

US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito facing recusal calls over inverted American flag

US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito faced calls to recuse himself from cases involving Donald Trump after an inverted American flag was flown outside his home. The flag was a symbol of Trump's false election fraud claims. Alito denied involvement and stated it was in response to a neighbor's insulting language on yard signs.

Supreme Court Justice Alito's Controversial Flag Display

An upside-down American flag was displayed outside of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's home in January 2021, associated with Trump supporters' false claims of election fraud. This incident raised concerns about the court's impartiality and ethical guidelines.

Republican Party and Conspiracy Theories

MSNBC host Nicolle Wallace discusses Republican Party embracing conspiracy theories and ties to election fraud allegations in Georgia and Arizona.

Republican National Committee perpetuating lies about 2020 election

The Republican National Committee, under new co-chair Lara Trump, sent out a scripted call to voters claiming massive fraud in the 2020 election, perpetuating lies about the election. Lara Trump has echoed her father-in-law's election fraud claims and continues to push claims of fraud despite no evidence of widespread fraud. The RNC has been asking employees about their beliefs regarding the stolen election as a litmus test for hiring. Lara Trump's comments have been in line with those of Donald Trump, reshaping the GOP in his image.

Election Fraud Claims in Maricopa County, Arizona

Despite being debunked, election fraud claims continue to be pervasive in Maricopa County, Arizona, particularly fueled by baseless assertions from Trump ally Kari Lake. The unfounded claims have led to defamation lawsuits, death threats, and an environment ripe for conspiracy theories.

NBC News dropping Ronna McDaniel as a contributor

NBC News plans to drop Ronna McDaniel as a contributor due to backlash from inside the network for her support of Donald Trump's false election fraud claims. Liberal media stars like Chuck Todd and Rachel Maddow criticized the hiring, leading to McDaniel seeking legal representation. The controversy highlights the tension between politics and media in the current landscape.

Donald Trump's claim about the end of American democracy if he loses the election

Donald Trump claims that if he does not win the November presidential election, American democracy will end, following baseless assertions of election fraud.

Russian Presidential Elections

Videos appeared to show people pouring colored ink into ballot boxes at several polling stations during Russia's presidential elections.

Election Security Tensions in Rural Northern California

In a rural northern California county, tensions are high surrounding election security, with residents expressing deep suspicions about the voting process and conspiracy theories. The county officials scrapped Dominion Voting Systems machines in favor of hand counting all votes, leading to a showdown with the state legislature. The situation reflects the broader political divide in the country following claims of election fraud by Donald Trump.

Disqualification of Fulton County District Attorney in Trump Election Fraud Case

A judge in Georgia is considering whether to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the election fraud case against former President Donald Trump and 14 others due to a conflict of interest involving her special prosecutor. Trump's legal team has presented evidence of a romantic relationship between Willis and the prosecutor, Nathan Wade, which they deny. The judge is expected to make a ruling soon.

Disqualification of Fulton County District Attorney in Trump Election Fraud Case

A judge in Georgia is considering whether to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis in the election fraud case against former President Donald Trump and 14 others due to a potential conflict of interest with her hired special prosecutor. Trump's team alleges a romantic relationship between Willis and the prosecutor, Nathan Wade, which they deny. The case involves accusations of attempting to overturn the 2020 election results.

Political Campaign Ad

Ohio State Senator Niraj Antani launches fiery campaign ad with a flamethrower targeting President Biden and weak Republicans, emphasizing his support for Trump and conservative values.

North Carolina 9th Congressional District Election Fraud Investigation

North Carolina's elections board orders a new election in the 9th Congressional District due to absentee ballot fraud, Republican candidate Mark Harris calls for a new election after realizing fairness doubts, and his son provides warnings about illegal ballot manipulation by a political operative.

Scientologists Elena and Grant Cardone setting up GoFundMe page to pay Trump's legal bill

Scientologists Elena and Grant Cardone set up a GoFundMe page to help pay Donald Trump's $355 million legal bill after he was ordered to pay a fine for lying about his wealth. They seek donations to cover the cost, but only $201,000 had been donated so far. Trump faces several legal battles, including upcoming trials for election fraud and sanctioning 'hush money' payments. The judgement found Trump and his company inflated his wealth on financial statements.