Deepfake Election

Israel is holding parliamentary elections, with DW News reporting that major issues include political accountability for the October 7, 2023 attacks, mandatory military service for ultra-Orthodox men, and burden-sharing in national defense. According to DW News, debate over Benjamin Netanyahu is a focal point of...

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and conservative opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo kicked off competing campaign rallies over the weekend, with Spain's general election scheduled for November 29, 2026.

Delhi Police detained members of the Communist Party of India (CJP) and Students' Federation of India (SFI) at Connaught Place's Inner Circle on October 11, 2026, during protests demanding the Chief Election Commissioner's resignation. Police personnel were deployed at the site amid the ongoing row...

President Trump held an impromptu press conference outside the White House alongside boxing legend Mike Tyson, addressing multiple policy and national security matters. Trump discussed plans for the Fort Hood shooter's execution by firing squad, including whether it should be livestreamed, a new oil agreement...

The Texas Tribune reports that Republicans are bracing for a difficult midterm election cycle, with Texas featuring its largest slate of competitive political races in years. The Tribune has compiled a list of the state's 'hottest' general election contests — the legislative and statewide districts...

U.S. Senate candidates in three battleground states participated in debate Thursday night that featured frequent personal attacks alongside substantive policy disagreement, according to PBS NewsHour coverage. Political analysts David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart discussed the debates and their implications for the upcoming congressional elections.

Vox senior politics correspondent Andrew Prokop discusses with host Sean Rameswaram what legislative priorities a Democratic-controlled House and Senate could pursue following the 2026 midterm elections. The conversation examines institutional constraints and challenges the party might face in translating electoral gains into policy outcomes. The...

On the Suspension of the Rules podcast, analysts Isaac Saul, Kmele Foster, and Ari Weitzman discuss forecasts for the 2026 midterm elections scheduled for less than one month away. Ari Weitzman predicts Democrats will gain control of both chambers through an unconventional path, with independent...

The Intercept reported on the rapid growth of prediction market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket, which now offer betting on US elections, sports outcomes, and entertainment events. According to the analysis, these loosely regulated platforms have attracted celebrity endorsements from figures including LeBron James and...

Former Australian Ambassador to the United States Joe Hockey stated he believes it is "highly likely" Republicans will lose control of the House and Senate in the upcoming midterm elections. According to Hockey's analysis, if Democrats gain control of Congress, the Trump administration would face...

According to YouTube/Project America | News, Sen. Peter Welch questioned FBI Director Kash Patel during a Senate Judiciary Committee oversight hearing, pressing him on election security and midterm integrity.

Demonstrations that began over public school funding have expanded into large-scale protests across France, with hundreds of thousands taking to the streets. Police clashes have injured teenagers and officers; more than 6,000 people have been arrested, the majority minors. BBC News reports the unrest could...

According to CNBC's reporting, billions of dollars have flowed into the 2026 midterm elections, with megadonors from cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, and online gambling sectors contributing the majority of funds. The analysis finds that 14 of the 20 largest donor groups are backing Republican candidates or...

PBS NewsHour interviewed Democratic strategist Faiz Shakir and Republican strategist Melik Abdul to discuss each party's final campaign strategy before the midterm elections. According to the segment, Republicans maintain a significant financial advantage, while Democrats have gained ground in recent polling. The interview examines how...

Indian opposition figures including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra staged protests in New Delhi against Election Commission Chief Gyanesh Kumar, raising questions about irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process used to appoint him. ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta examines the procedural and compliance...

Joe Hockey, who served as Australian Ambassador to the United States until 2020, told ABC's 7.30 program that he has 'no doubt' corruption is flourishing in Washington. Speaking from his base in Washington DC, Hockey characterized the political environment ahead of the November midterm elections,...

Nearly 300 opposition MPs from India's INDIA alliance have protested for three consecutive days in New Delhi, marching to Rajghat for a sit-in demanding scrutiny of electoral rolls and calling for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged voter list manipulation. The...

Media Watch, ABC's media accountability program, examined how deepfakes are being weaponized in the 2026 election cycle and found the primary driver is financial incentive and viral reach rather than coordinated political attack. The program also documented how Seven Network promoted a debunked conspiracy theory...

The Texas Tribune interviewed Votebeat reporter Natalia Contreras on TribCast to examine the state of Texas voter rolls ahead of the November 2026 election, one month before election day. Contreras addressed whether voter registration systems are prepared for the upcoming election cycle. The segment aired...

Planet America, ABC's long-running US politics program, examines Republican Party prospects for the midterm elections in November 2026, featuring interviews with polling expert Rich Baris and Trump loyalist John Fredericks. The episode focuses on Ohio, a swing state expected to determine Senate control, where the...