A Berlin court ordered X (formerly Twitter) to provide researchers with real-time data access, citing violations of the Digital Services Act (DSA). This ruling stems from X’s refusal to comply with data access requests, a breach the European Commission previously noted. The decision, including a €6,000 fine, sets a precedent for enforcing DSA transparency obligations and follows accusations of X’s involvement in election interference. The case highlights escalating tensions between European regulators and X regarding content moderation and data access.
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New Democrat MP Charlie Angus urged Elections Canada to investigate Elon Musk and his platform X for potential election interference. Angus’s letter cites Musk’s history of supporting conservative candidates and spreading misinformation in other countries, along with his recent actions aligning with Canadian far-right influencers and criticizing the Prime Minister. The concern centers on X’s immense power to sway public opinion and the lack of transparency regarding its algorithms. Angus also called for Musk to commit to algorithm transparency during the upcoming federal election. Experts share this concern, highlighting the potential for foreign interference and the need for greater oversight of social media platforms’ impact on Canadian elections.
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At a recent rally, Donald Trump recounted Elon Musk’s campaign support, remarking on Musk’s computer expertise and its role in their Pennsylvania victory. Trump’s subsequent comments about “vote counting computers” prompted immediate backlash, with Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett questioning whether he was confessing to election rigging. Musk responded with a salute emoji, while Trump offered no further clarification. The statement fueled renewed election denial conspiracies despite a lack of evidence supporting such claims.
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Special Counsel Jack Smith’s final report details Donald Trump’s alleged attempts to subvert the 2020 election, including pressuring officials to alter vote counts and incite violence on January 6th. The report concludes that sufficient evidence existed for a conviction had Trump not won the 2024 election. Trump’s actions, according to the report, involved spreading false claims of widespread voter fraud and leveraging the January 6th riot to delay election certification. Despite the evidence, the case was dropped following Trump’s reelection, with the report’s release intended to ensure public transparency.
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Special Counsel Jack Smith’s report on Donald Trump’s election interference has been released, concluding that sufficient evidence existed for a conviction had Trump not been president. The report details Trump’s alleged attempts to subvert the election results after lawful challenges failed. Trump vehemently denied the report’s findings, issuing a series of false and misleading statements online. Despite having access to a draft report for over a week, Trump’s response consisted of unsubstantiated accusations and claims of a politically motivated prosecution. A separate report regarding classified documents remains pending.
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Special Counsel Jack Smith’s report concludes that Donald Trump’s actions to overturn the 2020 election constituted criminal efforts to retain power, including attempts to induce state officials to falsify vote counts and pressure the Vice President. Had Trump not won the 2024 election, the report asserts sufficient evidence existed for a conviction. Trump vehemently denies the findings, attacking Smith’s integrity and alleging the House Select Committee illegally destroyed evidence. Smith, having resigned, defended his investigation’s impartiality and adherence to the law.
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Special Counsel Jack Smith’s report concludes that sufficient evidence existed to convict President-elect Donald Trump for attempting to overturn the 2020 election results, had he not been re-elected in 2024. The Department of Justice report details Trump’s alleged efforts, including spreading false claims of election fraud and inciting violence. Smith’s investigation faced significant challenges, including Trump’s use of social media to influence witnesses and legal proceedings. However, the DOJ’s policy prohibiting the prosecution of a sitting president precluded further action.
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The Special Counsel’s report delivered a stark conclusion: Donald Trump would have been convicted in the election interference case, had he not been elected President. This assertion, contained within the report’s final section, carries significant weight, especially considering the Department of Justice’s high conviction rate. The report unequivocally states that sufficient admissible evidence existed to secure and uphold a conviction. This isn’t a matter of speculation; the report directly assesses the strength of the case and its potential for success in a trial setting.
The report highlights that the decision to dismiss the indictment wasn’t based on a lack of evidence or weakness in the prosecution’s case.… Continue reading
Special Counsel Jack Smith resigned from the Justice Department on January 10, 2025, following the completion of his investigation into President-elect Trump’s alleged 2020 election interference. Smith’s final report, submitted on January 7th, is expected to be released soon, though a portion remains temporarily restricted pending a court decision. The report covers allegations of election interference and mishandling of classified documents; however, the latter portion will not be released while charges against co-defendants remain pending. Trump, who had been indicted and pleaded not guilty before the charges were dismissed, frequently criticized Smith.
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