Politics News

Georgia Recount: Will a 'Full and By-Hand' Count of Ballots Help President Trump?

As per state rules, Georgia should certify the presidential race results by November 20.

Nov 12, 2020

By Jacob J

Us election 2020

Truth or Lie? Did Postal Worker Admit to Fabricating Ballot-Tampering Claims? [Video]

As postal officials stated that Hopkins had recanted his claims, but the postal worker posted a video on YouTube denying allegations of recanting.

Nov 11, 2020

By Suman Priya Mendonca

FACT CHECK: Did Joe Biden Create 'Office of the President Elect' to Undermine Trump?

No federal law establishes 'the Office of the President Elect' as a formal section of the US government.

Nov 11, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Us election 2020

FACT CHECK: 132,000 Ballots in Georgia Ineligible, Biden's Win to be Overturned

The post says that 132,000 ballots in Georgia are ineligible, without providing any substantiating proof for the same.

Nov 11, 2020

By Suman Priya Mendonca

FACT CHECK: Did CNN Report That Dick Cheney Would Advise Joe Biden on Foreign Policy?

There is no such information although the social media is still abuzz with this piece of news that has gone viral since Monday.

Nov 10, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Us presidential election Us election results

Attorney General William Barr Tells Justice Department It Can Investigate Voter Fraud

Hours after the announcement, the head of the branch of DOJ that investigates election crimes resigned from his post.

Nov 10, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Us election 2020 Us election results Trump vs Biden Us presidential election

President Trump Fires Defense Secretary Mark Esper in First Major Move After Election

Esper had served as an army officer in Iraq and Afghanistan and later worked for think tanks and defense manufacturer Raytheon.

Nov 10, 2020

By IANS

Us election 2020

Trump's Campaign Posts 'President Gore' Headline With Fake Picture, Washington Post Reacts

Trump's campaign spokesperson Tim Murtaugh posted a tweet fabricating an image and headlines of The Washington Times

Nov 10, 2020

By Suman Priya Mendonca

Trump vs Biden

Biden Second Catholic To Become US President: Is It Difficult For Non-WASPs To Reach White House?

In a country where White Anglo-Saxon Protestants dominated the political scene a few decades ago, Joe Biden's win was welcomed by Catholic religious leaders in the country.

Nov 9, 2020

By Vishakha Sonawane

Under Pressure, WHO Keeps Taiwan at Bay From Key Covid-19 Meeting; Taipei Cries Foul

According to Taiwan's Foreign Ministry, an invitation to the virtual meeting of 194 member states has not been extended to the East Asian region yet

Nov 9, 2020

By Jeevan Biswas

North Korea Remains Mute to US Election Results; Still Waiting Before Reporting on Biden's Victory

Rodong Sinmun and the Korean Central News Agency, have not reported on the former Vice President's victory

Nov 9, 2020

By IANS

Us election results

Trump Campaign's Hastily Launched Lawsuit Site in Arizona Leaked Voter Information

The Trump campaign's website in Maricopa county, Arizona was set up for self-reporting voter fraud but it had SQL injection vulnerability, exposing voters' personal information

Nov 9, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Cybersecurity