Election interference

Trump spy nominee Jay Clayton faces tense hearing after refusing to say Joe Biden won in 2020

Clayton said only that Biden had been "certified" as president, while also insisting, "I am not an election denier."

Jay Clayton, US President Donald Trump's nominee to be Director of National Intelligence, testifies during a Senate Intelligence Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington.
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping tour Zhongnanhai Garden on May 15, 2026 in Beijing, China. Trump and other US officials are finishing up a visit intended to address the Iran conflict, trade imbalances, and the Taiwan situation while establishing new bilateral boards.

White House weighs releasing controversial intel on Chinese election interference

(From R-L) President Isaac Herzog meets with Central Elections Committee chairman Justice Noam Sohlberg and Shin Bet head David Zini to discuss securing the slated Knesset elections, July 9, 2026.

Hostile actors seeking to undermine Israeli elections, Herzog and Shin Bet chief warn

 People walk out of the West Wing of the White House with "The Epstein Files: Phase 1" binders, February 27, 2025; illustrative.

Trump calls 'Epstein hoax' the latest 'radical left Democrat scam'


Iran leader says some rejected vote candidates were 'wronged'

"Some candidates were wronged. They were accused of untrue things that were unfortunately spread throughout the internet too," Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivers a virtual speech, on the occasion of the Prophet Mohammad's birthday, in Tehran, Iran November 3, 2020.

US investigating whether Ukrainians interfered in 2020 election -NY Times

Prosecutors in the US Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York are probing whether the Ukrainian officials tried to influence the Nov. 3 election.

US President Donald Trump departs the White House aboard Marine One ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden, in Washington, US, January 20, 2021.

US voting tech company sues Fox News for $1.6b over election-fraud claims

Dominion's lawsuit follows similar cases against Trump campaign lawyer Sidney Powell and the Republican former president's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani.

A supporter of President Donald Trump holds a sign during a “Stop the Steal” protest after the 2020 US presidential election was called by the media for Democratic candidate Joe Biden, in front of the Arizona State Capitol in Phoenix, Arizona, US, November 7, 2020

Biden says Russia's Putin will pay a price for election interference

Asked what the consequences would come, he said, "You'll see shortly."

Democratic 2020 US presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden reacts during a televised townhall on CNN dedicated to LGBTQ issues in Los Angeles, California, US October 10, 2019.

Pfizer CEO postpones Israel visit due to 'COVID-19 restrictions'

Bourla was set to land in Israel on Monday for a series of meetings, only 15 days before Israel's next election, which prompted many to criticize the visit as election propaganda.

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla introduces US President Joe Biden as the president toured a Pfizer manufacturing plant producing the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine in Kalamazoo, Michigan, US, February 19, 2021.

How will Facebook prevent Israel's 2021 elections from interference?

Facebook Israel launched a four step-plan that will ensure full transparency and conformity for Israel's 2021 elections.

3D printed ballot boxes are seen in front of a displayed Facebook logo in this illustration taken November 4, 2020.

Effort underway to prevent Israel 'Trumping' the election

Kibbutz Movement: "This is a call to save the country. Don't let them set Israel aflame."

An ad warns that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu might dispute the results of the elections, warning of a riot similar to that in the US Capitol.

Georgia opens investigation into Trump’s effort to overturn election

The call's transcript quotes Trump telling Georgia's Republican Secretary of State: "All I want to do is this: I just want to find 11,780 votes," which is the number Trump needed to win the state.

US President Donald Trump during a phone call at the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, U.S., June 27, 2017.

United States drops in global corruption index on election aftermath

That put the United States behind Bhutan and Uruguay in 25th place, down from 23rd in 2019.

The "Field of flags" is seen on the National Mall in front of the U.S. Capitol building ahead of inauguration ceremonies for President-elect Joe Biden in Washington, US, January 20, 2021.

Giuliani faces Dominion $1.3B lawsuit for 'big lie' election fraud claims

Trump's lawyer Rudy Giuliani is accused of defamation in what it called his "big lie" campaign about widespread fraud in the presidential election

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani speaks during a rally to support a leadership change in Iran outside the U.N. headquarters in New York City