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Research firm Graphika says a shadowy group of operatives in Russia produced more than 2,500 pieces of false information across seven languages on 300 different social media platforms. In one example, a fabricated tweet appears as if Sen. Marco Rubio is accusing British authorities of spying on President Trump.

Study Exposes Russia Disinformation Campaign That Operated In The Shadows For 6 Years

The "Secondary Infektion" campaign spread thousands of false stories, including forged documents and fake tweets. Still operating, the campaign may now target the November election, researchers say.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., walks to the Senate floor at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday. McConnell says he may be open to reforming the Electoral Count Act.

Congress may change this arcane law to avoid another Jan. 6

Lawmakers passed the Electoral Count Act in 1887 after a contested election, and experts say they did a "terrible job." There may now be bipartisan support for a refresh.

Eleanor Roosevelt presides over the table at a dinner celebrating her husband's victory in the 1932 Democratic presidential primary. Author Laura Shapiro notes that later, as first lady, Roosevelt would seem "apathetic about what was on her plate" while in the White House.

'What She Ate' Reveals The Plates And Palates Of 6 Notable Women

Laura Shapiro has likened her method of biographical research to "standing in line at the supermarket and peering into the other carts." Critic Maureen Corrigan says her resulting book is fascinating.

More than 40 people gathered at Summit Presbyterian Church in northwest Philadelphia on Thursday to watch the first public hearing from the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection.

In Philadelphia, liberals gather to experience the first Jan. 6 hearing together

In a northwest Philadelphia church, more than 40 people gathered to watch the hearings, calling for a moment of collective action.

The White House Is Expected To Announce A 6-Prong Plan To Address The Pandemic

The Biden administration plans to unveil another strategy to fight the latest COVID-19 surge driven by the delta variant, after a series of setbacks and missteps in the battle against the pandemic.

Shalanda Young, acting director of the Office of Management and Budget, says low interest rates mean the timing is right for government investment in social programs.

Biden Proposes A Huge Hike In Government Spending In A $6 Trillion Budget

The president's budget details his ambitious (and costly) plans to invest in infrastructure and the social safety net — the likes of which the country hasn't seen in decades.

Simone Biles Wins 6th U.S. Women's Gymnastics Title

After a historic triple-double flip in the floor exercise, Simone Biles collected her sixth title Sunday in Kansas City, Missouri. The Olympic champion is preparing for the 2020 games.

Tekashi 6ix9ine, photographed on Sept. 1, 2018, in Philadelphia.

Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine Pleads Guilty To Federal Charges

After being indicted last November along with four others, the Brooklyn rapper pleaded guilty last week to nine counts including racketeering and drug trafficking.

The Justice Department says an accused Jan. 6 rioter arrested in June near former President Barack Obama's Washington home has been indicted on six charges.

The Jan. 6 rioter arrested near Obama's home with guns and ammo is indicted

Taylor Taranto, the accused Capitol rioter arrested while looking for the Washington, D.C., home of former President Barack Obama, was indicted on felony firearms charges and four misdemeanors.

A Delta jet which skidded off the runway at LaGuardia airport is attended by emergency personnel in New York City, on Thursday.

Plane Skids Off Runway At New York's LaGuardia; 6 Injured

The Delta Air Lines flight inbound from Atlanta ran into a fence on the side of the tarmac. A spokesman for the Port Authority said none of the injuries was life-threatening.

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