Elon Musk tweets - then deletes - link to unfounded theory about Paul Pelosi attack The tweet has since been deleted, but it raises concerns about how the new owner will handle misinformation Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2022
Elon Musk to introduce monthly charge for some Twitter users, reports suggest According to reports Elon Musk is set to introduce a $20 per month charge for Twitter verification The National (Scotland) · Oct 31, 2022
John M. Crisp: 4 factors to consider as you vote next week For some time I’ve believed that the presidential election of 2024 will be a defining crisis that pits the most likely Republican candidate, Donald Trump, against whomever the Democrats choose, whether President Joe Biden or someone else. The outcome of that contest will tell us a lot about what kind… Tribune News Service · Oct 31, 2022
Democrats insist Joe Biden’s low midterms profile is smart strategy The unpopular president has made far fewer campaign appearances in the off-year election than his predecessors The Guardian - US · Oct 31, 2022
Elon Musk deletes tweet about violent attack on Nancy Pelosi's husband High-profile Americans have condemned a violent attack on Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul, but Elon Musk, the new owner of Twitter, took a different approach in a now-deleted tweet. ABC News · Oct 31, 2022
Elon Musk laughs off being forced to delete lurid Paul Pelosi conspiracy tweet Twitter’s new owner attempts to shrug off criticism after sharing unsubstantiated claims about attack on Nancy Pelosi’s husband The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2022
Paul Pelosi attack - live: DA unveils charges against DePape as she says assault was politically motivated Nancy Pelosi said she and her family were ‘heartbroken and traumatized by the life-threatening attack’ The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2022
'America doesn't have a stronger, closer ally': US ambassador Caroline Kennedy on her Australian posting In her first interview as US ambassador to Australia, Caroline Kennedy says she's honoured to serve in the role. ABC News · Oct 31, 2022
Musk posts then deletes tweet spreading conspiracy theory on Pelosi attack Three days after Elon Musk purchased Twitter, the tech billionaire posted and deleted a tweet spreading a baseless anti-LGBTQ conspiracy theory about the recent attack on the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in San Francisco. Tribune News Service · Oct 30, 2022
Musk posts baseless conspiracy theory about Paul Pelosi attack on Twitter Post comes days after Musk takes over social media platform amid concern that hate speech will run rampant under his leadership The Guardian - US · Oct 30, 2022
Musk tweets link to an unfounded conspiracy theory Elon Musk tweeted a link to an unfounded rumor about the attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, just days after Musk’s purchase of Twitter fueled concerns that the social media platform would no longer seek to limit misinformation and hate speech The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2022
Morning Mail: Australian among dead in crush in Seoul In today’s newsletter: South Korea in mourning after at least 153 deaths; top Queensland policeman accused of being ‘condescending’ by First Nation leaders; east braces for more terrible weather The Guardian - AU · Oct 30, 2022
Elon Musk tweets baseless Paul Pelosi conspiracy theory days after buying Twitter ELON Musk has shared a baseless far-right conspiracy theory on Twitter about the attack suffered by Paul Pelosi just days after buying the social… The National (Scotland) · Oct 30, 2022
GOP reaches deeper into Biden-land with new spending in solid-blue districts These districts voted for Biden by as much as 20 points. Axios · Oct 30, 2022
The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2022 Republicans respond to Paul Pelosi attack with mockery and sincerity Respectful reactions from GOP congressional leaders contrast with ugly mockery from right-wingers
Tribune News Service · Oct 30, 2022 Twitter owner Elon Musk posts unfounded conspiracy about Paul Pelosi attack Elon Musk continues to cook up controversy as Twitter’s new owner.
Los Angeles Times · Oct 30, 2022 We are a tinderbox’: Political violence is ramping up, US experts warn In San Francisco’s tony Pacific Heights neighborhood, an intruder broke into House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s home and violently attacked her husband. In a New York courtroom, a man pleaded guilty to threatening to kill California Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell. In Washington, federal law enforcement warned that violent domestic extremism posed…
Salon · Oct 30, 2022 Lawmaker: Pelosi attack stems from Trump "I expect another Congressperson to be shot," says Rep. Steve Cohen
The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2022 AP source: Pelosi attacker carried zip ties, in Jan. 6 echo The man accused of attacking House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband in their San Francisco home carried zip ties with him when he broke in
The Guardian - US · Oct 30, 2022 A secret bathroom 911 call: how Paul Pelosi saved his own life House speaker’s husband told alleged intruder that he needed to use restroom and spoke in ‘code’ to alert authorities of problem
Axios · Oct 30, 2022 Elon Musk tweets misinformation about Paul Pelosi Musk cited a widely discredited website that implied the brutal attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul, was not carried out by an unhinged far-right blogger.
Axios · Oct 30, 2022 RNC chair Ronna McDaniel: "Unfair" to blame GOP rhetoric for Paul Pelosi attack "We don't like this at all across the board, we don't want to see attacks on any politician, from any political background."
The Guardian - US · Oct 30, 2022 ‘Somebody’s going to die’: Democrats warn of political violence after Paul Pelosi attack Dire warnings after hammer assault on speaker’s husband and amid concern that security does not adequately reflect threats
Axios · Oct 30, 2022 Nancy Pelosi says she and family are "heartbroken and traumatized" by attack on Paul Pelosi Pelosi said Paul's condition "continues to improve."
The Guardian - US · Oct 30, 2022 Nancy Pelosi: family ‘heartbroken and traumatized’ by brutal attack on her husband Speaker’s husband underwent surgery after hammer assault that comes amid rising warnings of political violence in the US