The rapid spread of false claims about election fraud has experts worried. While not being promoted by politicians or the media, as similar claims were in 2020, the conspiracy theories are still gaining traction.

Election officials in swing states said vote-counting systems are typically on closed networks with no connection to the internet.

Elon Musk’s ascension as a top adviser to President-elect Donald Trump gives him tremendous power to sculpt the new administration’s approach to electric vehicles — and is sparking renewed scrutiny of his motives.