Political Conspiracy Theories

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How Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce became the focus of baseless political conspiracy theories

The budding love story featuring music superstar Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce took an unexpected turn into the world of political conspiracy theories this week after the team advanced to the Super Bowl.

https://apnews.com/article/super-bowl-taylor-swift-travis-kelce-conspiracy-theories-838ce3087c795cb45468d08ebbb27059?

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DC councilmember known for pushing antisemitic conspiracy theories is arrested on bribery charge

WASHINGTON (AP) — A District of Columbia councilmember known for promoting antisemitic conspiracy theories accepted over $150,000 in bribes in exchange for pressuring D.C. employees to extend city contracts for violence intervention services, authorities alleged in court records unsealed Monday.

https://apnews.com/article/dc-councilmember-trayon-white-bribery-db31eda0ec3f64922b7459d79332afb9?

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Kansas’ top elections official is running for governor after pushing back on conspiracy theories

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas’ top elections official launched a campaign for governor Wednesday after building his public profile by pushing back against unfounded election conspiracy theories and breaking with fellow Republicans on voting rights issues.

https://apnews.com/article/kansas-governors-race-2026-election-conspiracies-4587939711dc7a5effb1879374405147?