Can ‘News’ Sites Run by GOP Operatives Swing Elections?

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 22: House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Devin Nunes (R-CA) speaks to reporters during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol March 22, 2017 in Washington, DC. Nunes said ... WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 22: House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Devin Nunes (R-CA) speaks to reporters during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol March 22, 2017 in Washington, DC. Nunes said U.S. intelligence collected communications by President Donald Trump incidentally and legally during the transition period following the U.S. election. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) MORE LESS

February 14, 2018 9:24 a.m.

Our big story this morning looks at two new websites that produce a pernicious breed of fake news. Rep. Devin Nunes' (R-CA) reelection campaign began funding one, "The California Republican," last year. Strong evidence ties the Maine Republican Party to...

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