As the dust settles from a tense 2024 election, Donald Trump has officially been elected the 47th President of the United States. Here’s what you need to know about the latest developments in defense and global affairs this Wednesday, November 6.

Federal Agencies Debunk Russian Disinformation Ahead of Election Day

On the eve of Election Day, US federal law enforcement and election security agencies announced they had debunked two new instances of Russian election disinformation aimed at undermining trust in the voting process.

In a joint statement, officials highlighted a false article claiming US officials in key swing states were plotting voter fraud and a misleading video that suggested election fraud in Arizona.

According to intelligence from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the FBI, and the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Russian-linked actors are busy creating fake articles and videos to instill fear in voters and cast doubt on the legitimacy of the election. They warned that these efforts could incite violence against election officials.

In response, the Russian Embassy dismissed these claims as “baseless,” insisting that Russia doesn’t interfere in other countries’ affairs.