{
  "id": 7409870,
  "title": "Russian disinformation campaign sets sights on US midterms",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/russian-disinformation-campaign-sets-sights-on-us-midterms-7409870",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T21:42:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/highlight/2026/09/15/russian-disinformation-campaign-sets-sights-on-us-midterms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A Russian disinformation campaign is targeting the United States midterm elections with deepfake videos depicting celebrities attacking Democrats, according to researchers. The videos, which began circulating late last week, feature Hollywood actors such as Alyson Hannigan, Emma Caulfield, and Sarah Jessica Parker making false claims against the Democratic Party. The content has been spread across social media platforms using hashtags like #AllDemocratsAreCriminals and carries CNN's logo. The videos were created using footage sourced from the internet, with some incorporating audio from services like Cameo. Celebrities have expressed their dismay at the misuse of their images and likenesses. A CNN spokesperson condemned the unauthorized use of the network's branding. The campaign is believed to be the initial move by the Kremlin in its efforts to influence the November vote, with experts stating that Russia has been targeting US elections since 2016.",
  "summary": "A series of deepfake videos that depict celebrities attacking Democrats was posted on social media, with researchers saying more are expected to come.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Russian disinformation campaign sets sights on US midterms",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/russian-disinformation-campaign-sets-sights-on-us-midterms",
        "published": "2026-09-14T21:42:28.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}