News Analysis: Top Missouri politicians fuel political ambitions, campaign chests with election myths

Attorney General Eric Schmitt and U.S. Senator Josh Hawley are filling campaign coffers and building poll numbers by embracing President Donald Trump’s myth about winning the 2020 election. Both led efforts to disqualify electors from swing states and reverse the election. Last month, Schmitt traveled to Mar-a-Lago and stood next to Trump while raising $1.6…

Illinois gun media flourish with stories downplaying failed Jan. 6 insurrection, claiming election fraud

From new chat sites, to Facebook knock-offs, to print and radio, right-wing organizers are finding new ways to spread their message after being banned from social media following the failed Jan. 6 insurrection against the US government.  Common messages in the media are that Donald Trump supporters weren’t responsible for the insurrection and that the…