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    A deadly shootout in Charlotte that left five dead illustrates how smartphone-wielding bystanders don’t always run for cover when bullets start to fly. Increasingly, they look to livestream their perspective of the attack. Experts say the reaction reflects the new role that bystanders play in the age of smartphones. Saing Chhoeun was locked out of his home Monday as law enforcement with high-powered riles descended into his yard and garage. He took out his phone and started live-streaming the standoff between officials and his neighbor, a man wanted for possession of a firearm by an ex-felon and fleeing to elude. Other residents did the same.

      Republican officials who believe in the legitimacy of elections have formed a group that's pushing back on the election lies and conspiracy theories that have persuaded a large share of their party that elections can't be trusted. The main target audience is Republicans who run state and local elections. And the goal is having all election officials reinforce the message that elections across the country are well-run and secure. One aim is to have a structure in place to support election officials who might find themselves targeted by conspiracy theorists and harassment.

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      About a week after legislators brushed off his amendments to bills ensuring the right to contraception and requiring insurance coverage, Gov. Glenn Youngkin said he’s still thinking about what do.

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