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Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
California

Congressman in Prop. 47 overhaul initiative violated campaign finance law, former FEC chair says

Former FEC chair files complaint against California congressman for excessive use of campaign funds.
Congressman allegedly spent over legal limit supporting tough-on-crime initiative to reform Proposition 47. [ more ]
time.com
3 months ago
US politics

Justice Department Investigating Cori Bush for Alleged Misuse of Campaign Funds

The Department of Justice is investigating Democratic Rep. Cori Bush for allegedly misusing campaign funds to pay for private security.
A congressional ethics inquiry had previously raised questions about Bush's use of campaign funds to hire her husband as her security.
Federal law prohibits lawmakers from paying family members to work in their official offices unless they are providing legitimate services to the campaign. [ more ]
Truthout
5 months ago
Left-wing politics

FEC Faces Calls to Regulate Deceptive AI in Campaign Ads Amid Growing Concerns

Over 50 lawmakers and 30 organizations have urged the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to regulate the use of deceptive artificial intelligence (AI) in campaign ads.
Public Citizen argues that the provision on 'fraudulent misrepresentation' should apply to AI-generated content that falsely portrays federal candidates. [ more ]
Truthout
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

FEC Faces Calls to Regulate Deceptive AI in Campaign Ads Amid Growing Concerns

Over 50 lawmakers and 30 organizations have urged the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to regulate the use of deceptive artificial intelligence (AI) in campaign ads.
Public Citizen argues that the provision on 'fraudulent misrepresentation' should apply to AI-generated content that falsely portrays federal candidates. [ more ]
Truthout
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

FEC Faces Calls to Regulate Deceptive AI in Campaign Ads Amid Growing Concerns

Over 50 lawmakers and 30 organizations have urged the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to regulate the use of deceptive artificial intelligence (AI) in campaign ads.
Public Citizen argues that the provision on 'fraudulent misrepresentation' should apply to AI-generated content that falsely portrays federal candidates. [ more ]
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