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AI-Biden Robocall Consultant Fined $6M, Facing Criminal Charges

TL/DR - Political consultant Steven Kramer is facing a $6 million fine and multiple criminal charges after using AI-generated robocalls imitating President Joe Biden's voice to misinform voters ahead of New Hampshire's presidential primary. The company that transmitted these calls, Lingo Telecom, may receive a $2 million fine. The Federal…

Jury Prepares for Opening Statements in Trump Hush Money Trial

TL/DR - Donald Trump is on trial for alleged election fraud and illegal influence over the 2016 presidential election through silencing damaging stories about his personal life. This historic hush money trial is the first criminal trial of a former American president and one of four prosecutions against Trump. The defense argues that Trump is…

No Labels third-party group plans 2024 campaign, AP sources

TL/DR - The third-party presidential movement, No Labels, is planning to field a candidate in the upcoming November election. Delegates of the group are expected to vote in favor of launching a presidential campaign, although high-profile contenders have decided not to run. The group plans to present a "unity ticket" to appeal to voters unhappy…

A potential rematch between Biden and Trump could disrupt American politics

TL/DR - The forthcoming US presidential elections are marked by unprecedented volatility and potential legal challenges - particularly around former President Donald Trump's eligibility to run following his involvement in the January 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection. The Supreme Court is expected to weigh in on whether states can ban Trump from the…