FCC considers allowing more political robocalls before midterms, including those created with AIThe Federal Communications Commission is considering a request to loosen rules on political robocalls, including those with AI-generated voices. Current federal law bans most robocalls to cellphones without prior consent. The Republican-led FCC has advanced the petition for public comment and could rule on it by late October. Consumer advocacy groups…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution2d agoWhole story →CommerceGovernmentfcc robocall rule change
Lawrence mayor refuses to resign despite state and federal chargesLawrence Mayor Brian DePeña’s announcement follows growing chatter about a potential recall election to remove him from office.Boston.com9d agoWhole story →CommerceJusticelawrence mayor scandal
High-price concerns weigh on consumer sentiment, GOP midterm hopesA key tracker of consumer sentiment sank to a four-month low in September, adding to Republicans' challenges as they try to hold control of Congress in the midterms that are now less than 40 days away.Baltimore News14d agoWhole story →CommerceGovernmentmidterm elections
Billionaire’s political contributions make the Epstein files a focus of Ohio’s U.S. Senate raceCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Billionaire Les Wexner has long been a magnet for political campaigns seeking contributions — especially in his native Ohio, where the retail tycoon directed a generous portion of his giving to candidates from both parties. Then came the Epstein files. Jeffrey Epstein, the late convicted sex offender,Pittsburgh Tribune-Review16d agoWhole story →CommerceGovernmentohio u s senate race
California will fine creators for sneaky political ads.Over the weekend, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill that will penalize creators for failing to disclose paid political content, with fines reaching up to $5,000 per violation, The New York Times reports. Though the FTC requires influencers to disclose product advertisements, it doesn’t have the same rules for paid political content, which has become…The Verge17d agoWhole story →CommerceCultureGavin Newsomcalifornia political ad law
The Bizarre Backstory of the Trump-Endorsed Sticker Mogul Who Could Be Headed to Congress“We can’t recall ever meeting a more unsuitable candidate,” one paper said of Anthony Constantino.Mother Jones17d agoWhole story →CommerceGovernmentny congressional primary results
