AI-generated political ads have already made an appearance in the U.S. In April, the Republican National Committee released an entirely AI-generated ad meant to show the future of the United States if Joe Biden is reelected.
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Farmington-based school district referendum passes
With over 5,400 votes cast, RSU 9 to complete the purchase of the Holman Mission House, which the district will use for administrative purposes.
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House Republicans subpoena Hunter and James Biden as part of impeachment inquiry
House Republicans summon President Biden’s family members as lawmakers’ yearlong investigation has failed to uncover evidence directly implicating the president in any wrongdoing.
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‘In the Arena’ podcast Ep. 6: Post-Election Day instant analysis
“In the Arena” is a podcast for Mainers interested in a deeper understanding of the political issues facing our state, featuring former TV anchor/reporter Pat Callaghan, former Republican state Sen. Phil Harriman and former Democratic Portland mayor Ethan Strimling. This week, on Episode 6 of ‘In The Arena,’ Pat, Phil and Ethan take a closer […]
Posted inElection 2022, Nation / World, News, Politics
Four California men linked to Three Percenters militia convicted of conspiracy in Jan. 6 case
A codefendant who previously pleaded guilty posted online that he created the group for ‘fighters’ who were expected to bring ‘weaponry’ and body armor with them to Washington on Jan. 6, according to prosecutors.
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Ivanka Trump testifies she wasn’t involved in documents central to her father’s civil fraud trial
Her brothers have professed minimal knowledge of their father’s annual financial statements, and all have blamed accountants and lawyers for any discrepancies.
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After Ohio vote, advocates in a dozen states are trying to put abortion on 2024 ballots
Since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, voters in all 7 states that held a statewide vote have backed access.
Posted inElection 2023, News, Politics
See how your town voted on the Pine Tree Power referendum
Maine voters overwhelmingly rejected Question 3. It was defeated in almost every community, with a few exceptions.
Posted inElection 2023, Nation / World, Politics
Democrats win in several states on abortion rights and other highlights from Tuesday’s elections
Democrats notched 2 early wins in Kentucky and Ohio, both states that voted for Trump in 2020. In both states, abortion was the main campaign issue.
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House votes to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib over her Israel-Hamas rhetoric in a stunning rebuke
The three-term congresswoman has long been a target of criticism for her views on the decades-long conflict in the Middle East.