Tag Archive: Donald Trump

For four decades, it has been customary for presidential candidates to release his/her tax returns to the American people. While not required by law, it was a measure of transparency that we as a country seemed to agree was important following the Watergate scandal. Why is Donald Trump avoiding this common practice of transparency?

N.Y. attorney general probes Trump nonprofit, turns a blind eye to Clinton Foundation

by Drew Doggett

policy

Sep 21, 2016 2:30 pm

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, a Democrat, just confirmed his investigation into the Trump Foundation, but there is a glaring omission in his watchdog agenda: the Clinton Foundation.

McCutcheon decision has allowed at least $39 million more in presidential election so far

by Josh Stewart

investigations

Aug 29, 2016 12:19 pm

Sunlight estimates that at least $39 million more has flowed into the presidential fundraising committees than would have if aggregate campaign finance limits still existed today.

Internet blind spot highlighted in Trump’s $8.4 million digital expenditure

by Melissa Yeager

investigations

Aug 23, 2016 1:24 pm

Donald Trump's campaign spent $8.4 million dollars on digital work — but we don't really know what that entails.

The feuds and funders behind the pro-Donald Trump super PACs

by Libby Watson

investigations

Aug 9, 2016 12:32 pm

Who's in the “motley crew” of Trump-supporting super PACs? We’ve broken down who they are, who's in charge, what they’ve raised — and the intense discord between them.

Why is the tax return a big deal and what information can you learn from it?

by Melissa Yeager and Richard Skinner

Jul 27, 2016 4:55 pm

Why are tax returns such a big deal? We believe tax returns, when considered in conjunction with financial disclosure forms, help paint a fuller picture of the candidate’s financial dealings.