Though spending on the presidential race is actually down a little for the first time in years, competitive U.S. Senate races are raising and spending money at a record-breaking pace.
Continue readingThe final stretch: The big-spending super PACs behind Hillary Clinton
If the story of Donald Trump’s supporting super PACs is one of disarray and infighting with underwhelming financial results, the story of Hillary Clinton’s super PACs is one of total domination.
Continue readingThe final stretch: The chaotic super PACs supporting Donald Trump
Have pro-Donald Trump super PACs resolved their feuds and raised enough money to support him?
Continue readingPolitical TV Ad Archive gets a makeover to help track who is behind shadowy TV ads
With tens of millions of dollars funding a bombardment of political advertisements, the revamped Political TV Ad Archive houses them all.
Continue readingAs foreign influence becomes a reality, FEC commissioner urges action
FEC Commissioner Ann Ravel has proposed banning political contributions by domestic subsidiaries of foreign corporations.
Continue readingThe feuds and funders behind the pro-Donald Trump super PACs
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.
Continue readingAnother brick in the wall falls: Court weakens barrier between candidates and super PACs
By allowing super PACs to invoke candidates' names, the court has removed yet another layer of independence between outside groups and the politicians they support.
Continue readingFollowing the money behind Mike Pence
Mike Pence, Donald Trump and family members. (Image credit: ABC News/Ida Mae Astute) Donald Trump has chosen his second in... View Article
Continue readingBillionaire speech shows line between campaigns and super PACs erased
Many viewers may have seen the speech given by billionaire investor Tom Barrack during the final night of the Republican convention and wondered, “Who is this guy?"
Continue readingBreaking down the latest Senate campaign finance reform package
Senate Democrats have introduced a package of campaign finance and lobbying reforms, labeled the We The People Act.
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