Supreme Court questions limits on political party spending in federal elections, hearing GOP appeal
Read full article: Supreme Court questions limits on political party spending in federal elections, hearing GOP appealConservative Supreme Court justices appeared to back a Republican-led drive, supported by President Donald Trump’s administration, to overturn a quarter-century-old decision and erase limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates for Congress and president.
Judge tosses Democratic committees' lawsuit over the Federal Election Commission's independence
Read full article: Judge tosses Democratic committees' lawsuit over the Federal Election Commission's independenceA federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to block President Donald Trump's administration from implementing an executive order Democratic Party officials claim could undermine the independence of the Federal Election Commission.
Conservative group asks FEC to probe effort to promote spoiler candidates
Read full article: Conservative group asks FEC to probe effort to promote spoiler candidatesA secretive group that recruited Donald Trump supporters to run as third-party spoiler candidates in some of the nation’s most competitive congressional districts was accused of violating campaign finance law.
Congress is gridlocked. These members are convinced AI legislation could break through
Read full article: Congress is gridlocked. These members are convinced AI legislation could break throughA bipartisan group of lawmakers on Tuesday introduced legislation that would prohibit political campaigns and outside political groups from using artificial intelligence to misrepresent the views of their rivals by pretending to be them.
FCC pursues new rules for AI in political ads, but changes may not take effect before the election
Read full article: FCC pursues new rules for AI in political ads, but changes may not take effect before the electionThe Federal Communications Commission has advanced a proposal that would require political advertisers to disclose their use of artificial intelligence in broadcast television and radio ads.
Watchdog group accuses Ron DeSantis of breaking campaign finance law
Read full article: Watchdog group accuses Ron DeSantis of breaking campaign finance lawA nonpartisan government watchdog group says Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis broke campaign finance law by coordinating TV spending decisions with a big-dollar super PAC that is supporting his Republican bid for the White House.
Lawyers, Trump and money: Ex-president spends millions in donor cash on attorneys as legal woes grow
Read full article: Lawyers, Trump and money: Ex-president spends millions in donor cash on attorneys as legal woes growDonald Trump’s political fundraising machine is raking in donations at a prodigious pace, but he’s spending tens of millions of dollars he’s bringing in to pay attorneys to deal with the escalating costs of the various criminal cases he is contending with as he moves further into the 2024 presidential campaign.
Orlando Magic gave $50K to DeSantis PAC. Here are political donations from other Florida teams
Read full article: Orlando Magic gave $50K to DeSantis PAC. Here are political donations from other Florida teamsFederal Election Commission records show the Orlando Magic gave $50,000 to Never Back Down, the super PAC that supports Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign.
2024 GOP candidates desperate to make debate stage are finding creative ways to boost donor numbers
Read full article: 2024 GOP candidates desperate to make debate stage are finding creative ways to boost donor numbersWith six weeks until the first 2024 Republican presidential debate, some hopefuls are finding creative ways to boost their donor numbers and ensure they make it on stage.
FEC wants answers on Rep. Santos' chaotic treasurer switch
Read full article: FEC wants answers on Rep. Santos' chaotic treasurer switchRep. George Santos’ campaign committee is facing new questions from federal regulators after submitting paperwork listing a new treasurer who says he never took the job.
Federal Election Commission deadlocks, won't punish Trump
Read full article: Federal Election Commission deadlocks, won't punish TrumpThe Federal Election Commission has decided not to take action against former President Donald Trump after commissioners deadlocked over whether his campaign broke the law by masking how it was spending cash during the 2020 campaign.
DNC, Clinton campaign agree to Steele dossier funding fine
Read full article: DNC, Clinton campaign agree to Steele dossier funding fineHillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign and the Democratic National Committee have agreed to pay $113,000 to settle a Federal Election Commission investigation.
Trump accused of breaking campaign laws by teasing 2024 run
Read full article: Trump accused of breaking campaign laws by teasing 2024 runA pro-Democratic super PAC says former President Donald Trump violated federal campaign laws by raising and spending money for another run for the White House without officially filing his candidacy.
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National Enquirer owner fined for illegal Trump campaign aid
Read full article: National Enquirer owner fined for illegal Trump campaign aidA federal election watchdog fined the publisher of the National Enquirer $187,500 for a payment it made to keep under wraps a story about former President Donald Trump’s alleged affair with a former Playboy model.