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Elon Musk commits $70 million to boost Donald Trump

Elon Musk, the tech mogul who is the world’s richest man, plunged more than $70 million of his personal fortune into helping Donald Trump and other Republicans win in November’s election, making him one of the biggest donors to GOP causes this campaign season, according to campaign finances disclosures released…

The Independent UK

Supreme Court Declines First Amendment Appeals On Gun Safety, Protests

Supreme Court decisions on gun safety, protests, and campaign finance have implications for free speech and transparency.

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Deadline Passes for Treasury Secretary to Hand Over Documents Related to 'Suspicious' Democrat Fundraising

The GOP-led House Oversight Committee said reports raised concerns about the "threat of fraud and evasion of campaign finance law" and that a PAC tied to Democrats could have been compromised

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NYC Mayor Faces Federal Corruption Charges, Denies Wrongdoing

New York City mayor faces federal corruption charges for bribery, wire fraud, and campaign finance violations.

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Eric Adams indictment: How campaign finance violations often grow into dramatic scandals

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been charged with bribery and fraud following a spiraling federal investigation into his administration.

The Conversation

What is ‘dark money’ political spending, and how does it affect US politics?

Every campaign season brings renewed attention to the amount of money influencing American politics, and who is spending it, and for what purposes. In particular, people are concerned about what is called “dark money.” For instance, recent media coverage has pointed to escalating dark money spending on both the Democratic…

The Conversation

Melania Trump Paid Six Figures For Political Fundraisers

Melania Trump's paid political appearances and lack of transparency raise ethical concerns in campaign finance.

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James Comer Gives Treasury Secretary Hard Deadline to Hand Over Documents Related to 'Suspicious' Democrat Fundraising

The Republican-led House Oversight Committee said recent reports raised concerns about the "threat of fraud and evasion of campaign finance law" and the PAC could have been compromised

Latin Times

Secretive Group Accused Of Violating Campaign Finance Laws

The Patriots Run Project faces scrutiny for recruiting third-party candidates in swing districts, raising concerns about election interference.

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Republican candidate for governor Mark Robinson is losing the ad war in North Carolina

The firebrand lieutenant governor is being outspent, largely on ads using his own extreme rhetoric to define him

The Guardian - US

Republican network funds liberal third-party candidates to hurt the Harris vote

The efforts could be effective in states where the margin of victory might be tiny.

Fortune

Campaign Finance Rules Can't Stop Hotties for Harris

Plus: Venezuelan surveillance, American book banning, the shifting politics of shitposting, and more...

Reason

Delaware election officials communicated with lieutenant governor's office amid finance scandal

Emails obtained by The Associated Press show that Delaware election officials communicated with one or more aides in Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long’s office last year amid a scandal involving her campaign finance reports

The Independent UK

New campaign finance violation case illustrates that the FTX criminal saga may be far from over after DOJ charges crypto lobbyist

The Department of Justice charged crypto lobbyist Michelle Bond with illegally financing her congressional campaign with FTX funds.

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Donald Trump is outsourcing his ground campaign—a high-risk strategy as the polls narrow

Thanks to a new FEC ruling on campaign finance, the GOP can adopt the principles of lean manufacturing to canvassing

The Independent UK

Emails show lieutenant governor's staff engaged in campaign-related matters during business hours

Emails obtained by The Associated Press show that Delaware Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long’s office staff was in regular communication last year with her husband and other people involved in her campaign for governor

Reason

Biden's Exit Exposed the Chaotic Maze of Campaign Finance Law

A $92 million war chest and unclear regulations highlight the need for reform to protect political speech.

The Independent UK

FBI raids home and seizes cellphone of Republican congressman

Andy Ogles confirmed that a search was executed on his home on Friday, following reports about his campaign finance filings

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The Guardian - US

Influencer gives Trump a Tesla, a Rolex … and a campaign finance violation?

Video game streamer Adin Ross’s gifts worth tens of thousands may fall foul of fundraising law

The Independent UK

Adin Ross ‘gifts’ Trump a Rolex and Cybertruck wrapped in rally shooting photo during unhinged livestream

Campaign finance law prohibits individual contributions of more than $3,300

The Conversation

This Supreme Court has redefined the meaning of corruption

The U.S. Supreme Court is deregulating corruption, with arguably grim consequences for American democracy.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Trump files Harris complaint; AFP dismisses robodebt allegation; and busting gladiator myths

Republican nominee accuses Harris’s 2024 campaign of violating federal campaign finance laws by taking control of funding under Biden’s name

The Guardian - US

Trump files complaint against Harris for taking over Biden’s campaign funds

Complaint to Federal Election Commission Tuesday accuses Harris of violating federal campaign finance laws

The Independent UK

Trump campaign files election complaint to block Harris from Biden’s $90 million war chest

Trump’s FEC complaint accuses Harris of committing a ‘brazen money grab’ after Biden dropped out of the race

The Texas Tribune

In Texas, violating campaign ethics laws rarely yields repercussions. The attorney general’s office is to blame.

The number of fines for breaking state campaign ethics laws has exploded in recent years as Ken Paxton’s office rarely pursues stricter enforcement.

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