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Trump Gives Super PAC Donors the Inside Scoop on Policy Plans
This was not the first time big-dollar donors gained special access to the Trump administration.
Hedge Fund Billionaires and Former GOP Megadonors Power New Democratic Super PAC
The group's top donor has a history of backing Republicans.
As “Citizens United” Turns 10, We Need to Fight to Get Money Out of Politics
In the decade since this awful Supreme Court ruling, just 11 wealthy people have made 20 percent of super PAC donations.
Cambridge Analytica Whistleblower: Facebook Allows Racist, Sexist Political Ads
Cambridge Analytica harvested some 87 million Facebook profiles without the users’ knowledge or consent.
Senate GOP Must Stop Confirming Judicial Nominees of an Impeached President
The signs suggest Republicans intend to double down on stacking the judiciary with Trump judges.
19 Things We Learned About Money in Politics in 2019
The year in campaign finance had highs and lows (mostly lows).
Citizens United Broke Our Democracy One Decade Ago. It Never Recovered.
The election of Trump will likely define the 2010's, but a single day in January 2010 helped set his rise into motion.
Millions of Dollars Poured Into Ads Fueling Trump Impeachment Fight
Ads mentioning impeachment accounted for at least $16.9 million worth of TV ads in presidential, Senate and House races.
Cash-Strapped NRA Discloses Spending on Foreign Fundraising for the First Time
Despite foreign fundraising and misappropriation of its charities' funds, the NRA spent more than it raised last year.
Top Democratic Consultants Have Worked for Anti-Medicare for All Campaign
The array of consultants includes presidential candidate Joe Biden’s pollster.