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George Santos Is Not Running for Reelection After Scathing House Ethics Report
Santos “blatantly stole from his campaign,” ethics investigators found.
Trump Campaign Exploits Gag Order to Raise Money as Legal Bills Pile Up
Groups in Trump’s political network are spending millions of dollars from small donors on mounting legal costs.
Corporate Lobbyists Are Breaking Spending Records in 2023
Corporations have spent more on lobbying in the first half of 2023 than they did in the same period any year prior.
George Santos’s Treasurer Pleads Guilty in Federal Case, Implicating Lawmaker
The former treasurer for the embattled Republican admitted to a scheme to inflate campaign fundraising numbers.
DeSantis Didn’t Disclose Trips Paid for by Wealthy Donors — Report
The report comes as DeSantis continues to lag behind Donald Trump in polls about the GOP presidential nomination.
Trump Campaign Reportedly Spending Over Half of Recent Donations on Legal Bills
Trump's personal fortune appears to have remained notably untouched amid his mounting legal woes.
Investment Industry Pours Cash Into Kyrsten Sinema’s Leadership PAC
The Democratic Party defector has defended the “carried interest” tax loophole for private equity and real estate.
Democrats Are Pushing for a George Santos Censure Vote
Democrats are planning to try to force a vote on the issue before the August recess.
FEC Complaint: DeSantis Campaigns Received Illegal Donations From Canadian Firm
The complaint filed by the Campaign Legal Center is the second in recent weeks involving Ron DeSantis.
Trump Diverts Campaign Donations as His Legal Bills Pile Up
Trump may have sent at least $1.5 million to his Save America PAC, which covers his personal legal finances.