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Top George Santos Donors “Don’t Seem to Exist,” According to Investigation
The DOJ reportedly asked the FEC not to take action against Santos while prosecutors conduct a criminal probe.
Billionaire’s Lawsuit Against O’Rourke May Stifle Criticism of Money in Politics
The lawsuit shows the oligarchic desire to wield political influence without being subject to public accountability.
George Santos Changes His Story About How He Got $625,000 in Campaign Funds
Santos's campaign has pivoted, saying that previously reported personal loans weren't actually from personal funds.
Democrats Introduce “Desperately Needed” Legislation to Overturn “Citizens United”
“Citizens United” has unleashed billions of dollars into politics that likely wouldn’t have been allowed otherwise.
“A Total Fraud”: Democrats File an Ethics Complaint Against George Santos
They urge the House Ethics Committee to investigate the Santos campaign’s questionable financial practices.
George Santos Hit With Campaign Finance Complaint 2 Days After Being Sworn In
The Campaign Legal Center is urging federal officials to investigate Santos’s campaign for potential violations.
Companies That Pledged to Stop Giving to Election Objectors Have Given Them $10M
Two years after the January 6 Capitol attack, the flow of corporate money to election objectors is running strong.
Santos Campaign Filed Dozens of Expenses 1 Penny Below Receipt Reporting Limit
Records show 37 expenditures valued at $199.99 — just short of the amount at which campaigns must keep receipts.
GOP Representative-Elect Santos Admits He Lied About College, Work History
Democrats have called for George Santos to resign or be expelled in light of revelations that he misled voters.
Top Recipient of War Industry Money to Head GOP House Armed Services Committee
Rep. Mike Rogers, now set to influence military budgets, took more defense sector money than any other lawmaker in 2022.