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Dark Money
Dark Money Paid New Trump Attorney General Matthew Whitaker’s Salary for Years
Whitaker previously served as the executive director of FACT, a dark money funder of the conservative movement.
The Rise of Shadow Parties
Republicans and Democrats have found a new way to set up super PACs and rake in dark money.
How Banks Slid Into the Payday Lending Business
The Trump administration is helping banks trap customers in cycles of debt they won't be able to repay.
Supreme Court Decision on Dark Money Will Tell Us Who Is Funding Our Elections
Any group or individual must now disclose the identities of all contributors who gave more than $200 in a year.
Group Behind Kavanaugh Nomination Has Spent Years Reshaping Judicial Benches
The Judicial Crisis Network has spent millions to support right-wing nominations to the Supreme Court.
Nonprofit Run by Trump Strategists Promotes Right-Wing Ideals With Secret Money
The activity of the group raises serious corruption and ethics concerns.
Federal Judge Issues Game-Changing Ruling on Dark Money
Some say this could lead to “significantly more transparency” in elections.
If You Take a Charitable Tax Deduction, You Should Actually Give to Charity
Wealthy donors are hoarding money in shady “charity” accounts in the face of urgent community needs.
IRS Drops Rule That Required Disclosure of Donors to Political Nonprofits
The IRS has just made it easier for politically powerful nonprofits to conceal who donates to them.
We’ve Found $16.1 Million in Political and Taxpayer Spending at Trump Properties
Government agencies have chipped in as well.