Chicago Ethics Chair Introduces Public Campaign Financing Proposal
This week, Alderman Matt Martin announced a new push for a small-dollar matching option in City Council races at a press briefing with community groups.
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Chevron’s Top Lawyer Is a Big Biden Donor
Ted Boutrous made a six-figure donation to Biden and co-led a fundraiser while working for Chevron to get climate change liability lawsuits thrown out.
Latimer Fails to Disclose Finances in Closely-Watched Democratic Primary
The disclosures are required by law within 30 days of qualifying as a candidate.
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New Trump-Aligned 'Dark Money' Group Attacks Biden in Pennsylvania
The new group, Securing American Greatness, is run by the leader of Trump's top super PAC.
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Stefanik Israel Trip Funded by Group Tied to Anti-Muslim Figures
According to a new disclosure, Rep. Elise Stefanik's recent visit to Israel was paid for by the Jewish Policy Center, whose board of fellows includes individuals identified as anti-Muslim by the Southern Poverty Law Center.
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Despite Test Failure, Mountain Valley Pipeline Nears Completion
The companies behind the pipeline are working to reassure policymakers, including by flying congressional staffers to tour the pipeline's construction sites and water crossings.
Coinbase-Funded Reps in Congress Urge SEC to Approve Ethereum ETFs
The cryptocurrency exchange is expected to be a major beneficiary if the Security and Exchange Commission approves pending applications for Ether ETFs.
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More 'Dark Money' for President Biden
A new FEC disclosure shows the president's main super PAC continues to rely on dark money for the majority of its funding.
AIPAC Places $1.9 Million Ad Buy to Oust Bowman
The pro-Israel group's ads are booked to begin airing tomorrow in the Democratic primary race between incumbent Jamaal Bowman and challenger George Latimer.
Trump-Nominated FEC Commissioner Wants to Help Political Donors Conceal Their Identities
The proposal from Allen Dickerson has been placed on the Federal Election Commission's agenda for May 16.