FEC Guts Anti-Corruption Law That Separates Super PACs and Candidates
Super PACs are supposed to be completely independent from candidates, but the FEC just approved a plan to let them collaborate on joint fundraising committees.
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Yass-Funded Group Is Top Donor to Pro-Trump Pennsylvania Campaign
The group's big donation to the pro-Trump effort came after Trump came out against banning TikTok, in which Yass is heavily invested.
AIPAC Officially Surpasses $100 Million in Spending on 2024 Elections
The pro-Israel group passed the $100 million spending mark in July, according to new FEC information.
X and Meta Employees Meet With MAGA Hub
The Trump-aligned Conservative Partnership Institute sponsored an event this month with X’s head of U.S. elections, Meta’s public policy manager, and staffers for Freedom Caucus representatives.
Sludge Report: FEC Filing Day 8/20
Yesterday was filing day at the FEC, and the highest-spending super PACs in the presidential contest, as well as groups that are spending millions to influence voters on down-ballot races, revealed information about their fundraising and spending during the month of July. The disclosures that were filed yesterday revealed some
Fetterman, Gallego, and Others Violate Ethics Law by Failing to Report Stock Trades
At least nine members of Congress have already violated the STOCK Act this month by failing to disclose their financial transactions within 45 days.
Corporate Clients of Top Democratic Firm Oppose the Democratic Agenda
Bully Pulpit International touts its reputation rehab and policy change services for companies like McDonald’s, Uber, and Walmart.
Reid Hoffman-Funded ‘Pink Slime’ Site Runs Kamala Harris Ads
Courier Newsroom began running Harris ads on Facebook and Instagram just days before Hoffman made his endorsement.
Peltola Supported by Oil Company-Funded Super PAC
The Alaska Democrat, who pushed for approval of ConocoPhillips’ massive Willow oil drilling project in the state, got a campaign boost from a Conoco-funded super PAC.
AIPAC Is Trying to Buy Another House Seat
Nearly two-thirds of the Bell campaign's funding has been raised by the pro-Israel lobbying group AIPAC.
The Fossil Fuel Industry Is Spending Millions to Help Republicans Take Control of Congress
A new Sludge analysis finds that Big Oil and fossil fuel industry donors have showered more than $34 million on the super PACs tied to Republican leaders in Congress.
Trump’s Top Bundler Pleaded the Fifth in Ohio Bribery Case
The bundler, who has given Trump $3.6 million, advised FirstEnergy on its contributions to a dark money group that pleaded guilty to racketeering charges in Ohio's HB6 nuclear bailout scandal.
Facing Dem Scrutiny, Alito Benefactor Paul Singer Donates $10 Million to GOP
The donation, to the Mitch McConnell-aligned Senate Leadership Fund, is Singer’s largest ever.
Here Are the DNC Insiders Who Will Decide if Biden’s Nomination Is Rushed to a Vote
A DNC Committee packed with corporate consultants and Biden loyalists will meet on Friday to consider accelerating the nominating process with a pre-convention virtual roll call.