Record 'Dark Money' Donations Help GOP Retake House Seats
A Republican-linked nonprofit was the top donor to House Republicans' super PAC, which spent big in a number of swing races that saw the GOP retake seats lost to Democrats in 2018.
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With Deceptive Measure, Missouri GOP Wins Back Power to Gerrymander
Voters approved a measure from state Republicans that reverses redistricting reforms passed on the ballot on 2018 while also making virtually meaningless tweaks to lobbying and campaign finance laws.
Congressman's First Bill Would Benefit His Own Real Estate Business
A bill introduced by Rep. Chris Jacobs' (R-N.Y.)—his first since joining Congress in July—would shield real estate owners from liability for workplace injuries. Jacobs owns real estate throughout Buffalo worth up to $33 million.
Qualcomm Billionaires Launch Last Minute Attack on Granddaughter’s Progressive Opponent
Sara Jacobs' billionaire grandparents have given $3 million to the super PAC now attacking her opponent, Bernie Sanders-endorsed Georgette Gomez.
Wall Street’s Biggest Supporter Could Lose Her House Seat
Ann Wagner, a senior Republican on the House Financial Services Committee, is in danger of losing a seat in suburban St. Louis, despite millions in bank donations.
Tillis Pushed Deregulation That Helps His Top Donor, Blackstone Group, Bilk Small Investors
Besides being Tillis’ top campaign donor, Blackstone’s CEO has given $20 million to a super PAC attacking Democratic challenger Cal Cunningham.
Republican Texas Judges Get Big Money Boost Ahead of Redistricting
Oil and gas billionaires, private equity firms, and GOP megadonors are funding ads that aim to keep the Texas Supreme Court entirely in Republican hands as state voting trends shift from red to purple.
Campaign Against ‘Dark Money’ Disclosure in Alaska Keeps Hiding Its Donors
The donors include the super PAC arm of Charles Koch's main political nonprofit and the Republican State Leadership Committee.
Anti-Abortion Ad Barrett Signed Is Tied To Group Working To Bring Abortion Cases To the Supreme Court
Federal statute instructs judges to disqualify themselves when they have a personal bias concerning a party.
The ‘Dark Money’ Behind a Pro-Gerrymandering Measure in Missouri
The campaign behind a ballot measure to reverse Missouri's voter-approved redistricting reforms did not raise money from a single Missouri resident, instead relying on funding from GOP party groups and nondisclosing conservative nonprofits.