GOP's Outside-Money Edge Is Being Built by Billionaires, Oil, and Crypto
Around half the money fueling the super PACs allied with Republican leaders in Congress has come from billionaire donors, a new Sludge analysis finds.
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The Shell Game Donors Use to Hide Their Identities
Party leaders’ super PACs are increasingly routing contributions through nonprofits first, so donor names disappear before the money shows up in public filings.
AI Super PACs Are Unleashing Millions to Tilt Primaries in Their Favor
So far, the industry groups have won nearly all the races they’ve thrown their money at, helping to advance allies who could help shape AI legislation in the next Congress.
Here Is How Much AIPAC Has Funneled to Every Member of Congress
Sludge analyzed FEC data to create a searchable list of AIPAC’s donations this cycle to every member of Congress.
AIPAC Donor-Tied Group Drops Six Figures for Foushee
A mysterious super PAC, Article One PAC, has spent $600,000 supporting Rep. Valerie Foushee in the NC-04 Democratic primary against challenger Nida Allam.
Crypto, AI, and AIPAC Set up to Smash Super PAC Spending Records
The groups are sitting on massive war chests for 2026 midterms, according to new disclosures.
Schumer Lines up Behind Centrists in Senate Primaries
In Michigan and Minnesota, Schumer’s reported favorites align with AIPAC’s endorsements and the crypto industry's supporters.
Defense PACs Fund Calvert Against Dem Takeover Attempt
Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA), who shepherded through a defense budget increase, is getting a stream of donations from Pentagon contractor PACs in his swing district race.