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Sludge Report: FEC Filing Day 8/20

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

New Trump-Aligned 'Dark Money' Group Attacks Biden in Pennsylvania

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.

More 'Dark Money' for President Biden

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.

Trump-Nominated FEC Commissioner Wants to Help Political Donors Conceal Their Identities

Trump-Nominated FEC Commissioner Wants to Help Political Donors Conceal Their Identities

Biden Re-Election Benefits From Dark Money He Says ‘Erodes Public Trust’

Biden Re-Election Benefits From Dark Money He Says ‘Erodes Public Trust’

Dark money has flooded into outside spending groups pledging support for Biden, including one out of every two dollars to the president's primary super PAC.

House Dems Donate to Centrist Group That Undermines Their Agenda

House Dems Donate to Centrist Group That Undermines Their Agenda

House Democratic leadership groups have given more than a million dollars to the PhRMA-funded Center Forward, which has worked to undermine the Biden administration on drug pricing reforms and more.

Major Dem Group Funnels Millions From Charity to 'Dark Money' Arm

Major Dem Group Funnels Millions From Charity to 'Dark Money' Arm

The operations of the Democratic political group Priorities USA highlights a glaring loophole with current rules regulating nonprofits.