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.
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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
Billionaires Fund the GOP’s Senate Takeover Attempt, With Tax Cuts at Stake
In Montana and other Senate battlegrounds, super PACs backing Republicans have been heavily funded by finance billionaires Stephen Schwarzman, Ken Griffin, and others.
Virginia Pro-Democracy Groups Rally for Reforms Amid Record Campaign Cash
With control of the state House and Senate at stake, Virginia's 2023 elections have broken state fundraising records. Several close-fought races have brought in around $10 million each.
Hochul Raises Casino Developer Cash Ahead of Licensing Decisions
Real estate titans and gaming companies behind casino proposals in Times Square, Hudson Yards, and Coney Island recently donated to Gov. Kathy Hochul, with a hotly-contested licensing process underway.
Investment Industry Donors Bankroll Sinema in Q2
Donors at Blackstone and other investment firms have funded Sinema's leadership PAC spending on upscale events and private flights.