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politics5 days ago•6 min saved

Access for sale: Trump's resorts tether politics to profit

CREW's analysis shows politicians and foreign officials visiting Trump's properties—especially Mar-a-Lago—turning his resorts into a political venue and potential profit engine. Campaign committees spent at least $1.3 million at Trump venues since January 2025, but spending by foreign governments and private firms isn’t fully disclosed. Critics warn this blurs the line between office and private business, while Trump and his aides argue there’s no conflict and enforcement is uncertain. Trump continues to host events, underscoring his properties as a hub of access and influence.

via The Guardian|

#access #campaign-finance #emoluments

politics10 days ago•5 min saved

Schakowsky withdraws endorsement over AIPAC funding in Illinois primaries

Rep. Jan Schakowsky withdraws her endorsement of Donna Miller in Illinois’ 2nd District due to AIPAC-linked contributions, says she will back Daniel Biss in IL-9, and the piece notes broad scrutiny of pro-Israel groups’ involvement in Democratic primaries including DMFI’s endorsements.

via Politico|

#aipac #campaign-finance #congress

politics11 days ago•5 min saved

Billionaire-backed ballot push targets California wealth tax

Opponents of California's proposed wealth tax are mounting a multi-front campaign with rival ballot measures, veteran campaign staff, and a Brin-backed committee that has raised about $35 million to influence signatures and votes, aiming to invalidate retroactive taxes and spending provisions ahead of an April deadline.

via Politico|

#ballot-initiatives #california #campaign-finance

politics19 days ago•2 min saved

GOP Cash Edge Triggers Midterm Alarm for Democrats

New campaign-finance data show Republicans begin the year with a sizable money edge—nearly $100 million more on hand than Democrats—raising alarm among Democrats ahead of the midterms. The gap, driven by GOP fundraising strength and potential Supreme Court changes that could ease party spending limits, could amplify money's influence in key races and shape the electoral landscape.

via The New York Times|

#campaign-finance #democrats #midterms

politics23 days ago•5 min saved

Tech backers pour millions into late-entry CA governor bid

Silicon Valley executives and investors have channeled about $3.3 million into a committee backing San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan’s bid for California governor, a critical boost as he tries to close a wide gap in a crowded, high-spend race. The independent expenditure group includes $1 million gifts from Michael Seibel and Marc Merrill (and $500,000 from Neil Mehta) and has booked considerable airtime, underscoring tech industry influence in California politics ahead of the June 2 primary.

via Politico|

#california #california-governor #campaign-finance

politics25 days ago•4 min saved

Ethics Panel to hold rare public hearing over Cherfilus-McCormick allegations

The House Ethics Committee plans a rare, open adjudicatory hearing to decide whether there is clear and convincing evidence of charges against Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, following a 59-page report alleging a $5 million government overpayment laundered to her family’s business and related campaign-finance irregularities. Cherfilus-McCormick has pleaded not guilty. An eight-member adjudicatory subcommittee will meet March 5, 2026; such open hearings are unusual for the panel, with last televised Ethics proceedings dating to 2012. Expulsion, if pursued, would require a two-thirds vote and may be kept in process until Ethics concludes its review.

via Axios|

#adjudicatory-subcommittee #campaign-finance #cherfilus-mccormick

politics27 days ago•7 min saved

Meta bets big on California politics with $65M for two pro-tech super PACs

Meta has poured $65 million into two California-focused super PACs—the American Technology Excellence Project and Mobilizing Economic Transformation Across California—to back state candidates it views as friendly to AI and tech interests, signaling a shift toward state-level influence as federal AI regulation stalls. The contributions include $45 million to ATEP and $20 million to the California PAC, with potential further funding as the year progresses.

via Politico|

#ai-regulation #california #campaign-finance

politics28 days ago•5 min saved

Crypto and AI cash flood the 2026 midterms as Trump-aligned PACs lead fundraising

Campaign-finance reports show crypto groups like Fairshake amassing tens of millions (backed by Coinbase and venture capitalists) and an AI group, Leading the Future, with substantial funds; Trump-aligned MAGA Inc. remains a dominant fundraising force, while donors from Silicon Valley and OpenAI ties indicate broad industry influence shaping primary contests and policy for the 2026 elections.

via NBC News|

#ai #campaign-finance #crypto

us-politics28 days ago•6 min saved

Trump’s 2025 fundraising surge creates record-breaking war chest for a lame-duck president

Campaign-finance disclosures show Donald Trump’s fundraising network swollen to roughly $375 million across committees in late-2025, built from about $26 million via his joint fundraising committee, $8 million to his Never Surrender leadership PAC, and more than $300 million in MAGA Inc. The total dwarfs other Republican or Democratic war chests and could be deployed to influence the 2026 midterms or future elections, even though Trump cannot run again.

via Politico|

#campaign-finance #fundraising #leadership-pac

california-politics1 month ago•4 min saved

Silicon Valley backs pragmatic California Legislature PAC with $10M

A new California-focused super PAC, California Leads, launched with about $10 million from Google and Meta to back pragmatic candidates for the California Legislature; it will use research, polling and candidate interviews to target races, led by Nathan Click with Scott Kozar, Dave Metz and Austin Heyworth. Google and Meta each seeded roughly $5 million, and donors say they won’t dictate which races are pursued.

via Politico|

#big-tech #california #california-politics

politics1 month ago•8 min saved

Musk Re-enters the Political Ring as GOP’s Cash and Clout Grow

Elon Musk has re-entered the political arena as a major GOP donor and influencer, deploying hundreds of millions in prior campaigns and using his X platform to press Republicans to back the SAVE Act to tighten election rules. His latest moves include a $10 million Kentucky Senate donation and sustained public messaging that has party leaders cheering for the cash and clout while some swing lawmakers caution against overreliance on the controversial tech mogul and his volatile history with Trump.”,

via Politico|

#campaign-finance #election-laws #elon-musk

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

Elon Musk Bets $10 Million on Nate Morris in Kentucky Senate Primary

Elon Musk donated $10 million to a group backing Nate Morris in Kentucky's Republican Senate primary to succeed Mitch McConnell, signaling Musk's renewed influence in the midterm elections after a tumultuous year with Trump; Morris, who opposes McConnell, is challenging Barr and Daniel Cameron, with the May 19, 2026 primary date noted.

via The New York Times|

#campaign-finance #elon-musk #kentucky

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Trump pardon for Wanda Vázquez Garced leaves related case unresolved, White House plans fix

President Trump pardoned former Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vázquez Garced for federal offenses, but the pardon does not include a separate 2025 misdemeanor campaign-finance case (3:25-cr-00296) tied to the bribery indictment, which remains active and undecided. A supplementary document is planned to clarify the pardon, while co-defendants in the original 2022 case have been pardoned separately and the cases have not been dismissed. Legal observers say the situation underscores ambiguities in how pardons are documented and executed, highlighting the need for formal processes.

via NBC News|

#campaign-finance #pardon-process #politics

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Cyprus First Lady resigns from charity post amid corruption claims after leaked video

Cyprus’ first lady Philippa Karsera says she is stepping down from the AFKS charity fund’s management committee, citing an ‘unrelenting attack’ on social media; the move follows a secretly recorded video alleging ways to bypass campaign spending caps, grant access to the president and first lady, and misuse corporate social contributions. The government denies the claims and has sought international help to trace the video’s origin, while the opposition questions donor transparency as coalition allies weigh their support ahead of May elections and the 2028 presidential vote.

via politico.eu|

#afks #campaign-finance #corruption

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

James Talarico Raises Nearly $7 Million for U.S. Senate Bid

Texas State Rep. James Talarico has raised nearly $7 million in the latest quarter, bringing his total to $13 million for his U.S. Senate bid, demonstrating strong fundraising momentum despite a competitive primary and a poll showing his opponent leading. Most donations are small and from individuals, with no corporate PAC contributions, and his campaign aims to win both the primary and general elections.

via The Texas Tribune|

#campaign-finance #fundraising #james-talarico