All articles tagged with #campaign funds
Originally Published 2 months ago — by France 24
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy began serving a five-year prison sentence for conspiring to raise campaign funds from Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi, with his arrival at La Santé prison marking a significant legal development.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by PBS NewsHour
President Biden's reelection campaign is outpacing Trump in fundraising, aiming to spend more and faster to create a significant organizational advantage. Despite Trump's ability to garner free media attention, Biden's campaign is making early investments in ground operations and advertising targeting specific communities. With a focus on reaching younger voters and a more fractured media landscape, Biden's campaign is ramping up efforts and expanding its appeal, while Trump's campaign faces challenges such as legal fees and a changing media landscape.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
The US Capitol Police have been subpoenaed for information on threats to Rep. Cori Bush as part of a federal grand jury probe, which includes scrutiny of her campaign funds and security arrangements. The investigation is looking into potential misuse of funds and has involved outreach to other witnesses, including those in the personal security business. Bush's campaign has paid her husband over $60,000 for security services, and questions have been raised about his lack of a current private security license. Bush has stated that she is fully cooperating with the Justice Department's investigation and maintains that she has not used federal tax dollars for personal security services.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Economist
Donald Trump's fundraising efforts have brought in over $75m in the second half of 2023, but his legal troubles are draining his campaign coffers, with more than 50 cents of every dollar donated going towards his defense. His campaign and affiliated committees are spending money almost as quickly as they are raising it, with legal fees being the biggest cost. Trump's cash disadvantage compared to Joe Biden's campaign could impact his ability to outspend his rival in swing states, especially as new trials approach, raising questions about whether his donors can continue to finance both his campaign and legal expenses.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
Rep. Cori Bush defended hiring her husband for security amid a DOJ probe into alleged misuse of campaign funds, stating it was difficult to find reliable security. She spent over $500,000 on private security while advocating for defunding the police, with her husband receiving over $120,000 in payments. Bush claimed they struggled to retain reliable security staff until her husband volunteered, citing his military background and experience in security work. The interview with MSNBC's Joy Reid has been criticized as softball, and Bush has denied misusing campaign funds for personal security.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by USA TODAY
The Department of Justice is investigating Democratic Rep. Cori Bush for allegedly misusing campaign funds for security services, which she denies, stating that she has complied with all applicable laws and House rules. Bush claims she has faced relentless threats and needed to use campaign funds for protection services, hiring her husband as part of her team. The Justice Department has subpoenaed the House Sergeant at Arms for resources connected to the case, and there are also inquiries from the Federal Election Commission and the House Ethics Committee. Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries reiterated that Bush is cooperating with the investigation and is entitled to the presumption of innocence.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
The Justice Department is investigating Democratic Rep. Cori Bush over the alleged misuse of campaign funds for her personal security, which she denies, stating that she has used campaign funds as permissible for security services and not federal tax dollars. The investigation comes after questions about her security expenses, threats received, and the use of campaign funds to pay her now-husband for security. The issue is also under investigation by the Federal Election Commission and the House Committee on Ethics, with Bush expressing confidence in being cleared of any wrongdoing.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NPR
Rep. Cori Bush is under investigation by the Department of Justice, the Federal Election Commission, and the House Committee on Ethics for her campaign's spending on security services, including hiring her now-husband as part of her security team. Bush claims her husband provides services at or below-market rate and is fully cooperating with the investigations. The use of campaign funds for security services has come under scrutiny, especially in the wake of heightened security concerns following the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
The Justice Department is investigating Representative Cori Bush over her handling of campaign funds, particularly her decision to hire her husband for security services. The Office of Congressional Ethics previously dismissed allegations against her, stating that her husband had performed legitimate security work and that she faced significant threats. Bush has stated that she is fully cooperating with the investigation and emphasized that she has not used federal funds for personal security. The House Ethics Committee is also looking into the matter, and federal prosecutors are reportedly asking questions similar to those posed by congressional investigators.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
The Justice Department is investigating Rep. Cori Bush's campaign spending on security services, with a focus on her use of campaign funds for personal protection. Bush denies any wrongdoing and asserts that she has not used federal tax dollars for personal security. The investigation stems from her marriage to her security guard and subsequent retention of him on her campaign payroll. Bush maintains that her husband provides necessary services at or below fair market rate. The probe follows complaints filed by conservative watchdog groups, and while the independent Office of Congressional Ethics dismissed the matter, the bipartisan House Ethics Committee has not closed the case.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Mother Jones
Rep. George Santos, a disgraced New York Republican facing expulsion from Congress, went on a three-hour rant accusing his colleagues of felonies and unethical behavior. Santos, who is likely to be expelled after a House investigation confirmed his fraudulent exploitation of his candidacy for personal financial gain, announced that he will not seek reelection. He claimed that his decision was unrelated to the damning report and instead criticized his colleagues as hypocrites.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
House Ethics Committee Chairman Michael Guest has filed a resolution to expel Rep. George Santos from Congress following a scathing report that found "substantial evidence" of Santos violating federal criminal laws, including misusing campaign funds and filing false campaign reports. The resolution states that Santos is "not fit to serve" due to his egregious violations. Santos, who announced he would not seek re-election next year, survived a previous expulsion effort but now faces another vote after the Thanksgiving break.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Chicago Tribune
Former Chicago Alderman Edward Burke, who is set to go on trial for federal racketeering charges, has used campaign funds to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in "consulting" fees to one of his co-defendants, Peter Andrews Jr. Andrews, who is also charged in the case, used the funds to cover his legal fees. While campaign funds can be used for legal costs, it is unusual to see funds sent to another co-defendant and classified as "consulting." Burke's campaign fund has also sent $220,000 directly to Andrews for "consulting" since Burke's office was raided five years ago. Both Burke and Andrews have pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by POLITICO
The Federal Election Commission (FEC) has dismissed a complaint against Rep. Matt Gaetz, who was accused of using campaign funds to pay for attorneys during a federal investigation into allegations of sex trafficking. The FEC voted 5-0 to toss the complaint filed by Gaetz's political rival, Cris Dosev. The commission's attorneys concluded that the campaign's payments did not go towards Gaetz's personal legal representation and that the campaign could hire a lawyer to address allegations of improper use of campaign funds. Gaetz's campaign paid nearly $200,000 in legal fees between November 2020 and October 2021. The Justice Department ended its investigation into Gaetz in February, and he has consistently maintained his innocence.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Independent
Former FBI official Frank Figliuzzi suggests that Donald Trump may be compelled to return millions of dollars in campaign funds raised after the 2020 elections due to fraudulent claims. Special counsel Jack Smith, who recently indicted Trump over alleged attempts to overturn the election results, is reportedly scrutinizing the finances of Trump's PAC. A closed-door interview was held with Bernard Kerik, a pardoned ex-NYPD Commissioner and ally of Trump, focusing on the fundraising activities of Save America's PAC. While the recent indictment does not include accusations of financial wrongdoing, the investigation appears to be centered on whether Trump or his PAC violated federal laws by soliciting funds based on false voter fraud allegations.