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Zohran Mamdani says he'll skip 'unofficial' debates in NYC mayor's race

Zohran Mamdani says he won’t participate in any debates in the New York City mayor’s race except for two official debates next month that were organized by the local campaign finance board

The Independent UK

Former Puerto Rico governor Wanda Vázquez pleads guilty to campaign finance violation

Former Puerto Rico governor Wanda Vázquez has pleaded guilty to a campaign finance violation in a federal case that also allegedly involved a former FBI agent and a Venezuelan banker

The Independent UK

What Will Israel Do?

Plus: LLM limitations, Adams sues campaign finance board, when public schools indoctrinate kids, and more...

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Trump Calls for Legal Action Against Kamala Harris, Beyonce, Oprah Over Alleged Campaign Finance Violations: 'They Should All Be Prosecuted!'

President Donald Trump has demanded legal action against former Vice President Kamala Harris, Beyonce, Oprah Winfrey, and Al Sharpton, citing alleged campaign finance violations.

Benzinga

Big money shaping GOP primaries for Texas attorney general, comptroller

New campaign finance filings provide the first glimpse of the financial and political fault lines emerging in the open primaries for key statewide offices.

The Texas Tribune

French authorities raid far-right National Rally party HQ in campaign finance probe

Police and judges raided France's far-right National Rally (RN) headquarters as part of an investigation into alleged campaign finance violations.

Euronews

Supreme Court will decide GOP-led campaign finance challenge - Roll Call

The Supreme Court announced Monday it will decide a Republican-led challenge to a federal campaign spending limit.

Roll Call

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Campaign Finance Laws Institutionalize Corruption

Powerful political allies get a pass, while dissenters are crushed with massive fines. This isn’t a flaw in the system—it’s the point.

Reason

House Ethics panel continues scrutiny of Rep. Cory Mills - Roll Call

Allegations referred to the panel by the Office of Congressional Conduct involve campaign finance and government contracts.

Roll Call

FEC clears Ted Cruz of wrongdoing over podcast syndicator’s donations to super PAC

The agency dismissed a campaign finance watchdog complaint after finding no evidence Cruz “solicited, directed, received, transferred, or spent the funds.”

The Texas Tribune

Texas congressmen cleared in ethics investigation over campaign finance spending

The ethics committee said existing law and guidance from the Federal Election Commission is “often ambiguous” and provides gray areas of spending.

The Texas Tribune

Taiwan’s presidential hopeful Ko charged with bribery, misusing donations

Former major of Taipei Ko Wen-je has been indicted over property development and campaign finance scandals.

Al Jazeera

US business leaders set to break record on donations to Trump inaugural fund

Donations, not restricted by campaign finance laws, come as industries seek favor with incoming administration

The Guardian - US

Conservative Groups Challenge Maine Law Limiting Super PAC Donations

Conservative groups challenge Maine law limiting PAC donations, sparking legal battle over free speech rights and campaign finance reform.

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The Conversation

Victorian independents’ potential High Court challenge to political donations laws has merit - and there are federal implications too

A prospective constitutional challenge to Victorian campaign finance laws may have flow-on consequences for Commonwealth campaign finance reforms, which have currently stalled in the Senate.

The Texas Tribune

Campaign finance records don’t capture total spending on Amarillo abortion “travel ban” election

Several prominent Amarillo business people donated to support the so-called travel ban. Meanwhile, statewide progressive groups helped the opposition.

Reason

Eric Adams Gamed a New York Campaign Finance Scheme That Was Ripe for Corruption

The New York City mayor's kickbacks from Turkish officials translated into extra cash from taxpayers.

The Independent UK

Trump-pardoned filmmaker Dinesh D’Souza flamed for attacking Biden for pardoning son

D’Souza was pardoned for campaign finance violations in 2018

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Kamala Harris Campaign Still Seeking Donations Weeks After Election

Vice President Kamala Harris' post-election fundraising efforts and financial challenges highlight complexities of campaign finance and aftermath of a clos...

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Supreme Court Upholds Alaska Campaign Contribution Disclosure Rules

Supreme Court upholds Alaska's campaign contribution disclosure rules from 2020 ballot measure, promoting transparency in campaign finance.

The Guardian - US

Eric Adams aide under FBI investigation was key player at fundraiser with reported ‘straw’ donations

Revealed: Video footage casts doubt on compliance with campaign finance laws and past characterizations of the event by the Adams campaign

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Maine Residents Overwhelmingly Approve Campaign Finance Reform Initiative

Maine residents pass referendum to limit individual donations to super PACs, addressing corruption in politics.

Roll Call

As dark money floods campaign, advocates hope Harris, Dems could push changes - Roll Call

Advocates of changing campaign finance law are hoping a Democratic sweep in the elections would help usher in a new agenda.

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Abortion Ballot Measure Campaigns See Massive Funding Disparities

Analysis of campaign finance data reveals abortion-rights groups outspending opponents in nine states, influencing public opinion and legislative outcomes.

Reason

A Look Back at the Panic Over Big Money in Politics

Law professor Ann Southworth offers a balanced take on the fallout from the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision.

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