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Bernie Sanders Reveals 15 Billionaires Spent $433M to Buy Elections, Musk Family Leading Top Donations

Uncover the influence of billionaires like the Musk family on US midterm elections with $433M in donations. Learn about Bernie Sanders' push for campaign finance reform and the effects of Citizens United.

International Business Times UK

Vivek Ramaswamy spent $12,000 in campaign funds on luxury Puerto Rico trip ahead of H1-B conference: Report

Ohio gubernatorial candidate and Indian-American politician Vivek Ramaswamy spent nearly $12,000 in campaign funds on a luxury trip to Puerto Rico, according to campaign finance documents and reporting by MeidasTouch, a progressive political media organisation in the US.

The Times of India

50 years ago, the Supreme Court broke campaign finance regulation

In 2024, spending on federal elections totaled almost US$15 billion in the United States. The United Kingdom, in contrast, spent approximately $129 million on its 2024 parliamentary elections – less than 1% of 2024 U.S. spending – despite having a population one-fifth the size of the U.S.

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Dark money fuels attack ads in final stretch of Texas’ U.S. Senate primaries

The latest campaign finance reports show big-money interests are heavily invested in the Texas primaries — but unwilling to reveal their identities at a critical juncture of the race.

The Texas Tribune

"To Buckley v. Valeo: The Decision that Saved Democracy," by Bradley A. Smith

"The Court's defense of political speech remains essential to American democracy five decades later."

Reason

"James L. Buckley: The Man and His Principles," by Roger Pilon

A friend profiles Buckley himself, a public servant who spent his life defending constitutional first principles.

Reason

"Buckley and the Appearance of Corruption Standard," by David M. Primo

"What social science can tell us."

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"American Democracy and the Actuality of Corruption," by Jeff Milyo

"Buckley v. Valeo confines campaign finance regulation to actual corruption, rather than amorphous claims about 'undue influence.'"

Reason

Shapiro enters re-election year with Pennsylvania campaign record of $30 million

The governor’s performance in the 2022 election has significantly elevated his profile within the Democratic Party

The Independent UK

Supreme Court mixed on striking down party coordination rule - Roll Call

The Supreme Court gave a mixed reception Tuesday to an effort to overturn a limit on political party spending in coordination with candidates.

Roll Call

Brad Raffensperger sues to win more campaign spending power in Georgia governor race

Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is the latest Republican candidate for Georgia governor to attack campaign finance rules that allow Lt. Gov. Burt Jones to raise unlimited contributions

The Independent UK

Supreme Court to hear arguments on campaign finance limits - Roll Call

Republicans are set to urge the Supreme Court during oral arguments Tuesday to overturn a campaign finance limit on party spending.

Roll Call

Help Legislators Legislate Again

Legislative disfunction is at the root of many current controversies, and past legislation bears part of the problem.

Reason

Supreme Court opens with cases on voting rights, tariffs, gender identity and campaign finance to test the limits of a constitutional revolution

The most influential cases before the U.S. Supreme Court this term, which begins on Oct. 6, 2025, reflect the cultural and partisan clashes of American politics.

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The Mary Sue

‘How much bribe money:’ MAGA supporters back to doing their favorite thing as Eric Adams drops out

On September 28, 2025, New York City mayor Eric Adams announced that he would not seek re-election, dropping out of the mayoral race. In a video, he attributed his decision to the constant media scrutiny surrounding his candidacy. He also cited “the campaign finance board’s decision to withhold millions of…

The Guardian - US

Donations for Turning Point USA pour in after founder Charlie Kirk’s death

Fundraising efforts ramp up to open new chapters of influential far-right group as Kirk’s widow takes over as CEO

The Independent UK

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

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What Will Israel Do?

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

Benzinga

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.

The Texas Tribune

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.

Euronews

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.

Roll Call

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.

Reason

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.

Roll Call

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.

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