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Ted Cruz suddenly doesn't want to talk about his podcast: The Texas senator's usually keen to hype up his podcast or talk about campaign finance ...
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Ted Cruz suddenly doesn't want to talk about his podcast
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The most detailed look yet at the 'exodus' of local voting officials: A new report finds more election officials are leaving their jobs now than at any point in ...
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The most detailed look yet at the 'exodus' of local voting officials
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The most detailed look yet at the 'exodus' of local voting officials: A new report finds more election officials are leaving their jobs now than at any point in ...
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The most detailed look yet at the 'exodus' of local voting officials
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Super PACs keep testing the limits of campaign finance law: Advocates say lack of enforcement of campaign finance laws means groups can push the envelope with ...
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Super PACs keep testing the limits of campaign finance law
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Ted Cruz podcast ad money flows to super PAC backing his reelection: Since March 2023, a pro-U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz PAC has received a series of increasingly larger ...
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Ted Cruz podcast ad money flows to super PAC backing his reelection
Quick Glance: Ted Cruz's Worries Over Senate Seat
  • Ted Cruz, the Texas senator, is under pressure due to his questionable podcast deal with iHeartMedia, amidst his increasingly desperate fundraising efforts.

  • Cruz is being outpaced by his opponent Colin Allred in fundraising by three times, which might explain his fundraising concerns for reelection.

  • The payments from iHeartMedia to a Cruz-affiliated Super PAC raise questions of potential unlawful contributions, as federal officials are prohibited from soliciting over $5,000 to PACs.

  • Cruz is struggling to retain his Senate seat as Texas, once a reliable red state, is swiftly turning into a purple battleground, causing concern within the Republican Party.
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How voters can avoid deepfakes and AI-generated misinformation in the 2024 presidential election
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How voters can avoid deepfakes and AI-generated misinformation in the 2024 ...
Quick Glance: Musicians Warn of Existential Threat from AI
  • Over 200 musical artists, including Billie Eilish and Pearl Jam, criticize the use of AI as an existential threat to their art in an open letter.

  • The artists urge AI developers and technology companies to not violate the rights of human artists and devalue their work.

  • Some major companies are utilizing artists' works without permission to train AI models aiming to replace human artists with AI-generated content.

  • Emphasizing the importance of protecting human creativity from the threat of AI, the artists call to restrict the development of AI technologies that could replace artists' work.
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Expect to see AI ‘weaponized to deceive voters’ in this year’s presidential election
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Expect to see AI ‘weaponized to deceive voters’ in this year’s ...
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Fresh fundraising push by Trump to cover massive legal bills while RNC election coffers struggle – live
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Fresh fundraising push by Trump to cover massive legal bills while RNC ...
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Radio network behind Ted Cruz podcast gave $630K to PAC backing him: IHeartMedia, the massive radio network that picked up the 'Verdict with Ted Cruz' podcast in ...
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Radio network behind Ted Cruz podcast gave $630K to PAC backing him
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How corporate cash may end up in the pockets of Sens. Vance, Mullin: Sens. JD Vance and Markwayne Mullin are repaying debts that their campaigns owe them while ...
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How corporate cash may end up in the pockets of Sens. Vance, Mullin
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Donald Trump’s $464mn bond is due on Monday. What happens next?: End of grace period could set off next phase of fight between former president and New York ...
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Donald Trump’s $464mn bond is due on Monday. What happens next?
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She ran a dark-money group. Now Senate candidate Tammy Murphy wants to reform them.
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She ran a dark-money group. Now Senate candidate Tammy Murphy wants to ...
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Complaints seek probe of Kevin McCarthy PAC spending at a luxury resort: A Times investigation previously found that three committees controlled by the former ...
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Complaints seek probe of Kevin McCarthy PAC spending at a luxury resort
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A super PAC is helping RFK Jr. get on the ballot. Democrats say that's illegal.: Democrats are accusing Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and an allied super PAC of breaking ...
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A super PAC is helping RFK Jr. get on the ballot. Democrats say that's ...
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Kennedy, 2024 campaigns testing PAC boundaries: A pro-Robert F. Kennedy Jr. PAC's expenditure of millions of dollars to support Kennedy’s efforts to get on the ...
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Kennedy, 2024 campaigns testing PAC boundaries
Quick Glance: RFK Jr. Debuts $7M Super Bowl Ad
  • Super PAC supporting Robert F. Kennedy Jr. released a $7 million Super Bowl ad.

  • Ad was a recreation of his uncle's 1960 campaign spot, featuring Kennedy Jr. and emphasizing independence.

  • The ad aired nationally, showcasing Kennedy Jr.'s activities and promoting unity.

  • The ad led to increased Google searches for Kennedy and addressed family concerns in a post.
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New Florida law is an attack on ethics accountability. DeSantis should veto it | Opinion
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New Florida law is an attack on ethics accountability. DeSantis should ...
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The campaign to replace U.S. Rep. Anna Eshoo is California’s most expensive House race. Here’s where the money is flowing.
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The campaign to replace U.S. Rep. Anna Eshoo is California’s most ...
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Super PAC backing Mayor Suarez’s presidential bid reported super high fundraising costs
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Super PAC backing Mayor Suarez’s presidential bid reported super high ...
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‘A total failure to launch’: Why Ron DeSantis was doomed from the start: Muddled messages, hiring too many staffers and even a puzzle — how it all went wrong for ...
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‘A total failure to launch’: Why Ron DeSantis was doomed from the start
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There’s Finally a Clarence Thomas Ethics Inquiry Underway, but Will It Go Anywhere?
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There’s Finally a Clarence Thomas Ethics Inquiry Underway ...
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Who are No Labels' donors? Democratic groups file complaints in an attempt to find out
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Who are No Labels' donors? Democratic groups file complaints in an ...
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Utah A.G. Sean Reyes: More hog hunting and luxury resorts in 2023: New campaigns reports show outgoing Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes traveled extensively ...
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Utah A.G. Sean Reyes: More hog hunting and luxury resorts in 2023
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GOP Rep. Ogles compared to Santos in ethics complaint: A nonpartisan congressional watchdog filed an ethics complaint against Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn ...
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GOP Rep. Ogles compared to Santos in ethics complaint
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How This MAGA Extremist Joe Kent Hides His Campaign Spending: Congressional candidate Joe Kent has tried to distance himself from a former top aide with white ...
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How This MAGA Extremist Joe Kent Hides His Campaign Spending
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SCOOP: President Biden hosted donors inside the White House for private meals and briefings to convince them that he has a plan to beat Trump ... Show more   trib.al/JZniqgZ
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Did These ‘Tech Bros’ Break the Law Backing Biden’s Rival?: Sam Altman’s allies were deeply involved with Biden challenger Dean Phillips’ presidential campaign ...
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Did These ‘Tech Bros’ Break the Law Backing Biden’s Rival?
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The Republican leading Hunter Biden probe has his own shell company and complicated friends
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The Republican leading Hunter Biden probe has his own shell company and ...
Quick Glance: Republican Leads Hunter Biden Probe
  • Rep. James Comer meticulously documents his large landholdings in Kentucky.

  • Comer and his Republican colleagues criticize the Bidens' use of shell companies.

  • The use of shell companies by the Bidens is central to the investigation.

  • Comer's personal finances and relationships have also come under scrutiny.
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New pro-Beshear group ‘heckbent’ on enacting KY governor’s priorities: Allies of Andy Beshear form ‘Heckbent’ group to enact Kentucky Democratic governor’s ...
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New pro-Beshear group ‘heckbent’ on enacting KY governor’s priorities
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George Santos faces expulsion vote: Timeline of lies, investigations and calls for resignation
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George Santos faces expulsion vote: Timeline of lies, investigations and ...
Quick Glance: George Santos Expelled from Congress
  • House vote: New York Republican George Santos expelled.

  • Santos, sixth member expelled in a Congress vote.

  • Over 100 Republicans voted with Democrats for Santos' expulsion.

  • Santos to be replaced in special election, date not set.
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Inside Kevin McCarthy's PAC: Lavish spending, luxury hotels, private jets: Since 2012, McCarthy's leadership PAC spent over 10 times more on private jets ...
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Inside Kevin McCarthy's PAC: Lavish spending, luxury hotels, private jets
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GOP presidential candidates Haley and DeSantis relying more on outside groups in effort to stop Trump
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GOP presidential candidates Haley and DeSantis relying more on outside ...
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Donor allegedly offered $20M to recruit a Tlaib primary challenger: The lucrative proposal to Democratic Michigan Senate candidate Hill Harper arrived on Oct. 16 ...
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Donor allegedly offered $20M to recruit a Tlaib primary challenger
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Second Democrat says he was offered $20M to run against Tlaib: A second Senate candidate in Michigan claims he was offered $20 million by the pro-Israel lobby to ...
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Second Democrat says he was offered $20M to run against Tlaib
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In 'Toothless PR Stunt,' Supreme Court Publishes Ethics Code With No Enforcement Mechanisms
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In 'Toothless PR Stunt,' Supreme Court Publishes Ethics Code With No ...
Quick Glance: Supreme Court Implements Ethical Guidelines Without Enforcement
  • Implementation of first ethical guidelines without enforcement by the Supreme Court.

  • No significant new requirements; Compliance left entirely to each justice.

  • Justices emphasize long-standing adherence to ethics standards and dismiss ethics criticism as misunderstanding.

  • Recent support for ethical guidelines from three justices: Amy Coney Barrett, Brett Kavanaugh, and Kagan.
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Here’s Every Single Lie Told by George Santos: George Santos is facing 23 federal charges including identity theft, wire fraud, money laundering ...
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Here’s Every Single Lie Told by George Santos
Quick Glance: NY Representative George Santos Faces Multiple Criminal Charges: CNN Report
  • Federal prosecutors have filed criminal charges against New York representative George Santos, less than five months after it was revealed that he fabricated much of his life story.

  • The charges have been filed under seal, and Santos could appear in federal court in Brooklyn as soon as Wednesday.

  • The nature of the charges is still unclear, but prosecutors have been investigating Santos and his unusual campaign financial disclosures since December.

  • Santos has admitted to several of his fabrications and lies, despite announcing in March that he would run again for his seat representing parts of Long Island and Queens in 2024.
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Here’s Every Single Lie Told by George Santos: George Santos is facing 23 federal charges including identity theft, wire fraud, money laundering ...
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Here’s Every Single Lie Told by George Santos
Quick Glance: Ethics Chairman Seeks Expulsion of George Santos
  • Chairman files resolution for expulsion vote against Rep. George Santos.

  • Report reveals evidence of campaign donation misuse.

  • Separate expulsion resolution filed outside of committee process.

  • Santos accused of wiring funds to personal account for campaign use.
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Local media, utilities sue Maine over referendum sparked by Hydro-Québec campaign spending
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Local media, utilities sue Maine over referendum sparked by Hydro-Québec ...
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How to safeguard democracy from AI disinformation — in 2024 and beyond : The 2024 election stands to be one of the most contentious in our history ...
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How to safeguard democracy from AI disinformation — in 2024 and beyond 
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Dean Phillips Used Secret LLC to Buy Real Estate: Dean Phillips used a real estate holding company to purchase real estate that he hasn’t previously disclosed ...
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Dean Phillips Used Secret LLC to Buy Real Estate
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It takes lots of money to win elections. Here's what you need to know: Elections are becoming more expensive as candidates vie for voters' attention ...
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It takes lots of money to win elections. Here's what you need to know
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Seattle business leader confirmed as ambassador to Barbados: Seattle business leader Roger Nyhus, a fundraiser for Joe Biden's 2020 campaign ...
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Seattle business leader confirmed as ambassador to Barbados
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Maine votes to ban foreign influence after Hydro-Québec spends on campaign: Hydro-Québec spent $22 million in a failed attempt to stop a 2021 referendum to halt ...
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Maine votes to ban foreign influence after Hydro-Québec spends on campaign
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Lawyers, Trump and money: Ex-president spends millions in donor cash on attorneys as legal woes grow
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Lawyers, Trump and money: Ex-president spends millions in donor cash on ...
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Former George Santos campaign treasurer pleads guilty to unspecified felony in connection to congressman, prosecutors say
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Former George Santos campaign treasurer pleads guilty to unspecified ...
Quick Glance: Former George Santos campaign treasurer to plead guilty in federal court, implicates congressman
  • Campaign treasurer for Rep. George Santos pleads guilty to defrauding the U.S. government and implicates the indicted New York Republican in submitting fake campaign finance reports.

  • Treasurer also admits to providing a fake list of campaign donors to the Federal Elections Commission.

  • Santos' spokesperson cannot comment on the matter.

  • Marks resigns as Santos' treasurer amidst questions about campaign finances and revelations of fabricated life story.
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Solving the Mystery of George Santos’ Sham Campaign Treasurer: For months, no one could figure out if Santos’ campaign treasurer was real. Well ...
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Solving the Mystery of George Santos’ Sham Campaign Treasurer
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The Hidden Message in the New George Santos Indictment: There was a lot more detail in the latest complaint. What’s not in there is even more intriguing.
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The Hidden Message in the New George Santos Indictment
Quick Glance: New York Republicans aim to depose George Santos
  • A group of New York state Republicans in the US House of Representatives plan to introduce a motion to depose indicted fellow Republican George Santos from the chamber.

  • Santos, who represents a district including parts of New York City and its eastern suburbs, has been involved in a scandal since his November 2022 election.

  • Democrats have repeatedly called for Santos to be deposed, and over a dozen Republicans have demanded the same.

  • It is unclear when the motion would be voted on during the House floor session.
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Menendez indictment revives concerns over money and influence in politics: The federal indictment of Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) on bribery charges represents an ...
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Menendez indictment revives concerns over money and influence in politics
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FEC Clears Ted Cruz Of Misusing Campaign Funds For Book Promotion: The commission reversed its preliminary decision after the Texas Senator provided an affidavit ...
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FEC Clears Ted Cruz Of Misusing Campaign Funds For Book Promotion
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Jon Tester failed to fully follow through on ethics pledge at center of 2006 campaign
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Jon Tester failed to fully follow through on ethics pledge at center of ...
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DeSantis-aligned super PAC pleaded with donors on day of first GOP primary debate, leaked audio shows
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DeSantis-aligned super PAC pleaded with donors on day of first GOP primary ...
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Green Party candidate Cornel West owes more than half a million dollars in taxes and child support: Records
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Green Party candidate Cornel West owes more than half a million dollars in ...
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Donald Trump forced to recall $60m from Super Pac as legal fees grow: Ex-president’s political action committee says it had less than $4m cash at end of June ...
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Donald Trump forced to recall $60m from Super Pac as legal fees grow
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New fundraising tactics raise campaign finance concerns: The first Republican presidential debate is just two weeks away and at least eight candidates have met ...
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New fundraising tactics raise campaign finance concerns
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DeSantis super PAC shares cost for private air travel in unusual deal: Never Back Down has taken over many activities traditionally shouldered by candidates’ ...
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DeSantis super PAC shares cost for private air travel in unusual deal
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Republicans ask newly elected liberal justice Janet Protasiewicz to not hear redistricting case
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Republicans ask newly elected liberal justice Janet Protasiewicz to not ...
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Looking to End '12 Years of Rule by Right-Wing Interests,' Groups Challenge Wisconsin Maps
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Looking to End '12 Years of Rule by Right-Wing Interests,' Groups ...
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U.S. Rep. Jayapal spends over $45k on security, including fence: U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal reported using $45,000 in campaign donations on home security ...
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U.S. Rep. Jayapal spends over $45k on security, including fence
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Complaint alleges flower shop’s $500K donation to pro-Suarez group violated laws: A campaign watchdog group is alleging a $500,000 donation to a super PAC ...
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Complaint alleges flower shop’s $500K donation to pro-Suarez group ...
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FEC is asked to investigate $500K to PAC backing Francis Suarez from Chinese straw donor
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FEC is asked to investigate $500K to PAC backing Francis Suarez from ...
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The Mysterious Dark Money Group Connecting Donald Trump, Chris Christie and Ron DeSantis
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The Mysterious Dark Money Group Connecting Donald Trump, Chris Christie ...