Articles tagged: Campaign Finance

George Santos' backers include a migrant smuggler, a big Trump donor and the cousin of a sanctioned Russian oligarch

Here's what we know about the campaign finance issues surrounding freshman GOP Rep. George Santos.

Kellyanne Conway says 2020 election should've been a 'blowout' for Trump but his campaign squandered a $1.6 billion war chest. Millions went into merchandise and Trump properties.

Hundreds of thousands of dollars also went into purchasing Donald Trump Jr.'s books, "Triggered" and "Liberal Privilege," ABC News reported.

George Santos tied to cousin of Russian oligarch: report

An associate of a former Donald Trump "fixer" who is related to a sanctioned Russian oligarch has deep ties to disgraced Long Island Rep. George Santos, whose murky campaign financing is under investigation by a House ethics committee and federal prosecutors.

Trump big money machine prepares for battle with DeSantis, other rivals

The super PAC backing Trump, MAGA Inc., is getting material ready for an ad offensive against other Republican 2024 hopefuls.

Trump struggles to fundraise in early weeks of campaign

Former President Donald Trump's political operation brought in $9.5 million in the roughly six weeks after he announced his latest White House bid, according to a source familiar with the fundraising numbers.

2016 Trump campaign to pay $450,000 to settle nondisclosure agreements suit

Former President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign to pay $450,000 in settlement of of nondisclosure agreements

GOP 2024 hopefuls have some catching up to do in fundraising

Republicans hoping to unseat former President Donald Trump as the leader of the GOP need to raise some serious cash — and they better do it quickly.

Trump has already funneled nearly $1 million in donor cash to himself since leaving office

The former president is using campaign funds from his supporters to pay himself "rent."

Donald Trump raised $34 million so far in 2023 for his Presidential bid next year

Trump began raising money off the news of his indictment, and his campaign said he took in $15.4 million in the two weeks after the charges were filed and the reporting period closed for the fundraising reports

Fugees rapper found guilty in political conspiracy

Prakazrel “Pras” Michel was accused of misconduct during both the Obama and Trump presidencies.

Trump calls Biden a ‘catastrophe’ in bid to reclaim lost support in Michigan

Donald Trump spoke at Oakland County GOP’s Lincoln Day Dinner, where he was honoured by the party as its ‘Man of the Decade’.

Amid indictments, Trump's fundraising nearly doubled in second quarter

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's main fundraising committee raised more than $35 million during the April-June period, a campaign official said, nearly twice what the group gathered in the prior three months.

Rep. Elise Stefanik rakes in $3M in latest round of fundraising

The latest haul helped the unabashed Trump supporter from upstate New York increased her total for this year to $5 million after she raised $13.4 million in the 2020 cycle and $9.2 million in 2022, according to election filings.

Trump-aligned super PAC paid Melania Trump $155K in 2021

A since-shuttered super PAC that was aligned with former President Donald Trump made a $155,000 payment to former first lady Melania Trump in 2021, according to a new expenditure filing. The filing, which was first reported by The New York Times, showed that Make America Great Again, Again made the payment in December 2021 for…

Biden's election war chest trails Trump's in size, filings show

Biden's election war chest trails Trump's in size, filings show

Biden's election war chest trails Trump's in size, filings show

Biden's election war chest trails Trump's in size, filings show

Trump bets, again, on legal troubles yielding big donations

Recent campaign filings underscore just how much the former President’s legal troubles boosted campaign donations.

Biden Campaign Raises $71.3 Million in Third Quarter Alongside D.N.C.

The president’s re-election campaign announced a substantial quarterly fund-raising haul, but it’s far short of what Donald J. Trump raised in the same quarter of his 2020 re-election campaign.

Biden raises more than potential GOP challengers in 3rd quarter, while Trump leads GOP field in fundraising

A round-up of what presidential campaigns raised and spent from July through September.

Biden campaign considers changing digital fundraising platforms

Biden's team is testing alternatives to ActBlue, the small-dollar behemoth that powered much of Democrats’ anti-Trump fundraising machine.

Trump tripped by 88 pages of contributions that ‘exceed federal limits’

The Federal Election Commission sent Donald Trump’s presidential campaign committee an 88-page list of contributions that it says appear to exceed federal limits.The FEC letter to Donald J. Trump For President 2024, Inc., flags contributions from 72 individuals. As in the past with Trump, several pe...

Home Depot billionaire to fund Trump even if former president is convicted

Republican mega-donor Bernie Marcus said on Tuesday he would likely still give money to Donald Trump's 2024 presidential bid if the former president was convicted of a crime - but the billionaire does not plan to be one of his biggest financial backers.

George Santos: a creature of Congress, dark money and limitless Republican hypocrisy

The New York fabulist faces expulsion but the fault for his rise lies with Trump, McCarthy, McConnell and the supreme court

Home Depot billionaire to fund Trump even if he is convicted

Republican mega-donor Bernie Marcus said on Tuesday he would likely still give money to Donald Trump's 2024 presidential bid if the former president was convicted of a crime - but the billionaire does not plan to be one of his biggest financial backers.

Joe Biden mocks Donald Trump during California fundraising trip

Trump said on Tuesday that he will not become a dictator if he becomes U.S. president again, except "on day one."

Biden mocks Trump during California fundraising trip

I know that," said Katzenberg, who co-founded DreamWorks Animation. Biden stopped briefly in Las Vegas on Friday to announce $8.2 billion in funding for 10 new passenger rail projects.

Joe Biden Tells Guests At Hollywood Fundraiser, “You’re The Reason That Donald Trump is A Former President”

The president's visit is expected to lead to various street closures.

Billionaire GOP donor endorses Haley, says Trump’s time has ‘come and gone’

Home Depot co-founder and billionaire Ken Langone put his support behind GOP hopeful Nikki Haley on Friday, calling her approach to the 2024 election “smart.” “I think she’s just what we need right now. I think her approach is smart. I think she’s clarified herself on some issues which is very important,” Langone, who is…

The race for ‘the big mo’

Joe Biden and Donald Trump are the frontrunners for the presidency. But it’s a long road to November and early momentum will be crucial.

Nikki Haley outspends US Republican rivals in attempt to catch Donald Trump

Former UN ambassador has momentum in crucial early voting states of Iowa and New Hampshire

FACTBOX-Who are the candidates running in the 2024 US presidential election?

Christie saw just 2% support in the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll. ASA HUTCHINSON The former Arkansas governor launched his bid for the White House in April with a call for Trump to step aside to deal with the former president's first indictment.

'Already sputtering': Legal experts say Trump's grievance grift is in huge trouble

Donald Trump's grievance "grift" to flush funds into his campaign coffers has already begun its whimpering end, legal experts said on MSNBC Wednesday night. Lisa Rubin took to the airwaves to discuss an email exchange between Trump's attorney Chris Kise and Justice Arthur Engoron, the civil court ...

Trump’s bid to argue in court gets nixed after he won’t agree to judge’s rules

"He may not deliver a campaign speech," the judge wrote after Trump asked to personally give closing arguments in his civil fraud trial.

The key difference between Haley and DeSantis supporters, according to Iowa voters

Months of tenacious politicking on the campaign trail have culminated in a high-stakes clash between Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley to be the No. 1 alternative to Donald Trump.

Tensions between Trump and RNC grow as he steamrolls toward GOP nomination

When news broke last week that the Republican National Committee had its worst fundraising year in a decade, Donald Trump and his advisers were deeply alarmed. They began laying plans to send a clear message that things needed to change as the former president inches closer to the Republican nomination, sources familiar with the conversations tell CNN.

Trump makes peace with Club for Growth

The rapprochement represents the latest turn in the ongoing, hot-cold relationship between Trump and the conservative organization.

Dorchester Co. taxpayers on the hook for September Trump campaign stop costs

Former President Donald Trump returned to campaign in the Lowcountry Wednesday with an outstanding bill to Dorchester County for more than $26,000, which has been footed by taxpayers instead.

Senior Republicans fear Trump will tap RNC to cover legal bills again

The president is going to put his people in place on the committee. Major changes are in store.

Trump tells Melania 'I love you' in Valentine's Day appeal for money

The former president's supporters received an email blast, sharing a love letter to his wife that doubles as a fundraiser.

Joe Biden to visit San Francisco, Los Altos Hills for campaign fundraisers

The president will raise money for his re-election campaign against Donald Trump at the Portola Valley home of a Bay Area real estate mogul

Donald Trump GoFundMe Raises $84K of $355 Million Target in 24 Hours

New York Judge Engoron fined Trump $355 million on Friday after the former president was found liable of business fraud.

Trump fans launch GoFundMe to raise $355M ex-prez owes after civil fraud trial

As Trump world scrambles to find a way to pay a massive civil fraud judgment, his fans have turned to online fundraising in a bid to pitch in.

'So twisted': Nicolle Wallace slams Trump's courthouse press conferences and fundraising

MSNBC's Nicolle Wallace returned to the airwaves Monday and was quick to convey her disgust at Donald Trump using courtrooms and courthouses to increase engagement in his 2024 election and score more campaign cash. Former Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-MO) kicked off the conversation looking at the big ca...

RNC member: ‘Totally misleading’ to spend campaign funds on Trump legal fees

A member of the Republican National Committee (RNC) said it would be “totally misleading” for the committee to spend campaign funds on any candidate’s legal fees, including former President Trump. Henry Barbour, an RNC member from Mississippi, floated two draft resolutions over the weekend that would prevent the committee from paying Trump’s legal fees and ensure it…

Pro-Nikki Haley PAC mocks Trump as grumpy in Times Square ad

Jonathan Bush, the cousin of former President George W. Bush who was forced out of his job in 2018, is a cofounder of the group Moving the Needle.

Biden campaign touts strongest single-month grassroots fundraising haul in February as it targets anti-Trump voters

President Joe Biden raised at least $42 million for his reelection campaign and the Democratic Party in February, campaign officials told CNN, a total fueled by the strongest month of grassroots donations during this election cycle – which campaign officials say demonstrates an under-appreciated level of enthusiasm for the president.

The battle is on for Nikki Haley's supporters

Nikki Haley’s campaign is over, but the fight to win over her supporters has just begun. Trump and Biden's initial pitches to them couldn't be more different.

After speech, Biden launches major tour plus $30 million ad buy

Campaign officials who briefed reporters said Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris in March will rally Democrats in many of the states where the Nov. 5 election against Republican opponent Donald Trump is likely to be decided. After Pennsylvania on Friday, Biden will visit Georgia on Saturday, New Hampshire on Monday, Wisconsin on Wednesday and Michigan on Thursday.

Former Trump Admin Aide Urges Republicans to 'Stop Donating' to the GOP

Olivia Troye warned that the RNC is becoming the former president's "legal defense fund."

No Labels official: Democrats will get ‘run over’ by the ‘Donald Trump train’

No Labels convention chair Mike Rawlings said that Democrats will get pummeled by the former President’s “Trump train” when responding to pushback that the group’s jump into the 2024 race would tilt the contest and hand the Oval Office back to the 45th president.   “We’re gonna get run over by the Donald Trump Train,” Rawlings…

Who is Jeff Yass? The billionaire donor with investments in TikTok’s parent company

Critics accuse Yass of bankrolling an army of lobbyists and orchestrating a bare-knuckle pressure campaign to protect TikTok — including by leveraging his nascent relationship with former President Donald Trump.

Republican group to spend $50 million in 6 swing states to defeat Trump

A $50 million outreach campaign launched Tuesday by a Republican political action committee aims to reach people in key swing states to showcase GOP voters who won't again vote for former President Donald Trump.

Trump's campaign paid expert $750K to prove voter fraud. He debunked some of their claims in minutes

Expert Ken Block gives an inside look into the many different ways the Trump team tried to prove voter fraud.

Republican billionaires rally around Trump for April fundraiser as election - and scramble for cash - heats up

Hedge fund founder John Paulson is hosting a high-dollar fundraiser next month to benefit Donald Trump’s presidential campaign that is drawing some of the Republican Party’s wealthiest donors, according to an invitation obtained by CNN.

Biden campaign recruits Nikki Haley donors to help defeat Donald Trump

Ever since Haley dropped out of the primary race, leaving only Donald Trump, the effort to recruit her donors into Biden's camp has gone into overdrive.

Trump raises over $20 million in February with nearly $42 million in cash on hand, far behind Biden and Democrats

Former President Donald Trump’s campaign and joint fundraising committee together brought in $20.3 million in February and entered this month with a combined $41.9 million cash on hand, according to a Trump campaign official.

Trump’s Truth Social merger throws curveball into presidential race

A merger deal involving former President Trump’s Truth Social platform is the latest financial twist in the White House race as he looks to close the fundraising gap with President Biden. Biden’s campaign operation has been significantly outraising Trump’s a couple of months into 2024 even as polls show a close race nationally with Trump leading…

Biden campaign tests Trump’s name-calling strategy with ‘Broke Don’

President Biden’s reelection campaign has dubbed former President Trump “Broke Don,” taking a strategy out of Trump’s playbook that his political rivals know all too well. Trump has used nicknames — from “Little Marco” to “Crooked Hillary” to “Lyin’ Ted” — to put down a variety of opponents. For much of 2020, Biden’s moniker, courtesy…

Trump's $50 million gala set to double Biden's triple-president fundraiser

Former President Donald Trump has secured commitments totaling $50 million for a Saturday fundraiser in Palm Beach, Florida.

Biden and Democrats report raising $90m in March to stretch cash lead over Trump

The total was bolstered by an event at Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan that featured former US presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton.

Trump eyes $43m haul from biggest fundraiser yet

Trump has been routinely outraised by Biden and is in the midst of a financial squeeze due to ballooning lawyer fees and legal payouts.

Trump ramps up fundraising to close gap with Biden

Former President Trump and his allies are ramping up fundraising to close a money gap between him and President Biden. Trump, known for his fundraising prowess in previous election cycles, has started off 2024 with a bit of a financially lackluster start. Biden significantly outraised him in the last quarter of 2023, $33 million to…

Donald Trump fundraiser in Florida has raised $43 million so far

A high-dollar fundraiser Saturday to benefit former President Donald Trump and the Republican Party has raised $43 million so far, a source familiar with the details told CNN.

Trump's campaign said it raised $50.5 million at a high-dollar Florida fundraiser

The reported haul from the event with major donors at the Palm Beach, Florida, home of billionaire investor John Paulson sets a new single-event fundraising record and is almost double the 26 million that Bidens campaign said it raised recently at a gathering with former Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama at Radio City Music Hall in New York.

Trump says $50 million raised from biggest fundraiser yet

Trump says $50 million raised from biggest fundraiser yet

Biden disses Trump's fundraiser in video message

President Biden taunted former president Donald Trump Saturday for his evening high-dollar fundraiser -- dissing the "bunch of hedge fund billionaires" who were gathering in Florida to support him.

Trump ‘in full sprint’ to catch up with Biden fundraising

The Biden campaign claims to have raised more money than any Democratic candidate at this stage of the race.

Major Trump fundraiser the latest in big bucks battle with Biden

WASHINGTON — Major political donors will gather Saturday in Donald Trump's fiefdom of Palm Beach for a fundraising event that his campaign hopes will mark a new phase in a swaggering, high-stakes race for big money with Joe Biden. While spending huge sums of money on campaigning may not be something...

'Cannot support this': Christian Republicans rebel against Trumps over pro-LGBT event

Christian Republicans are expressing frustration at Donald and Melania Trump after it was announced Melania would attend a fundraiser for the pro-LGBT group the Log Cabin Republicans at Mar-a-Lago later this month.Raw Story recently reported on the event, noting that the former first lady, known for...

Keep an eye out on big-money donors with the 2024 election approaching

Donald Trump’s relationship to the GOP donor class has always been fraught, but lately it’s getting less so thanks to Sleepy Joe Biden’s endless idiocy on a range of policy issues.

Donald Trump raises $50m as fundraising war with Joe Biden heats up

Donald Trump raised $50.5 million at a fundraiser in Florida, on Saturday, as he gears up for a rematch with Joe Biden, AFP reported.The US Elections 2024, which will take place on November 5, are...

Drunk Lauren Boebert was cut off, begged Trump for selfies at GOP gala: report

Gala insiders told The Post that while Boebert was not cut off by bartenders, she had irritated the former president with requests for selfies.

The 2025 tax fight driving billionaires to support Trump

Nelson Peltz apologized for supporting Trump after Jan. 6. Now he's fundraising for the former president. The reason he and so many billionaires may have fallen back in line? Taxes.

Trump campaign to raise record-breaking $50M at billionaire dinner

Donald Trump is poised to shatter President Biden's single-event fundraising record with a swanky $50 million dinner Saturday night.

Trump, at Fund-Raiser, Says He Wants Immigrants From ‘Nice’ Countries

At rallies, Donald Trump frequently laments migrants from a list of countries from Africa, Asia and the Middle East as he stokes fears around the surge at the border.

Opinion: The real price tag for Trump’s billionaires’ banquet

Former President Donald Trump raked in tons of campaign cash at a weekend Palm Beach fundraiser. His ultra wealthy donors should know better, writes Dean Obeidallah.

Trump's Fundraiser Is a Smashing Success

Former President Trump's campaign said it raised $50.5 million on Saturday, reports the AP , a staggering reported haul as his campaign works to catch up to the fundraising...

Biden Raises $90 Million, Widens Fundraising Lead Over Trump

President Joe Biden raised more than $90 million for his reelection campaign and the Democratic Party in March, topping Republican nominee Donald Trump’s haul and widening his financial advantage.

Trump posts bizarre video of Melania showing affection after being 'hostage' at fundraiser

Former President Donald Trump shared an unexpected video of his wife being affectionate to him after she was described as a "hostage" in a video released the night before. While appearing at a Republican fundraiser on Saturday, a video circulated of Melania Trump seemingly uncomfortable next to ...

Trump campaign says it raised $50.5 million at Florida fundraiser

The record-breaking sum that the Trump campaign reported raising far surpassed the amount brought in by a star-studded fundraiser for the Biden campaign last month.

New York RFK Jr. campaign official suggests he's a spoiler who can help Trump win

"The only way that Trump can even (have a) remote possibility of taking New York is if Bobby is on the ballot," said RFK Jr. staffer Rita Palma.

RFK Jr. Campaign Denounces Consultant's Anti-Biden Strategy

"We intend to defeat both Trump and Biden," says Kennedy's campaign director, "so the question of which side contributed more votes will be purely academic."

Billionaire Trump megadonor is funding "moderate" campaign to defeat progressive lawmaker Summer Lee

"Every cycle Republican billionaires find a new Super PAC to spend millions of dollars against me," Lee says

DA Bragg re-elex campaign collects $850,00 following Trump indictment

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has collected a cool $850,000 in donations for his re-election campaign after indicting former President Donald Trump in the Stormy Daniels hush money case last March -- with powerful Democrats and left-leaning labor unions cheering on the prosecution with their wallets, records show.

Trump demands 5% cut from GOP candidates who use his 'name, image and likeness' in ads

Campaign aides said the rules are designed to protect donors who falsely believe they are contributing to Trump's campaign

Trump campaign asks GOP candidates using Trump’s name and likeness in fundraising to give it a cut

Donald Trump’s campaign is asking Republican candidates and committees using the former president’s name and likeness to fundraise to give at least 5% of what they raise to the campaign, according to a letter obtained by CNN.

Trump campaign looks to cash in on Republican candidates using his image, asks for 5% of donations

The Trump campaign is asking down-ballot candidates to contribute 5% of their donation hauls to the former president if they choose to use his name, image and likeness in their solicitations, according to a letter sent out this week.

Trump and DeSantis met in Miami to bury the hatchet and talk fundraising: Report

Former President Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) held a private meeting in Miami on Sunday to bury the hatchet in their political conflict, The Washington Post reported. The hours-long meeting, brokered by political allies hoping to chill what was once a red-hot rivalry, resulted in DeSantis agreeing to help the former president, the…

Trump meets privately with former GOP rival Ron DeSantis

Former President Donald Trump met privately over breakfast with Florida Gov.

Eric Trump credits wife for making RNC ‘an incredible organization’ ahead of election

Lara Trump became co-chairwoman of the RNC in March 2024.

Trump Meets DeSantis Seeking to Tap Ex-Rival’s Donor Connections

Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis met on Sunday to discuss the possibility of tapping DeSantis’ donor network, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Billionaires Lutnick, Paulson to Host Fundraiser for Trump in NY

Billionaires Howard Lutnick, John Paulson and Woody Johnson are among the wealthy donors hosting a Manhattan fundraiser for Donald Trump later this month as the presumptive Republican nominee looks to build his 2024 war chest while a criminal trial limits his campaigning.

Trump accuses Biden of running 'Gestapo administration'

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump accused Democratic rival President Joe Biden of running a "Gestapo administration" in a private address to donors in which he also attacked prosecutors involved in his criminal indictments, according to a recording heard by U.S. media outlets.

Trump campaign woos donors at Florida retreat, says Biden is running "Gestapo administration"

The Trump campaign told donors over the weekend that $76 million was raised in April between the RNC and the campaign, sources said.

Coal Tycoon, Wine Mogul Host Trump Fundraiser in Horse Country

Joe Craft of Alliance Resource Partners LP, his wife, former Ambassador Kelly Craft, and Jackson Family Wines’s Barbara Banke will host a fundraiser for Donald Trump this month as the presumptive Republican nominee seeks to build his campaign war chest even as legal fees and criminal trials hinder its operations.

Jared Kushner pitching donors on father-in-law Trump, sources say

Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, has been making calls to encourage donors to attend a Trump fundraiser in New York

Donald Trump asked oil executives for $1-billion, said he would roll back regulations, sources say

At event billed as an ‘energy roundtable,’ Trump said he would rescind environmental rules that he said hampered the oil industry, according to two people who were there

Michael Cohen claims Trump told him to pay off Stormy Daniels in key testimony that hinges on ex-con's credibility

Michael Cohen testified Monday that Donald Trump ordered him to pay off porn star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election to silence a sex scandal.

Michael Cohen gives more evidence in Donald Trump hush money trial

Donald Trump, the first former US president to go on trial, was joined at the courthouse by an entourage of legislators including the House Speaker.

Michael Cohen's damning hush money testimony about Trump's role in Stormy Daniels' payoff: top moments

The former fixer paid off Stormy Daniels in October 2016 to buy her silence about her claim that she slept with Trump ten years prior. The D.A.’s lawyers charge that Trump then reimbursed Cohen for the $130,000 payment — in the process of falsifying business records — all to conceal a scheme to influence the results of the election.

Cohen Testimony Begins Climax of Case Against Trump: 5 Takeaways

In hotly anticipated testimony, Donald J. Trump’s former fixer discussed how he buried stories his boss didn’t want anyone to read.

Michael Cohen Testifies That Donald Trump Approved Of Reimbursement Plan For Hush Money Payment -- Update

Trump's former attorney is a key witness for the prosecution.

Election deadline and ‘just do it’: Trump trial key takeaways, day 16

Michael Cohen testifies that Trump was intimately involved in hush-money deal and got real-time updates on Stormy Daniels

Michael Cohen ensnares Trump in Stormy Daniels scheme

NEW YORK — The jury that will decide former President Trump’s fate in his hush money trial finally heard on Monday from Michael Cohen, who provided some of the strongest implications yet of his former client’s role in the scheme at the heart of the case. As he’s done many times before, Cohen recounted his…

Tim Scott set to appear at event with major GOP donors

Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) is expected to appear at a political event alongside several political mega-donors in June, as speculation swirls over whether he will be tapped as former President Trump’s running mate. Scott is a featured speaker at a Washington, D.C., event on June 19 that will raise money for Great Opportunity Policy Inc.,…

Trump Stays Calm in Court. His Emails Tell a Different Story.

Donald Trump’s presidential campaign has sent supporters a steady stream of fund-raising solicitations featuring exaggerated portrayals of his days in court.

Biden’s fundraising slowed in April, but his stockpile of available cash is much larger than Trump’s, new filings show

President Joe Biden’s political operation raised $51 million in April – a significant decline from its March fundraising, according to totals released by his campaign Monday.

Trump campaign says it will begin accepting cryptocurrency contributions

The former president’s campaign is accepting a range of popular cryptocurrencies that include Bitcoin, Ether and US Dollar Coin.

Questions raised over Trump profiting off his Secret Service detail while he campaigns

Accusations that Donald Trump has taken advantage of taxpayers by overcharging for lodging and travel for his Secret Service detail are once again being raised as he travels across the country running for the presidency again.In 2022, NBC News reported that a House investigative report showed that t...

Trump trial: Prosecutor focuses on ‘cover-up’ while defence attacks key witness

Former US president Donald Trump denies 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, charges punishable by up to four years in prison.

Trump hush-money trial: Closing arguments to begin Tuesday

Closing arguments in former President Donald Trump's New York hush-money trial are set to begin Tuesday, one week after the defense rested its case and more than five weeks after the trial began.

Joe Biden courts Black voters as Donald Trump gains

A quick recap of the day and what to look forward to tomorrow {beacon} Evening Report   © Getty Images Biden swing state stop seeks to shore up Black support as polls flash warning for Democrats President Biden rallied Black voters in the key swing state of Pennsylvania on Wednesday, as polls show former President…

How the Biden campaign is tackling its Black and Latino voter problem

The Trump campaign has been trying to exploit the drop in the polls for Biden among Black and Latino voters, but the president's team says it has a plan to hang on to them.

Trump's Trial and Conviction: A Historic Legal Battle

The outlines of legal woes facing Donald Trump continue as a New York jury convicts him of falsifying records to hide a payment to a porn star. Despite the criminal conviction, Trump's campaign for the presidency remains unaffected. Meanwhile, significant financial backing emerges from Republican mega donor Miriam Adelson.

Trump's Conviction Ignites Donor Surge Ahead of 2024 Election

Top Republican donors, despite Donald Trump's recent conviction, have ramped up their financial support for his 2024 presidential campaign. Many view the legal actions against Trump as politically motivated, encouraging significant donations from key figures. This trend underscores Trump's sustained donor backing, potentially boosting his chances against President Joe Biden.

Trump combines small donors and billionaires for a record fundraising haul in May

Donald Trump's campaign announced a crush of new money in May, combining a new surge of support from small-dollar donors with continuing strength among billionaires.

Ex-Capitol Police officer starts pro-democracy group against ‘MAGA extremists’

Harry Dunn is launching a political action committee designed to target former President Donald Trump and “anti-democracy MAGA extremists.”

Winklevoss twins donate $1m each to Trump as champion of cryptocurrency

Crypto tycoons claim Biden has ‘openly declared war against crypto’ in lengthy critique of administration policy

Gemini founders donate $1 million in bitcoin to Trump

Earlier in the month, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump presented himself as a champion for cryptocurrency and slammed Democrats' attempts to regulate the sector during a San Francisco fundraiser.

Biden appeals to donors as concerns persist over debate performance

The US President’s faltering display during a televised debate with Donald Trump has rattled Democrats ahead of the election this autumn.

Trump Outraises Biden in Q2 Fundraising Battle

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's campaign raised $331 million in the second quarter, surpassing President Joe Biden's $264 million. Biden's total included a record haul amid debate controversies. Both campaigns have significant cash reserves, with Trump's campaign thriving on voter enthusiasm and Biden's team focusing on grassroots support.

Trump Outraises Biden in Second Quarter Campaign Fundraising Battle

Donald Trump's campaign reported raising $331 million in the second quarter, surpassing President Joe Biden's $264 million. Trump's campaign ended the quarter with $284.9 million cash on hand, compared to Biden's $240 million. The figures could weaken Biden's efforts to calm fears within his party.

Trump veepstakes looks to cash in at GOP convention

A Trump fundraising committee will host events featuring his eventual running mate at this month's Republican National Convention.

As Biden digs in, fellow Democrats face a dilemma

Biden faces an uprising within his own party to end his campaign after the shaky and halting debate performance against Trump on June 27, which includes donors, lawmakers, some Democratic officials and strategists.

Biden Rejects Calls to Withdraw From Presidential Race

During an exclusive interview with ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos, President Biden insisted on staying in the race despite his disastrous performance at the first presidential debate with former President Donald Trump.

Fundraising fears behind George Clooney’s call for Joe Biden to step down

Democrats worry flow of dollars into election war chest has slowed since US president’s disastrous debate with Donald Trump

Biden’s ability to win back Democrats tested at perilous moment for campaign

The serving US President insists he is the best person to take on Donald Trump, but doubts remain among senior Democrats.

Trump campaign pivots to Harris after Biden announces decision to leave the race

They readied a bevvy of attacks against Vice President Kamala Harris that they unleashed as soon as Mr Biden made his Sunday announcement.

Trump turns sights on Harris after Biden abandons race for the White House

The Trump campaign readied a bevy of attacks against Vice President Kamala Harris that they unleashed as soon as Joe Biden made his announcement.

Trump targets Kamala Harris after Biden’s withdrawal, says ‘She’s an easier opponent’

The Trump campaign had already begun discussions about how it would redeploy campaign resources for the possibility of Biden's dropping out.

Trump had closed fundraising gap, then came $100M blue tsunami

The Democratic fundraising website ActBlue reported it processed more than $100 million in donations since Sunday.

Kamala Harris Kicks Off People-Powered Presidential Campaign

Kamala Harris, now the Democratic Party’s presumptive presidential nominee, held her first election rally in Milwaukee. Contrasting sharply to her chief rival, former President Donald Trump, Harris emphasized her 'people-powered' campaign and criticized Trump's reliance on billionaire and corporate support. She pledged to prioritize a future focused on economic inclusivity and social freedoms.

Trump campaign file complaint at Harris taking over funds

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's campaign filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission, arguing that US Vice President Kamala Harris could not legally take over funds raised by President Joe Biden's re-election campaign.

Trump campaign files complaint against use of Biden funds

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's campaign filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission, arguing that US Vice President Kamala Harris could not legally take over funds raised by President Joe Biden's re-election campaign.

US election latest: 'I took on predators, fraudsters and cheats; I know Donald Trump's type' - Kamala Harris speaks at first campaign rally

Kamala Harris has given her first major speech since launching her presidential campaign - after getting backing from key congressional Democrats. Submit your election questions below for our upcoming Q&A.

Trump hush money prosecutors say conviction should stand despite immunity ruling

Trump, the Republican nominee in the Nov. 5 election, was convicted on May 30 on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records to cover up his former lawyer Michael Cohen's $130,000 payment to porn star Stormy Daniels.

7 things to watch as Kamala Harris upends race against Trump with 100 days to go

The electrifying launch of Kamala Harris's presidential campaign sets up a toss-up race with former President Donald Trump as both sides size up new electoral advantages — and worries — in a dramatically scrambled White House contest.

Trump launches ad blitz to try to slow Harris surge

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's campaign will launch a $10 million advertising blitz in six battleground states this week as it tries to counter a surge of voter enthusiasm and donations for his Democratic rival Kamala Harris. It is Trump's biggest ad buy since January, when he was fighting off Republican rivals for the party's nomination.

Trump campaign reveals massive $139M July fundraising haul — that’s still likely to fall short of Kamala Harris’ windfall

Former President Donald Trump raised nearly $139 million last month, a massive fundraising haul that is expected to fall short of Vice President Kamala Harris’ eye-popping July total.

Harris campaign says it raised more than 300 million dollars in July

The haul by US Vice President Kamala Harris outpaced Donald Trump whose campaign said they took in 138.7 million dollars (£109 million) for the month.

Musk-backed PAC under investigation for potential violations of Michigan laws

Michigan’s secretary of state’s office is investigating a political action committee backed by Elon Musk for possible state law violations. America PAC, which has been acquiring voter information, is under review and potential violations will be referred to the state’s attorney general. Musk, who has publicly endorsed Trump and espoused right-wing views, has not commented […]

Inside Elon Musk’s hands-on push to win 800,000 voters for Trump

The billionaire’s super PAC has had early stumbles as he tackles national politics in his trademark chaos-be-damned style.

Police identify suspect in break-in of Trump campaign office in Virginia

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Police in northern Virginia said Wednesday they were looking for a homeless man they suspect broke into an office of Donald Trump's presidential campaign.

Kamala Harris campaign’s new US$90-million in August battleground ads aims to sharpen contrast with Trump

The media buy marks her campaign’s largest-yet investment in messaging to voters with less than three months until Election Day in November

Harris’ main fundraising group raised four times as much as Trump in July

Harris’ figures include money raised during the month before she launched her candidacy on July 21, when President Joe Biden folded his re-election effort

Kamala Harris wants to break through the 'hardest glass ceiling' to defeat Trump. Democrats know it won't be easy

Harris doesn't have time to mess around. Biden's last-minute withdrawal from the race has left her with a very limited window to sell herself to undecided voters. It also leaves less time to rebound from any stumbles.

Trump Proposes Tax-Free Tips in Las Vegas Amid Harris' Campaign Surge

Donald Trump announced plans to eliminate taxes on tips during a Las Vegas stop, attempting to shift focus from personal attacks on opponent Kamala Harris. His new policy aims to appeal to Hispanic voters in Nevada. Despite this, Harris continues to gain attention and leads in key battleground states.

Trump team expects Kamala Harris to get only a temporary convention bump

Trump’s campaign is expecting that Kamala Harris will get a “bump” coming out of the Democratic National Convention but generally does not see it changing the overall trajectory of the race.

Kamala Harris leaves DNC with huge momentum but close race with Trump looms

The Democratic nominee now turns to an important 2½-week stretch through the Labor Day holiday and leading up to the expected Sept. 10 debate with Trump, the next big milestone in the race.

Trump and Vance's 'divide and conquer' strategy on the campaign trail: From the Politics Desk

Donald Trump and JD Vance have taken a "divide and conquer" approach to campaigning since teaming up on the Republican presidential ticket.

Kamala Harris's interview left some big questions unanswered. Donald Trump has attracted more of his own

As the energy around Kamala Harris's nomination settles and she emerges from her first real test, the strategy behind Republican attack ads becomes clear, writes Jade Macmillan.

Top Trump volunteer out after email saying NH 'no longer a battleground state': report

A top volunteer for Donald Trump's campaign in Massachusetts lost his position after he emailed fellow volunteers and said neighboring New Hampshire was "no longer a battleground state" and encouraged supporters to instead direct their efforts on winning Pennsylvania.Tom Mountain wrote in the email,...

Trump rakes in $130M for campaign in August

Former President Donald Trump's campaign announced Wednesday that it raised $130 million last month, a haul built almost entirely by small-dollar donations.

Trump hunts for elusive 2024 election prize - infrequent voters

Trump hunts for elusive 2024 election prize - infrequent voters

Tim Walz, J.D. Vance visits to western Pennsylvania leave bellwether-county voters undecided

Democratic VP nominee Tim Walz landed at an Erie airport in Millcreek Township. At the gas station across the street, voters told The Post they haven't decided between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

Donald Trump to return to Bay Area for Silicon Valley fundraiser

Trump will travel to Woodside on Friday.

Harris campaign reports spending nearly three times as much as Trump in August

Harris campaign reports spending nearly three times as much as Trump in August

Trump launches a new business venture during his campaign: $100,000 watches

He's sold Bibles, sneakers, photo books and cryptocurrency during his third campaign for president. Now, Donald Trump is launching a new business venture: diamond-encrusted watches.

Trump campaign says it brought in $160M in September

Former President Trump’s campaign finance team collected $160 million in donations for the month of September.

Musk's PAC offers $47 payouts to refer swing state voters to sign petition

Elon Musk’s pro-Trump America PAC is offering people $47 if they successfully get one registered swing-state voter to sign a petition supporting the First and Second Amendments of the Constitution.

How Trump could win the popular vote

Trump's chances of success in the popular vote are intimately linked to the GOP's prospects of extending its House majority.

Kamala Harris has raised $1 billion since launching presidential campaign

Vice President Kamala Harris’ political team has raised $1 billion since entering the presidential race in late July, two sources familiar with the figure told CNN – marking a massive fundraising milestone in her campaign against former President Donald Trump.

In the final days of the campaign, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump turn their attention from persuasion to turnout

Both presidential election campaigns are hitting pressure points to stimulate voter turnout

Donald Trump allies prepare for election loss

Right-wing organisations have spent months and millions of dollars contesting ballot procedures and voter eligibility as they prepare for a fierce election.

Musk commits $70m to help Trump and Republicans win in US election

Elon Musk is the founder of Space X and Tesla.

Elon Musk commits $70 million to boost Donald Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk, a tech mogul who is the world's richest person, plunged more than $70 million into helping Donald Trump and other Republicans win in November's election, making him one of the biggest donors to GOP causes this campaign season, according to campaign finance disclosures released this week.

Elon Musk donates $75m to help Trump campaign

The tech tycoon - who appeared on stage with Donald Trump earlier this month - has described the US presidential election as a "must-win situation" for the Republican Party.

America PAC's Door-to-Door Dilemma Amid Swing State Struggles

America PAC, funded by Elon Musk, faces challenges in swing states like Wisconsin and Nevada as it struggles to meet voter-contact goals before the Nov. 5 election. Canvassers have been warned about missing targets, amid allegations of misreported data. The PAC aims to boost voter turnout for Trump.

Pro-Trump group funded by Musk struggles with outreach targets, inflation of doorknocking figures

Four people involved in the group's outreach told Reuters that managers warned canvassers they are missing targets and needed to raise the number of would-be voters they contact

Campaign Fever: Harris and Trump Rally in Key States

Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump intensified their campaigns across crucial states like Georgia and Pennsylvania. With early voting underway, both candidates aim to secure pivotal victories. Harris targets key demographics in Detroit and Atlanta, while Trump rallies in Pennsylvania amid contentious debates on candidate fitness.

A presidential race awash in cash and eyeball-chasing ads

As a result of their heftier fundraising, Democrats have consistently outspent the Trump campaign by wide margins on both digital and TV advertising

Elon Musk's Million Dollar Election Influence: A Closer Look

Elon Musk has sparked controversy by promising $1 million daily giveaways to attendees at Trump-supporting rallies until Election Day. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has urged law enforcement to examine Musk’s actions for potential legal breaches as they could influence the upcoming presidential election.

Elon Musk’s daily $1 million giveaway to registered voters could be illegal, experts say

While stumping for former President Donald Trump on Saturday, tech billionaire Elon Musk announced that he will give away $1 million each day to registered voters in battleground states, immediately drawing scrutiny from election law experts who said the sweepstakes could violate laws against paying people to register.

Elon Musk’s $1 million-a-day giveaway, explained

Musk’s “lottery” is only available in swing states and seems meant to appeal to potential Trump voters.

Trump and Harris shift strategies on the trail amid security threats

Trump and Harris have pulled back on stops at small businesses that are meant to feel more spontaneous, amid security concerns and reluctance from local owners.

Experts Predict Trump Could Call Election Early. What Happens if He Loses?

"He will most likely call the election early no matter what the results are showing," one political scientist said.

Reports: Justice Department warns Elon Musk over his $1M giveaway plan for voters

Billionaire now Trump campaign surrogate Elon Musk and his America PAC have been warned by the U.S. Justice Department in recent days that his pledge to give $1M to registered swing-state voters may violate the law.

Trump Allies Issue Warning That He Could Lose Critical Battleground State

Allies of former President Donald Trump have highlighted that the Republican nominee could lose Pennsylvania due to higher women early voter turnout.

US judge returns lawsuit against Elon Musk’s $1m voter scheme to state court

Civil suit claims that tech billionaire and his Trump-supporting America Pac giveaway is illegal lottery

Musk tests the role of money in U.S. politics with multimillion-dollar effort to back Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Next week's presidential election isn't just a referendum on Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. It's also a measure of the influence the world's richest man wields over American democracy.

Trump will Spend Every Day Until the Election in North Carolina, a Swing State he Won Twice

Gastonia: Donald Trump will rally supporters in North Carolina every day until Tuesday's election, a flurry of late activity in the only swing state that he won in both his 2016 and 2020 campaigns. ...

Harris and Trump raid war chests hunting votes in final blitz of vital swing states in US election

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have been barnstorming the battleground states with private jets, sprawling ground games and war chests that need to be raided.

'This is our Agincourt': Trump's campaigners are pounding the streets of a crucial election battleground

When Kamala Harris lost her lead in Pennsylvania a few days ago, the state became the election's tightest race. Now Trump's Mighty American Strike Force is out on the streets, bolstering his support.

Elon Musk’s PAC spent an estimated $200 million to help elect Trump

Elon Musk’s super PAC spent around $200 million to help elect Donald Trump, according to a person familiar with the group’s spending, funding an effort that set a new standard for how billionaires can influence elections.

Did Republicans Take Washington in a Landslide? Not So Much

President-elect Donald J. Trump was the first Republican to win the popular vote in two decades, but by only a 1.5-point margin, the narrowest since 2000.

Paramount to begin mediation with President Trump in $20B lawsuit over '60 Minutes' interview: report

Paramount Global and President Trump will reportedly begin mediation in the coming days in his $20 billion lawsuit over CBS News' "60 Minutes" interview with Kamala Harris.

5 law firms cut deals with Trump involving $600M in pro bono work

Trump accused the law firms of weaponizing the legal system against him and engaging in diversity, equity, and inclusion hiring practices.

Trump targets Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue with memorandum

President directs attorney general to investigate supposed foreign contributions, an unsubstantiated rightwing claim

Trump says Musk to face 'very serious consequences' if he funds Democrats

Trump says Musk to face 'very serious consequences' if he funds Democrats

Big Tech quietly sponsors Trump’s military parade party

The US taxpayer is going to be on the hook for all the soldiers, tanks, and planes that appear in Donald Trump's military parade. But several major tech companies are paying for the festivities along the parade route. According to recent statements from Ameri…

The Democrats’ resistance to Trump is a hollow performance

Beholden to the same pro-Israel, corporate and tech donors, Democrats have little ability - or desire - to resist Trump.

Virginia AG Hopeful Was Outraising His Rival — Then Dominion Energy Tipped the Scale

“The scale of these contributions appears to be unprecedented in Virginia Attorney General races.” The post Virginia AG Hopeful Was Outraising His Rival — Then Dominion Energy Tipped the Scale appeared first on The Intercept.

Kyrsten Sinema Still Spending Campaign Funds Lavishly

Like Donald Trump, Kyrsten Sinema has proven that the system now in place is there to be used by unscrupulous people, that the FEC is essentially irrelevant, and that politicians who just don't care how things look can use creative accounting to do whatever t…

Peter Thiel's political hiatus is over. Here's where his money's flowing now.

Thiel recently said that he's "schizophrenic" about political giving, saying that "it's incredibly important, and it's incredibly toxic."

Elon Musk Gave Millions to Trump After Publicly Blowing Up Their Bromance

Musk seems to still want to be in Trump's good graces, even after accusing the President of being in the Epstein files.

Dems Are Struggling to Register Voters and Raise Money

The Democratic Party is struggling to register voters and raise money ahead of the 2026 midterms, when the party hopes to win back the House.

Supreme Court Architect Is Pumping Money Into the Midterms

Leonard Leo, the right-wing activist and longtime Federalist Society honcho, is helping back Republican candidates in multiple key 2026 midterm races.

Tech’s Heavy Hitters Are Spending Big to Ensure a Pro-AI Congress

$100 million and campaign season is nowhere in sight.

Democrats launch probe into Trump son-in-law over alleged wedding deal

Democrats on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee are launching a probe into Michael Boulos, the son-in-law of President Trump, following...

Moderate North Carolina Democrat Won’t Take AIPAC Cash for 2026

Rep. Deborah Ross became the latest Democrat to swear off AIPAC amid pressure to hold Israel accountable for its genocide in Gaza. The post Moderate North Carolina Democrat Won’t Take AIPAC Cash for 2026 appeared first on The Intercept.

Congress Republicans want to target liberal donors after Charlie Kirk’s death

In wake of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk’s public killing, around two dozen Republican lawmakers are pushing for House leadership to create a new select committee that would investigate “The money, influence, and power behind the radical left’s assault on …

Larry Ellison was briefly the world's richest man. Here are the politicians he's spent money to support over the years.

The biggest beneficiary of the Oracle cofounder's largesse has been Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, who ran for president in 2024.

Zuckerberg Gets a Personal Political Piggy Bank With Meta Super Pac

Meta is turbo charging its political influence machine.

Trump’s Hurricane Helene Fund Raised Millions. Good Luck Finding the Receipts

The presidential campaign bad-mouthed FEMA while using crowdfunding to donate to evangelical nonprofits.

Noem fast-tracked millions in disaster aid to Florida tourist attraction after donor intervened

Emails show one way to get around Kristi Noem's slowdown of aid: have one of her big donors make the ask.

The Federal Election Commission is down to 2 members. So its work is at a standstill

The Federal Election Commission, which regulates campaign finance, has lost another member. But the FEC has actually been without a quorum for months, leaving the agency unable to do much of its work.

The Right’s Secret Plan to Help Billionaires Buy Elections

How two lawsuits could expand Citizens United and turn America into a kleptocracy — and how this nightmare can be stopped

Senate Democrats want to know: was YouTube’s Trump settlement a bribe?

A group of Democratic lawmakers are asking questions about YouTube’s $24.5 million settlement with President Donald Trump. In a letter to Google CEO Sundar Pichai and YouTube CEO Neal Mohan, five Senators — Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Bernie Sa…

Elon Musk said he'd donate to a GOP congressman that Trump wants to defeat. It hasn't happened yet.

Elon Musk said he would donate to Rep. Thomas Massie, a GOP congressman Trump wants to defeat. Months later, FEC records show that hasn't happened.

Trump’s $230 million cash grab, briefly explained

This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: President Donald Trump is trying to pay himself $230 m…

YouTube's settlement with Trump is helping pay for the White House demolition and ballroom

Alphabet, which owns YouTube, is contributing $22 million toward Trump's White House construction plans as part of a legal settlement.

Trump Demands $230 Million In Taxpayer Money For Being Prosecuted—And His Own Lawyers Get To Approve It

There are levels of corruption, and then there’s whatever the hell this is. Donald Trump is demanding that American taxpayers pay him $230 million for being prosecuted. Which is like getting a speeding ticket and then billing the state for the cost of your tr…

See the list of donors funding Trump's new White House ballroom, including Apple, Meta, and Amazon

Trump said on Wednesday that the project will cost "about $300 million." Among the major donors are several Big Tech companies.

What we know about the donors funding the White House ballroom

While the Trump administration has yet to release a full list of donors, a picture of donors and companies funding the project is beginning to emerge.

Trump’s got Big Tech and crypto bankrolling White House ballroom

Trump is demolishing the East Wing of the White House to make way for a gilded grand ballroom. The president says taxpayers won’t be footing the $300 million bill and that private donors, himself included, will pick up the tab.  Big Tech will be paying for a …

Unions opposing Trump agenda pouring money into Proposition 50 campaign

With the fate of President's Trump's right-wing agenda at stake, the California ballot measure crafted to tilt Congress to Democratic control has turned into...

Big Tech and other firms pressed over donations to Trump's East Wing project: 'You owe Americans an explanation'

A lawmaker demanded companies who donated to Trump's ballroom project release the size of the donations and if they were promised anything in return.

Here’s Who Could Have Donated $130 Million To Fund The Troops During Shutdown

One of Donald Trump's friends handed over a pile of cash to help the Department of War, keeping his identity secret. These are the billionaires who might have the cash—and conviction—to do such a thing.

Billionaire Covers Trump’s Army Tab While The GOP Continues To Keep The Government Shut Down

A lot of GOP politicians align themselves with Christianity, especially the offshoot that believes the richer you are, the more God loves you. (That it tends to dovetail nicely with white Christian nationalism is just a bonus in these Trumpian times.) But som…

Here Are The Two Billionaires Supporting Zohran Mamdani

At least 26 billionaires spent millions trying to stop Mamdani from becoming New York’s next mayor. More surprising are the two billionaires who backed him.

The Real Test for Democrats

The shutdown vote revealed how the party plans to contend with the challenges posed by Trump.

Move Over Crypto Bros, the AI PACs Are Here to Buy the Next Election

And they've already got their first target.

AIPAC Donors Back Real Estate Tycoon Who Opposed Gaza Ceasefire For Deep Blue Chicago Seat

Progressive Rep. Danny Davis rejected AIPAC cash at the end of his career. Now the Israel lobby is coming for his seat. The post AIPAC Donors Back Real Estate Tycoon Who Opposed Gaza Ceasefire For Deep Blue Chicago Seat appeared first on The Intercept.

Tilting the Playing Field

Trump and his allies seem to want to transform American politics into a system for producing Republican victory.

Growing political contributions from billionaires

The Washington Post examined political contributions from the 100 wealthiest Americans, which have shown big swings the past few years. What changed? Republicans long characterized Silicon Valley a…

Democrats and Republicans are pouring money into a special election in Tennessee. Here's why

Tuesday's special election for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District between Democrat Aftyn Behn and Republican Matt Van Epps has attracted outsize attention and spending from both parties.

Michael Dell unveils $6 billion gift to 'Trump accounts' at White House

President Trump was joined by Dell Technologies founder Michael Dell on Tuesday at the White House to unveil an approximately $6.25 billion gift to...

Altimeter Capital CEO said his and Michael Dell's 'phones were blowing up' after the 'Trump Accounts' donation

Brad Gerstner, who spearheaded the idea for "Trump Accounts," said he expects a "steady drumbeat" of announcements related to the program.

Supreme Court hears major challenge to campaign spending limits

As the midterm election campaign nears, the Supreme Court is deciding if legal limits on coordinated spending between parties and candidates violates the Constitution.

Kat Abughazaleh Thinks Campaign Funds Should Help Feed People

The Illinois congressional candidate turned her campaign office into a mutual aid hub. The post Kat Abughazaleh Thinks Campaign Funds Should Help Feed People appeared first on The Intercept.

Democrats push FTC to investigate Trump Mobile

Elizabeth Warren and other Democrat lawmakers have written an open letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) asking for an investigation into alleged "false advertising and deceptive practices" from Trump Mobile. The company first announced its T1 Phone mo…

What’s going on with the missing Trump phone? Lawmakers demand answers

Democratic lawmakers are urging the FTC to investigate Trump Mobile over alleged false advertising tied to its long-delayed T1 Phone.

Lawmakers urge FTC to probe Trump Mobile over 'deceptive' marketing

Gold phone more like fool's gold as none show up six months later Senator Elizabeth Warren is leading calls for the Federal Trade Commission to investigate Trump Mobile for failing to ship gold phones, months after collecting deposits.…

Musk Makes Massive Donation After Humiliating Trump U-Turn

Elon Musk has pumped millions of dollars into a Republican Senate hopeful’s campaign after previously vowing to disrupt the GOP and Donald Trump following...

Elon Musk Jumps Into the Race to Replace Mitch McConnell

The multibillionaire took a break from being the most hated man in America. He's back.

Elon Musk is spending big money on politics again

Last year, Musk swore off political spending. Now, he's reportedly made his biggest political contribution since the 2024 election.

Pro-AI Super PACs Are Already All In on the Midterms

Silicon Valley’s battle against AI regulation is already shaping the next US election cycle.

OpenAI’s president is a Trump mega-donor

OpenAI's co-founder and longtime president, Greg Brockman, didn't just make a run-of-the-mill donation to the main pro-Trump super PAC - together, he and his wife Anna's September 2025 donations equaled the largest of them all, totaling $25 million to "MAGA I…

Elon Musk spent another $10 million to keep the GOP in control of Congress

The world's richest man gave $5 million apiece to two super PACs supporting GOP House and Senate candidates, according to new FEC disclosures.

Jasmine Crockett Swears Off Corporate Cash — But Transferred Thousands From Her House Campaign

A Democrat running for Senate in Texas has a complicated history with corporate America and the crypto industry. The post Jasmine Crockett Swears Off Corporate Cash — But Transferred Thousands From Her House Campaign appeared first on The Intercept.

The millionaires and billionaires pledging to fund Trump accounts

It's not just the government and private companies. Some wealthy individuals are pledging to give money to American children's' Trump Accounts.

James Talarico Raised $2.5 Million After Stephen Colbert Interview Was Shifted From Broadcast To YouTube

The attention surrounding James Talarico’s Late Show with Stephen Colbert interview has been very good for the Texas Democrat’s campaign for U.S. Senate. He raised $2.5 million in the 24 hours after the segment was shifted from CBS broadcast to YouTube, his l…

US tech giants open their wallets for AI-friendly politicians

Rush is on to influence candidates from both parties ahead of midterms Meta is among tech giants reportedly funding US politicians friendly to the AI industry, as concerns mount over a huge expansion in datacenter building and the effects of AI on everyday li…

Democrats Raise $2 Million For Midterms At Hakeem Jeffries-Nancy Pelosi L.A. Event Emceed By Jimmy Kimmel

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi headlined a Los Angeles fundraiser on Tuesday evening that raised more than $2 million to boost Democrats in their efforts to win back the House, per organizers. Jimmy Kimmel emceed t…

Crypto Spends Big in Illinois House Races to Say Consumer Rights Supporters Are Corrupt

A crypto PAC smeared one progressive backed by Bernie Sanders as a “corporate pawn” and spent millions calling another a tax cheat. The post Crypto Spends Big in Illinois House Races to Say Consumer Rights Supporters Are Corrupt appeared first on The Intercep…

Pro-Israel groups see mixed record in money-fuelled Illinois primaries

Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton, who took money from pro-Israel donors, won race to be Democratic Senate candidate.

Trump Is Asking to Be Bailed Out Again

The president’s eagerness to act keeps getting him into difficult spots—which he then demands that legislators and the public help him escape.

AI-industry super PACs are mostly winning so far

All but one candidate backed by AI-industry super PACs have moved forward in their respective elections this year.

America Is Diseased by Money in Politics — But We’re Not Dead Yet

America has been diseased by money in politics since the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision. Jack Schlossberg argues that we're not dead yet.

GOP law allowing unlimited party donations is 'terrible,' Schimel says

After conservatives lost the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, Brad Schimel called the law that allows unlimited donations to parties "terrible."

Super PAC tied to Tether makes first ad buy from firm founded by Tether's U.S. CEO

The Fellowship PAC spent $300,000 with Nxum Group that was co-founded by Bo Hines, the chief of Tether's U.S. arm and former adviser to President Donald Trump.

Crypto PACs Have More Money Than God (and Some Republican Groups)

Crypto groups have spent more than $20 million on the 2026 midterms so far.

Democrats dominate midterm fundraising, but Republicans have a huge cash advantage

The latest campaign finance reports show Democratic enthusiasm in key House and Senate races, but national Republican groups have far more in the bank to potentially spend down the road.

Republicans want to add $1 billion for Trump's ballroom security to ICE funding plan

Republicans in Congress are proposing $1 billion in funding for security for President Trump's White House ballroom as part of their partisan plan to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

She Opposed His Plan for a Blockchain City. Now He’s Bankrolling Her Primary Opponent.

A crypto mogul gave $2.5 million to a candidate running against state Sen. Nicole Cannizzaro in the Nevada attorney general race. The post She Opposed His Plan for a Blockchain City. Now He’s Bankrolling Her Primary Opponent. appeared first on The Intercept.

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Trump-backed investigations into NY AG Letitia James cost taxpayers $1.4M and counting

NY Attorney General Letitia James at a parade in March with Public Advocate Jumaane Williams. Lobbyists, major labor unions and others are backing James in her ongoing legal fights. [ more › ]

Trump Scammed Another $59 Million from MAGA with Pre-Sales for “Trump Phones” That Don’t Exist

The new Trump Phone terms of service says a pre-order "does not guarantee that a device will be produced or made available for purchase."

Elon Musk Said He’d Stop Political Spending. He’s the Third-Largest Donor in the Midterms

And now he's accompanying Trump as a guest of honor in China.

Ahead of Tuesday primary, GOP Rep. Massie says billionaires trying to 'buy' his seat

Ahead of his primary Tuesday where he's fending off a Trump-backed challenger, Rep. Thomas Massie joined "This Week."

Justice Department announces a $1.7B fund to compensate Trump allies in a deal to drop IRS suit

The Trump administration on Monday announced the creation a $1.7 billion fund to compensate allies of the Republican president who believe they were...

GOP’s Attempt to Fund Trump’s Dumb Ballroom With Taxpayer Money Gets Smote

A Senate Parliamentarian has shot down GOP Senators’ attempt to sneak an extra $1 billion towards the ballroom via a spending bill for immigration enforcement.

Trump Just Created An Unconstitutional $1.776 Billion Loyalty Rewards Program For MAGA

We discussed the rumor of this on Friday, but it’s now real: Donald Trump has handed himself a $1.776 billion fund of taxpayer money — unappropriated by Congress — to dole out to friends in the MAGA movement who claim they were mistreated by the Biden adminis…

Massie race breaks spending record as pro-Israel groups target Trump critic

Pro-Israel groups and donors spend heavily in Kentucky's Republican primary to defeat US Congressman Thomas Massie.

Ballroom won’t be funded after Senate GOP drops $1 billion Trump security request

Trump Has a Plan to Give Taxpayer Money Directly to His Friends—and It Still Might Not Be This Week’s Worst Political Blunder

Does anyone want to win the midterms?

Ex-Trump Campaign Chief Funneled Millions of Israeli Government Money to His Longtime Allies’ Companies

New public disclosures reveal a web of right-wing businesses being paid by Israel through Brad Parscale. The post Ex-Trump Campaign Chief Funneled Millions of Israeli Government Money to His Longtime Allies’ Companies appeared first on The Intercept.

Judge agrees to review Trump's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund

The fund has sparked a broad backlash since it was announced earlier this month, exposing fractures within the Republican Party.

Senate Republicans face a political knife-edge over Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund

By David Morgan WASHINGTON, May 30 (Reuters) - Senate Republicans face a stark choice when they return from recess next week: back President Donald Trump's...

Santos, Lindell, Proud Boys eye Trump’s $1.8B fund

"Anti-weaponization" compensation attracts claims from Jan. 6 defendants, political allies, and election deniers

Applicants For Trump’s $1.8B Fund Include Proud Boys Leader, J6 Rioters And George Santos

The fund is broadly unpopular among both parties—a majority of Republicans in an Economist/YouGov survey released this week said they oppose it.

Democrats ramp up plans to investigate Trump through corporate America

The party is notably united, and foreign dealmaking won’t be spared. They just have to win the House first.

Trump’s Ballroom ‘Donors’ Have Already Netted Billions

A new report from public watchdog Public Citizen describes the “donations” to Donald Trump’s Marie Antoinette Ballroom as, essentially bribes. Public Citizen found that 14 out of the 27 donors it knows of (an incomplete list because the secret funding agreeme…

Talarico super PAC wants to give GOP voters “permission to defect”

Moment of Truth PAC is aiming to spotlight Ken Paxton’s controversies.

Trump-Loving Crypto Super PAC Finally Backs a Democrat: Ritchie Torres

Torres, the only Democrat boosted by cash from the conservative Fellowship PAC, has no serious competition in his House race. The post Trump-Loving Crypto Super PAC Finally Backs a Democrat: Ritchie Torres appeared first on The Intercept.

Art of the stall: 2028 White House hopefuls in Congress stalling financial disclosures

Rising political stars in Congress who have an eye on the White House are already demonstrating the art of the stall – putting off the annual disclosures of their financial worth.

Supreme Court Strikes Down Limits on Political Party Spending

At issue in the case was a post-Watergate law that Congress passed to limit the amount of money individuals can give to political parties.

Supreme Court strikes down US campaign spending limits in landmark ruling

The High Court strikes down campaign spending limits, citing First Amendment protections in a 6-3 decision

US Supreme Court hands wealthy donors more sway with latest decision

Critics say the ruling invites corruption, benefitting wealthy donors and amplifying special interest sway in politics.

Trump-backed organizer of America’s 250th birthday events may have duped donors, report from House Democrats alleges

Donors who intended to support a bipartisan nonprofit that’s organizing celebrations for America’s 250th anniversary were allegedly redirected — without thei...

Crypto Companies Have Already Poured $189 Million Into the 2026 Midterms

Crypto companies are outspending Big Tech, fossil fuel firms, and other corporate power players as they work to shape the next Congress and lock in favorable rules.

Supreme Court ruling may wipe out Democrats' cash advantage in Senate battlegrounds

By Nolan D. McCaskill WASHINGTON, July 6 (Reuters) - U.S.

I Changed My Mind About Small-Dollar Campaign Donors

The problem with donation mobs

These are the millionaires and billionaires pledging to fund Trump accounts

Wealthy individuals like Michael Dell and Brad Gerstner are pledging to give money to American children's Trump Accounts.

Campaign staffers keep trying to bet on races despite push to curb insider trading

Kalshi says it has blocked "dozens" of trades from campaign insiders, but experts say the company's approach leaves lots of potential loopholes. NPR has found at least one trade that slipped through.