The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that federal limits on coordinated spending by political party committees violate the First Amendment. The decision came in a challenge brought by JD Vance, Steve Chabot and Republican campaign committees.
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The Senate Ethics Committee dismissed a complaint from Rep. Anna Paulina Luna alleging misconduct by Sen. Ruben Gallego, saying it found no evidence he violated federal law, Senate rules or conduct standards. Gallego denied wrongdoing and called for an apology from Luna.
Key takeaways: The House Ethics Committee found substantial evidence of misconduct by Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) The report will not include a recommendation of formal…
The Federal Election Commission released the latest fundraising totals for federal political candidates, showing that President Joe Biden has far outraised former President Donald Trump. Republicans are relying on wealthy donors to gain an edge in key states, while Democrats are hoping Biden's strong fundraising numbers will help to unite the party. It remains to be seen which strategy will be more successful in the long run.
President Joe Biden's 2024 re-election campaign has raised more than $71 million in the third quarter of 2023, nearly doubling the cash on hand of former President Donald Trump. The Biden campaign has $91 million on hand across its fundraising entities, and is actively fundraising to prepare for the 2024 election. Trump's campaign has raised $45.5 million in the third quarter.
Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., was hit with 23 additional charges Tuesday, including allegations of identity theft and fraud, according to federal prosecutors in the Eastern District of New York. The charges allege that Santos and his former campaign treasurer, Nancy Marks, used individuals' personal credit card information to make unauthorized charges in support of his political campaign and submitted false financial reports to the FEC. If convicted, Santos could face up to 20 years in prison.
Nancy Marks, former campaign treasurer for Republican Rep. George Santos of Long Island, has pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges, implicating Santos in submitting bogus campaign finance documents. Santos' financial disclosures suggested a massive surge in income with a seven-figure salary and more than one million in the bank, raising questions about the source of his wealth. Marks' plea signals a strong case against Santos, and further investigation is expected to take place.