The ads from House Majority Forward, examples of which were reviewed by The Washington Post, do not mention the word “impeachment.” Instead, they focus solely on the accomplishments of the 11 individual lawmakers targeted in the campaign.Source: Pelosi-backed group gives House Democrats cover amid impeachment probe...
As Sen. Bernie Sanders recovers from a heart attack at his home in Burlington, Vt., his presidential campaign is pushing ahead without his typical frequent campaign appearances and trying to foster a sense of business as usual.Source: Bernie Sanders, resting at home, announces plan to curtail money in politics...
Officials in Montana are warning residents for the second time this year about surveys sent by the Republican National Committee that mimic the look of federal census forms, with the goal of soliciting money for President Trump’s reelection campaign.Source: “RNC solicited money for Trump’s reelection with forms that look a lot like the official census”...
President Trump’s July call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky seems to have been the “straw that broke the camel’s back” for House Democrats’ long-running clamor to initiate impeachment proceedings.Source: WANG: Take It From This Campaign Finance Attorney: Trump Is In The Clear In My Area Of Law...
Throughout the 2000s, then–Harvard professor Elizabeth Warren wanted desperately to influence members of Congress. She wanted the government to enact stricter regulations on banks and home loans, and she vigorously advocated that policy.Source: Elizabeth Warren’s Anti-Corruption Proposal Would Silence Dissent...
When will the Federal Election Commission be open for business? The House Committee on Administration is set to hold a hearing on the issue on Sept. 25, but members are unlikely to agree on an answer.Source: Democrats Want A New, Partisan Majority At FEC To Regulate Internet...
Making a political donation to a presidential campaign is about to get as easy as — well, saying it out loud. Alexa users can make donations of at least $5 and up to $200 to campaigns, and the feature is currently limited to presidential campaigns. Campaigns can sign up starting Thursday.Source: ‘Alexa, I want to make a political contribution.’ Amazon...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A federal jury in Frankfort, Kentucky, has convicted Jerry Lundergan, the father of Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes, of funneling more than more than $206,670 of illegal corporate contributions to his daughter's failed 2014 challenge of Republican Sen.Source: Jury: Jerry Lundergan, Dale Emmons guilty on all counts in campaign finance case...
TAMPA, Fla. — The telemarketer asked Eric Thomas a question: Would he consider donating money to the Children’s Leukemia Support Network? Thomas himself was battling a rare and incurable form of leukemia. His wife, Rhonda, had endured two bouts with breast cancer.Source: You donated to kids with cancer. This Vegas telemarketer cashed in....
Why does Federal Election Commission Chairwoman Ellen Weintraub still have her job?Source: FEC’s Weintraub has long overstayed her welcome...
