The Federal Election Commission issued proposals this week for new rules to improve the disclosure of political ads online, spurred by the revelation last year that Russian government operatives purchased online ads in their attempt to influence the 2016 elections.Source: Don't Let the Russia Story Obscure the Campaign Finance Reform We So Desperately Need...

Someone reportedly found the piece of paper and turned it over to The Intercept, which said that it confirmed its authenticity. The aide, who works as a staff assistant in the White House, did not return requests for comment for the report.Source: White House staffer left email passwords on official stationery at bus stop: report...

Staffers doing campaign work have to make sure they’re not doing it on government time. But there’s no set way to keep track of that time. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo) With campaign season here, Hill staffers are likely to find their duties expanding with election-related tasks.Source: Plenty of Pitfalls for Hill Staffers Doing Campaign Work...