Wisconsin Senate Republicans voted to fire the state's top election official, Meagan Wolfe, triggering a legal battle over the oversight of voting in the state. The move came as a result of ongoing outrage within the GOP over the 2020 election. After the vote, Democratic...
Florida Governor DeSantis took undisclosed private jet trips and accepted lodging and dining during late 2018, revealing a tendency for luxury travel and time with wealthy donors. These trips occurred between DeSantis's election and inauguration. One trip involved DeSantis travelling to Augusta National Golf Club...
Denver University's Center on American Politics surveyed 2,600 GOP county chairs, revealing shifting sentiments in candidate support. Trump, initially tied with DeSantis, gained support post-indictments wave, but recent surveys show softened support, still leading with 27% committed chairs. Half of local Republican leaders remain uncommitted....
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There were 41 ballot measures certified in eight states for the 2023 elections, the highest since 2007. Some significant measures included Ohio voters to decide on abortion rights and marijuana legalization. Nebraska's veto referendum sought the repeal of legislation allowing tax credits for private school...
Top nonprofit tax law scholars responded to a Request for Information from the Ways and Means Committee, emphasizing the importance of tax-exempt organizations' voice in society and democracy. They clarified that laws don't forbid all political activity by these organizations. They suggested that 501(c)(3) organizations...
Concerns rise over potential misuse of foreign donations to U.S. charities for political activities amid 2024 presidential debates. House Ways and Means Committee members probe into nonprofits' funding sources during August recess. Despite recent abuse cases, lawmakers warned against discouraging charitable donations. Charitable sector's significant...
Institute for Free Speech supports FEC's Agenda Document 23-21-A, ensuring respect for First Amendment rights in political activity investigations. FEC investigations, unlike others, regulate core constitutionally protected activity. The proposal ensures investigations don't cramp "breathing space" necessary for First Amendment freedoms. The proposal vests investigation...
Sen. Mitt Romney won't seek a second Senate term, citing time for new generation to lead. He says he believes a second term would be less productive due to House Republicans' disarray and lack of confidence in Biden and Trump's leadership. Romney, a Trump critic,...
John Eastman, ex-Chapman University law school dean and Trump advisor, faces California Bar trial for alleged ethics violations linked to false election fraud claims. Eastman's first witness, former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice Michael Gableman, led a controversial, taxpayer-funded election investigation yielding no fraud proof. Gableman's...
