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Politics Sep 08

Why the 2020 presidential election is likely to be the most expensive in history

Politics Sep 08

House to investigate possible campaign law violations by postmaster general

House Democrats said Tuesday they will investigate whether Postmaster General Louis DeJoy encouraged employees at his former business to contribute to Republican candidates and then reimbursed them in the guise of bonuses.

By Associated Press

Politics Jan 22

Watchdog group claims pro-Sanders nonprofit violated campaign finance law

The group has paid for some social media ads backing Sanders' campaign and is working to turn out voters who will support the senator in the Democratic presidential primary.

By Brian Slodysko, Associated Press

Politics Jan 02

Watch 5:29
How 2020 Democrats’ fundraising numbers compare to each other — and to Trump

The past year marked dramatic changes and new trends in campaign finance. In 2019, two billionaires bankrolled their own presidential campaigns, while other candidates wooed big donors with pricey fundraisers. And some contenders struggled to take in enough cash to…

Politics Nov 03

Watch 9:03
Seattle candidates find funding through public financing

Seattle is trying to combat the influence of moneyed interests in its elections with a new program called "Democracy Vouchers." Eligible voters there receive $25 taxpayer-funded vouchers that they can donate to city council candidates of their choosing with the…

By Ivette Feliciano, Zachary Green

Oct 10

2 Florida men tied to Giuliani arrested on campaign charges

By Michael Biesecker, Larry Neumeister, Eric Tucker, Associated Press

Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman were arrested on a four-count indictment that includes charges of conspiracy.

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Oct 07

Sanders unveils plan to overhaul campaign financing

By Associated Press

The Vermont senator said Monday that as president he'd enact mandatory public financing laws for all federal elections and ban corporate donations for inaugural events.

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Sep 30

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Booker: Impeachment inquiry is about patriotism not popularity

By Judy Woodruff, Tess Conciatori

Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., said the allegations about President Trump's actions on Ukraine suggest the possibility of "very serious betrayal," and an attempt to "besmirch the reputation” of Democratic rival Joe Biden. Booker joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the necessity…

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Sep 12

Watch 5:38
Enforcing foreign money ban in U.S. elections on hold without quorum at FEC

The Federal Election Commission's mandate is to ensure that campaign financing is transparent and election laws are obeyed. Intended to have six members, the agency currently has only three -- and as a result, is unable to pursue the hundreds…

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Jul 18

No additional charges to be filed in Trump hush money probe

By Associated Press

Former Trump attorney Michael Cohen pleaded guilty last year to violating campaign finance law by arranging payments to porn actress Stormy Daniels and Playboy centerfold Karen McDougal after they claimed they had affairs with Trump.

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