Sep 08 House to investigate possible campaign law violations by postmaster general By Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Jan 22 Watchdog group claims pro-Sanders nonprofit violated campaign finance law By Brian Slodysko, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
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… Continue watching
Nov 03 Watch 9:03 Seattle candidates find funding through public financing By Ivette Feliciano, Zachary Green 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… Continue watching
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Sep 30 Watch 7:19 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… Continue watching
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… Continue watching
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. Continue reading
Jul 17 Prosecutors say Michael Cohen's campaign finance probe is over By Associated Press A judge said that the conclusion of the case clears the way for the public release of sealed search warrant materials dealing with the investigation. Continue reading