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
Jul 12 Watch 13:03 Mark Shields and Ramesh Ponnuru on Democratic divisions, citizenship data Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and The National Review’s Ramesh Ponnuru join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest in politics, including brewing tensions between progressive and moderate House Democrats, President Trump’s executive action on acquiring citizenship data, the role of money… Continue watching
May 21 Prosecutors still investigating Cohen campaign finance violations By Associated Press A federal judge in New York agreed Tuesday to keep search warrant materials related to the investigation under seal until at least mid-July after prosecutors submitted a letter explaining that the probe is still ongoing. Continue reading
Mar 31 2020’s underdogs battle for donors to get on debate stage By Bill Barrow, Sara Burnett, Hunter Woodall, Associated Press The fiercest battle for campaign cash is playing out between the presidential candidates who might not be on your radar. Continue reading
May 22 The Democrats’ latest plan to confront political corruption By Jessica Yarvin The Democrats' new anti-corruption message is similar to the “culture of corruption” message the party used in the 2006 midterms. Continue reading
Jul 13 Lawmakers may use campaign funds on home security, FEC says By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The commission cited rising threats of violence against members of Congress in making its decision. Continue reading