Politics Jan 27 FEC wants answers on Rep. Santos’ chaotic treasurer switch By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press
Politics Jan 09 Watch 5:38 Small, local paper uncovered and reported George Santos scandal before November election A watchdog group filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission accusing newly sworn-in Rep. George Santos of illegally using campaign funds and masking the source of those funds. The North Shore Leader, a small paper on Long Island, broke…
Politics Jun 02 National Enquirer owner fined for illegal Trump campaign aid A federal election watchdog fined the publisher of the National Enquirer $187,500 for a payment it made to keep under wraps a story about former President Donald Trump's alleged affair with a former Playboy model. By Tali Arbel, Associated Press
Politics Nov 18 WATCH: Senate rules committee holds nomination hearing for FEC members The hearing comes after President Donald Trump announced in a tweet Tuesday night that he was firing Christopher Krebs, director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. By Candice Norwood
Politics Jan 31 Online political ads remain cheap, efficient and ripe for misuse Online political ads are still vulnerable to manipulation in this year's U.S. election. That's according to experts who warn that foreign governments and domestic grifters could try to influence the election again this year, just as they did in 2016. By Barbara Ortutay, Amanda Seitz, Associated Press
Oct 03 WATCH: Trump says China should investigate the Bidens By publicly egging China on to investigate a Democratic political rival, Trump affirmed the approach he made in private to Ukraine’s president that has led to the impeachment investigation by the House. Continue reading
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
Apr 19 Sen. Perdue’s campaign fined $30,000 for fundraising violations By Russ Bynum, Associated Press The civil penalty to the Federal Election Commission was disclosed Monday in the Georgia senator's campaign finance report for the first three months of 2019. Continue reading
Jan 13 Chelsea Manning files for U.S. Senate bid in Maryland By Associated Press Chelsea Manning will run for the U.S. Senate in Maryland. 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