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U.S. Representative George Santos (R-NY) departs the U.S. Capitol after a vote in Washington, U.S., January 12, 2023. Photo by Elizabeth Frantz/REUTERS

FEC wants answers on Rep. Santos’ chaotic treasurer switch

By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Representatives gather to vote for the next House Speaker on the first day of the 118th Congress at the U...

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…

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

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

researchers say, any substantive change that addresses the circulation of hate online will likely require a comprehensive approach by both technology companies and government agencies, as well as a deeper consideration of the factors that have allowed these ideologies to permeate throughout the U.S. and around the globe in the first place.Photo by cendeced/Adobe

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

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.

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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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.