Aug 22 Watch 5:47 Clinton is vastly outspending Trump on ads. Is it hurting him? By PBS NewsHour To date, the Clinton campaign has spent $319 million, while the Trump campaign has spent $89.5 million. That’s according to new Federal Election Commission reports that spell out how much each candidate has raised and spent. Judy Woodruff learns more… Continue watching
May 18 Trump’s personal financial records are now public By Associated Press The presumptive Republican presidential nominee has said the 104-page filing shows growing wealth and plenty of cash to finance his campaign. Continue reading
Mar 09 Trump received tax credit for middle class taxpayers By Jeff Horwitz, Associated Press WASHINGTON — In three consecutive years, Donald Trump has received a property tax credit for people with incomes of less $500,000. Continue reading
Aug 01 Just 60 donors gave one-third of all money raised so far for 2016 By Associated Press Nearly 60 donations of a million dollars or more accounted for about a third of the more than $380 million brought in so far for the 2016 presidential election. Continue reading
Apr 21 A guide to political money: campaigns, PACs, super PACs By Philip Elliott, Associated Press WASHINGTON — A presidential candidate says he or she is running for president, raises cash for the campaign and spends it, right? That's not the whole story these days. Continue reading
Aug 13 Watch Campaign Ads and Anonymous Donors Kwame Holman on campaign ads funded by anonymous donors. Continue watching
Apr 04 Watch Obama Looks to Grassroots Base, Battlegrounds With 2012 Bid In a YouTube video posted Monday, President Obama announced his candidacy for the 2012 election and filed official paperwork with the Federal Election Commission. Gwen Ifill discusses the announcement with political editor David Chalian. Continue watching
Sep 20 Watch Hsu Charged with Campaign Finance Violations Democratic fund-raiser Norman Hsu was indicted Thursday on charges of campaign finance violation and business fraud. Experts consider the role of "bundlers" like Hsu and how campaigns vet their contributions. Continue watching
Feb 19 Federal Regulators Impose Some Limits on Advocacy Groups By PBS NewsHour The Federal Election Commission voted 4-2 to place some restrictions on how non-party political groups can spend soft money funds, but commissioners postponed a broader decision until they initiate a formal rule-making process next month. Continue reading