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
Jul 13 Watchdog groups file complaint with FEC accusing Donald Trump Jr. of breaking campaign finance law By Daniel Bush Several watchdog groups filed a complaint Thursday with the Federal Election Commission accusing Donald Trump Jr. of illegally coordinating with Russia during the 2016 campaign, based on the emails he released earlier this week detailing the meeting he set… Continue reading
Jul 10 Threats to lawmakers spike in 2017, House memo says By Kevin Freking, Associated Press U.S. Capitol Police have investigated more threats to members of Congress in the first six months of the year than in all of 2016, says the chief law enforcement official for the House. Continue reading
Aug 22 Watch 5:47 Clinton is vastly outspending Trump on ads. Is it hurting him? By PBS News Hour 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