Tag: campaign_finance
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House to Consider Wide Range of Legislation This Week
The U.S. House of Representatives will address campaign finance, public health, national defense, and the federal budget this week, as outlined by Majority Leader Steve Scalise. Votes are scheduled throughout the week, concluding Thursday.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessScience & TechnologyCongressFederal GovernmentMedical ScienceEconomy U.S. House of RepresentativesLegislative AgendaSteve ScalisePublic HealthNational DefenseFederal BudgetCampaign FinanceMajority Leader Steve Scalise
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House to Consider 15 Bills, Including Homeland Security and Election Reforms
The House will convene Monday to vote on 15 bills, including measures to designate post offices, enhance homeland security, improve travel for military and families, combat fentanyl trafficking, and reform campaign finance and election administration.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementBusinessFederal GovernmentCongressGeneral PoliticsLegalTransportationMilitary U.S. House of RepresentativesLegislationHomeland Security CommitteeCampaign FinancePostal ServiceFentanylCongressional Schedule
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House to Consider Postal Designations, Homeland Security, and Campaign Finance Bills
The House of Representatives will convene to consider a range of legislation, including bills to designate postal facilities, enhance homeland security, and reform campaign finance. Votes are anticipated around 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 13.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentCongressElectionTransportation House of RepresentativesLegislationHomeland SecurityPostal ServiceCampaign FinanceFairfax, VirginiaGeorgetown, Ohio
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U.S. House Sets Packed Legislative Agenda for Week of July 13
The U.S. House of Representatives outlines a busy week of legislative action starting July 13, focusing on national security, veterans' affairs, campaign finance, and financial services, with numerous bills scheduled for votes.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentCongressBankingMilitaryElection U.S. House of RepresentativesLegislationHomeland SecurityVeterans' AffairsCampaign FinancePost Office DesignationsFinancial ServicesRepublican Whip
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VPAP Launches New Tools for 2026 Virginia Elections and Political Transparency
VPAP unveils new resources for 2026 Virginia elections, offering in-depth U.S. House primary profiles, early voting trackers, and transparency tools for lobbyist registrations and campaign finance, empowering informed civic engagement.
Politics and GovernmentMediaGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentElectionSocial IssuesDigital and Print Publishing Virginia Public Access ProjectVirginiaU.S. House PrimariesEarly VotingPolitical DataLobbyingCampaign FinanceThe Virginia Public Access Project (VPAP)Reston
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Reports on Democratic Primary Upsets, Supreme Court Rulings, and American Heroes
Newsweek reports on significant upsets in Colorado's Democratic primaries, key Supreme Court decisions on birthright citizenship and campaign finance, and a new cover story featuring Medal of Honor recipient Col. Jack Jacobs.
Politics and GovernmentMediaLegalGeneral PoliticsDemocratic PartyElectionSocial IssuesFederal Government Democratic PrimariesColoradoSupreme CourtBirthright CitizenshipCampaign FinanceMedal of HonorJack JacobsNewsweek
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Media Monitor: SCOTUS Rules on Birthright Citizenship, Campaign Finance; Lawmakers Pressure McMahon on Special Ed
USA TODAY is reporting on the Supreme Court's final term decisions, including rulings on birthright citizenship and campaign finance. The outlet also covers congressional pressure on Education Secretary Linda McMahon regarding special education.
Politics and GovernmentEducationHealthLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentCongressWhite HouseSocial IssuesLegal Supreme CourtBirthright CitizenshipCampaign FinanceTransgender RightsLinda McMahonSpecial EducationMike JohnsonUSA TODAYUSA TODAY On Politics
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Media Monitor: Supreme Court Loosens Campaign Finance Limits
The Washington Post is reporting that the Supreme Court has ruled to allow political parties to coordinate spending with candidates, a decision expected to significantly alter midterm election advertising.
Politics and GovernmentMediaGeneral PoliticsRepublican PartyElectionLegal Supreme CourtCampaign FinancePolitical PartiesMidterm ElectionsCongressional RepublicansElection SpendingPolitical AdvertisingThe Washington Post
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Media Monitor: Supreme Court issues rulings on citizenship, transgender athletes, campaign finance
USA TODAY reports the Supreme Court rejected President Trump's birthright citizenship limits, allowed states to ban transgender athletes from female teams, and scrapped a campaign finance rule at the request of Republicans.
Politics and GovernmentSportGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentRepublican PartySocial IssuesLegal Supreme Courtbirthright citizenshipDonald Trumptransgender athletescampaign financeJD VanceimmigrationUSA TODAY Alerts
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Media Monitor: Washington Post Reports on 2026 Election Megadonors
The Washington Post is reporting that billionaires, including Elon Musk, are among the top individual donors contributing over $1.3 billion to the 2026 election.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessElectionGeneral PoliticsEconomy Washington PostElon Musk2026 ElectionDonorsBillionairesPoliticsCampaign FinanceThe Washington Post
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PolitiFact Checks Michigan Democratic Senate Candidates' Debate Claims
PolitiFact scrutinizes claims by Michigan Democratic Senate candidates El-Sayed, McMorrow, and Stevens on campaign finance, trade war impact, and job creation from the SOAR fund, revealing nuances and inaccuracies in their debate statements.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessMediaGeneral PoliticsDemocratic PartyState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentEconomyElection Michigan Senate RaceDemocratic PrimaryFact-checkingCampaign FinanceTrade PolicyEconomic DevelopmentMichigan
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Media Monitor: Trump's Endorsement of Paxton Creates $250 Million Hole in GOP Senate Strategy
Time Magazine reports that Donald Trump's endorsement of Ken Paxton in Texas has created a $250 million funding challenge for Republicans, potentially jeopardizing their Senate map and diverting resources from other key races.
Politics and GovernmentRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsElection Ken PaxtonDonald TrumpJohn CornynTexas Senate electionCampaign financePolitical endorsementsTime Magazine
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Candidate for NYC Public Advocate Charged with $1 Million Wire Fraud
Angela Aquino, a 2025 NYC Public Advocate candidate, faces wire fraud charges for allegedly attempting to defraud the city's campaign finance system of $1 million in public matching funds through a scheme involving inflated deposits and falsified records.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsElectionLegalEconomy Angela AquinoWire FraudNew York CityCampaign FinancePublic AdvocateFBIGovernment
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Candidate for NYC Public Advocate Charged with $1 Million Wire Fraud
Angela Aquino, a 2025 NYC Public Advocate candidate, faces wire fraud charges for allegedly attempting to defraud the city's campaign finance system of $1 million in public matching funds through a scheme involving inflated deposits and falsified records.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsElectionLegalEconomy Angela AquinoWire FraudNew York CityCampaign FinancePublic AdvocateFBIGovernment
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Media Monitor: Time Reports on Trump's Revenge Politics and Massie's Defiance
Time Magazine reports on Rep. Thomas Massie's defiance of President Donald Trump, highlighting Trump's 'revenge politics' impacting Republican primaries and draining party resources ahead of November elections.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsRepublican PartyWhite HouseCongressElection Thomas MassieDonald TrumpKentuckyPrimary ElectionsRevenge PoliticsCampaign FinanceTime Magazine
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Media Monitor: California Primary Ads Offer Insights into Key Races
The Los Angeles Times reports on political ads from Spencer Pratt, Matt Mahan, and Tom Steyer, offering insights into California's primary election and raising concerns about campaign finance, social media influence, and AI in politics.
Politics and GovernmentMediaScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsElectionComputers and InternetLegalSocial Issues California PoliticsPolitical AdvertisingArtificial IntelligenceCampaign FinanceSocial Media InfluencersXavier BecerraSpencer PrattL.A. Times Politics