Browsing: campaign finance
The Supreme Court has struck down limits on political party spending in federal elections, siding with a GOP challenge and reshaping campaign finance rules ahead of 2024.
Billionaires are pouring unprecedented sums into U.S. politics, reshaping campaigns and policy debates. Critics warn the surge threatens democratic norms as a voter backlash grows.
A U.S. appeals court has halted an FCC plan to expand discounted political ad rates for campaign groups, a setback for Democrats seeking broader, cheaper access to broadcast airtime.
Washington has climbed into the nation’s top 25 programs in athletic donations and contributions, reflecting growing financial backing that could bolster the Huskies’ future competitiveness.
Elon Musk donated $288 million in the 2024 election, final filings show, making him one of the cycle’s biggest individual patrons and spotlighting the growing clout of billionaire donors.
A wealthy financier is reshaping political influence by pouring millions into ballot measures, bypassing traditional campaigns and raising fresh questions about money and democracy.
A new Intercept investigation charts every dollar AIPAC and its affiliates pour into U.S. politics, revealing how targeted campaign spending helps shape Washington’s stance on Israel.
Billionaires now shape U.S. elections through super PACs, dark money, and direct campaign funding, raising urgent questions about political power, accountability, and democracy.
A new PBS report examines how a rising class of billionaires has cemented outsized political influence, shaping policy through campaign donations, lobbying, and control of key media platforms.
A new Washington Post analysis ranks the top 20 billionaires shaping American politics, revealing how vast personal fortunes steer campaigns, policy debates and the future of U.S. democracy.