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Jul 09 2025POLITICS

French Far-Right Party Faces Police Raids and Financial Scrutiny

The National Rally (RN), a prominent far-right party in France, is under fire after police raided its headquarters and several associated companies. The raids, conducted by 20 finance brigade officers, were part of an ongoing investigation into potential fraud and misuse of campaign funds. Prosecutors are looking into allegations of "fraud committed against a public ...

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Jun 30 2025POLITICS

Campaign Finance Rules Face Supreme Court Scrutiny

The Supreme Court is reviewing a case that could reshape campaign finance rules. Republicans are pushing to remove limits on how much party committees can spend in coordination with candidates. This isn't new; the Court has been chipping away at campaign finance restrictions for years, especially since the 1970s. The Court, with a 6-3 conservative majority, has ofte...

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Jun 10 2025POLITICS

Blake's Debate Dilemma: Fundraising Fiasco or System Failure?

Michael Blake, a candidate for NYC mayor, is in a heated battle. The Campaign Finance Board (CFB) has ruled him out of the second debate. This is because he hasn't met the fundraising targets, according to their records. However, Blake's team claims they have the required funds. They blame the CFB's system for the mix-up. ...

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Jun 01 2025POLITICS

Money Talks: The 2026 Election Battle

The 2026 election is shaping up to be a financial showdown. The Republican Party is sitting pretty with a hefty cash reserve, boasting over $67 million in the bank as of April. This is a significant lead over the Democratic National Committee, which is trailing with just under $18 million. The Republicans' strong fundraising in April, pulling in around $15 million, f...

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May 28 2025POLITICS

Mayor's Money Fight: The Battle for Campaign Cash

The mayor of New York City is in a legal battle with the city's Campaign Finance Board. The issue? The board has refused to give the mayor $3. 4 million in matching funds for his reelection campaign. The mayor's team argues that the board's decision is unfair and based on a dismissed federal indictment. The mayor's legal representatives claim that the board is being...

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May 13 2025POLITICS

New York Mayors and the Campaign Finance Board

The Campaign Finance Board in New York City has been a thorn in the side of politicians since 1989. It aims to keep elections fair and transparent, which often means it's not popular with candidates. The board's job is to regulate how much money flows into political campaigns. This is tricky because the U. S. Supreme Court has ruled that spending money on campaigns i...

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May 02 2025POLITICS

Mayor's Funds Frozen: The Legal Battle Continues

The mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, is facing a significant hurdle in his re-election campaign. A powerful city board has refused to release $4 million in public funds meant to match his campaign donations. The reason? The board has lingering doubts about Adams' involvement in campaign finance misconduct, despite a federal court's dismissal of his corruption case...

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Apr 10 2025POLITICS

Illinois Senator's $4M Donation Controversy: A Closer Look

A prominent Illinois senator is at the center of a campaign finance controversy. The Illinois State Board of Elections has accused the senator of accepting nearly $4. 1 million more in donations than allowed by state law. The senator, however, disagrees with this assessment and believes the issue will be resolved. The controversy revolves around a loophole in campai...

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Mar 26 2025POLITICS

Florida's Special Elections: A New Player Enters the Field

In the upcoming special elections in Florida, a new player has entered the game. A group backed by billionaire Elon Musk has started spending money in two strongly Republican areas. This group, known as America PAC, has not yet released its financial details for this year. However, last year, it was mostly funded by Musk. The group is spending twenty thousand dollar...

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Mar 21 2025POLITICS

Political Powerhouses Unite to Challenge the Status Quo

In a bold move, Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez embarked on a joint tour across key western states. The duo aimed to ignite a fire under the American public, urging them to question the influence of big money in politics and the growing power of billionaires. Sanders, known for his progressive views, did not hold back in criticizing...

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