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Oct 04 2025POLITICS

Who's Watching the Money in Politics?

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) is supposed to keep an eye on campaign money, but right now, it's not doing much watching. The reason? It doesn't have enough people to make decisions. The FEC needs at least four members to function properly, but lately, it's been running with just two. This is

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Oct 02 2025POLITICS

Mayor Adams' Money Fight: A Legal Setback

Mayor Adams is in a tough spot. He wanted to get his hands on over $4 million in public campaign funds, but a judge said no. This isn't the first time he's been turned down. A Brooklyn Federal Court judge backed the city's Campaign Finance Board's decision to deny Adams the funds. The judge said the

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Aug 13 2025POLITICS

Democrats Eyeing Big Changes for 2028 Primaries

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is making moves to clean up the 2028 presidential primaries. Ken Martin, the DNC chair, plans to propose a resolution at the upcoming August meeting. This resolution aims to tackle corporate and dark money influence in the primaries. Progressive voices, like

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Aug 07 2025POLITICS

Money and Politics: A Messy Mix in America

Money has always played a big role in American politics, but things might be about to get even messier. The Supreme Court is looking at a case that could change how much political parties can spend on campaigns together with candidates. This case is important because it could make the already compli

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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. Prosecuto

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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 si

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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

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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 Repub

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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 indictm

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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

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