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Sep 16 2024FINANCE

The Crypto Election: A Million-Dollar Free-for-All

The crypto industry is on a spending spree, dumping over $119 million into the 2024 U.S. presidential election. This staggering amount is more than even giant conglomerates like Koch Industries, which contributed $28 million to its Americans for Prosperity Action PAC. But what's driving this unprecedented influx of cash? Is it the growing popularity of cryptocurrenc...

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Sep 15 2024POLITICS

Unraveling the Web of Campaign Finance: A Critical Look at the FEC's Failure to Investigate Coordination

The recent decision by a federal appeals court to rebuke the Federal Election Commission (FEC) for failing to investigate an unusual arrangement between Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign and a liberal group, Correct the Record, has sent shockwaves through the political establishment. This case is a perfect illustration of the complexities of campaign finance la...

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Sep 15 2024POLITICS

Harris Takes the Reins: The Battle Over Biden's Campaign Funds

It's a move that's sent shockwaves through the political landscape: Joe Biden has handed over his campaign funds to Kamala Harris, leaving many to wonder if this unprecedented move will have any impact on the election. But what's the real story behind this decision, and what are the implications for Harris' candidacy? In a recent development, Biden's campaign commit...

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Sep 08 2024POLITICS

Dead Money? Sherrod Brown's Campaign Faces FEC Scrutiny Over Deceased Donor

Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown's reelection campaign received two donations totaling $350 from a woman who had passed away months earlier, prompting an investigation by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). The contributions were made in May but the woman, Carol Ann Baker of Toledo, died in December 2023. This has raised questions about Brown's campaign vetting proce...

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