All news on the topic: Federal Election Commission

Mar 1, 2026, 12:37 PM • Crime • Views: 509

New York businesswoman jailed for defrauding foreign investors of $30 million and funneling funds into US campaigns

On Saturday, a New York businesswoman was sentenced to nine years in federal prison for a financial scheme that defrauded over US$30 million (NZ$50 million) from foreign investors and diverted some of the embezzled funds into US political campaigns, including a fundraiser for US President Donald Trump.

Feb 16, 2026, 4:40 PM • US News • Views: 519

FEC filings reveal $26,500 in corporate funds moved to Senate run

A Democrat campaigning for the Senate in Texas has a complex relationship with corporate America and the cryptocurrency industry.

Dec 9, 2025, 3:19 PM • US News • Views: 543

Supreme Court may erase 25-year-old election finance ruling as Trump-backed Republicans push to expand spending power

Conservative Supreme Court justices on Tuesday seemed to support a Republican-led effort, endorsed by President Donald Trump’s administration, to overturn a decision that has been in place for twenty-five years and remove the restrictions on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates for Congress and the president.

Nov 20, 2025, 2:02 PM • Politics • Views: 657

“I never said it was that Jeffrey Epstein!” — Rep. Jasmine Crockett scrambles after accusing ex-Rep. Lee Zeldin of taking Epstein cash

Liberal loudmouth Rep. Jasmine Crockett provided a bewildering explanation for why she accused Lee Zeldin and other Republicans on the House floor of accepting donations from Jeffrey Epstein — fervently insisting she never claimed she was referring to the late convicted pedophile.

Nov 1, 2025, 4:16 PM • US News • Views: 424

Trump backer who gave $130M to pay troops sues over leaky Jeep engine and broken brakes

The man who was reported by the New York Times to have given the Trump administration $130 million to help pay troops during the federal government shutdown...

May 19, 2025, 7:13 PM • US News • Views: 633

Exclusive | Dem Rep. Eugene Vindman hit with FEC complaint after campaign promoted twin brother’s book

Rep. Eugene Vindman (D-Va.) was slapped with a campaign finance complaint Monday for firing off fundraising emails and otherwise promoting the book of his twin brother, Alexander Vindman, a key witness for House Democrats' impeachment of President Trump for abuse of power in 2019.

Apr 2, 2025, 6:13 PM • US News • Views: 522

Exclusive | Dem fundraiser ActBlue made donation standards ‘more lenient,’ received foreign contributions during 2024 election: internal docs

The Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue changed its fraud policy twice during the 2024 election, implementing "more lenient" standards that allowed foreign money to flow to campaigns, according to internal company documents and other records exclusively obtained by The Post.

Feb 7, 2025, 6:18 AM • US News • Views: 1114

Democratic Federal Election Commission chair shares the termination notice she received from Trump: ‘You are hereby removed’

President Trump fired Federal Election Commission Chairwoman Ellen Weintraub on Thursday in a move the Democratic official claims is illegal.

Jan 18, 2025, 1:00 PM • Politics • Views: 1150

It Only Took 15 Years For Citizens United To Kill Campaign Finance Reform

The Supreme Court, the Federal Election Commission and an unstable political climate have combined to create the worst of all possible worlds for the funding of politics.

Nov 16, 2024, 12:18 PM • US News • Views: 520

Harris' campaign spent $2.6 million on private jets during the last weeks of the campaign

Vice President Kamala Harris spent $2.6 million on private jet travel during the last stages of her presidential campaign

Oct 25, 2024, 7:09 PM • Politics • Views: 398

Republicans Are Drawing An Unusual Parallel Between Trump And A Feminist Icon

A pro-Trump political action committee is trying to portray Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Donald Trump as having identical views on abortion

Oct 10, 2024, 9:18 PM • Politics • Views: 733

Minn. Congressional Candidate Says He Was 'Pawn' In Election Fraud Scheme

Thomas Bowman says he was tricked by Democrats into running as a spoiler in a competitive House race in Minnesota. Now, he's suspending his campaign and endorsing his Republican rival.

Jun 3, 2024, 9:36 PM • US News • Views: 974

A group opposing Israel has been charged with violating election regulations while supporting Representatives Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar

The ADL is urging the Federal Election Commission to investigate how the anti-Israel organization is actually utilizing its funds

Apr 21, 2024, 12:41 AM • Opinion • Views: 463

Joe Biden is conducting a pretend campaign for president while Donald Trump faces trial

The headline from The New York Times alluded to the unfairness involving Donald Trump, stating: "Trump on Trial vs. Biden on the Trail: A Unique 2024 Phase Commences."

Feb 1, 2024, 3:59 AM • Politics • Views: 795

Trump Spent $30 Million Raised From Small-Dollar Donors On Legal Bills In Last 6 Months

In all, lawyers trying to keep Trump solvent and out of prison received $54.2 million in 2023, thanks to his army of retirees and other loyal followers.

Jan 31, 2024, 11:57 AM • Politics • Views: 520

Donald Trump PACs Reportedly Spent $50 Million In Donor Funds On Legal Fees Last Year

The Trump campaign will be required to disclose the payments in Federal Election Commission filings.

Oct 16, 2023, 2:51 PM • Politics • Views: 788

Biden Reassures, Sinema Falls Short, Plus 5 Additional Fundraising Insights

In the meantime, Trump remains the leading force in securing financial support within the Republican Party

Oct 16, 2023, 9:45 AM • Politics • Views: 1202

Trump Campaign Reports To FEC It Collected $24.5 Million – About Half Of Its Earlier Boast

The discrepancy may suggest that raising money is becoming more expensive for the coup-attempting former president.

May 20, 2023, 8:26 PM • US News • Views: 547

Serial-lying NY Rep. George Santos already set to face 7 challengers in 2024

Seven candidates have filed papers to challenge serial liar and recently indicted New York Rep. George Santos in the 2024 election.

May 20, 2023, 7:42 PM • Politics • Views: 764

George Santos Names Himself Treasurer Of His Campaign

The freshman congressman was charged with financial crimes earlier this month.

Mar 14, 2023, 5:32 PM • Politics • Views: 722

George Santos Signals Next Potential Grift: Running For Reelection

The embattled New York congressman filed a 2024 statement of candidacy with the Federal Election Commission.

Jan 31, 2023, 11:12 PM • US News • Views: 883

Longtime George Santos treasurer Nancy Marks steps down in latest drama

Lying Rep. George Santos’ longtime treasurer Nancy Marks filed her letter of resignation from the Long Island Republican’s campaign on Tuesday with the Federal Election Commission.

Jan 28, 2023, 5:23 AM • US News • Views: 654

According to a report, the DOJ has requested the FEC to delay taking action against Representative George Santos due to an ongoing criminal investigation

According to a report on Friday, the Justice Department has asked the Federal Election Commission to hold off on taking enforcement action against Rep. George Santos (R-NY), who is accused of lying, while it continues its criminal investigation into the scandal-plagued legislator