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Politics · United StatesUS voter groups face funding shortfalls before midterm elections
Several large left-leaning voter engagement and racial justice groups in the US are experiencing significant funding shortfalls and staffing cuts. This comes as voting commences for an election that will decide control of Congress, raising concerns about the impact on turnout and voter protection efforts.
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PoliticsHouse Republicans Accuse ActBlue of Weakening Fraud Controls
House Republicans have accused ActBlue of weakening its fraud prevention measures, potentially allowing more fraudulent and foreign contributions. The Democratic fundraising platform denies the allegations, stating the investigation is politically motivated and that its previous rules were too strict.
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Politics · United StatesTrump PAC Reports $21 Million in Midterm Spending
A super PAC linked to Donald Trump, No Going Back PAC, has reported spending approximately $21 million on independent expenditures in competitive Senate and House races. The largest Senate expenditures targeted Democratic candidates.
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Politics · United StatesMAGA Inc. to spend $10 million on Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton
A filing with the Federal Election Commission shows MAGA Inc. will spend at least $10 million to support Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s U.S. Senate bid against Democrat James Talarico, with President Donald Trump saying he will fund Republicans he believes can win.
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Politics · United StatesUS companies spent $517 million on 2026 races
US companies have spent $517 million on House and Senate races in the 15 months leading up to the first quarter of 2026. This figure surpasses the $461 million spent in the full 2024 cycle, with crypto, AI, and online betting industries accounting for at least $294 million.
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Politics · United StatesTrump says he has $850 million for Republican candidates
Donald Trump announced his political operation has approximately $850 million available. He stated plans to spend a significant portion of these funds to support Republican candidates in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections. This amount is separate from other funds raised by his network.
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Politics · United StatesActBlue co-founder DeBergalis invokes Fifth in House deposition
ActBlue co-founder Matt DeBergalis invoked the Fifth Amendment during a closed-door deposition before three House committees investigating allegations of lax fraud prevention allowing foreign donations. The session lasted less than 30 minutes, with no left-rated outlet covering the story.
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Politics · United StatesWatchdog alleges Scott Presler violated Pennsylvania campaign finance law
A complaint filed by Public Citizen alleges conservative activist Scott Presler and his group Early Vote Action failed to register as a Pennsylvania PAC or disclose spending during a 2025 campaign against judicial retention. The state Department of State confirmed receiving the complaint but did not comment on investigations.
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California proposes fines for influencers who hide paid political posts
California is considering legislation to fine influencers and political campaigns up to $5,000 if they fail to disclose paid political content. The move follows concerns over transparency as campaigns increasingly use social media creators to reach voters, with some cases already under investigation.
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