The House Administration Committee has broad jurisdiction over elections â from campaign finance law to voting rights and election administration. | Charlie Riedel/AP Photo A former Trump campaign staffer who was subpoenaed by the Department of Justice as part of its investigation into the plot to overturn the 2src2src election, is currently serving on the
Former Trump campaign staffer subpoenaed by DOJ is now working for House committee on elections
May 5, 2023 by
Report: Joe Manchin Lobbied Biden Administration to Grant Funding to Organization with Ties to His Campaign
April 25, 2023 by
Report: Joe Manchin Lobbied Biden Administration to Grant Funding to Organization with Ties to His Campaign AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) lobbied President Joe Bidenâs administration to secure a multimillion-dollar grant on behalf of a coalition of groups that included an organization with ties to his campaign, according to Fox News.
White House Deflects Accusations Biden Campaign Orchestrated Spy Letter to Discredit Hunter Biden Laptop Story
April 22, 2023 by
A White House spokesperson on Friday deflected Republican accusations that the Biden campaign orchestrated an effort by former intelligence officials to discredit the Hunter Biden laptop story before the 2020 presidential election. Ian Sams, White House spokesman for oversight and investigations, tweeted Friday: Think about this: instead of working with President Biden on solutions to real
Wisconsin Republican introduces OMAR Act to prohibit campaign compensation for candidate spouses
April 11, 2023 by
FIRST ON FOX: A Wisconsin Republican congressman has introduced a new bill to increase federal oversight of familial campaign contributions, including for spouses. Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Wis., introduced the Oversight for Members And Relatives (OMAR) Act Thursday, named after “Squad” Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., to prohibit campaign compensation from certain committees from going to candidatesâ […]
Trump Campaign Raises $4 Million in First 24 Hours After IndictmentÂ
April 1, 2023 by
Former President Donald Trump raised more than $4 million in the first 24 hours after news broke that Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg indicted him. âThis incredible surge of grassroots contributions confirms that the American people see the indictment of President Trump as a disgraceful weaponization of our justice system by a Soros-funded prosecutor,â a
Arizona Rep. Ruben Gallego Hired Anti-Law Enforcement Staffers for Senate Campaign
March 12, 2023 by
Arizona Rep. Ruben Gallego (D) hired staffers who have a history of speaking out against law enforcement to help run his recently announced Senate campaign, Fox News reported. The Arizona Democrat on Monday officially launched his candidacy to try and unseat Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ). Although Gallego purported to support law enforcement and touted his vote in favor
Katie Porter launches Senate campaign for Feinsteinâs seat
March 4, 2023 by
Photo by Francis Chung/POLITICO Rep. Katie Porter on Tuesday launched her 2src24 campaign for Sen. Dianne Feinsteinâs seat â even though the Democratic incumbent hasnât yet announced her widely expected plans to retire. âCalifornia needs a warrior in the Senate â to stand up to special interests, fight the dangerous imbalance in our economy, and
As Santos digs in, both parties ramp up campaign plans for his demise
February 27, 2023 by
George Santos has refused to resign and has not made clear whether or not he will run for a second term in 2src24. | Francis Chung/POLITICO A determined band of New Yorkers is already working to make George Santos a one-term member of Congress â if he lasts that long. The first-term Republicanâs home turf
Campaign finance regulator asks Santos to clarify who’s in charge of his political accounts
February 27, 2023 by
Rep. George Santos told CNN on Wednesday that he had no involvement with the amended filings. | Francis Chung/POLITICO The Federal Election Commission lobbed questions at Rep. George Santos over his latest campaign finance filings on Friday, saying five committees affiliated with the embattled congressman may have âfailed to include the true, correct, or complete
Kanyeâs âCampaignâ Has Been More of a Disaster Than We Knew
February 1, 2023 by
Presidential contender Kanye Westâs latest campaign finance report reveals that, while heâs personally spending money, no one gave a single dollar to the rapper-turned-Hitler-sympathizer all year.The filing, which the campaign submitted on Monday to itemize its expenses over the last three months of 2022, also shows that Ye paid Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes more than
Kate Middleton radiates as ultimate lady in red during her charity campaign
January 31, 2023 by
Kate Middleton is having an empowering fashion moment. The Princess of Wales stepped out in a powerful red business suit to attend a launch event for her campaign, which focuses on the “crucial importance” of how the first few years of a childâs life will impact their future. Middleton, 41, sported a fiery red asymmetric […]
Schumer taps Peters again as Senate campaign chief in hopes of 2022 repeat
January 10, 2023 by
Sen. Gary Peters addresses the crowd during inauguration ceremonies, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2src23, outside the state Capitol in Lansing, Mich. | Al Goldis/AP Photo Michigan Sen. Gary Peters will once again lead his caucusâ campaign arm, according to two people familiar with the matter and confirmed by the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee. The second-term senator
DeSantis Campaign Spokeswoman: Biden Voters on Martha’s Vineyard Should Open Their Summer Homes to Illegal Aliens
November 16, 2022 by
President Joe Bidenâs supporters on Marthaâs Vineyard should open their empty summer homes to shelter newly arrived illegal aliens, a spokeswoman for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantisâs (R) reelection campaign says. This week, DeSantis flew about 50 illegal aliens to Marthaâs Vineyard â a wealthy enclave of liberals and home to former President Obama who owns
Fetterman Campaign Issues âWake-Up Callâ After Being Outspent by Mehmet Oz
November 16, 2022 by
John Fettermanâs campaign issued a âwake-up callâ after being out-fundraised and outspent by Mehmet Oz and other Republican Super PACs supporting Ozâs candidacy for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania, according to an internal memo obtained by Politico. Although Fetterman has had a consistent advantage over Oz in the polls for months, his campaign is worried due
Arizona Democrat Mark Kelly Funds Campaign of Iowa’s Mike Franken, Now Accused of Sexual Misconduct
November 15, 2022 by
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ), in a tough reelection battle against Republican Blake Masters, is one of the five Democrat lawmakers who have helped Mike Frankenâs U.S. Senate campaign in Iowa. The leadership PAC, Liftoff PAC, associated with Kelly, donated $2,5srcsrc to Iowaâs Democrat Senate hopeful. On Monday, Mike Franken â who is 64 years old, married, and has two
House Dem jockeying to lead campaign arm begins with control still in limbo
November 12, 2022 by
âIf you elect me as the next Chair of the [Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee], I promise to fight alongside you to win in 2src24 so that we can continue delivering for working families in the United States and adding to our great progress,â he wrote in a letter to other Democratic lawmakers sent Friday morning
Pennsylvania Democrat John Fetterman’s Campaign Removes Black Lives Matter Paragraph from Website
November 10, 2022 by
The U.S. Senate campaign for Pennsylvania Democrat John Fetterman has removed a Black Lives Matter reference from its websiteâs âIssuesâ page. A version of the webpage that was archived on July 15 touted Fettermanâs support for Black Lives Matter under a sub-heading entitled âWhat John believes.â âBlack Lives Matter. John served as mayor of a city
Seahawks Send Tiffany Smiley Cease and Desist Letter After Husband Wears Jersey in Campaign Ad
November 8, 2022 by
Lawyers for the Seattle Seahawks sent a cease and desist letter to Republican Senate candidate Tiffany Smiley because her husband was wearing a team jersey in a campaign ad. Though, the team has ignored a Democrat candidate who did the same thing. The Seahawks reportedly sent the letter to Smileyâs campaign on Sept. 6 demanding
Report: Arizona Republican Kari Lake’s Campaign Office Receives Suspicious White Powder, Threatening Messages
November 8, 2022 by
The campaign office of Arizona Republican gubernatorial nominee Kari Lake received two envelopes with âsuspicious white powerâ and âabusive messages,â causing the FBI to be called, according to DailyMail.com. The FBI and police were called to and were at one of Lakeâs campaign offices from 1src:srcsrc p.m. Saturday to 5:srcsrc a.m. Sunday, after a staffer had received
Montana Libertarian, Democrat Candidates Coordinate to Spoil Ryan Zinke’s Campaign
November 3, 2022 by
Montana congressional Libertarian candidate John Lamb and Democrat candidate Monica Tranel are coordinating their efforts to spoil Republican Ryan Zinkeâs comeback campaign in the stateâs first congressional district. As a libertarian congressional candidate, one would think that Lamb would oppose Tranel, who, similar to most Democrats, generally support larger government than their Republican counterparts. However
House Dem campaign arm jumps in with $600k buy to help save its own chief
October 26, 2022 by
That GOP super PAC has now spent over $4 million on TV against Maloney, and the GOP campaign arm has spent over $480,000, according to data from AdImpact, a media tracking firm. In total, Republicans are spending some $5.6 million on-air in the district. Democrats were only spending $2.3 million before this new investment, and…
Florida Governor DeSantis Releases Campaign Ad Spoofing Famous, All-American Movie
October 7, 2022 by
Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis released an ad Monday spoofing the movie âTop Gunâ as he gears up for his re-election race.The 60-second âTop Govâ ad is a spin on âTop Gunâ and opens with DeSantis dressed up as a fighter pilot giving a lesson on âdogfighting â taking on the corporate media.â DeSantis then lists…
Liz Cheney’s Concession Speech May Have Violated Campaign Finance Rules
October 6, 2022 by
Soon-to-be former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) may have violated Federal Election Commission (FEC) rules at her concession speech due to an in-kind donation she apparently received from a former TV executive who advises the January 6 Committee. CNNâs Jeff Zeleny reported earlier Tuesday evening that Cheneyâs anticipated losing speech would be set against a dramatic…
Watch the throne: Race for 2024’s House GOP campaign king is already on
September 30, 2022 by
Adding to the upward climb, the next NRCC chair may have to respond to the unpredictable whims of Donald Trump during a third White House bid, while also pivoting around other candidates who might join a Republican primary. Both Hudson and LaHood say they are up for all aspects of the job. âTom Emmer has…
REPORT: FBI Investigating Contributions To Susan Collins Campaign
May 18, 2021 by
The FBI is reportedly probing a series of donations to a Super PAC associated with Republican Maine Sen. Susan Collinsâ 2020 reelection campaign. Martin Kao, a Hawaii-based defense contractor, allegedly gave $150,000 in straw donations to the pro-Collins 1820 PAC, Axios reported Tuesday. Kao, was formerly CEO of Navatek LLC before he was indicted in…
Multiple Anti-Trump Lawmakers Spend Thousands in Campaign Cash on Security Services
April 17, 2021 by
Multiple anti-Trump lawmakers are spending campaign donations on various security services, amounts that have soared over the past several months since the election, according to their Federal Election Commission (FEC) filings. According to the FEC filings, seven lawmakers have spent tens of thousands on private security companies. Punchbowl News reported some high-profile Democrats and a…
New York Rep. Lee Zeldin Launches Gubernatorial Campaign Against Scandal-Plagued Cuomo
April 9, 2021 by
New York Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin launched a gubernatorial bid Thursday morning, pledging to âbring New York back from the brink and return it to glory.â Zeldin, whose district includes the eastern half of Long Island and the Hamptons, had reportedly been considering entering the race for some time. He is a close ally to…
Newsom Responds to Recall Attempt as Campaign Deadline ApproachesÂ
March 16, 2021 by
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has responded to a recall campaign against him after avoiding the subject for months. During a radio interview with KQED on March 12, he said the recall has more to do with his political opponents than with his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. His opponents have more concern with his broad progressive agenda, he said. âItâs about immigration,â…
Conservative Groups Launch $2 Million Campaign Against Bidenâs âDark Moneyâ Ties, Health And DOJ Nominees
February 19, 2021 by
A coalition of conservative groups launched a $2 million media campaign targeting progressive âdark moneyâ groups that funded President Joe Bidenâs campaign. âDark money groups led by Arabella Advisors, among others, now want payback for helping Joe Biden get elected,â Caitlin Sutherland, executive director of Americans for Public Trust, said in a statement. Americans for…
Citing Chinaâs âGenocidal Campaign,â MPs Demand Relocation of Beijing Olympics
February 7, 2021 by
People walk on the Olympic Green near a countdown clock showing the time remaining before the 2022 Beijing Olympics in Beijing on Feb. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein) Canada More than a dozen federal lawmakers from all parties are calling for the 2022 Winter Olympics to be moved outside China, citing a âgenocidal campaignâ by […]