Federal Election Commission.
United States independent regulatory agency that regulates federal elections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Lawsuits challenge open primary laws in the state, debating the balance between party autonomy and state law.Some support1 report
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Anderson challenges Capito for U.S. Senate seat, with FEC tracking campaign finance reports and donations.Some support2 reports
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Federal laws prohibit political promotion involving Donald Trump and the Federal Election Commission.Some support2 reports
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Blake Gendebien's campaign faces potential violation of federal campaign finance rules.Some support1 report
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Campaign finance data is being covered by the Federal Election Commission regarding races, involving Amy Walter.Some support1 report
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A Hawaiian law seeks to bypass Citizens United precedent while former staff ties connect a think tank to the Federal Election Commission.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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The Federal Election Commission is tracking the election cycles for both the Senate and the House of Representatives.Some support1 report
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The owner of Minocqua Brewing Company filed PAC activity reports with the FEC following the state agency's revocation of the company's brewing license.Some support1 report
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The Supreme Court delivered a ruling on campaign finance, overturning FEC precedent and striking down spending caps.Well supported11 reports3 developments inside
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Influencer practices are driving calls for state-level transparency laws regarding political advertising disclosure.Some support1 report
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Lawmakers Mike Lawler and Josh Gottheimer urged the FEC and relevant government agencies to address serious AI threats to election security.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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A 2010 ruling related to Citizens United is influencing state election outcomes in Tennessee.Some support1 report
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FEC records identify Haynes as a Democratic candidate in Dallas County.Some support1 report
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Unlimited donations bolstered Trump's political base, alongside regulations governing spending by Super PACs funded by industry.Well supported4 reports3 developments inside
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The FEC regulated elections impacted by a ruling, leading to the formation of a new organization.Some support1 report
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Allegations of underreported asset values led to campaign spending changes under scrutiny by the FEC and OCE.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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The FEC received a complaint from NLPC regarding Ilhan Omar, triggering an investigation into her disclosures and campaign finance filings.Some support1 report
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The Federal Election Commission regulates federal elections and campaign finance in New York, where it operates under unique state limits.Some support1 report
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Elon Musk's campaign donations are being tracked using Federal Election Commission data.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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New York state senator Peter Oberacker received the endorsement of Donald Trump, with FEC records showing his fundraising activities.Well supported3 reports
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A PAC filed a spending report with the Federal Election Commission (FEC).Some support1 report1 development inside
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PAC bonus payments raise ethics concerns and allegedly violate federal salary statute.Some support1 report
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A California Governor toured the South, including Alabama, while the FEC demanded clarification on travel reimbursements.Some support1 report
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The Federal Election Commission handles complaints regarding election law violations.Some support2 reports
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FEC records documented donations from Valdés involving María Elvira Salazar and Mario Díaz-Balart.Some support1 report
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Donald Trump signed legislation enhancing tax breaks while his group filed spending reports with the FEC and endorsed Ken Paxton's primary win.Some support2 reports
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The crypto industry is using Federal Election Commission data to track spending.Some support1 report
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The Trump administration sought a ruling from the FEC regarding campaign spending and rules affecting GOP committees, on which Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented.Some support1 report
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a policy granting discounted ad rates to various Republican Committees.Some support5 reports
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The Federal Communications Commission, Federal Election Commission, and Interstate Commerce Commission are examples of independent commissions.Some support1 report
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FEC v. Colorado Republican Campaign Committee case.Some support6 reports
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The Federal Election Commission received a complaint regarding campaign finance rules concerning Chris Jones' congressional campaign.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The FEC received complaints regarding gifts related to Cruz's campaign.Some support1 report
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Federal law imposes strict donation limits affecting the Democratic National Committee, FEC, and NRSC.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Federal Election Commission set contribution limits for national party committees.Some support1 report
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Supreme Court decision frees campaign groups to coordinate, while local media tracks polling and medical findings affect policy debates.Some support1 report
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The Federal Election Commission regulated campaign finance in the US.Well supported4 reports
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The Federal Election Commission and Fox News are currently monitoring political spending data.Some support1 report
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The FEC stipulated contribution limits for Political Action Committees (PACs).Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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The Federal Election Commission is tracking corporate donations made by industry clients, including those related to Amazon.Some support1 report
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Curaleaf and Charles Koch contributed to political action committees and super PACs regarding the midterms, under the tracking of the FEC.Some support2 reports
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The Federal Election Commission must enforce rules regarding AI bot influence on elections in Iowa.Some support1 report
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Donald Trump endorsed a Republican candidate, and FEC records show a PAC paid for consulting services.Some support1 report
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Trump-aligned groups are reportedly funding a political push, receiving spending reports from outside groups and allegedly receiving Trump-aligned funding.Well supported12 reports10 developments inside
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FEC filings track campaign finance limits as an ideological divide over foreign spending emerges.Some support4 reports
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FEC scrutinizes campaign spending of candidate Katy Padilla Stout.Some support1 report
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The Federal Election Commission (FEC) is tracking campaign finance disclosures involving James Talarico and Jon Ossoff.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Murkowski's PAC and Charles Schwab donated to a Senate candidate, while the FEC forced James Talarico to refund over $1 million.Some support1 report
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Congress decided not to commit oversight to a topic, amid reports regarding Trump's lack of oversight and FEC connections.Some support1 report
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Austin Rogers is running to succeed Neal Dunn in the district, while the FEC monitors his campaign finances. Rogers also has ties to Rick Scott.Some support1 report
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Evan Power's campaign finances are monitored by the FEC, and he previously gained political experience working for Marco Rubio.Some support1 report
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FEC filings confirmed PAC spending tactics and Garcia's win impacts DCCC's electoral outlook.Some support2 reports
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The FEC is investigating a campaign finance scheme involving potential foreign funds and referrals to the FBI.Some support1 report
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Aisha Wahab and Hernandez are running in a special election, with FEC records tracking Wahab's campaign spending.Well supported5 reports
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Ashley Moody filed financial reports with the FEC while seeking the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Florida.Some support10 reports
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Delaney and David Trone are running for the same office, with Trone's campaign finance reports filed with the FEC and Delaney utilizing this information.Some support2 reports
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has been involved in a court case after exceeding FEC contribution limits. Meanwhile, Eric Sorensen criticized a Supreme Court decision while representing Illinois' 17th Congressional District.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The NRCC criticized Democrats regarding Eric Swalwell's donations, while FEC filings documented multiple PAC donations by Miller's PAC.Some support1 report
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Alani Bankhead criticized corporate PAC money and reported funds to the Federal Election Commission.Some support1 report
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Peggy Flanagan is currently representing Minnesota in political office, and her campaign finances are detailed in FEC records.Some support1 report
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Around Federal Election Commission this week
News at the entities that move Federal Election Commission most-
David McCormick StructuralDavid McCormick filed formal complaints regarding poor service quality and is undergoing investigation by the Public Service Commission.Moves Federal Election Commission
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MAGA Inc. StructuralTrump's ads and strategy, supported by MAGA Inc., are targeting House and Senate races.Moves Federal Election Commission
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supreme court StructuralGyanesh Kumar's orders related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) procedure in West Bengal were challenged in the Supreme Court.Moves Federal Election Commission
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Citizens United StructuralHawaii lawmakers challenged the Citizens United ruling, while the Chamber of Commerce sued to block the state's election law.Moves Federal Election Commission
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Brett Kavanaugh StructuralCollins was accused of capitulating to Donald Trump's demands regarding her 2018 vote confirming Brett Kavanaugh.Moves Federal Election Commission
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Harriet Hageman StructuralHarriet Hageman is involved in proposing the Stop Climate Shakedowns Act of 2026 to protect U.S. energy producers from climate lawsuits.Moves Federal Election Commission
Connections
The 40 strongest of 280, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
MAGA Inc. Structural
MAGA Inc. is formally regulated by the Federal Election Commission, requiring mandatory financial and spending disclosures.
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David McCormick Structural
David McCormick's Political Action Committee (PACs) operates under the formal regulatory oversight of the Federal Election Commission.
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Donald Trump Structural
The FEC formally regulates and tracks campaign finance activities and spending reports filed by Donald Trump and his political groups.
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National Republican Senatorial Committee Operational
The FEC establishes campaign finance regulations that the NRSC actively challenges through litigation and political action.
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supreme court Structural
The Supreme Court holds the ultimate judicial authority to review, limit, and potentially invalidate the regulatory powers and actions of the Federal Election Commission.
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ActBlue Structural
The FEC formally regulates ActBlue's financial operations, tracking contributions and investigating compliance with campaign finance laws.
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Democratic National Committee Structural
The FEC formally regulates the DNC's campaign finance, spending limits, and mandatory reporting requirements.
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Anti-Corruption Bureau Structural
The Anti-Corruption Bureau is forecasted to replace or merge with the Federal Election Commission, assuming its mandates.
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Ken Paxton Structural
Paxton's campaign is subject to mandatory financial reporting and regulatory oversight by the Federal Election Commission.
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Congress Structural
Congress created the FEC to execute the mandate of regulating election spending.
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Citizens United Structural
Citizens United's legal precedent fundamentally defines and constrains the regulatory scope and operations of the Federal Election Commission.
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Brett Kavanaugh Structural
Kavanaugh's judicial rulings limited the Federal Election Commission's authority over campaign finance and spending limits.
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Brendan Carr Structural
Brendan Carr serves as the leadership chair of the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
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Pennsylvania Structural
Early voting actions originating in Pennsylvania are formally registered and processed by the Federal Election Commission.
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Missouri Structural
The Federal Election Commission exercises formal regulatory authority over campaign finance filings relevant to the state of Missouri.
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James Talarico Structural
The Federal Election Commission formally regulates James Talarico's campaign finances, requiring mandatory reporting and adherence to legal limits.
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Karoline Leavitt Structural
Karoline Leavitt is subject to formal regulatory oversight by the FEC regarding campaign finance compliance and required filings.
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Peter Oberacker Structural
The Federal Election Commission formally tracks and regulates Peter Oberacker's campaign finances.
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Harriet Hageman Structural
Harriet Hageman's campaign activities are formally regulated and processed by the Federal Election Commission.
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Mike Ezell Structural
The Federal Election Commission has filed a formal complaint against Mike Ezell regarding alleged illegal practices.
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Evan Power Structural
The FEC serves as the formal body responsible for monitoring and regulating the campaign finance activities of Evan Power.
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George Soros Structural
FEC formally reviews and regulates the political contributions made by George Soros.
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Graham Platner Structural
The FEC formally regulates and tracks Graham Platner's campaign finances and candidacy activities.
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Common Ground Structural
Common Ground operates under the regulatory oversight of the FEC, evidenced by required joint fundraising committee filings.
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Ilhan Omar Structural
The Federal Election Commission holds formal regulatory oversight over Ilhan Omar's campaign finance activities.
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Jon Ossoff Structural
The FEC holds formal regulatory power over campaign finance disclosures relevant to Jon Ossoff.
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Elon Musk Structural
The FEC establishes the formal regulatory and disclosure framework governing political donations and spending made by Elon Musk and his affiliated PACs.
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Jackson Transactional
Jackson has initiated formal filings and registrations with the FEC regarding his campaign activities, establishing an ongoing reporting requirement.
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Dina Titus Structural
The Federal Election Commission formally monitors and regulates Dina Titus' campaign finance contributions.
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Elaine Luria Transactional
FEC records show contributions made by an associated fund (OSG) to Elaine Luria.
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Eric Swalwell Structural
The FEC formally reviewed Swalwell's filings and issued an order requiring him to return campaign donations, maintaining ongoing financial oversight.
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Thomas Massie Structural
Thomas Massie relies on the Federal Election Commission's formal processes for filing candidacy and campaign finance paperwork.
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house of representatives Structural
The House of Representatives operates within the electoral and campaign finance regulatory framework established by the Federal Election Commission.
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Katy Padilla Stout Structural
The Federal Election Commission regulates and scrutinizes the campaign spending of Katy Padilla Stout.
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Devin Nunes Operational
The Federal Election Commission is currently investigating Devin Nunes regarding the alleged misuse of campaign funds.
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Google Structural
The FEC holds formal regulatory authority over Google regarding political advertising and campaign finance matters.
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Ruben Gallego Structural
The Federal Election Commission formally regulates and investigates Ruben Gallego's campaign finance usage.
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Gomez Structural
Gomez serves as a Democratic Commissioner within the Federal Election Commission.
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Jared Huffman Transactional
The Federal Election Commission initiated an investigation into Jared Huffman regarding data usage.
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Abdul El-Sayed Structural
The Federal Election Commission formally regulates and tracks Abdul El-Sayed's campaign finance contributions and potential violations.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
25 events- Lawsuits challenge open primary laws in the state, debating the balance between party autonomy and state law.
- Anderson challenges Capito for U.S. Senate seat, with FEC tracking campaign finance reports and donations.
- Federal laws prohibit political promotion involving Donald Trump and the Federal Election Commission.
- Blake Gendebien's campaign faces potential violation of federal campaign finance rules.
- Campaign finance data is being covered by the Federal Election Commission regarding races, involving Amy Walter.
- The Federal Election Commission is tracking the election cycles for both the Senate and the House of Representatives.
- The owner of Minocqua Brewing Company filed PAC activity reports with the FEC following the state agency's revocation of the company's brewing license.
- Influencer practices are driving calls for state-level transparency laws regarding political advertising disclosure.
- A 2010 ruling related to Citizens United is influencing state election outcomes in Tennessee.
- FEC records identify Haynes as a Democratic candidate in Dallas County.
- The FEC regulated elections impacted by a ruling, leading to the formation of a new organization.
- The FEC received a complaint from NLPC regarding Ilhan Omar, triggering an investigation into her disclosures and campaign finance filings.
- The Federal Election Commission regulates federal elections and campaign finance in New York, where it operates under unique state limits.
- PAC bonus payments raise ethics concerns and allegedly violate federal salary statute.
- A California Governor toured the South, including Alabama, while the FEC demanded clarification on travel reimbursements.
- The Federal Election Commission handles complaints regarding election law violations.
- FEC records documented donations from Valdés involving María Elvira Salazar and Mario Díaz-Balart.
- Donald Trump signed legislation enhancing tax breaks while his group filed spending reports with the FEC and endorsed Ken Paxton's primary win.
- The crypto industry is using Federal Election Commission data to track spending.
- The Trump administration sought a ruling from the FEC regarding campaign spending and rules affecting GOP committees, on which Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented.
- The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a policy granting discounted ad rates to various Republican Committees.
- The Federal Communications Commission, Federal Election Commission, and Interstate Commerce Commission are examples of independent commissions.
- The FEC received complaints regarding gifts related to Cruz's campaign.
- The Federal Election Commission set contribution limits for national party committees.
- Supreme Court decision frees campaign groups to coordinate, while local media tracks polling and medical findings affect policy debates.
August 2026
19 events- The Federal Election Commission regulated campaign finance in the US.
- The Federal Election Commission and Fox News are currently monitoring political spending data.
- The FEC stipulated contribution limits for Political Action Committees (PACs).
- The Federal Election Commission is tracking corporate donations made by industry clients, including those related to Amazon.
- Curaleaf and Charles Koch contributed to political action committees and super PACs regarding the midterms, under the tracking of the FEC.
- The Federal Election Commission must enforce rules regarding AI bot influence on elections in Iowa.
- Donald Trump endorsed a Republican candidate, and FEC records show a PAC paid for consulting services.
- FEC filings track campaign finance limits as an ideological divide over foreign spending emerges.
- FEC scrutinizes campaign spending of candidate Katy Padilla Stout.
- Murkowski's PAC and Charles Schwab donated to a Senate candidate, while the FEC forced James Talarico to refund over $1 million.
- Congress decided not to commit oversight to a topic, amid reports regarding Trump's lack of oversight and FEC connections.
- Austin Rogers is running to succeed Neal Dunn in the district, while the FEC monitors his campaign finances. Rogers also has ties to Rick Scott.
- Evan Power's campaign finances are monitored by the FEC, and he previously gained political experience working for Marco Rubio.
- The FEC is investigating a campaign finance scheme involving potential foreign funds and referrals to the FBI.
- Aisha Wahab and Hernandez are running in a special election, with FEC records tracking Wahab's campaign spending.
- Ashley Moody filed financial reports with the FEC while seeking the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Florida.
- The NRCC criticized Democrats regarding Eric Swalwell's donations, while FEC filings documented multiple PAC donations by Miller's PAC.
- Alani Bankhead criticized corporate PAC money and reported funds to the Federal Election Commission.
- Peggy Flanagan is currently representing Minnesota in political office, and her campaign finances are detailed in FEC records.
July 2026
6 events- The Supreme Court delivered a ruling on campaign finance, overturning FEC precedent and striking down spending caps.
- Lawmakers Mike Lawler and Josh Gottheimer urged the FEC and relevant government agencies to address serious AI threats to election security.
- The Federal Election Commission received a complaint regarding campaign finance rules concerning Chris Jones' congressional campaign.
- Federal law imposes strict donation limits affecting the Democratic National Committee, FEC, and NRSC.
- The Federal Election Commission (FEC) is tracking campaign finance disclosures involving James Talarico and Jon Ossoff.
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has been involved in a court case after exceeding FEC contribution limits. Meanwhile, Eric Sorensen criticized a Supreme Court decision while representing Illinois' 17th Congressional District.
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June 2026
10 events- A Hawaiian law seeks to bypass Citizens United precedent while former staff ties connect a think tank to the Federal Election Commission.
- Unlimited donations bolstered Trump's political base, alongside regulations governing spending by Super PACs funded by industry.
- Allegations of underreported asset values led to campaign spending changes under scrutiny by the FEC and OCE.
- Elon Musk's campaign donations are being tracked using Federal Election Commission data.
- New York state senator Peter Oberacker received the endorsement of Donald Trump, with FEC records showing his fundraising activities.
- A PAC filed a spending report with the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
- FEC v. Colorado Republican Campaign Committee case.
- Trump-aligned groups are reportedly funding a political push, receiving spending reports from outside groups and allegedly receiving Trump-aligned funding.
- FEC filings confirmed PAC spending tactics and Garcia's win impacts DCCC's electoral outlook.
- Delaney and David Trone are running for the same office, with Trone's campaign finance reports filed with the FEC and Delaney utilizing this information.