Fec articles
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Questions surrounding Ted Cruz’s podcast spark FEC complaint
It’s no secret that Sen. Ted Cruz has a special affection for his podcast. His 2024 rival, Democratic Rep. Colin Allred, told MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell last year, “He’s honestly busier being a podcaster — which he does three times a week — than actually being a senator.” But the problem with the Texas Republican’s media project isn’t just the amount of time he spends behind a microphone. As The Texas Tribune reported, Cruz is also now facing a campaign finance complaint “over money sent from...
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FEC complaint alleges Liccardo illegally paid for Congressional District 16 recount
The document claims the former San Jose mayor wanted to avoid a three-way race in the November general election.
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FEC eyes letting campaigns fund security after 8,000 threats last year
Highlighting an increasing wave of threats against federal candidates for public office, the Federal Election Commission has opened the door to allowing campaigns to fund security with donor contributions. In a brief statement, the FEC said Tuesday that it will be seeking comments over the next two months on a proposal to allow for “reasonable […]