Multiple watchdog groups and lawmakers are pushing for probes into Rep. George Santos amid increased scrutiny of his financial dealings and campaign finance disclosures after allegations that the new congressman fabricated much of his background.
Rep. George Santos hit with campaign finance and ethics complaints amid scandal
Multiple watchdog groups and lawmakers are pushing for probes into Rep. George Santos amid increased scrutiny of his financial dealings and campaign finance disclosures after allegations that the new congressman fabricated much of his background.
Democratic Colorado Rep. Jason Crow reintroduced the End Dark Money Act on Monday, aiming to crack down on 501(c)(4) nonprofit groups spending to influence U.S. elections.
Rep. Katie Porter raised more money than other House Democrats during 2022 election — without contributions from corporate PAC or lobbyists
Rep. Katie Porter (D-Calif.), who announced her 2024 U.S. Senate bid on Tuesday, raised more money than other House Democrats during the 2022 election while rejecting corporate PAC and lobbyists contributions.
Corporate PACs and industry trade groups steered over $66 million to election objectors in the two years after Jan. 6 attack
Corporate PACs and business groups poured more than $66 million into the campaigns and leadership PACs of GOP members of Congress who objected to certification of the 2020 election on Jan. 6, 2021.
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen (R) announced that former Gov. Pete Ricketts (R) will fill the Senate seat of former Sen. Ben Sasse (R-Neb.), who resigned this January from Congress to become president of the University of Florida.
“POLITICO identified more than 100 companies and business groups that pledged to suspend or review donations or take the events of Jan. 6 into account when making future political contributions,” based on lists compiled by watchdogs like Accountable.US or sites like OpenSecrets.
In addition to direct campaign donations, the Congressional Leadership Fund spent about $900,000 on advertisements to help him get elected, according to an analysis by OpenSecrets.
Amount corporate PACs and industry trade groups have given to members of Congress who rejected the 2020 election results after the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol, according to an OpenSecrets analysis.
