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February 2, 2023 at 9:01 PM

OpenSecrets Newsletter: Federal Election Commission hikes contribution limits ahead of 2024 election cycle

Federal Election Commission hikes contribution limits ahead of 2024 election cycle Your weekly money in politics newsletter. Donate Today February 2, 2023Federal Election Commission hikes contribution limits ahead of 2024 election cycle New FEC contribution limits let individual donors give $3,300…

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January 31, 2023 at 4:00 PM

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Help OpenSecrets by taking this quick survey!OpenSecrets wants your input! OpenSecrets is seeking feedback about our users' interests as we develop new features for OpenSecrets.org. As part of that process, we invite you to complete this survey. Your answers are anonymous, and we greatly appreciate…

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January 26, 2023 at 9:36 PM

OpenSecrets Newsletter: ‘Dark money’ groups have poured billions into federal elections since the Supreme Court’s 2010 Citizens United decision

Outside spenders like super PACs and dark money groups spent over $9 billion into federal elections since the Supreme Court’s 2010 Citizens United decision, with about $3 out of every $10 coming from secret donors. Your weekly money in politics newsletter. Donate Today January 26, 2023 ‘Dark money’…

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January 19, 2023 at 9:22 PM

OpenSecrets Newsletter: Wall Street ally Sen. Thom Tillis tapped to join GOP leadership

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) reportedly tapped Wall Street ally Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) to join his leadership team as a counselor, elevating the bipartisan dealmaker — and strong fundraiser — within the ranks of an increasingly partisan Congress. Your weekly money in politics n…

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January 12, 2023 at 9:58 PM

OpenSecrets Newsletter: 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. Your weekly money in politics newsletter. Donate To…

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January 5, 2023 at 9:08 PM

Club for Growth cuts deal with Congressional Leadership Fund to support Kevin McCarthy’s House speaker bid

Club for Growth reached a deal with the Congressional Leadership Fund to support Rep. Kevin McCarthy in the U.S. House speaker battle. Your weekly money in politics newsletter. Donate Today January 5, 2023 Club for Growth cuts deal with Congressional Leadership Fund to support Kevin McCarthy’s Ho…

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December 22, 2022 at 9:30 PM

The must-read money-in-politics stories of 2022

A look back at some of OpenSecret's top money-in-politics stories of 2022. Your weekly money in politics newsletter. Donate Today December 22, 2022The must-read money-in-politics stories of 2022 Dear reader,Please enjoy your final 2022 money in politics newsletter, complete with a look back at s…

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December 15, 2022 at 9:00 PM

Qatar’s arms imports soared in the decade after FIFA awarded it the 2022 World Cup

Qatar’s multimillion dollar U.S. lobbying operation paved the way for more than $4.2 billion worth of arms exports from the United States since 2010. Your weekly money in politics newsletter. Donate Today December 15, 2022 Qatar’s arms imports soared in the decade after FIFA awarded it the 2022 W…

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December 9, 2022 at 5:51 PM

This Week in Money-in-Politics: World Cup bolsters established Qatar’s multimillion dollar U.S. influence operation, overshadows human rights concerns

This Week in Money-in-Politics: World Cup bolsters established Qatar’s multimillion dollar U.S. influence operation, overshadows human rights concerns The Qatari government has paid registered foreign agents $72.3 million since 2015. Your weekly newsletter on money in poli…

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December 2, 2022 at 1:47 AM

OpenSecrets Newsletter: Walker-Warnock U.S. Senate race in Georgia most expensive in 2022 cycle as runoff intensifies

OpenSecrets Newsletter: Walker-Warnock U.S. Senate race in Georgia most expensive in 2022 cycle as runoff intensifies Spending by general election candidates and outside groups in Georgia’s U.S. Senate race skyrocketed to $380.7 million. Your weekly newsletter on money in …

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November 17, 2022 at 9:25 PM

OpenSecrets Newsletter: $111.7 million in the bank, but only $13.5 million in the tank: How Trump can and cannot use his political operation’s cash

OpenSecrets Newsletter: $111.7 million in the bank, but only $13.5 million in the tank: How Trump can and cannot use his political operation’s cash Former President Donald Trump launched new campaign committee for his 2024 presidential bid Your weekly newsletter on money i…

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November 10, 2022 at 9:12 PM

OpenSecrets Newsletter: Spend big, win big: 96% of U.S. House races won by the biggest spender

OpenSecrets Newsletter: Spend big, win big: 96% of U.S. House races won by the biggest spender Of the House races called so far, 96% were won by the biggest spender. Your weekly newsletter on money in politics. View this email in your browser …

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November 3, 2022 at 8:01 PM

This Week in Money-in-Politics: Total cost of 2022 state and federal elections projected to exceed $16.7 billion

This Week in Money-in-Politics: Total cost of 2022 state and federal elections projected to exceed $16.7 billion A new OpenSecrets analysis projects the total cost of 2022 state and federal midterm elections could exceed $16.7 billion. Your weekly newsletter on money in po…

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October 27, 2022 at 8:10 PM

Federal lobbying topped $3 billion through third quarter for the first time ever

Federal lobbying topped $3 billion through third quarter for the first time ever Federal lobbyists raked in $3 billion through the third quarter of 2022, putting the year on track to set a new record year for lobbying spending. Your weekly newsletter on money in politics. …

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October 20, 2022 at 8:36 PM

State-level midterm election fundraising on track to exceed $7 billion

State-level midterm election fundraising on track to exceed $7 billion State candidates, party committees and ballot measure committees for the 2021 and 2022 elections are projected to raise more than $7 billion. Your weekly newsletter on money in politics. View th…

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October 14, 2022 at 12:00 AM

This Week in Money-in-Politics: America First Secretary of State Coalition boosts Trump-aligned election deniers vying to oversee elections

This Week in Money-in-Politics: America First Secretary of State Coalition boosts Trump-aligned election deniers vying to oversee elections Trump-aligned members of the America First Secretary of State Coalition have secured the GOP nomination for offices overseeing elections in six states …

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October 7, 2022 at 9:44 PM

I'm reaching out one last time to ask for your help

I'm reaching out one last time to ask for your help We are entering a final sprint to Election Day. Billions of dollars will be spent by Nov. 8. A tidal wave of political advertising is coming. Dear Friend of OpenSecrets, We are just hours away f…

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October 6, 2022 at 8:56 PM

This Week in Money-in-Politics: Outside spending on federal 2022 midterm elections tops $1 billion

This Week in Money-in-Politics: Outside spending on federal 2022 midterm elections tops $1 billion Outside groups are on track for record federal spending in what OpenSecrets has projected will be the most expensive midterm election ever. Your weekly newsletter on money in…

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September 29, 2022 at 9:33 PM

2022 midterm election spending on track to top $9.3 billion

2022 midterm election spending on track to top $9.3 billion OpenSecrets estimates the total cost of 2022 midterm elections could top $9.3 billion. Your weekly newsletter on money in politics. View this email in your browser   Donate To…

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September 22, 2022 at 9:06 PM

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis breaks gubernatorial fundraising record

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis breaks gubernatorial fundraising record Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ political operation reported raising a record-breaking $177.4 million through Sept. 9, 2022. Your weekly newsletter on money in politics. View this email in your browser …

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September 16, 2022 at 12:45 AM

Predicted presidential hopefuls raise over $591 million while waiting to declare candidacy

Predicted presidential hopefuls raise over $591 million while waiting to declare candidacy At least 20 politicians who’ve been rumored to have 2024 ambitions have raised a combined total of over $581 from affiliated political operations. Your weekly newsletter on money in …

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September 8, 2022 at 9:44 PM

Trump’s political operation raised over $500 million after 2020 election despite increased scrutiny

Trump’s political operation raised over $500 million after 2020 election despite increased scrutiny Donald Trump’s political operation has raised big money since the end of the 2020 election. Your weekly newsletter on money in politics. View this email in your brow…

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September 1, 2022 at 10:01 PM

OpenSecrets Newsletter: Mary Peltola beats out well-funded Republican challengers to win Alaska special election for vacant U.S. House seat

OpenSecrets Newsletter: Mary Peltola beats out well-funded Republican challengers to win Alaska special election for vacant U.S. House seat Under a new ranked-choice voting system, former state legislator Mary Peltola won the seat’s special election— despite raising only $379,087. …

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August 25, 2022 at 9:53 PM

OpenSecrets Newsletter: Corporate PACs have given more than $22.2 million to election objectors since Jan. 6 Capitol attack

OpenSecrets Newsletter: Corporate PACs have given more than $22.2 million to election objectors since Jan. 6 Capitol attack GOP election objectors have received more than $22.2 million in corporate PAC contributions since the U.S. Capitol attack on Jan. 6, 2021. Your weekl…

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August 18, 2022 at 10:04 PM

OpenSecrets Newsletter: Gov. Ron DeSantis on pace to break gubernatorial fundraising record

OpenSecrets Newsletter: Gov. Ron DeSantis on pace to break gubernatorial fundraising record Gov. Ron DeSantis on pace to break gubernatorial fundraising record Your weekly newsletter on money in politics. View this email in your browser   …

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August 11, 2022 at 8:00 PM

Russian media organ agrees to pay millions to U.S. conspiracy theorist for Kremlin propaganda

Russian media organ agrees to pay millions to U.S. conspiracy theorist for Kremlin propaganda Russian media organ agrees to pay millions to U.S. conspiracy theorist for Kremlin propaganda Your weekly newsletter on money in politics. View this email in your browser …

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August 4, 2022 at 8:00 PM

OpenSecrets Newsletter: Senate races attract nearly $1 billion ahead of 2022 midterms

OpenSecrets Newsletter: Senate races attract nearly $1 billion ahead of 2022 midterms Candidates running for U.S. Senate have collectively raised more than $970 million. Your weekly newsletter on money in politics. View this email in your browser …

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July 28, 2022 at 8:36 PM

Fossil fuel industry lobbying increases as ConocoPhillips fights for more oil drilling in Alaska

Fossil fuel industry lobbying increases as ConocoPhillips fights for more oil drilling in Alaska ConocoPhillips spent roughly $5.9 million on federal lobbying in the first half of 2022 as it sought to drill for more oil in Alaska. Your weekly newsletter on money in politic…

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July 21, 2022 at 8:32 PM

OpenSecrets Newsletter: Candidates linked to Jan. 6 attract millions in donations but face mixed election results

OpenSecrets Newsletter: Candidates linked to Jan. 6 attract millions in donations but face mixed election results Candidates linked to Jan. 6 attract millions in donations but face mixed election results Your weekly newsletter on money in politics. View this email …

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July 14, 2022 at 8:49 PM

OpenSecrets Newsletter: Trump’s political operation continued to steer donor money to firm involved in the Jan. 6 rally

OpenSecrets Newsletter: Trump’s political operation continued to steer donor money to firm involved in the Jan. 6 rally Trump’s political operation paid Jan. 6 organizers over $15 million since the 2016 election cycle. Your weekly newsletter on money in politics. V…

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July 7, 2022 at 8:18 PM

GOP representatives who sought pardons after Jan 6. attack gain support from conservative PACs in reelection campaigns

GOP representatives who sought pardons after Jan 6. attack gain support from conservative PACs in reelection campaigns Republican House members who allegedly sought pardons now look to November’s midterms, but some are raising less money than last election cycle. Your week…

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June 30, 2022 at 8:35 PM

OpenSecrets releases new state lobbying disclosure scorecard

OpenSecrets releases new state lobbying disclosure scorecard OpenSecrets has released a new scorecard ranking the quality of lobbying disclosure in each U.S. state. Your weekly newsletter on money in politics. View this email in your browser …

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June 23, 2022 at 8:43 PM

OpenSecrets Newsletter: New OpenSecrets report highlights flood of state and federal lobbying spending in 2021

OpenSecrets Newsletter: New OpenSecrets report highlights flood of state and federal lobbying spending in 2021 New OpenSecrets report highlights flood of state and federal lobbying spending in 2021 Your weekly newsletter on money in politics. View this email in you…

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June 16, 2022 at 10:45 PM

Trump’s political operation and Republican Party committees have paid over $12.6 million to Jan. 6 rally organizers since the 2020 election cycle

Trump’s political operation and Republican Party committees have paid over $12.6 million to Jan. 6 rally organizers since the 2020 election cycle Former President Donald Trump’s political operation and Republican committees paid millions more to Jan. 6 rally organizers than previously known. …

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June 9, 2022 at 9:09 PM

OpenSecrets Newsletter: Millions of dollars fuel political upset in the Iowa Senate Democratic primary

OpenSecrets Newsletter: Millions of dollars fuel political upset in the Iowa Senate Democratic primary Iowa Senate candidate Michael Franken raised millions ahead of the state's Democratic primary to beat the expected nominee. Your weekly newsletter on money in politics. …

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June 2, 2022 at 9:14 PM

OpenSecrets Newsletter: Layers of Lobbying: Federal and state lobbying trends

OpenSecrets Newsletter: Layers of Lobbying: Federal and state lobbying trends Layers of Lobbying: Federal and state lobbying trends Your weekly newsletter on money in politics. View this email in your browser   Donate Today …

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May 26, 2022 at 9:51 PM

Follow the money on gun rights and gun control

Follow the money on gun rights and gun control Follow the money on gun rights and gun control Your weekly newsletter on money in politics. View this email in your browser   Donate Today May 26, 2022 …

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May 19, 2022 at 8:03 PM

Dark money gets darker with less disclosure in the 2022 election

Dark money gets darker with less disclosure in the 2022 election Dark money gets darker with less disclosure in the 2022 election Your weekly newsletter on money in politics. View this email in your browser   Donate Today …

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May 12, 2022 at 8:38 PM

OpenSecrets Newsletter: ConocoPhillips ramps up lobbying spending during fight over an $8 billion Alaskan oil project

OpenSecrets Newsletter: ConocoPhillips ramps up lobbying spending during fight over an $8 billion Alaskan oil project Oil and gas companies are expanding efforts to shape federal legislation as the industry emerges from the pandemic. Your weekly newsletter on money in poli…

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May 5, 2022 at 8:31 PM

OpenSecrets Newsletter: Unprecedented $1 billion first quarter lobbying haul puts 2022 on track for record year

OpenSecrets Newsletter: Unprecedented $1 billion first quarter lobbying haul puts 2022 on track for record year This year is expected to see record lobbying spending after lobbyists disclosed an unprecedented $1 billion haul in 2022’s first quarter. Your weekly newsletter …

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April 28, 2022 at 8:34 PM

Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover adds to his corporate political influence and lobbying power

Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover adds to his corporate political influence and lobbying power The move will make Twitter the newest Musk-owned company with heavy lobbying spending and significant political sway in Washington. Your weekly newsletter on money in politics. …

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April 21, 2022 at 9:04 PM

Top oil and gas companies increase lobbying spending amid global energy crisis

Top oil and gas companies increase lobbying spending amid global energy crisis Oil and gas companies have spent millions lobbying Congress as the war in Ukraine has spurred concerns over energy security. Your weekly newsletter on money in politics. View this email …

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April 14, 2022 at 8:48 PM

Capitalizing on Conflict: How U.S. arm sales fuel the humanitarian crisis in Yemen

Capitalizing on Conflict: How U.S. arm sales fuel the humanitarian crisis in Yemen U.S. weapons manufacturers fueling the crisis in Yemen spend big money on lobbying but make even more selling arms. Your weekly newsletter on money in politics. View this email in yo…

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April 7, 2022 at 9:31 PM

OpenSecrets Newsletter: Biden's FEC nominee pledges consensus building in Senate hearing

OpenSecrets Newsletter: Biden's FEC nominee pledges consensus building in Senate hearing President Joe Biden’s nominee for the Federal Elections Commission touted herself as a “consensus builder” at a U.S. Senate hearing Wednesday. Your weekly newsletter on money in politi…

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March 31, 2022 at 8:27 PM

Intuit spends millions lobbying amid accusations of deceptive TurboTax advertising

Intuit spends millions lobbying amid accusations of deceptive TurboTax advertising Intuit spends millions lobbying amid accusations of deceptive TurboTax advertising Your weekly newsletter on money in politics. View this email in your browser …

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March 24, 2022 at 8:29 PM

OpenSecrets Newsletter: Donors from outside of Wyoming make up the majority of Rep. Liz Cheney’s fundraising during the 2022 election cycle

OpenSecrets Newsletter: Donors from outside of Wyoming make up the majority of Rep. Liz Cheney’s fundraising during the 2022 election cycle Rep. Liz Cheney’s 2022 midterm fundraising is setting new records, with most of the money from donors outside of Wyoming. Your weekly…

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March 17, 2022 at 11:43 PM

OpenSecrets Newsletter: Shining a light on money in politics across the nation

OpenSecrets Newsletter: Shining a light on money in politics across the nation Shining a light on money in politics across the nation Your weekly newsletter on money in politics. View this email in your browser   DONATE …

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March 10, 2022 at 11:34 PM

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis breaks funding record in 2021, Citadel CEO contributes millions

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis breaks funding record in 2021, Citadel CEO contributes millions Gov. DeSantis raised over $67 million last year, more than 2020 and 2019 combined, with $5 million from Citadel CEO Kenneth Griffin. Your weekly newsletter on money in politics. …

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March 3, 2022 at 9:05 PM

OpenSecrets Newsletter: GOP accepted millions from oil and gas ahead of Texas primary

OpenSecrets Newsletter: GOP accepted millions from oil and gas ahead of Texas primary The oil and gas industry gave over $19 million in political donations to Texas Republican candidates leading up to the March 1 primary election. Your weekly newsletter on money in politic…

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February 24, 2022 at 9:23 PM

OpenSecrets Newsletter: Lobbying firms distance themselves from Russian pipeline after taking in millions

OpenSecrets Newsletter: Lobbying firms distance themselves from Russian pipeline after taking in millions Lobbyists are distancing themselves from foreign companies partnering on Russia’s Nord Stream 2 pipeline after making millions lobbying. Your weekly newsletter on mone…

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