Common Cause President Karen H. Flynn has issued a statement on the recent boost to election security by the senate, says its welcome but has shortfalls.
Money Politics articles on Democracy Chronicles
This Money Politics section includes news about the efforts to reduce the influence of money over the election system that has grown substantially since the Citizens United ruling. Also see our entire section on Money Politics or our articles on Political Lobbying.
Appeals Court: Trump Liable in view of Emoluments Clauses
A federal appeals court says President Trump can be sued for unconstitutionally benefiting from his ongoing ownership of the Trump Organization.
Enhancing democracy support: new tactics, models, actors, and strategies
Democracy assistance is failing to adapt to the shifting dynamics of global politics evident in recent reports from such varied sources as Freedom House,
A Trump era Judiciary hostile to Campaign Finance Laws
Campaign finance laws halt the downside of money in politics, keeping elections transparent but Trump’s Judiciary picks may undermine this process.
Trump’s legal team has asked judge to dismiss Democrats’ tax return lawsuit
Trump administration, with other business entities, on Friday filed a motion to dismiss House Democrats’ lawsuit on President Trump’s federal tax returns.
Democrats walk tightrope in fight over Trump wall funds
Democrats face politically fraught options in opposing Trump’s move to divert $3.6 billion in military funds to build 175 miles of his border wall.
Trump moving forward to divert $3.6B from military projects for border wall
Trump administration moving forward with its plan to divert $3.6 billion from military construction projects to border wall, notifying congress.
Responsible government: why is Pence staying at Trump’s Irish Resort?
Vice President Mike Pence has elected to stay at President Donald Trump’s golf resort in Doonbeg while visiting Ireland this week. Who’s paying for this?
Wealthy former Hillary Clinton donor Stephen Rosenberg backing Trump secretly
Real estate investor Stephen Rosenberg once had an open checkbook for Democratic runners, including Hillary Clinton. Now he is backing Trump, but secretly.
US-China trade War: tariff Increments announced by Trump
The latest news in US-China relations is trade war tariff increments announced by Trump in response to duties by Beijing.