OpenSecrets has tracked roughly $6 million in payments to brokers from congressional seats and super PACs as the 2022 midterms near
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.
Who’s Giving To Trump’s Super PAC
Make America Great Again, Again! Inc. only brought in a fraction of what Save America Joint Fundraising Committee raised in same period.
Chip Corporations Spent Big Lobbying Congress For Subsidies
Over the last few years, chip companies have spent $100 million on lobbying hoping to secure much more money in the form of subsidies.
Mark Zuckerberg Ends Election Grants
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg who gave half a billion USD in 2020 to election offices will not be making any new grants this year.
2024 Hopefuls Are Already In A Dark-Money Arms Race
A dozen potential candidates for president in 2024 have nonprofit groups aligned with them, according to a review of corporate filings.
Republicans Refusing Ban On Congressional Stock Trading
Democrats are serious about passing the STOCK 2.0 Act, which Republicans are resisting. It bars members of Congress from stock trading.
Dissatisfied, Wealthy Republican Donors Form Secret Coalitions
Some wealthy conservative benefactors gathered in South Florida this week for a private meeting to “advance” the Republican agenda.
Congress Gets New Spending Loophole
The US Congress has given its members the option to spend the money left over from election funds on their own personal expenses.
Intuit Spends Big Lobbying Amid Accusations Of Deceptive Advertising
FEC filed a complaint Monday saying TurboTax-owning company Intuit wrongly advertised its paid tax filing service as a free filing.
Aligning Corporate Political Responsibility And Money in Politics
New IDEA study highlights rising channels for businesses to integrate their publicly stated environmental goals with their political activity.