campaign finance
Donald Trump might be rich — but his campaign isn't
Even after doubling his campaign budget last month, the Republican nominee is still spending half as much as Hillary Clinton's operation.
Donald Trump's campaign is running out of money
The most recent FEC filings from the presidential campaigns show Donald Trump had just $1.3 million in cash on hand at the end of May. Hillary Clinton, meanwhile, had $42 million.
Virginia's Governor — a Longtime Hillary Clinton Ally — Is Under Federal Investigation
The FBI and DOJ are reportedly looking into campaign contributions that Governor Terry McAuliffe received from a Chinese businessman.
This New Republican Super PAC Wants to Get the Amish to Vote for Trump
Amish PAC hopes to mobilize conservative Amish voters in the key swing states of Pennslyvania and Ohio. But that might be harder than it sounds.
The Mighty Fundraising Machine of Bernie Sanders Stalled in April
The Vermont senator's fundraising dropped dramatically in April, following a string of loses to his rival for the Democratic Party presidential nomination, Hillary Clinton.
Bernie Sanders’ Team Just Accused Hillary Clinton of Violating Campaign Finance Rules
In a letter to the Democratic National Committee, the Sanders camp expressed "extremely serious concerns" over the fundraising relationship between his rival and the DNC.
Hundreds Arrested at US Capitol During 'Democracy Spring' Campaign Finance Protests
After organizing a march from Philadelphia to DC, Democracy Spring protesters occupied the US Capitol steps on Monday, calling for an end to corporate and dark money in politics.
Meet the Republican Mega-Donors Spending Millions to Take Down Donald Trump
A small group of extremely rich Republicans have given millions of dollars in recent weeks to various super PACs with the sole purpose of stopping Trump.
Super PAC-Funded Jeb Bush Says There’s Too Much Anonymous Money in Politics
Bush, who has benefited more from super PACs than any other candidate, says US should overturn controversial 'Citizens United' ruling.
Bernie Sanders Has a Record Two Million Campaign Donations — and That's a Huge Deal
The senator from Vermont just became the first non-incumbent presidential candidate in US history to receive two million donations at this point in the election.
Brazil's Top Court Outlaws Corporate Contributions to Political Campaigns
Although touted by good governance advocates as vital to the fight against graft and malfeasance, others believe the ruling in Brazil will simply force campaign cash under the table.