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The American Federation for Children’s national super PAC supporting school choice spent about $4 million on Texas elections through Feb. 25.
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‘Dark money’ groups have poured billions into federal elections since the Supreme Court’s 2010 Citizens United decision
January 24, 2023
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.
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Citing artificial intelligence’s potential to disrupt U.S. elections, lawmakers and advocacy groups urged the FEC to regulate deceptive AI.
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Trade groups lobby Senate for renewal of anti-terrorism program to secure hazardous chemicals
September 8, 2023
Several industry trade groups have united to lobby the Senate for renewal of a program to keep hazardous chemicals out of terrorists’ hands.
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Party-aligned groups funnel millions in ‘dark money’ to closely-tied super PACs ahead of 2024 election
August 18, 2023
Dark money groups affiliated with party leadership in Congress funneled over $16.5 million to super PACs during the first half of 2023.
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Record contributions from dark money groups and shell companies flooded 2022 midterm elections
June 23, 2023
Dark money political contributions are booming, and Democrats are benefiting more than ever.
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Tax records reveal more contributions from Publix heiress to “dark money” groups sponsoring Jan. 6 rally
June 14, 2023
A new OpenSecrets investigation reveals details about the funding behind “dark money” groups sponsoring the rally questioning the legitimacy of former President Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss that preceded the Capitol attack on Jan. 6, 2021.
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Spyware firm NSO Group continues lobbying efforts to resume business-as-usual in the U.S.
May 15, 2023
Since 2020, NSO Group has paid foreign agents more than $2.9 million for foreign influence and lobbying operations in the U.S.
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Gun rights groups continue to target state and federal assault weapons bans amid mass shootings
March 28, 2023
Amidst mass shootings, gun rights groups continue to target legislation regulating or banning assault weapons at the state and federal level.
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Tax returns reveal finances of former Trump aides’ ‘dark money’ group bankrolling divisive ads ahead of 2022 midterms
December 1, 2022
The America First Legal Foundation, a “dark money” group run by former Trump officials, raised millions during its first year in operation.
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Steven Mnuchin, Donald Trump’s Treasury nominee, became a far wealthier man in 2015 when CIT Group spent $3.4 billion to buy up…
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Dog Bites Man: Lawyers for Obama, Wall Street Backs Romney
April 24, 2012
This is no man-bites-dog story. Law firms led the list of top donors to Barack Obama’s presidential campaign in March, while top financial firms were the chief backer’s of Mitt Romney’s bid. And the top industry donating to super PACs: wealthy individuals in finance. Overall, an analysis of OpenSecrets.org data shows, the candidates didn’t stray far from their past fundraising patterns: industries that have been well represented in the top ten stayed there, with a few variations.