Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from the Federal Election Commission

It takes lots of money to win elections. Here's what you need to know

Elections are becoming more expensive as candidates vie for voters' attention. But there are strict rules about how money is raised, how it can be used and how to prove you're following the laws.

WEKU

Democrats rap FEC gridlock that Republicans say is a feature

An House hearing on the Federal Election Commission focused on stalled enforcement efforts and funding to boost technology.

Roll Call

FEC moves toward potentially regulating AI deepfakes in campaign ads

The Federal Election Commission has begun a process to potentially regulate AI-generated deepfakes in political ads ahead of the 2024 election, a move advocates say would safeguard voters against a particularly insidious form of election disinformation

The Independent UK

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Effort to regulate ‘deepfake’ political ads moves forward - Roll Call

The Federal Election Commission is advancing a nonpartisan advocacy group’s request for rules governing ‘deepfake’ political ads.

Roll Call

Trump's political action committee wants a $60 million refund on paying his legal fees – 3 key things to know about PACs

Save America, one of former President Donald Trump’s political organizations, is seeking a US$60 million refund from Make America Great Again, Inc., another Trump political organization that is less strictly regulated by federal rules.

The Conversation

Trump’s PAC In Peril? Why A DOJ Veteran Is Sounding The Alarm On Money Seizure Risk

Donald Trump's lead political action committee, Save America, reportedly spent $40m

Zenger

DeSantis campaign spent $1.5 million a week, entered July with $12 million on hand

Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign entered July with $12.2 million on hand, according to documents filed Saturday with the Federal Election Commission, a sizable sum of money the Florida Republican hopes will help him make up lost ground in his race to defeat former President Donald Trump in the 2024 GOP…

Tribune News Service

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Group pushing FCC on deepfake ads submitting new petition

WASHINGTON -- Less than three weeks after the Federal Election Commission deadlocked on a request to develop regulations governing so-called deepfake political ads generated using artificial intelligence tools, a non-partisan advocacy group pushing for the new rules is trying again.

Tribune News Service

FEC deadlocks on whether to govern deepfake campaign ads - Roll Call

FEC was deadlocked on new rules for AI-generated deepfake campaign ads, with several commissioners saying the panel lacks jurisdiction.

Roll Call

Mike Pence files paperwork to jump into crowded 2024 GOP primary race

Mike Pence files paperwork with the Federal Election Commission to register his candidacy for the 2024 presidential election

The Independent UK

Trump welcomes ‘Rob’ DeSantis to presidential race

Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he wanted to “personally congratulate” Ron DeSantis for formally entering the presidential primary, hours after the Florida governor filed paper work with the Federal Election Commission launching his candidacy.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Ron DeSantis joins White House race, tripped up by chaotic Twitter launch

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis suffered a chaotic start to his 2024 presidential election race on Wednesday when glitches marred an online forum hosted by Twitter owner Elon Musk that was meant to showcase DeSantis' fitness for the job.

Reuters

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, top rival to Trump, jumps into the race for president

He made the announcement on Twitter. "I'm running for president to lead our Great American Comeback," he tweeted, along with a video.

WEKU

SC’s Tim Scott files to enter 2024 Republican presidential race

U.S. Sen. Tim Scott formally entered the race for president Friday, filing paperwork with the Federal Election Commission declaring that he was beginning a White House campaign.

Tribune News Service

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Independent UK

Who is running for president in 2024?

As the campaign takes shape, here are the names you need to know

The Independent UK

Who is running for president in 2024?

As the 2024 campaign takes shape, here are the names you need to know

The Independent UK

Trump made less than $200 from Truth Social, FEC filings show

His 2024 campaign raked in more than $34m within the first few months of the year, mostly after news of his criminal indictment and prediction of his “arrest”

The Independent UK

Trump made less than $200 from Truth Social and millions from speaking gigs and overseas deals, filings show

His 2024 campaign raked in more than $34m within the first few months of the year, mostly after news of his criminal indictment and prediction of his “arrest”

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Independent UK

Ex-Tennessee lawmaker asks judge to withdraw guilty plea

A former Tennessee state senator accused of violating federal campaign finance laws is seeking to withdraw his guilty plea

Tribune News Service

Trump’s request for third financial disclosure delay denied by election commission

WASHINGTON — The Federal Election Commission turned down former President Donald Trump’s request for an additional 30 days to file a detailed report on his income, assets and debts, but the decision will have little effect on him.

Salon

Dem: Bank lobbyits bought Sinema's vote

"I said no. When they asked Sen. Sinema, she asked how much—and voted yes," says Rep. Ruben Gallego

Newsday

George Santos tells FEC he will seek reelection

WASHINGTON — Embattled Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., declared Tuesday that he will run for reelection in 2024 in a letter to the Federal Election Commission, despite strong opposition by the Nassau County Republican Party.

1 2

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

the Federal Election Commission

47 stories

ActBlue

43 stories

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Artificial Intelligence

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.