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POTENTIAL CLASS ACTION

Musk’s PAC Hit With Suit Claiming It Stiffed MAGA Canvassers

A canvasser from Philadelphia claimed he was owed $20,000 for collecting signatures for America PAC, Musk’s pro-Trump political group.

Janna Brancolini

An attendee holds a poster depicting Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 19, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.
STRIKEOUT

Top Harris PAC Knocked as ‘Moneyball without Billy Beane'

“Who gets to decide what the strategy is if we have a billion dollars?” one leading Democratic organizer asked The Wall Street Journal.

Sean Craig

Elon Musk is going full tilt to get Donald Trump elected.
FORMERLY KNOWN AS NEUTRAL

Trump Is Boasting How Much Money Elon Musk Is Giving Him

Musk is said to have moved to the critical swing state of Pennsylvania and is considering door knocking as he goes all out to ensure Trump wins the election.

David Gardner

Donald Trump hands outstretched behind a lectern marked Trump-Vance
SURE THAT’S WISE?

‘Played’ Trump Blows Up Mega-Donor’s Phone With Angry Texts

The ex-president got a top aide to send the texts accusing the donor’s massive Preserve America PAC of being run by RINOs. But aides fear he is being manipulated.

Hugh Dougherty

Marc Andreessen speaking at a tech conference.
PAC PACT

VC Firm Andreessen Horowitz Will Back Trump PAC: Report

The firm reportedly will back a Trump PAC because the Republican presidential nominee does not plan to regulate cryptocurrency.

Clay Walker

Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump talks  reporters at the International Brotherhood of Teamsters headquarters on January 31, 2024 in Washington, DC.
BILLS BILLS BILLS

Trump Legal Battles Cost His PACs Over $50 Million Last Year

Trump’s leadership PAC, Save America, spent $26 million on Trump’s legal fees in the second half of the year alone, and only raised $6 million.

Edith Olmsted

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DeSantis at the Republican Presidential Primary Debate.
‘LEFT IS TERRIFIED’

DeSantis Campaign Dismisses ‘Baseless’ Watchdog Accusations

The complaint alleges that DeSantis and his campaign worked with the super PAC, violating federal codes.

Chaya Tong

Republican presidential candidate and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis gestures as he speaks at a campaign event at The Thunderdome in Newton, Iowa
‘TURN THE PAGE’

Fired Koch Network Staffer Joins DeSantis Campaign Super PAC

The official said he was let go for speaking out against the Koch network’s backing of Nikki Haley.

Alex Nguyen

Reid Hoffman, partner at Greylock; co-founder of LinkedIn and co-founder of Inflection AI, speaks during the Axios BFD event in New York City.
SURPRISE MOVE

Dem Donor Reid Hoffman Gives $250K to Nikki Haley Super PAC

The move came days after JPMorgan CEO’s encouraged business heads to back Haley in an effort to oppose Donald Trump.

Alex Nguyen

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OOP$

Dr. Oz Couldn’t Resist Temptation of PACs Despite His Vow

Fundraising reports reveal the TV doc has taken $23,500 from eight corporate PACs.

Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling

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GOOD TO BE KING

Inside Shaun King’s Shadowy $6.7 Million Nonprofit

Shaun King’s Grassroots Law Project amassed and spent millions after George Floyd’s murder—including six-figure payouts to himself and allied consultants.

William Bredderman

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