May 31, 2025

campaign finance

Investment

Elon Musk’s pullback from politics comes after his last big investment was a flop

Democrats in the swing state said Musk’s comments show that a party-led effort in this spring’s election, dubbed ” People vs. Musk, ” succeeded in making Musk and his money “toxic.” “The people have won,” said Wisconsin Democratic Party Chairman Ben Wikler. “The biggest funder in Republican politics is taking his toys and going home.”

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Finance

AG: Benson violated campaign finance act but can’t be fined

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson violated the Michigan Campaign Finance Act by using the lobby of a state office building for a press conference to announce she is running for governor.  That determination was released Monday by the Michigan Attorney General’s office. This is obviously an embarrassing misstep for the Benson campaign since the Secretary of

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Crypto

Here’s How Much The RNC Is Paying Trump Businesses

Topline The Republican National Committee spent more than $300,000 at businesses tied to Donald Trump and Donald Trump Jr. in March—including nearly $200,000 at Mar-a-Lago—showing that even as Trump promotes new revenue streams like crypto and Truth Social, his old assets continue generating political cash. President Donald Trump hosts a dinner for Republican Senators at

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Finance

Did Cuomo’s ‘Message for Voters’ Violate Campaign Finance Rules?

Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo may be violating New York City campaign finance rules that prohibit candidates from coordinating political strategy and spending with the super PACs supporting them. The issue is potentially serious for Mr. Cuomo, the Democratic front-runner for mayor. If found in violation of the rules, he could face stiff penalties and

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Finance

Former MPS board member Aisha Carr faces campaign finance fraud charges

Ex-MPS school board member headed to trial The case against a former Milwaukee Public Schools board member will head to trial. Aisha Carr was in court on Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 13. Fox – Milwaukee Aisha Carr, a former Milwaukee Public Schools board member who last year was accused of fraud and misconduct, is now facing

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Finance

Cherfilus-McCormick still silent on $5.8M overpayment and campaign finance investigation

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — CBS12 News has spent months trying toget answers from Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick regarding a $5.8 million overpayment her company, Trinity Health Care Services, received from the State of Florida. According to the state, it mistakenly overpaid Trinity while Cherfilus-McCormick was the CEO. Now, the state wants that money back

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