Tag: Federal Election Commission

The only thing that saves the innocent public from having to endure these grating and unnecessary disclaimers on Twitter and YouTube is gridlock at the FEC. (AP Photo)

Three Dems fight against 140 characters

Washington Examiner · April 5, 2016 4:02 am

"The Twitterverse has carved out for itself a unique and increasingly important role in American elections and political debate," Democratic FEC Commissioner Ellen Weintraub wrote in an opinion dated March 31. (Michael Nagle/Bloomberg)

Failed effort to regulate Twitter leaves Dems exasperated

Rudy Takala · April 2, 2016 11:40 pm

Six months ago, Rep. Trey Gowdy appeared to be retiring, but that's all changed now. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Gowdy files for re-election after retirement rumors

Anna Giaritelli · March 31, 2016 2:48 pm

A Clinton-friendly group has filed three ethics complaints charging that Sen. Bernie Sanders and his campaign are violating FEC rules. (Mason Trinca/Yakima Herald-Republic via AP)

Clinton-friendly group files ethics complaints against Sanders

Kelly Cohen · March 30, 2016 3:58 pm

Rubio had $5.5M in the bank when he ended his campaign

Daniel Chaitin · March 21, 2016 12:51 am

Washington Secrets

Top FEC Dem wanted taxpayer-funded Mariachi party for employees

Paul Bedard · March 16, 2016 4:02 pm

Donald Trump dismissed criticism of his hands, most notably from GOP opponent Marco Rubio, during the Republican debate in Detroit, Mich. in early March. (Photo by Greg Allen/Invision/AP)

FEC demands that ‘Trump Has Tiny Hands’ PAC change its name

Gabby Morrongiello · March 14, 2016 11:52 pm

"He referred to my hands -- if they are small, something else must be small. I guarantee you, there's no problem." (AP File Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Former Obama aide starts ‘Trump Has Tiny Hands’ PAC

Anna Giaritelli · March 7, 2016 9:51 pm

An investigation is looking at whether there were any violations of campaign finance laws in contributions made to a pro-Chris Christie super PAC. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

Allegations of corruption surround a Chris Christie super PAC

Ryan Lovelace · March 2, 2016 7:34 pm

The Bernie Sanders campaign hopes to raise $40 million by the end of the month. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Sanders aims for $40 million before Super Tuesday

Ariel Cohen · February 29, 2016 2:40 pm

Washington Secrets

FEC decision would end witch hunt of Drudge

Paul Bedard · February 29, 2016 1:48 pm

Union political spending — the darkest money of all

Washington Examiner · February 8, 2016 12:00 pm