Topic: campaign-finance
Did the Supreme Court 'Take Restrictions Off Political Spending'?
Trump says the Court removed limits on political spending; a critic says it lets billionaires buy elections. It struck one limit, on coordinated party spending. Here's what fell and what it changes.
AIPAC's $209 Million Grip: Who Owns Congress, by Party
AIPAC spends 2.5x more per Democrat than per Republican but covers 99% of the GOP; both parties are captured through different mechanisms, and the actual lever is Democratic primaries.
AIPAC Spent $126.9 Million in 2024. Here's Who Got It.
AIPAC spent $126.9M in 2024 across both parties, but its sharpest weapon targets Democratic primaries, while Israel-friendly bills still pass with overwhelming bipartisan support.
Who Broke America's Finances? A President-by-President Audit From WW2 to Now
Both parties built the $39 trillion debt: Republicans cut revenue, Democrats added spending. The through-line is a top tax rate that fell from 91 percent to 37, and the donors both sides protect.