States are invoking their authority over corporate charters to challenge dark money, with Hawaii enacting Act 11 and Montana placing a reform initiative before voters as corporate campaign spending reaches record levels.
RNC Chair Joe Gruters responded to Republican economic troubles by blaming Biden, praising Trump, attacking Democrats over American holidays, and pleading for more time as the party heads toward the midterms.
The Freedom Caucus Fund is spending $6 million to revive socialism scares in six Republican districts, revealing how badly the GOP fears a blue wave as polling worsens and some candidates scramble to distance themselves from Trump.
Ukraine has continued striking Russian energy facilities despite Trump’s demands, exposing how little leverage he retained after cutting aid while he desperately tries to shift blame for rising diesel prices.
As Gavin Newsom considers a possible 2028 presidential campaign, California’s term limited governor is promoting Hollywood tax credits and signing bills addressing military deployments, classic cars and the cultural legacy of lowriders.
Macklemore’s removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour triggered artist resignations, falling resale prices, and scrutiny of the billionaire interests involved, while exposing how Live Nation’s sweeping power can shape performers’ access to America’s concert stages.
Texas Republican nominee Eric Flores used Trump’s unsupported $5,000 dividend promise to direct voters toward a donation page that says contributions will first help retire Flores’s primary campaign debt.
Cait Conley and Mike Lawler are battling over clean energy, data centers, Indian Point and utility costs in a district offering Democrats one of their strongest opportunities to break the Republican House majority.