It Is Happening Every Day, Every Where
Two years ago, Democratic money carried a liberal jurist to victory and swung the state’s high court to the left. Now, Elon Musk and other wealthy donors have given Republicans a chance to swing it back.
A contest for control of Wisconsin’s top court may be even nastier and more expensive than its bitter 2023 predecessor, with the fate of an 1849 abortion ban and other policies at stake.
The New Georgia Project, whose leaders also included Raphael Warnock, now a senator, admitted violating campaign finance laws. It agreed to a $300,000 penalty.
The president-elect has raised more than $170 million for his swearing-in, an inaugural record, as wealthy Americans flock to curry favor with him and some give money even without the prospect of V.I.P. access.
Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, has involved himself in the U.S. election in a manner unparalleled in modern history. Theodore Schleifer, who covers campaign finance and billionaires for The New York Times, explains how Musk, who owns the social network X, is working to re-elect former President Donald J. Trump.
A review of some 7,400 emails sent by the Trump campaign turned up dozens of sweepstakes, advisory councils and other opportunities of access to Mr. Trump — and very little evidence anyone has gotten it.
New federal rules allow political candidates to coordinate their efforts to canvass for votes with outside groups like super PACs.