ActBlue
Coverage of ActBlue in the Nexus archive.
- House Republicans issue contempt threat against ActBlue after Dem fundraiser refuses to turn over hundreds of documents
House Republicans issued a contempt threat against ActBlue after the fundraiser refused to provide hundreds of documents. ActBlue CEO Regina Wallace-Jones invoked the Fifth Amendment during a congressional appearance on June 10.
- Dems’ dirty donation platform shows they don’t give a damn about clean elections
The House Administration Committee highlighted ActBlue, a major Democratic fundraising platform, for allegedly bypassing federal campaign finance laws. The platform is criticized for undermining efforts to maintain clean elections.
- Talarico touts Texas roots as out-of-state cash powers Senate campaign
Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico received approximately 50% of his $8.5 million in fundraising from out-of-state donors during the first quarter of 2026, compared to 25% for Republican nominee Ken Paxton, who raised $850,000. Talarico's campaign highlighted Texas roots while drawing major support from donors in New York and California, raising concerns about reliance on non-Texas interests.
- Lawmakers ramp up scrutiny of political fundraising platforms
Lawmakers are increasing scrutiny of political fundraising platforms ActBlue and WinRed. Republicans, including top Trump officials, allege that ActBlue, the dominant platform for Democratic candidates, is vulnerable to fraud and foreign donations ahead of the midterm elections.
- Judge halts Ken Paxton’s ‘retaliatory’ ActBlue fundraising lawsuit
A federal judge blocked Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s lawsuit against ActBlue, ruling it was retaliatory and aimed at suppressing political opposition. The judge cited Paxton’s history of retaliatory litigation and found his case against the Democratic fundraising platform likely violated free speech protections.
- ActBlue CEO invokes Fifth Amendment repeatedly in testimony to Congress
ActBlue CEO repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment during testimony to Congress. ActBlue is described as the small-dollar financial engine of the Democratic Party and its candidates.
- House Dem lashes out at GOP efforts to probe foreign donations with stunning claim on motive
Rep. Terri Sewell criticized GOP efforts to investigate ActBlue, a Democratic fundraising organization, and its CEO Regina Wallace-Jones over potential illegal donations, framing the probe as retaliation against Black women in power. House Republicans are demanding ActBlue disclose international communications and address claims of dodging subpoenas. President Donald Trump previously requested an investigation into the group, citing concerns about foreign influence in elections.
- House Dem lashes out at GOP efforts to probe foreign donations with stunning claim on motive
Rep. Terri Sewell criticized Republican efforts to investigate ActBlue, a Democratic fundraising organization, alleging the probe is part of a pattern of targeting Black women who challenge Trump. House Republicans are examining whether ActBlue accepted illegal foreign donations and dodged subpoenas.
- ActBlue CEO pleads the Fifth in House hearing on alleged foreign donations
ActBlue CEO Regina Wallace-Jones refused to answer questions during her testimony before the House Administration Committee regarding allegations of the organization funneling foreign campaign donations to Democratic candidates in federal elections, asserting her Fifth Amendment right.
- ActBlue CEO pleads the Fifth as House probes illegal foreign donations to Dems
The CEO of ActBlue, a Democratic fundraising platform, invoked the Fifth Amendment during a House investigation into alleged illegal foreign donations to federal campaigns. She declined to answer questions on constitutional advice.
- ActBlue C.E.O. to Invoke Fifth Amendment in Testimony to Congress
Regina Wallace-Jones, the chief executive of ActBlue, will invoke the Fifth Amendment during her testimony to Congress. The article notes her presence at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
- FIRST ON FOX: ActBlue board members in hot seat as GOP probes 'serious' misconduct allegations
House Republican committees are expanding their investigation into ActBlue, a Democratic fundraising platform, over allegations of misconduct related to foreign donations and misleading Congress about fraud-prevention practices. GOP lawmakers are requesting interviews with five ActBlue board members and documents regarding their involvement in addressing these issues, as the platform faces accusations of stonewalling and withholding subpoenaed materials.
- FIRST ON FOX: ActBlue board members in hot seat as GOP probes 'serious' misconduct allegations
House Republican committees are investigating ActBlue, a Democratic fundraising platform, over allegations of mishandling foreign donations and fraud prevention. The committees are requesting interviews with five ActBlue board members and documents related to their involvement in the platform's response to misconduct claims. ActBlue's CEO is set to testify about the platform's donor vetting practices.
- Election threats are focused on campaign systems, not voting machines
Cybersecurity threats to the 2026 midterm elections are targeting campaign systems such as email accounts, websites, and fundraising platforms rather than voting machines. Attackers are using AI to enhance phishing and password theft, with 82% of malicious attacks arriving via email and over 16,000 stolen passwords reported from ActBlue and WinRed. New election-related websites are being registered for phishing scams, and AI-generated misinformation is a growing concern.
- ActBlue CEO faces June 10 grilling after fundraising powerhouse allegedly misled Congress on foreign donations
ActBlue CEO Regina Wallace-Jones will testify before the House Administration Committee on June 10 over allegations of fraudulent donations and misleading Congress about foreign donations. The committee has been investigating ActBlue's fraud prevention standards since 2023. ActBlue faces scrutiny over potentially illegal foreign donations.
- ActBlue CEO faces June 10 grilling after fundraising powerhouse allegedly misled Congress on foreign donations
ActBlue CEO Regina Wallace-Jones will testify before the House Administration Committee on June 10 over allegations of misleading Congress about foreign donations. The committee has been investigating ActBlue's fraud prevention standards since 2023. ActBlue faces scrutiny for potentially allowing illegal foreign donations on its platform.
- ActBlue scrutiny fuels new GOP bills to tighten election donation rules
House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil introduced a legislative package to improve transparency and security in campaign finance, targeting organizations like ActBlue, which faces scrutiny over foreign donations. The package includes two bills: The Campaign Finance Transparency Act and the Preventing Foreign Influence in American Elections Act. This move comes after allegations that ActBlue misled Congress about its efforts to stop foreign nationals from donating to American politicians.
- ActBlue scrutiny fuels new GOP bills to tighten election donation rules
House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil introduced a legislative package to improve transparency and security in campaign finance, targeting organizations like ActBlue, which faces scrutiny over foreign donations. The package includes two bills: The Campaign Finance Transparency Act and the Preventing Foreign Influence in American Elections Act. The legislation aims to prevent foreign nationals from funding election-related activities.
- Senate candidate running as 'independent' continues to be bankrolled by left-wing donors
Independent Senate candidate Dan Osborn receives funding from left-wing donors despite claiming independence, including nearly half-a-million dollars from ActBlue and thousands from Democratic Party affiliated PACs. Osborn also received donations from prominent Democrats such as Rory Gates and Wendy Schmidt. This has raised concerns about his potential to caucus with either party if elected.
- Senate candidate running as 'independent' continues to be bankrolled by left-wing donors
Independent Senate candidate Dan Osborn receives funding from left-wing donors despite claiming independence, including nearly half-a-million from ActBlue and thousands from Democratic Party affiliated PACs. Osborn also received funds from notable Democrats such as Wendy Schmidt and Rory Gates. This has raised concerns about his commitment to not caucusing with either party.
- ActBlue sues Texas AG Ken Paxton, alleging political retaliation over Democrats' fundraising
ActBlue, a Democratic fundraising platform, sued Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, alleging political retaliation through investigations and litigation targeting its political work. Paxton, running for Senate, claims ActBlue misled the public about foreign donations, while ActBlue argues Paxton is abusing his office to suppress Democratic-aligned speech and association, citing selective prosecution of non-Republican fundraising platforms like WinRed.
- ActBlue sues Texas AG Ken Paxton, alleging political retaliation over Democrats' fundraising
ActBlue, a Democratic fundraising platform, sued Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, alleging political retaliation through investigations and litigation. The lawsuit claims Paxton targeted ActBlue to suppress Democratic-aligned political speech, contrasting with his lack of action against Republican fundraising counterpart WinRed.
- ActBlue sues Ken Paxton for ‘retaliation’ over donation vetting lawsuit
ActBlue, a progressive fundraising platform, is suing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, alleging political retaliation through his investigation and a separate lawsuit. The platform claims the legal actions target its role in fundraising for Democratic candidates and causes.
- Alleged Trump assassination plot: Analysis shows 1 in 5 left-wing posts cry hoax, admin shreds ‘moron’ claims
A gunman allegedly attempted to assassinate President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, leading to widespread conspiracy theories from left-wing figures claiming the event was staged. Cole Allen, a 31-year-old Democratic activist, was arrested and charged with attempting to assassinate the president, while some politicians and influencers, including Rep. Jasmine Crockett and director Morgan J. Freeman, suggested the attack was a 'false flag' benefiting Trump.
- How Trump’s America Produces Normie Assassins
A 31-year-old man, Cole Tomas Allen, is suspected of an assassination attempt on Donald Trump during the 2026 White House Correspondents Dinner. Allen, a self-employed video game designer and part-time teacher from California, donated to Kamala Harris’s 2024 campaign and criticized Trump’s administration in a deleted social media post. The article attributes his actions to Trump’s normalized violence and impunity, while Trump blames Democrats for the shooting.
- Key House committee schedules hearing with embattled ActBlue CEO: 'Needs to come clean'
The House Administration Committee is set to hold a May 19 hearing with ActBlue CEO Regina Wallace-Jones to investigate alleged security flaws on the Democratic fundraising platform, which may have allowed illegal foreign donations. The probe follows a report revealing 146 fifth-amendment claims by ActBlue staff and accusations that the company provided false information to Congress in 2023. Committee Chairman Bryan Steil accused ActBlue of incomplete subpoena compliance and inadequate fraud protections.
- Key House committee schedules hearing with embattled ActBlue CEO: 'Needs to come clean'
The House Administration Committee has scheduled a May 19 hearing with ActBlue CEO Regina Wallace-Jones to address allegations of inadequate security protocols and potential illegal foreign donations on the Democratic fundraising platform. The hearing follows a report revealing five ActBlue staff members invoked the Fifth Amendment 146 times during depositions and claims ActBlue provided false information in a 2023 letter, per a 2025 memo from its lawyers.
- Paxton alleges ActBlue misled Congress, public about donation vetting
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued ActBlue, alleging the Democratic Party's major fundraising platform misled Congress and the public about its donation processes. Paxton claims ActBlue violated state law by engaging in deceptive practices and must pay for its actions.
- Texas AG Paxton sues Dem fundraising platform ActBlue, alleging 'fraudulent and foreign donations'
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued ActBlue, a Democratic fundraising platform, alleging it misled donors by allowing fraudulent and foreign donations through gift cards and prepaid debit cards. The lawsuit, filed in Tarrant County district court, claims ActBlue violated Texas law by falsely claiming compliance with donor-vetting procedures and enabling 'dark money' in political campaigns.
- Texas AG Paxton sues Dem fundraising platform ActBlue, alleging 'fraudulent and foreign donations'
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued ActBlue, a Democratic fundraising platform, alleging it allowed fraudulent and foreign donations by accepting gift cards and prepaid debit cards. The lawsuit claims ActBlue misrepresented its donor-vetting procedures and security practices to Congress and the public, violating Texas law.
- Dem fundraising giant in the hot seat as GOP lawmakers demand answers over dodged subpoena
House Republicans are demanding ActBlue, a Democratic fundraising organization, provide internal documents related to foreign donation compliance and subpoena noncompliance. The inquiry follows concerns about potential weaknesses in ActBlue's screening processes and a New York Times report on legal risks identified by Covington & Burling.
- Dem fundraising giant in the hot seat as GOP lawmakers demand answers over dodged subpoena
House Republicans are demanding ActBlue, a Democratic fundraising group, comply with subpoenas and disclose internal documents related to potential fraud and foreign donation risks. The committees led by Bryan Steil, Jim Jordan, and James Comer accuse ActBlue of obstructing investigations, while ActBlue maintains its compliance with legal standards.
- Republicans threaten ActBlue CEO with contempt of Congress in fraud probe
Republican chairs of three House committees allege ActBlue may have deliberately withheld documents in a fraud investigation. They threaten contempt of Congress against the company's CEO.
- Eric Swalwell loses all 21 of his endorsements from Democratic colleagues in Congress
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) lost all 21 congressional Democratic endorsements after allegations of sexual misconduct, leading to his campaign's collapse. Key endorsers including Rep. Adelita Grijalva and Sens. Adam Schiff retracted support, while party leaders urge him to end his campaign.
- Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales set to face expulsion votes over misconduct allegations
Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales face potential expulsion votes over sexual misconduct allegations, with Swalwell denying the claims and Gonzales admitting to an affair linked to a staffer's suicide. Democrats plan to respond by targeting Gonzales, while Swalwell's political support and fundraising efforts are declining.