Brendan Glavin

U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn donated $4.8 million from her federal campaign account to the Club for Growth Action PAC, which later transferred nearly identical funds to the Tennessee Freedom Fund PAC to support her gubernatorial campaign. Tennessee law prohibits direct spending of federal campaign funds in state races, but the transactions appear to circumvent this restriction through intermediate PACs.

A U.S. Supreme Court decision removed limits on political party spending coordinated with candidates, potentially enhancing parties' influence in midterm elections. Experts note this shift may not increase total campaign funds but could reshape how parties allocate existing resources in key races like Maine's Senate contest.

A U.S. Supreme Court decision removed limits on political parties' coordinated spending with candidates, potentially enhancing their influence in midterm elections. The ruling, which followed a 6-3 vote, could affect Senate races in states like Maine, Ohio, and Texas, though experts question if it will significantly increase overall campaign spending.

A U.S. Supreme Court decision removed limits on political parties' coordinated spending with candidates, potentially increasing their influence in midterm Senate races. Experts suggest this change may strengthen party roles but not necessarily lead to significant new funding surges, as super PACs already dominate spending.

Ohio Republican nominee for governor Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign has spent over $500,000 on a campaign credit card without disclosing individual transactions, only reporting monthly totals. Ohio law requires verification for expenses over $25, but it's unclear if the campaign provided required documentation, raising transparency concerns.