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Running for US president is a costly business – here’s how the candidates raise money

It costs a lot of money to become president of the United States. The 2020 presidential election cycle involved campaign expenditure of US$14 billion (£11 billion) – an amount that will almost certainly be beaten in November 2024.

The Conversation

How Republicans will try to hold Biden’s campaign war chest hostage

Trump-allied officials and attorneys appear to be ready for a legal fight that experts say will go nowhere

The Independent UK

Trump had finally closed the fundraising gap in the election—then came a $100 million blue tsunami

The Democratic fundraising website ActBlue reported it processed more than $100 million in donations since Sunday.

Fortune

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Experts: Anti-Harris suits "will lose"

"Republicans being mad about the new turn of events.. does not give them standing to sue," law professor says

Salon

Biden-Harris Campaign Renamed 'Harris For President'

Biden-Harris campaign renamed 'Harris for President' as Harris focuses on 2024 election. Campaign funds hinge on her nomination.

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Now that Joe Biden has dropped out of the race, what happens to his campaign money?

"A major party’s presumptive nominee stepping down months before Election Day is not an ordinary event, but it is also not a crisis."

Fortune

President Biden's Campaign Cash: What Happens Next?

Learn about the potential fate of President Biden's campaign funds and their impact on future political endeavors.

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At the Races: New guy on the ticket - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

Roll Call

FEC reports show Democrats with tough races ahead building cash - Roll Call

New congressional fundraising reports show donors giving an edge to Democrats, but many face opponents with personal wealth.

Roll Call

Usha Vance announces pregnancy - but who is the second lady of the United States?

Usha Vance, like her husband vice-president JD Vance, has been on a rightward political journey

Evening Standard

Elon Musk Reportedly Pledges $45M Per Month To Pro-Trump Super PAC

Musk's endorsement of Trump marks a shift from his earlier commitment to remain uninvolved in the 2024 presidential race.

International Business Times

Billionaire first to reach $100m in election donations – to Trump and RFK Jr

Tim Mellon, who said US safety net was ‘slavery redux’, has now given $75m to Trump and $25m to support RFK Jr

The Guardian - US

Casino magnate Miriam Adelson gives pro-Ted Cruz super PAC $1 million

The donation from Adelson, also the owner of the Dallas Mavericks, was the largest single contribution in May to the Truth and Courage PAC, a super PAC supporting Cruz’s reelection.

The Texas Tribune

Who’s funding the 2024 election?

Over 75% of the funds raised for the 2024 election have come from political action committees (PACs) and party committees, which then redistribute the funds to different campaigns.

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The Independent UK

‘They sell food at a strip club, don’t they?’ Minnesota Republican Senate candidate flagged for questionable campaign spending

Ex-basketball player is running in with state GOP’s endorsement in August primary

International Business Times

RFK Bent On Getting A Shot At Biden, Trump On Debate Stage

Robert Kennedy Jr. filed a complaint with the FEC in the hopes to get on the debate stage.

Cycling News

Ecuador leaves defending Olympic road race champion Richard Carapaz off team for Paris

Jhonatan Narváez to represent the country after controversial selection

Reason

Prosecutors Are Still Hedging on Exactly What 'Crime' Trump Tried To 'Aid' or 'Conceal'

This week the judge presiding over Trump's trial ruled that jurors do not have to agree on any particular legal theory.

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The Independent UK

Trump owes lawyers seven-figure sum as ex-president shovels donors’ funds into hefty legal bills

Hefty fees to hush money lawyer Todd Blanche made up a a large proportion of the debt

USAFacts

Tracking 2024 election contributions and spending

A majority of funding for the 2024 election — over 65%, or nearly $5.6 billion — comes from political action committees, also known as PACs.

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New PAC Raises Questions In Oregon Democratic Primary

Health Equity Now's involvement in Oregon Democratic primary raises concerns over undisclosed donors and potential interference.

Salon

Cohen: Trump had AG "in his pocket"

Cohen testified that Trump vowed that then-Attorney General Jeff Sessions would help with hush-money money case

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Judge Instructs Jury On Michael Cohen's Statement In FEC Investigation

Judge Merchan instructs jury on limited relevance of Michael Cohen's statement in trial, emphasizing credibility evaluation over evidence of guilt.

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Michael Cohen Testifies About Misleading Statement On Stormy Daniels Payment

Michael Cohen's testimony reveals deliberate efforts to mislead regarding Stormy Daniels' payment, aiming to protect Trump's image.

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Prosecutors Present Letter Detailing Stormy Daniels Payment In Court

Michael Cohen's lawyer's letter to the FEC sheds light on the 0,000 payment to Stormy Daniels, raising legal questions.

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