Campaign Funds Archives

Democrat Rep James Clyburn Funneled over $150,000 in Campaign Cash to Family in 2022 Alone

Democrat Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC) funneled six figures worth of campaign cash to two of his family members during the 2022 election cycle alone, filings show. The career politician's campaign poured tens of thousands of dollars into his son-in-law's company, Federal Election Commission (FEC) records show. He also pumped $100,000 from…

GOP Rep Introduces Bill to Stop Congressional Candidates Giving Campaign Funds to Family: ‘A Critical Step’

Republican Rep. Pat Fallon (R-TX) has introduced legislation to prevent campaign funds from going to a congressional candidate’s immediate family. The bill, introduced by Fallon on Tuesday, would hold the candidate directly responsible for knowingly violating the provision. While announcing his legislation, Fallon specifically cited Democrat Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA)…

FEC Fines GOP Rep Dan Crenshaw for Illegally Accepting Campaign Money, Failing to Return It

Republican Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) has been hit with a huge fine from the Federal Election Commission (FEC) for violating campaign finance rules. Officials at the FEC fined Crenshaw’s campaign committee $42,000 for failing to properly return more than $220,000 in illegal contributions. According to the general counsel’s report, the…