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39 Campaigns Paid OpenAI Despite Its Ad Ban

A Washington Post review found 39 congressional candidates paying for OpenAI subscriptions this cycle, with two disclosing ad use that violates company policy.

https://pulseofnations.lol/39-campaigns-paid-openai/

#2026Midterms #AiPolicy #CampaignFinance #Chatgpt #OpenAI #PoliticalAds

Supreme Court Sides With Republicans in TV Ad Fight

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/us/politics/supreme-court-republicans-ads.html

Supreme Court Sides With Republicans in TV Ad Fight

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/us/politics/supreme-court-republicans-ads.html

Supreme Court Sides With Republicans in TV Ad Fight

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/us/politics/supreme-court-republicans-ads.html

Supreme Court Sides With Republicans in TV Ad Fight

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/us/politics/supreme-court-republicans-ads.html

Supreme Court Sides With Republicans in TV Ad Fight

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/us/politics/supreme-court-republicans-ads.html

Trump to allocate $500 million from super PAC to midterms

US President Trump said he planned to allocate $400 million to $500 ‌million from his MAGA Inc. super PAC to boost Republican candidates in midterm elections in November. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #DonaldTrump #MAGAInc #SuperPAC #Midterms2026 #RepublicanParty #USPolitics #Elections2026 #Congress #GOP #BreakingNews #PoliticalFunding #USElections #WhiteHouse #CampaignFinance #PresidentTrump Read the story here: 👉…

https://fllics.com/en/video/trump-to-allocate-500-million-from-super-pac-to-midterms/

Trump to allocate $500 million from super PAC to midterms

US President Trump said he planned to allocate $400 million to $500 ‌million from his MAGA Inc. super PAC to boost Republican candidates in midterm elections in November. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #DonaldTrump #MAGAInc #SuperPAC #Midterms2026 #RepublicanParty #USPolitics #Elections2026 #Congress #GOP #BreakingNews #PoliticalFunding #USElections #WhiteHouse #CampaignFinance #PresidentTrump Read the story here: 👉…

https://fllics.com/en/video/trump-to-allocate-500-million-from-super-pac-to-midterms/

Trump to allocate $500 million from super PAC to midterms

US President Trump said he planned to allocate $400 million to $500 ‌million from his MAGA Inc. super PAC to boost Republican candidates in midterm elections in November. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #DonaldTrump #MAGAInc #SuperPAC #Midterms2026 #RepublicanParty #USPolitics #Elections2026 #Congress #GOP #BreakingNews #PoliticalFunding #USElections #WhiteHouse #CampaignFinance #PresidentTrump Read the story here: 👉…

https://fllics.com/en/video/trump-to-allocate-500-million-from-super-pac-to-midterms/

Trump to allocate $500 million from super PAC to midterms

US President Trump said he planned to allocate $400 million to $500 ‌million from his MAGA Inc. super PAC to boost Republican candidates in midterm elections in November. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #DonaldTrump #MAGAInc #SuperPAC #Midterms2026 #RepublicanParty #USPolitics #Elections2026 #Congress #GOP #BreakingNews #PoliticalFunding #USElections #WhiteHouse #CampaignFinance #PresidentTrump Read the story here: 👉…

https://fllics.com/en/video/trump-to-allocate-500-million-from-super-pac-to-midterms/

Trump to allocate $500 million from super PAC to midterms

US President Trump said he planned to allocate $400 million to $500 ‌million from his MAGA Inc. super PAC to boost Republican candidates in midterm elections in November. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #DonaldTrump #MAGAInc #SuperPAC #Midterms2026 #RepublicanParty #USPolitics #Elections2026 #Congress #GOP #BreakingNews #PoliticalFunding #USElections #WhiteHouse #CampaignFinance #PresidentTrump Read the story here: 👉…

https://fllics.com/en/video/trump-to-allocate-500-million-from-super-pac-to-midterms/

Google Just Made It Easier for Campaigns to Send You Fund-Raising Emails

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/18/us/politics/google-political-campaigns-email-spam.html

Google Just Made It Easier for Campaigns to Send You Fund-Raising Emails

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/18/us/politics/google-political-campaigns-email-spam.html

Jake Tapper Tried to Derail Abdul El Sayed—The Progressive Candidate Was Ready

Jake Tapper tries to shift Michigan’s Senate race toward foreign-policy controversy, but Abdul El-Sayed keeps the focus on healthcare, schools, and working people.

CW: Occasional Foul Language. Always Political.

We interviewed @justinjpearson.bsky.social who is running for Congress (TN-9) about fighting back against gerrymandering, data centers, & billionaire megadonors.

Thank you to our friends @couriernewsroom.bsky.social for filming!

Link: https://bsky.app/profile/50501movement.bsky.social/post/3mpypehuhp22l

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U.S. Supreme Court’s Decisions from Tuesday June 30 2026 – What They Mean for You

The U.S. Supreme Court wrapped up its 2025-2026 term on Tuesday, June 30, by issuing several landmark rulings that will have lasting effects on immigration, education, elections, campaign finance, and constitutional rights.

Whether you live in Raleigh, North Carolina, or anywhere else in the country, these decisions could affect your family, your vote, your taxes, or future public policy.

Here’s what happened—and what it means.

Birthright Citizenship Remains Protected

One of the Court’s biggest rulings rejected efforts to end automatic birthright citizenship for children born in the United States.

The Court ruled that the Citizenship Clause of the 14th Amendment continues to guarantee citizenship to nearly everyone born on U.S. soil, regardless of their parents’ immigration status. The decision preserves a constitutional principle that has existed for more than 125 years.  

What this means for you

• Children born in the U.S. remain U.S. citizens at birth.
• States and federal agencies cannot deny citizenship based solely on a parent’s immigration status.
• Any future changes would likely require a constitutional amendment or a major shift in Supreme Court precedent.

States Can Restrict Transgender Athletes in Women’s Sports

The Court also upheld laws allowing states to restrict transgender girls from participating in girls’ and women’s sports.

The majority concluded that these laws do not violate Title IX or the Equal Protection Clause under the circumstances presented in the cases before the Court.  

What this means for you

If you have children in public schools or college athletics:

• States may continue enforcing laws that limit participation based on biological sex.
• School athletic policies could continue changing depending on state law.
• Additional lawsuits involving other LGBTQ+ issues are still expected.

Campaign Finance Rules Changed

In another significant decision, the Supreme Court struck down federal limits on coordinated spending between political parties and candidates.

Supporters argue the decision strengthens political speech protected by the First Amendment, while critics believe it could increase the influence of wealthy donors and political organizations.  

What this means for voters

• Political parties can work more closely with candidates during campaigns.
• Expect increased spending during future elections.
• Campaign advertising and fundraising could grow substantially in upcoming federal and state races.

Gun Cases Left Unresolved

The Court declined to hear several cases challenging firearm restrictions affecting adults between ages 18 and 20.

By refusing to hear the appeals, existing lower court decisions remain in place, meaning gun laws will continue to vary depending on where someone lives.  

What this means

• There is still no nationwide rule regarding firearm purchases for 18-to-20-year-olds.
• Different federal appeals courts continue reaching different conclusions.
• The issue could return to the Supreme Court in a future term.

A Court That Continues to Shape National Policy

These rulings conclude another consequential Supreme Court term that addressed issues including:

• Immigration
• Executive power
• Voting rights
• Campaign finance
• LGBTQ+ rights
• Gun laws
• Federal agency authority

Several decisions expanded presidential authority in some areas while limiting it in others, reflecting the Court’s continued influence on nearly every aspect of American government.  

What This Means for North Carolina Residents

For residents across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Wake County, and North Carolina:

• Schools and athletic associations may review sports participation policies.
• Election officials and political campaigns will adjust to new campaign finance rules.
• Immigration advocates and legal organizations will continue operating under existing birthright citizenship protections.
• Firearm regulations will remain governed by existing federal and state court decisions until future Supreme Court action.

Final Thoughts

The Supreme Court’s final decisions of the 2025–2026 term reinforce how constitutional rulings can affect everyday Americans—even if they never set foot inside a courtroom.

Whether the issue involves citizenship, education, elections, or constitutional rights, these rulings will shape public policy for years to come and will likely influence future legislation, political campaigns, and legal challenges across the nation.

Stay informed as these decisions begin affecting states, local governments, and communities throughout North Carolina.

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A handful of AI companies just spent close to $30 million trying to decide the outcome of ONE House primary in Manhattan — not to win an election, but to prove they can buy the outcome of who regulates them. Voting closes tonight. This is corporatocracy with the mask off.
#corporatocracy #aiRegulation #NY12 #darkMoney #superPACs #campaignFinance #v64OTD #bigTech #accountability #regulatoryCapture #news #topnews

https://v64otd.com/dispatch/corporatocracy-the-most-expensive-house-seat-in-america-decides-tonight/

#CitizensUnited #OverturnCitizensUnited #MoneyInPolitics #EndDarkMoney #DemocracyNotForSale #FreeSpeechForPeople #CampaignFinanceReform #CorporationsAreNotPeople #FixOurDemocracy #TheodoreRoosevelt #TeddyRoosevelt #CampaignFinance #CorporateInfluence #PoliticalHistory #GetMoneyOut #ProgressiveEra #USPolitics #PoliticalMemes #TR

ActBlue CEO Slated for June Hearing Amid Foreign Donation Scrutiny

ActBlue CEO Regina Wallace-Jones will testify on June 10 about foreign donations. The House Committee questions if the platform allowed illegal contributions.

#ActBlue, #ForeignDonations, #CampaignFinance, #USPolitics, #ElectionSecurity

https://newsletter.tf/actblue-ceo-june-hearing-foreign-donations/

ActBlue's CEO will testify before Congress on June 10 regarding foreign donations. This follows concerns that the platform may have processed illegal contributions.

#ActBlue, #ForeignDonations, #CampaignFinance, #USPolitics, #ElectionSecurity
https://newsletter.tf/actblue-ceo-june-hearing-foreign-donations/

Cosponsor and Vote Yes on H.R.2352 to Abolish Super PACs https://resist.bot/petitions/PXDHNK #GetMoneyOut #CampaignFinance

You can now explore #CampaignFinance data for #LaPuente, starting in 2024 and updated every other day:

https://lapuente.ca.civic.band/

#OpenData

We've recently started adding #CampaignFinance data to all the #CivicBand sites in #California where we can get that data easily.

We now have data for #SanJoaquin county going back to 2012

https://sanjoaquin-county.ca.civic.band/

Truth doesn’t spread without money.
And the people with money don’t fund truth.

That’s the core of what’s broken.
And why we built MakeCampaignsFair.com — to make political voice no longer depend on financial power.

🗳️ A fair, public platform. Equal time. No ads. No billionaires.

Boosts welcome. Let’s fix what they’ve sold us.

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Report: Family at the Center of Sam Bankman-Fried’s Campaign Contributions - Sam Bankman-Fried’s political donation activities were allegedly a family affair, ... - https://news.bitcoin.com/report-family-at-the-center-of-sam-bankman-frieds-campaign-contributions/ #gabrielbankman-fried #politicaldonations #straw-donorscheme #campaignfinance #bankman-fried #barbarafried #nishadsingh #joebankman #ryansalame #news #ftx

FTX Founder’s Expert Witnesses Face Exclusion in Fraud Trial - The U.S. Department of Justice filed a motion on Monday seeking to bar all seven o... - https://news.bitcoin.com/ftx-founders-expert-witnesses-face-exclusion-in-fraud-trial/ #cryptocurrencymarket #departmentofjustice #federalprosecutors #sambankman-fried #campaignfinance #cryptoexpertise #expertwitnesses #internalsystems #termsofservice #josephpimbley #bradleysmith #lawrenceakka #petervinella #thomasbishop #courtfiling #motion