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January 13, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Journalists are citing OpenSecrets data and analysis in their coverage of campaign finance and political spending ahead of the midterms.
We follow the money so you can understand how it shapes the decisions that are being made.
@washingtonpost.com @theguardian.com @post-gazette.com @forbes.com
We follow the money so you can understand how it shapes the decisions that are being made.
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Today is the final day of Q4 (and the year, of course). In the coming weeks, after the filing deadlines pass, we will provide the final snapshot of lobbying and campaign finance activity for 2025 as we head into the midterms. Stay tuned for our data and reporting.
December 31, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Today is the final day of Q4 (and the year, of course). In the coming weeks, after the filing deadlines pass, we will provide the final snapshot of lobbying and campaign finance activity for 2025 as we head into the midterms. Stay tuned for our data and reporting.
Season’s greetings! Here’s to a joyful holiday and New Year. ❄️🌟
December 24, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Season’s greetings! Here’s to a joyful holiday and New Year. ❄️🌟
Rep. Valerie Foushee Gets a Primary Challenger Backed by Sen. Bernie Sanders
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December 22, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Rep. Valerie Foushee Gets a Primary Challenger Backed by Sen. Bernie Sanders
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Top Democrats call for investigation into share-buying spree by Trump allies
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December 22, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Top Democrats call for investigation into share-buying spree by Trump allies
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More money, more corruption require more attention, nonprofit says
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December 22, 2025 at 1:07 PM
More money, more corruption require more attention, nonprofit says
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California’s role in shaping the fate of the Democratic Party and combating Trump on full display
By Seema Mehta and Dakota Smith, @latimes.com
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By Seema Mehta and Dakota Smith, @latimes.com
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December 22, 2025 at 1:07 PM
California’s role in shaping the fate of the Democratic Party and combating Trump on full display
By Seema Mehta and Dakota Smith, @latimes.com
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By Seema Mehta and Dakota Smith, @latimes.com
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JD Vance touts Donald Trump’s economy to shift message on cost of living
By Lauren Fedor, @financialtimes.com
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December 22, 2025 at 1:07 PM
JD Vance touts Donald Trump’s economy to shift message on cost of living
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By Lauren Fedor, @financialtimes.com
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To all who celebrate: Happy Hanukkah! May the season bring light, hope, and joy. 🕎 #happyhanukkah
December 14, 2025 at 10:22 PM
To all who celebrate: Happy Hanukkah! May the season bring light, hope, and joy. 🕎 #happyhanukkah
Thomas Massie, facing Trump’s opposition, gets a hand from billionaire megadonor
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December 12, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Thomas Massie, facing Trump’s opposition, gets a hand from billionaire megadonor
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Divided US Supreme Court grapples with campaign spending curbs in JD Vance case
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December 12, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Divided US Supreme Court grapples with campaign spending curbs in JD Vance case
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December 12, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Who Are Michael And Susan Dell? What We Know About The Latest MAGA Celeb Wannabes
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December 12, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Who Are Michael And Susan Dell? What We Know About The Latest MAGA Celeb Wannabes
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What to know about the air traffic control overhaul and the company FAA hired to manage it
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December 12, 2025 at 3:31 PM
What to know about the air traffic control overhaul and the company FAA hired to manage it
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OpenSecrets works every day to ensure that information about money and influence in government remains accessible and understandable to the public. 1/3
December 11, 2025 at 3:39 PM
OpenSecrets works every day to ensure that information about money and influence in government remains accessible and understandable to the public. 1/3
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December 9, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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1/2 In a recent interview about the Restore Trust in Congress Act, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna referenced our investigative reporting on how much money members of Congress have personally invested in companies that stand to benefit from federal policy.
December 5, 2025 at 3:17 PM
1/2 In a recent interview about the Restore Trust in Congress Act, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna referenced our investigative reporting on how much money members of Congress have personally invested in companies that stand to benefit from federal policy.
Politicians use leadership PACs to gain clout and boost bids for leadership posts or chairmanships. This involves giving to members, the party, PACs, super PACs. In 2024, leadership PACs gave $79.3M to federal candidates, mostly to Republicans, but a Democrat topped the charts.
December 4, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Politicians use leadership PACs to gain clout and boost bids for leadership posts or chairmanships. This involves giving to members, the party, PACs, super PACs. In 2024, leadership PACs gave $79.3M to federal candidates, mostly to Republicans, but a Democrat topped the charts.
In the past week, some of the most influential news outlets in the country cited OpenSecrets in their reporting. Among the latest: @washingtonpost.com, Fox News, @theguardian.com NJ.com and AL.com. Get more updates in our free weekly newsletter. Sign up at www.opensecrets.org/newsletter/s....
November 28, 2025 at 4:09 PM
In the past week, some of the most influential news outlets in the country cited OpenSecrets in their reporting. Among the latest: @washingtonpost.com, Fox News, @theguardian.com NJ.com and AL.com. Get more updates in our free weekly newsletter. Sign up at www.opensecrets.org/newsletter/s....
3/4 Over the past five cycles, NFT gave $389,500 to PACs and committees, with 65 percent of donations to GOP committees and the remainder to Democratic committees. A majority of the contributions were made to leadership PACs in the top turkey-producing states: MN, NC, AR, IN, MO, VA, IA, PA.
November 26, 2025 at 3:27 PM
3/4 Over the past five cycles, NFT gave $389,500 to PACs and committees, with 65 percent of donations to GOP committees and the remainder to Democratic committees. A majority of the contributions were made to leadership PACs in the top turkey-producing states: MN, NC, AR, IN, MO, VA, IA, PA.
2/4 NTF has funneled $2.4M to federal candidates over the last 10 cycles through its political action committee, the National Turkey Federation PAC. On average, 33% of donations went to Democrats, 67% to Republicans. Its donations to candidates have increased 238% since 2006.
November 26, 2025 at 3:27 PM
2/4 NTF has funneled $2.4M to federal candidates over the last 10 cycles through its political action committee, the National Turkey Federation PAC. On average, 33% of donations went to Democrats, 67% to Republicans. Its donations to candidates have increased 238% since 2006.
1/4 Americans will eat about 50M turkeys on Thanksgiving. Producers are represented by the National Turkey Federation, which has spent $3.3M on lobbying over the past two decades. NTF is on pace for its most lobbying spending since 2009. www.opensecrets.org/news/2025/11...
November 26, 2025 at 3:27 PM
1/4 Americans will eat about 50M turkeys on Thanksgiving. Producers are represented by the National Turkey Federation, which has spent $3.3M on lobbying over the past two decades. NTF is on pace for its most lobbying spending since 2009. www.opensecrets.org/news/2025/11...
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R) and former Sen. Doug Jones (D) have both announced they are running for governor of Alabama, setting up a rematch of their 2020 race. That year, Tuberville easily defeated Jones even though the Democrat spent about 4x on the race.
November 25, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R) and former Sen. Doug Jones (D) have both announced they are running for governor of Alabama, setting up a rematch of their 2020 race. That year, Tuberville easily defeated Jones even though the Democrat spent about 4x on the race.
Billionaire Tom Steyer has entered CA's race for governor. The longtime climate activist and former presidential candidate has poured hundreds of millions into Democratic politics and progressive causes. Take a look at the chart below to explore his giving over the years.
November 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Billionaire Tom Steyer has entered CA's race for governor. The longtime climate activist and former presidential candidate has poured hundreds of millions into Democratic politics and progressive causes. Take a look at the chart below to explore his giving over the years.
Businesses and foreign governments flocked to Trump-connected lobbying firms amid confusion and concern over tariffs. As a result, the number of clients who hired lobbyists to address tariff policy more than tripled between the first three quarters of 2024 and 2025.
November 19, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Businesses and foreign governments flocked to Trump-connected lobbying firms amid confusion and concern over tariffs. As a result, the number of clients who hired lobbyists to address tariff policy more than tripled between the first three quarters of 2024 and 2025.