A primary election for Rep. Rob Menendez Jr., son of the indicted senator, will test the power of party bosses in the Garden State.
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Pelosi May Back Industry-Friendly House Crypto Bill
The industry has become a major spender in political campaigns, and the most prodigious fundraiser among Democrats is taking notice.
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Crypto: Back From the Dead
Today on TAP: It’s hard to think of a more useless financial invention. Crypto began as a fringe fad, disdained by the big investment banks. Now, Wall Street is cashing in.
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AIPAC Running Field Organizing in Maryland House Race
Paid ads for Sarah Kelly Elfreth are just the tip of the iceberg in Maryland’s Third Congressional District.
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Financial Irregularities Surround House Candidate Bhavini Patel
Patel, the Jeffrey Yass–backed challenger to Squad member Summer Lee, likely failed to disclose a $65,000 gift, or make required federal disclosures.
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The Staying Power of Crypto’s Political Machine
SBF is going to jail, but the crypto machine remains king in the 2024 elections.
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One More Way the Supreme Court Has Legalized Corruption
Disgraced Sen. Bob Menendez is pretending to ‘run’ for re-election because that allows him to tap his campaign account for legal defense.
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AIPAC Talking Points Revealed
Documents show that the powerful lobby is spreading its influence on Capitol Hill by calling for unconditional military aid to Israel and hyping up threats from Iran.
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Progressive Groups Form Counterweight to AIPAC’s Electoral Push
Twenty-four organizations will launch a ‘seven-figure’ campaign to defend progressive Democrats. The Israel lobby’s first foray into primaries this year fell flat.
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The Intra-Democratic Battles Kick Off in California
Millionaire self-funders, dirty-trick tactics, pro-Israel and crypto money everywhere. The ideological sparring within the party takes a back seat to campaign shenanigans.
