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.
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The Big Money Bets on Adam Schiff
The California Senate candidate is using every campaign tactic of recent vintage: benefiting from pro-Israel and crypto money, and trying to choose his general-election opponent.
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AIPAC’s Surprising Salvo in Orange County
A swing seat in California is seeing a flurry of attack ads from pro-Israel forces. Why?
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Latimer Picks Anti-Union Consultant for Bowman Challenge
Global Strategy Group, which once worked for Amazon to prevent union organizing in its warehouses, is doing polling for the pro-Israel candidate.
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The Squad Faces Its Biggest Political Challenge Yet
In 2024, the most progressive Democrats in the House face attacks from several directions.