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New FEC Report Confirms for Voters What Chris McDaniel Knew Months Ago: The Full Extent of His Super PAC’s Fundraising
Apr 17, 2018This week, we learned that Senate candidate Chris McDaniel knew something about the super PAC’s fundraising that voters did not.
Mark Zuckerberg Heads to Capitol Hill: Here’s What We Want to Learn
Apr 9, 2018Here’s what we’d like to see members of Congress ask while Facebook's CEO is in the hot seat.
U.S. Senate Candidate Chris McDaniel Weighs in Via Text on CLC FEC Complaint
Mar 27, 2018Super PACs and candidates continue to push the legal envelope, CLC continues to raise the flag, filing complaints against those that violate the law and demanding that the Federal Elections Commission (FEC) take action.
First Empirical Research of Facebook Political Ads Demonstrates the Need for Legislative Solution that would Deter Foreign Interference in Elections
Apr 16, 2018Research recommends solutions like Honest Ads Act, which would extend disclosure requirements to all major ad platforms, helping root out foreign interference.
CLC Files Suit to Compel ICE to Disclose Private Prison Operating Agreements
Apr 11, 2018Public officials are supposed to make contracting decisions based on what is best for the public, not based on who spent the most money getting them elected.
CLC President Trevor Potter Reaction to Mark Zuckerberg’s Support for Honest Ads Act
Apr 6, 2018We are looking forward to Mr. Zuckerberg’s active support for this legislation that would give voters and law enforcement agencies the tools they need to detect and deter foreign interference.