Politics
U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls’ campaign lost $150,000 in wire fraud theft
Posted on · The Texas Republican’s campaign, which recouped most of the money, has reported the case to the FBI. The Federal Elections Commission is also looking into it.
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Politics
Ted Cruz has never recouped more than $500,000 he loaned his first campaign. He’s working to overturn the law that’s blocked him
Posted on · The Supreme Court next month will hear arguments in his challenge to the law that prevents the repayment, prompting fears among watchdog groups that another rollback of campaign finance regulations might be looming.
News
Fraud Trial Of Former Congressman Steve Stockman Begins
Posted on · Federal prosecutors charge Stockman with bilking conservative megadonors out of more than $1 million. He faces 24 criminal counts, including multiple counts of mail and wire fraud.
Election 2016
Trump Struggles To Narrow Texas Fundraising Gap With Clinton
Posted on · The Republican nominee collected roughly $5 million in donations from Texas from January 1 through July 31, according to the Federal Election Commission. Over the same period, his Democratic rival raised more than $13 million.