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Trump defeats Democrats' lawsuit over election commission independence
A Washington, D.C. judge has dismissed the Democratic Party's lawsuit accusing U.S. President Donald Trump of violating federal election law by trying to assert control over the independent ...
The Washington Post5y
GOP appointee resigns from Federal Election Commission, once again leaving it without a quorum
Caroline Hunter, a long-serving Republican appointee to the Federal Election Commission, announced her resignation Friday, leaving the panel without a four-person quorum to conduct business once ...
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Parties must meet 2 of 3 requirements to join federal leaders' debate in next election - CBC.ca
The commission — a government agency created in 2018 to organize federal leaders' debates — said that a leader of a registered political party can only participate if they meet at least two of ...
The New York Times4y
America Votes by 50 Sets of Rules. We Need a Federal Elections Agency. - The New York Times
America Votes by 50 Sets of Rules. We Need a Federal Elections Agency. It could make sure laws are fair and consistent everywhere. Nov. 5, 2020 Olivia Locher for The New York Times ...
The Washington Post5y
Senate confirms Trump appointee to Federal Election Commission, restoring panel’s voting quorum for first time since August
James E. “Trey” Trainor III, an Austin-based election law attorney, has pushed for less regulation of money in politics.
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The Federal Election Commission - MSN
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Judge tosses Democratic committees’ lawsuit over the Federal Election Commission’s independence
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to block President Donald Trump's administration from implementing an executive order that Democratic Party officials claim ...
The Hill5y
Federal Election Commission is now out of commission — that’s downright scary - The Hill
Republican Matthew S. Petersen announced his resignation from the Federal Election Commission (FEC) this week. Ho hum news this is not. What it means is that the government agency charged with ...
Forbes5mon
Federal Election Commission Chair Says Trump Tried To Fire Her As She Signals Intent To Fight - Forbes
Topline Federal Election Commission Chair Ellen Weintraub said on X she received a letter from President Donald Trump informing her that she was being removed from office, as she questioned the ...
USA Today4y
2020 election: Commission needed to look into problems, restore trust - USA TODAY
Not the one proposed by some Senate Republicans. And not like past placebo commissions. An honest-to-God, no-holds-barred federal commission to look into the 2020 presidential election.
The New York Times2y
Complaint About Trump From American Bridge to the Federal Election Commission - The New York Times
A Democratic super PAC filed a complaint against former President Donald J. Trump that accused him of violating federal election law by not officially informing the F.E.C. that he planned to run ...