Campaign Finance
Watchdog group files complaint over Ocasio-Cortez campaign payments labeled as leadership training
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The National Legal and Policy Center, a conservative-leaning watchdog group, says it has asked federal regulators and House ethics investigators to review nearly $19,000 in 2025 campaign disbursements by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez that were reported to the Federal Election Commission as “leadership training and consulting.” The group alleges the payments went to a psychiatrist associated with a ketamine-treatment clinic and may have been for personal services, an allegation that could not be independently confirmed from public filings reviewed by this outlet.
The Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust has filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission accusing former Senator Kyrsten Sinema of using nearly $2 million in campaign funds for personal expenses after leaving office. The group claims the spending, which continued into 2025, includes items like resort stays and makeup services that appear unrelated to winding down operations. This follows a previous complaint about her travel expenses in 2024.
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A voter-approved law in Maine capping contributions to super PAC-style political committees at $5,000 has triggered a federal lawsuit, Dinner Table Action v. Schneider, that could help determine how far states may go in regulating independent‑expenditure PACs. Advocates say the case could clarify federal campaign‑finance precedent and potentially bolster states’ ability to police big‑money donations.