A Kremlin-linked firm spent at least six figures on political Facebook ads in the 2016 elections. But any Americans who may have lent a hand to a private company being called a “troll farm” with ties to Putin may be in the greatest legal jeopardy.  

In order to hold any presidential administration accountable, we must gather all the facts.

Following the recent news coverage exposing foreign interference in US elections, lawmakers and citizens are searching for answers. 

Corporate PAC contributions gave 99 percent of their federal contributions to congressional candidates in 2016. Controlled by the corporations which establish them, corporate PACs actually reported giving federal candidates over $180 million in 2016—more than 40 percent of PAC spending that year.

Although President Trump was elected on a pledge to “drain the swamp” and limit the power of donors and special interests, the money and influence game accelerated rather than slowed in 2017.

The D.C. Council yesterday unanimously passed the Fair Elections Act, and now the bill heads to Mayor Muriel Bowser’s desk to be signed into law. D.C.’s measure follows a long line of states and localities that have passed public financing laws, or citizen-funded elections, making it clear Americans...

 The FEC has long been paralyzed by partisan gridlock and is often overlooked by the White House. But by nominating commissioners who will faithfully administer the laws limiting money’s influence on politics, Trump could signal that he wants to restore integrity to our democracy and is serious...

Voters were not aware of U.S. Senate candidate Chris McDaniel's contributions from prolific megadonor Richard Uihlein, which was disclosed in a recent filing with the Federal Election Commission.

Additionally, an analysis CLC shared with the Times shows that Pruitt’s use of federal PAC money as Oklahoma Attorney General offered a preview of what was to come during Pruitt’s tenure at EPA: a preference for a luxury lifestyle and a commitment to making sure his inner circle gets paid handsomely...

CLC filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission alleging that the National Rifle Association  violated federal law by using a common vendor to coordinate illegally.

CLC and Giffords Law Center filed a complaint with Federal Election Commission alleging illegal coordination between the Trump campaign and the NRA.

Americans are hungry for a democracy that is more transparent, accessible, and accountable, and there are indications that the next Congress will seriously consider legislation designed to improve our democracy.

This November voters will have the chance to vote to end extreme partisan gerrymandering, improve the way we fund elections to give every day voters a voice in the political process (not just wealthy donors), expand voting access and improve ethics in government.

Without clear rules from the FEC, only a minority of leadership PAC spending has gone toward contributions to other candidates and political committees, and instead, leadership PACs are commonly used as slush funds to subsidize politicians’ lifestyles.

Big questions remain about who paid for access to the Secretary of the Interior after the FEC dismissed CLC complaint arising from Ryan Zinke’s appearance at a Virgin Islands fundraiser.

CLC vice president of litigation and strategy, Paul Smith, sent a letter to the House Oversight committee asking it to demand that Whitaker address his conflicts of interest.

In 2018 American cities and counties were the major drivers of innovative campaign finance reforms.

CLC President Trevor Potter shares his expertise on election law in the Washington Post and with CNN about the latest developments in the Michael Cohen investigation.

In July 2018, CLC filed a complaint with the FEC urging it to investigate Donald Trump, his 2016 campaign committee, and the Donald J. Trump Foundation.