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A complaint was filed at the FEC alleging former Pres. Trump violated campaign finance laws. The nonpartisan staff recommended that we...

A complaint was filed at the FEC alleging former Pres. Trump violated campaign finance laws. The nonpartisan staff recommended that we investigate.
You’ll never guess what happened next . . . .

https://www.fec.gov/files/legal/murs/7968/7968_14.pdf

🚨Law & tech nerds! Should the FEC amend its rules on fraudulent misrepresentation to address AI? Public comments welcome thru...

🚨Law & tech nerds! Should the FEC amend its rules on fraudulent misrepresentation to address AI? Public comments welcome thru 10/16/23. Need robust comments, especially on our statutory authority to act.

Comment here: https://sers.fec.gov/forces/addcomments.htm?pid=3374276

 Fed. Register notice below:

... and this one's key: Has the public been given adequate time to evaluate and comment on the new procedures?There's no formal...

... and this one's key: Has the public been given adequate time to evaluate and comment on the new procedures?

There's no formal comment period, but if you email audit2023@fec.gov, your comments will be entered into the record.

Details here: https://www.fec.gov/updates/may-04-2023-open-meeting/

The @FEC is considering new audit procedures at our meeting on Thursday (5/4). We need to hear from experts & the public.tl;dr: Audits...

The @FEC is considering new audit procedures at our meeting on Thursday (5/4). We need to hear from experts & the public.

tl;dr: Audits may take less time, but their scope would be limited, e.g., auditors would not routinely seek documents regarding communications & IEs.

Questions arise. Is this good for the American public? Will the proposed narrowed scope bring to light all relevant issues & provide sufficient transparency? Will committees have adequate information for the audit hearing?...

Could new FEC rules on candidate salaries empower a wider range of candidates to run for Congress? Tune in to today’s hearing at 11 am ET...

Could new FEC rules on candidate salaries empower a wider range of candidates to run for Congress? Tune in to today’s hearing at 11 am ET to find out.

Details: https://t.co/TlQjgVMA1H

Taking a moment to mark the passing of former Rep. Pat Schroeder, a hero of mine and a legislative powerhouse. She was the first woman on...

Taking a moment to mark the passing of former Rep. Pat Schroeder, a hero of mine and a legislative powerhouse. She was the first woman on the Armed Services Committee; her bills transformed how women and families navigate pregnancy and early parenthood.

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/14/obituaries/pat-schroeder-dead.html

FEC Commissioner Shana M. Broussard brings a terrific panel to FEC HQ Tuesday, Feb. 21, at noon to discuss "On Account of Race, Color,...

FEC Commissioner Shana M. Broussard brings a terrific panel to FEC HQ Tuesday, Feb. 21, at noon to discuss "On Account of Race, Color, or Previous Condition of Servitude: Black History and Democracy’s Future."

EAC Chairman Tom Hicks co-hosts. The panel is GW law prof Spencer Overton, former U.S. Commission on Civil Rights commissioner Debo Adegbile, and Yael Bromberg of Bromberg Law LLC and Rutgers Law. See you there!

Register to attend in person or watch online here: https://www.fec.gov/about/leadership-and-structure/shana-m-broussard/black-history-month-panel-2023/

Details:https://apigateway.agilitypr.com/mentions/view/0KPlsS4hM8zm3ENpRfuU5wIOCbiwWKGZ8JPYgPm9eib5qniqriSKsksH3vJ8kL19….and details on my...

Details:

https://apigateway.agilitypr.com/mentions/view/0KPlsS4hM8zm3ENpRfuU5wIOCbiwWKGZ8JPYgPm9eib5qniqriSKsksH3vJ8kL19

….and details on my *first* Russia ban (May 2022):

https://twitter.com/EllenLWeintraub/status/1528507293809139712?s=20&t=s33vEafw0JFo_1mRPiuP0w

In response to U.S. sanctions, Russia permanently banned me from entering the country today – *again*. Tough move there, Vlad, but...

In response to U.S. sanctions, Russia permanently banned me from entering the country today – *again*.

Tough move there, Vlad, but I'll note that I'm still welcome in more of my ancestral homeland of Ukraine than you ever would have imagined when you launched your invasion. 🇺🇦

UCLA Law professor @rickhasen writes: "This is a travesty and renders the judicial review procedures of FEC actions mostly...

UCLA Law professor @rickhasen writes: "This is a travesty and renders the judicial review procedures of FEC actions mostly meaningless."

Full opinion here:

https://www.cadc.uscourts.gov/internet/opinions.nsf/C8B62D59F41A777B8525891600753593/$file/19-5161-1977294.pdf

Judges Millett and Pillard would have reconsidered the panel decision, which, they wrote: "turns the rule of law upside down and...

Judges Millett and Pillard would have reconsidered the panel decision, which, they wrote: "turns the rule of law upside down and renders the statutory provision for review of dismissal decisions a dead letter" and "renders the world of dark money in politics an even darker place."

Deeply disappointing decision from the D.C. Circuit today. The Court declined to review a case (New Models) that has eviscerated the...

Deeply disappointing decision from the D.C. Circuit today. The Court declined to review a case (New Models) that has eviscerated the FEC's ability to enforce the law.

The Court's two newest members, did not participate; hopefully, the full Circuit can consider a future case.

Should be an interesting FEC meeting today. Here’s the link to the agenda documents and...

Should be an interesting FEC meeting today. Here’s the link to the agenda documents and webcast:
https://www.fec.gov/updates/december-01-2022-open-meeting/
Please note that the meeting will start at 10:30 AM ET this morning.

🔥BREAKING! The FEC is releasing a draft final rule on internet political disclaimers today.The rule requires a disclaimer on *every*...

🔥BREAKING! The FEC is releasing a draft final rule on internet political disclaimers today.

The rule requires a disclaimer on *every* online ad. When a full disclaimer can’t fit, the payor's name must appear & link to the full disclaimer.

We vote next Thursday. Link coming soon!

Yesterday, Nov. 8, was the last day of Part 1 of the election: the Voting.Now, Part 2 of the election, the Counting, is underway. The...

Yesterday, Nov. 8, was the last day of Part 1 of the election: the Voting.

Now, Part 2 of the election, the Counting, is underway. The Counting will continue until every validly cast ballot is counted.

That's how we know for sure who wins.