Campaign contributions among House members show how parties build influence, protect vulnerable members and respond to election pressures.
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Victoria’s political donations laws favour the major parties - and now a High Court challenge may test their constitutional validity.
Federal investigations into irregular election spending can uncover wild stories. Politicians have used campaign money to pay rent, fund family vacations, book hotel rooms for mistresses − and worse.
Donors often try to conceal their involvement in politics, and campaigns try to hide what they spend their money on.
Under Chief Justice John Roberts, the Supreme Court has made it much harder for federal prosecutors to go after corrupt state and local officials.
Courtroom drama is drawing attention to a broader subject: Donald Trump’s approach to the media.
Trump-aligned political action committees have paid lawyers for the former president tens of millions of dollars. Are there any limits on how much, or on what, they can spend?
The billionaire businessman’s reported dealings with politicians highlight the need to change Australia’s campaign finance laws.
George Santos has admitted to having said some stupid things. But his lying became the subject of a federal probe that has resulted in criminal charges.
Accountants spurred Al Capone’s downfall and the Watergate scandal was revealed when reporters ‘followed the money.’ Will they also bring down Donald Trump?
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