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Ethics & Accountability 11.17.2017

Reports Say Trump Tower in Panama Built With 'Laundered' Money

Emerging stories of his involvement in developing a luxury high-rise in Panama could spell more trouble for President Trump

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Media & Democracy 11.17.2017

FCC Looks to Choke Off Competition in Local News Coverage

Competition is good, right? So why does Trump's FCC oppose it in the news business?

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Money & Influence 11.16.2017

FEC Agrees to Consider Disclosure Rule for Online Political Ads

The Federal Election Commission, arguably government’s most dysfunctional agency, actually did something this morning.

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Voting & Elections 11.16.2017

Colorado's New Vote Audit Sets Example for the Nation

Colorado is taking an important step this week to ensure that votes are being accurately tallied.

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Voting & Elections 11.15.2017

Arizona Repeatedly Obstructed Voters, Groups Charge

A coalition of voting rights groups is accusing Arizona state agencies today of repeatedly violating federal voting laws designed to increase opportunities to register and vote and is demanding that the state’s top voting official fix the problems.

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Ethics & Accountability 11.14.2017

Judicial Nominee Failed to Disclose Wife's Ties to White House

A Trump nominee for the federal bench failed to disclose that his wife works for the White House counsel

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