A growing number of states are allowing candidates for local and state office to use their campaign dollars to pay for child care expenses. Parents of young children say the practice gives them the time and flexibility to run for office, which often requires long and obscure hours of work.
Jury selection is underway for Donald Trump's hush-money trial — the first time in U.S. history a former president is being tried on criminal charges. A decision could come by summer.
Officials running for public office in Georgia are raising big money for their political campaigns. Who contributed how much dough to whom and what those candidates are spending it on is easy information to find, if you know where to look.
Elections are becoming more expensive as candidates vie for voters' attention. But there are strict rules about how money is raised, how it can be used and how to prove you're following the laws.
Georgia candidates can now use campaign money they raise for child care. The funds can also cover care for people who have elderly parents or disabled dependents.
With a big field, a former president, well-heeled politicians and two billionaires running, this is likely to be the most money ever spent to win the GOP presidential nomination.
Monday on Political Rewind: Gov. Brian Kemp instructs state agencies to "disregard" several budget items, targeting mental health care and free school lunches. Plus, an investigation finds Herschel Walker solicited campaign donations made out to his company. And we unpack Donald Trump's infamous CNN town hall.
Republican Gov. Brian Kemp and Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams have shattered the previous record for gubernatorial campaign fundraising in Georgia heading into Election Day next week.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp sharply accelerated his fundraising over the summer, taking in $28.7 million in a three-month period. U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock reported raising $26.3 million in the quarter ended Sept. 30. He’s now raised about $90 million for his reelection campaign.
Monday on Political Rewind: Former U.S. Rep. Buddy Darden joins the panel as we discuss nationwide inflation. Meanwhile, Gov. Brian Kemp attempts to tie Stacey Abrams to President Biden's economic policies. But Abrams isn't backing away from Biden, despite his low approval ratings. Plus, the State Ethics Commission investigates Abrams' 2018 campaign.
The Georgia Government Transparency & Campaign Finance Commission dismissed two charges against Democratic gubernatorial nominee Stacey Abrams but upheld a slew of other charges against 30 Georgia candidates facing fines for failing to file sufficient personal financial disclosure information.
Georgia Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock raised $17.2 million for his Senate reelection bid in 2022's second quarter, while Republican challenger Herschel Walker raised $6.2 million.
Rep. Zoe Lofgren said Monday the Trump campaign took $250 million in donations but didn't use it for the legal defense funding it claimed to need it for.
