Michael Beckel

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Billionaires and corporations helped fund Donald Trump's transition

Casino tycoon Sheldon Adelson, DeVos family, Exxon Mobil and Microsoft among numerous donors

Billionaires and corporations helped fund Donald Trump's transition
Donald Trump

Lobbyists helped bankroll Donald Trump’s transition

Lobbyists helped bankroll Donald Trump’s transition
Jon Tester

One simple way the Senate could embrace the internet in 2017

One simple way the Senate could embrace the internet in 2017
Fund-raising at the DNC

Democrats want reform — but court big money in the meantime

Democrats want reform — but court big money in the meantime
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump applauds Saturday after introducing Indiana Governor Mike Pence as his vice presidential running mate.

In Ohio, some liberals fear Trump's persistent appeal

In Ohio, some liberals fear Trump's persistent appeal
Republican US presidential candidate and businessman Donald Trump speaks to supporters during Trump's five state primary night rally held at the Trump Tower in Manhattan, New York, Tuesday night.

Despite a barrage of negative ads, Donald Trump is poised to win the GOP nomination

Despite the number of candidates involved, nearly 20 percent of the ads in the GOP primary have been negative ads targeting Donald Trump.

Despite a barrage of negative ads, Donald Trump is poised to win the GOP nomination
US presidential candidate Bernie Sanders

Bernie Sanders tried to spend his way to victory in New York primary

Sometimes, money isn't everything. Bernie Sanders needed an upset victory in New York City, and he was willing to spend his way to try to get it.

Bernie Sanders tried to spend his way to victory in New York primary
The crowd cheers during a Tea Party rally to "Audit the IRS" in front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington June 19, 2013

From Congress, a Christmas gift to conservatives

Tea Party groups have won a major victory, strengthening provisions established by the Citizens United case.

From Congress, a Christmas gift to conservatives
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Shop on Amazon, help elect Bernie Sanders?

Online retailer to teenage super PAC founder: Not so fast

Shop on Amazon, help elect Bernie Sanders?