The Center for Public Integrity

The new Trump: Trying to raise campaign money

When it comes to raising money, Donald Trump is morphing into the very kind of bootlicking presidential candidate he’s insisted — over and again — that he wasn’t, isn’t and wouldn’t become.

News media give a free ride to anti-Donald Trump video

A new video from a pro-Hillary Clinton Super PAC has gotten a lot of free air time — and includes none of the usual political ad disclosures because the PAC campaigns its a web video, not an ad.

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.

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.

A pro-Trump super PAC wants your money

Although Donald Trump has disavowed such political groups, an organization is seeking funds to back him.

Sanders, Clinton want campaign finance overhaul, but face huge obstacles

Reforming the system requires more than presidential action.

A bumper sticker is passed out before U.S. Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson speaks at a campaign event in Pahrump, Nevada.

Ben Carson's big success: Wringing cash and information from 700,000 people

That database survives after the failure of his candidacy — and is potential post-campaign money machine.

Thomas Hicks became chairman of the Election Assistance Commission on Feb. 24, 2016. He previously served as the agency's vice chairman.

Want honest elections? Meet America's new election integrity watchdog

Voter access and technology improvements top Thomas Hicks' agenda as Election Assistance Commission chairman.

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.

Josue “Josh” Muniz, now 20, is suing the San Bernardino City Unified School District and a school police officer for excessive force and negligent training. The suit alleges that the officer grabbed Muniz, then 17, by the throat, pepper sprayed him and b

In San Bernardino County, there's an epidemic of questionable arrests by school police

Soul-searching in San Bernardino County over school cops’ tactics and attitudes.

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