Early Returns Podcast: FEC Commissioner Trey Trainor – Understanding and Respecting the Federal Election Commission
The NYC Campaign Finance Board has denied public campaign funds for Eric Adams’ reelection bid. The Board cited “detrimental” conduct from Adams in their denial. This ruling means that Adams will be ineligible to receive...more
On Wednesday, May 10, 2023, U.S. Rep. George Santos was charged in a 13-count federal indictment in the Eastern District of New York. Elected in 2022, Rep. Santos represents New York’s 3rd Congressional District, covering the...more
Earlier this week, the Southern District of New York dismissed bribery and honest services wire fraud charges brought against New York’s former lieutenant governor, Brian Benjamin, based upon the Indictment’s failure to...more
Former State Senator Indicted for Fraud, Money Laundering, and Tax Evasion - On February 3, a grand jury indicted Sam McCann, former Illinois State Senator and 2018 gubernatorial candidate, for his role in a scheme to misuse...more