Ned Resnikoff is the Political Capital Reporter for International Business Times, where he covers the intersection of money and politics. He was previously a reporter for Al Jazeera America and msnbc.
Trump’s Very Own Emailgate
The presumptive GOP nominee’s campaign allegedly solicited donations from foreign nationals, in violation of federal law.
Trump To GOP Donors: Drop Dead
Even as Trump ramps up his fundraising, he keeps saying things that seem calculated to alienate Republican contributors.
Koch Brothers Aim To Unleash Heck
A Koch-linked super PAC is spending more than $1 million on Republican Rep. Joe Heck’s bid to succeed Democrat Harry Reid in the U.S. Senate.
‘Gray Money’ Spending Explodes At The State Level
The use of mysteriously sourced money in several states has increased far more quickly than in national elections.
#Brextastrophe
Here is the weekly Political Capital newsletter on the top stories about the intersection of money and politics — plus a musical outro.
The Unbearable Whiteness of Fundraising
Donors to the District of Columbia's 2014 local elections tended to be whiter and more right-wing than the city itself.
Decoding The Mysteries In Trump’s Campaign Finances
Is he really that rich? And seven other questions raised by the Republican’s latest FEC filing.
A ‘Different Donald’? Not Yet
Campaign staff members have been promising donors a different Donald Trump, but with his renewed call for a Muslim ban, he hasn’t emerged yet.
The People Who Helped Fuel The Bern
Bernie Sanders’ $200 million campaign was a boon for the left-wing consultants who have been honing their digital fundraising and organizing tools for a decade.
The Koch Brothers Are Buying Local
Billionaire donors, unwilling to support Donald Trump, pour money into Senate, House and judicial races instead.
Trump Goes For Broke
The Republican presidential candidate could fall as much as $500 million short of his fundraising goal.
How Sanders Won The Money Primary
Bernie Sanders bypassed Democratic Party gatekeepers to raise $200 million. But it won’t be easy for future candidates to replicate his success.
The Bern Rate
Bernie Sanders has outspent Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton by about $25 million. Where did the money go?
Exxon Gives Big To Its Defenders In Congress
The beneficiaries are fighting an investigation into whether the oil giant lied to the public about climate change.
Is The Latest #NeverTrump Push DOA?
Bad news for potential candidate David French: For conservative donors, it may be Trump or nothing.
Trump’s Numbers Not Adding Up
The presumptive Republican presidential nominee seemed to contradict himself in trying to explain his charitable donations — or lack of them.
A Second Life For Sanders’ Agenda?
The new Take On Wall Street coalition backs key elements of Bernie Sanders’ campaign platform.
The Quiet Assault On Obama’s Labor Regulations
An amendment — part of a concerted effort to roll back Obama’s economic initiatives — would exempt defense contractors from a crackdown on labor law violations.
‘Fight For $15’ Organizers Want To Join A Union, Too
Organizers with the SEIU-backed campaign to raise the minimum wage and allow fast-food workers to unionize are demanding recognition from the SEIU for themselves.
Death: The Ultimate Trump Card
Studies show that people are more likely to support Donald Trump after being reminded of the inevitability of their mortality. Seriously.