Atlanta ball bondsman Scott Hall was charged in a Georgia criminal case accusing Trump's legal team of illegally trying to overthrow the 2020 election.

Paxton’s Senate campaign takes $7,000 donation from indicted Trump election co-conspirator

Donor Scott Hall pled guilty to five conspiracy counts in a case that accused Trump’s legal team of trying to use stolen data to decertify the 2020 election.

by Sanford Nowlin March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

Donor Scott Hall pled guilty to five conspiracy counts in a case that accused Trump’s legal team of trying to use stolen data to decertify the 2020 election.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks with attendees at the 2024 AmericaFest at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Feds ask Ken Paxton campaign to explain more illegal donor contributions

Regulators flagged 16 contributions to the Texas Attorney General’s latest campaign filing in his Senate race that appear to violate federal rules.

by Sanford Nowlin January 12, 2026January 12, 2026

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn speaks at the annual CPAC conference.

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John Cornyn reelection PAC called out for forgetting to sign regulatory paperwork

Regulators demanded Texans for Senator John Cornyn Inc. resubmit its documents or face a possible audit or enforcement action.

by Sanford Nowlin January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

Attorney Trey Trainor waits for the House Committee on General Investigating and Ethics to resume on Sept. 15, 2015. Trainor was representing Rep. Jonathan Stickland, who was accused of breaking the law by listing witnesses who were not in Austin as supporters of his legislation during a House Transportation Committee hearing.

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Texas GOP lawyer and former FEC chair Trey Trainor announces run for Chip Roy’s seat in Congress

The longtime GOP operative has spent decades as a lawyer for Texas Republicans and conservative causes.

by Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune October 6, 2025October 6, 2025

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U.S. Sen. John Cornyn runs ads targeting Ken Paxton over questionable campaign contributions

The clip emerged after the Current reported that regulators demanded Paxton’s Senate campaign return or explain $658,000 in potentially illegal donations.

by Sanford Nowlin August 20, 2025August 25, 2025

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Feds demand Ken Paxton’s Senate campaign explain more than 100 potentially illegal contributions

A letter from the Federal Election Commission identifies $658,000 in second-quarter donations that raise red flags.

by Sanford Nowlin August 19, 2025August 31, 2025

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Federal Elections Commission questions paperwork of new PAC supporting Ken Paxton

Federal regulators said the fundraising organization didn’t make it clear whether it operates independently or as part of Paxton’s campaign.

by Sanford Nowlin June 26, 2025June 30, 2025

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Federal regulators ask Ted Cruz’s campaign to explain $593,00 in oddly timed small donations

The unitemized donations flowed in after the November election — something a watchdog group said raises red flags.

by Sanford Nowlin April 3, 2025May 30, 2025

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Federal Election Commission clears Ted Cruz in complaint over controversial podcast deal

Watchdog groups alleged Cruz broke the law by directing iHeartMedia to flow syndication money into a PAC supporting his reelection.

by Sanford Nowlin February 21, 2025June 9, 2025

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Feds demand Texas Congressman Dan Crenshaw’s campaign explain illegal donations

The Federal Election Commission has given the Republican’s campaign until Feb. 24 to respond to its inquiry.

by Sanford Nowlin January 21, 2025May 9, 2025

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Feds demand Ted Cruz’s campaign explain $1 million in potentially illegal donations

In a new letter, regulators included a 97-page list of individual contributions the campaign must either explain or return.

by Sanford Nowlin November 4, 2024April 3, 2025

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Why has Ted Cruz’s campaign spent thousands of bucks at beauty salons?

The $9,000 in salon expenditures could run afoul of federal rules banning personal use of campaign cash.

by Sanford Nowlin November 2, 2024May 23, 2025

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Ted Cruz’s presidential campaign tells feds it won’t explain its plans for leftover cash

Cruz ran for president in 2016, but that campaign’s treasurer declined to tell regulators how it will spend leftover money.

by Sanford Nowlin October 9, 2024April 3, 2025

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Feds warn Texas Republican Party over failure to disclose who’s on its payroll

Regulators gave the party until the end of October to correct recent paperwork or face potential fine.

by Sanford Nowlin September 26, 2024February 7, 2025

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Feds ask Ted Cruz’s campaign to explain dozens of illegal donations it received

A letter from the Federal Election Commission raises concerns that dozens of donors to the Texas Republican exceeded federal legal limits.

by Sanford Nowlin August 8, 2024November 4, 2024

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Nearly all funds paid to Ted Cruz-tied PAC through podcast deal have gone to his reelection bid

So far, San Antonio-based iHeartMedia has funneled $786,000 into a Cruz-tied fundraising entity as part of its deal to distribute the senator’s podcast.

by Sanford Nowlin August 1, 2024January 4, 2025

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Campaign of Brandon ‘AK Guy’ Herrera closes PAC before recount is complete

The closure of the PAC also comes after federal regulators opened a pair of inquiries into Herrera’s campaign finances.

by Sanford Nowlin June 25, 2024February 7, 2025

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Former San Antonio man gets 18 months after guilty plea in super PAC scheme

Christopher Richardson, who also went to prison on an earlier bank fraud charge, is accused of falsifying filings to federal campaign finance officials.

by Sanford Nowlin June 13, 2024January 22, 2025

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Brandon ‘AK Guy’ Herrera’s campaign under FEC scrutiny for $50,000 loan

The South Texas Republican’s campaign treasurer, Thomas Datwyler, also has reported ties to expelled U.S. Rep. George Santos’ campaign.

by Michael Karlis June 3, 2024June 3, 2025

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Cash Grab: Ted Cruz’s podcast deal doesn’t pass the smell test

Despite concerns the Texas firebrand is skirting federal campaign finance laws, experts said the Federal Election Commission is unlikely to take action.

by Sanford Nowlin May 15, 2024April 21, 2025