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Cuomo outraises Nixon, but questions about donors linger
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is easily outpacing Democratic primary challenger Cynthia Nixon in campaign contributions but can't shake questions about some donors. Cuomo raised more than $6 million in the first half of 2018 and now has $31 million in his re-election account, according to...
New IRS policy allows some tax-exempt groups to veil donors
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is lifting requirements that some tax-exempt groups disclose the identities of their donors to federal tax authorities. The change benefits groups that spend millions of dollars on political ads, such as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and an organization tied to the...
AP FACT CHECK: Trump, Putin and their Hall of Mirrors
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Hall of Mirrors where Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin shared a palatial lunch in Finland seemed to have a reality-bending effect long after their summit ended. On Tuesday, Trump abruptly flipped on whether he believed Russia interfered in the election, saying he meant to...
Unions pour millions into Missouri to fight right-to-work
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Unions from around the country are pouring money into Missouri ahead of a statewide vote that could ban mandatory union fees at workplaces, just weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling that dealt a blow to public sector unions. The group fighting a ballot measure that...
Trump back in Scotland to prepare for Putin talks
TURNBERRY, Scotland (AP) — President Donald Trump has a special affinity for Scotland: His mother was born there and he owns two championship-level golf resorts in the verdant country, including Trump Turnberry, where he is spending the weekend before a meeting Monday with Russian President Vladimir Putin...
Georgia GOP governor's debate focuses on secret recording
ATLANTA (AP) — During a tense debate between the two Republicans vying for Georgia governor, both candidates tried to make the race about who voters can trust when no one is looking. Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle and Secretary of State Brian Kemp, who are locked in a contentious runoff battle that will be decided...
GOP candidates for Georgia governor ask 'Who can you trust?'
ATLANTA (AP) — During a tense debate between the two Republicans vying for Georgia governor, both candidates tried to make the race about who voters can trust when no one is looking. Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle and Secretary of State Brian Kemp, who are locked in a contentious runoff battle that will be decided...
Senate candidate shuffles cash to keep excess donations
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Republican U.S. Senate candidate Matt Rosendale used excess donations from deep-pocketed GOP donors to pay himself back for personal loans from a previous congressional run, then he turned around and loaned that money right back to his Senate campaign, according to campaign records....
Feinstein fights to deny Democratic rival official party nod
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein is tapping into her political Rolodex to convince California Democratic Party leaders to not formally endorse a candidate in her November race against fellow Democrat Kevin de Leon. She says it's to avoid an intraparty fight, but her effort if successful...
AP news guide: Aug. 2 primary election in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Key nominations are at stake in Tennessee for open races for governor and U.S. Senate as early voting kicks off Friday. Early voting runs through July 28 for the Aug. 2 election, which includes contests for the U.S. House and the Republican-led General Assembly. Secretary of State...
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