Newly filed FEC documents reveal that three PACs that claim to oppose Trump and Republican policies — Lead Left PAC, Real Change PAC, and California Blue PAC — are wholly funded by the American Prosperity Alliance (APA). The APA is a key part of the GOP financial infrastructure and closely linked to the Congressional Leadership Fund, the primary House Republican super PAC. The three PACs have been spending millions to influence Democratic primaries.
A new class action lawsuit alleges corporate gas station owners in California are using an AI-powered algorithm to avoid competition and inflate prices.
Last month, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton won the state’s Republican runoff for US Senate by nearly 30 points, delivering a resounding defeat to incumbent Senator John Cornyn (R-TX). As Attorney General, Paxton has been indicted on felony securities fraud charges, investigated by the SEC, impeached by the Texas House, and sued by the State Bar of Texas for professional misconduct. He was repeatedly accused of using his government position for personal gain — including by members of his staff.
