Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump and Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, attend the first day of the Republican National Convention, Monday, July 15, 2024, in Milwaukee.

In Private Speech, JD Vance Said the “Devil Is Real” and Praised Alex Jones As a Truth Teller

Vance gave the speech to the secretive Teneo Network. The GOP vice-presidential nominee is a member of the Leonard Leo-backed group, which seeks to cultivate conservative influence in business and culture.

Reporting

July 16 2024

By Andy Kroll & Nick Surgey

Investigation Series

Behind the Dark Money Attack on Voting Rights

Behind The Dark Money Attack on Voting Rights

Investigation

The Rise of Organized, Tech-Driven Mass Voter Challenges

Voting Rights

MAGA activists are relying on a constellation of dark money-backed software programs to generate thousands of voter challenges

Jul 2, 2024

Investigation

Cleta Mitchell's "Election Integrity Network" and Its Attack on Voting Rights

After recruiting thousands of election workers and poll watchers in the 2022 cycle, "Election Integrity Network" coalitions are now mobilizing far-right activists to advance restrictive voting policies in key states.

May 8, 2023

Investigation

Meet "Eagle AI," the Cleta Mitchell-Backed MAGA Mass Voter Challenge Program

Voting Rights

The former Trump attorney and her network of election conspiracy theorists are backing a dark money effort to generate thinly-sourced voter challenges with a few clicks.

Aug 17, 2023

Investigation

Meet Michigan's Conspiracy-Driven Mass Voter Challenge Operation, "Check My Vote"/"Soles to the Rolls"

Voting Rights

As part of its "Soles to the Rolls" program, the Michigan chapter of Cleta Mitchell’s Election Integrity Network is going door-to-door and flooding election offices with voter challenges

Mar 3, 2024

Investigation

The Foundation for Government Accountability's Attack on Voting Rights

The Foundation for Government Accountability and its advocacy arm, the Opportunity Solutions Project, have emerged as key drivers of state policies that undermine the freedom to vote.

May 8, 2023

Investigation

Heritage Action's Attack on Voting Rights

Heritage Action is spending tens of millions of dollars pushing for restrictive state voting laws by hiring lobbyists, mobilizing state-based activists, and running TV and digital media campaigns.

May 8, 2023

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Wicker Victory Committee October 2024 Luncheon in Mississippi

Date: October 16, 2024

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Wicker Victory Committee October 2024 Event in Mississippi

Date: October 16, 2024

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Electing Republican Indiana PAC October 2024 Puerto Rico Trip with Erin Houchin

State: Indiana Date: October 7, 2024

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Austin Scott September 2024 MLB Game in DC

Office: U.S. House State: Georgia Date: September 10, 2024

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Rick Scott August 2024 Event in Florida

Office: U.S. Senate State: Florida Date: August 22, 2024

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Donald Trump August 2024 Event in Kansas

Office: President Date: August 22, 2024

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Austin Scott August 2024 Fishing Trip in Oregon

Office: U.S. House State: Georgia Date: August 21, 2024

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Expect More Leadership PAC August 2024 Golf Trip in Utah with Blake Moore

Office: U.S. House State: Utah Date: August 18, 2024

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Rick Scott August 2024 Reception in Florida

Office: U.S. Senate State: Florida Date: August 15, 2024

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Mission First People Always PAC August 2024 Universal Studios Trip

Date: August 12, 2024

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Investigation Series

The State Financial Officers Foundation: A New Front in the Dark Money Attack on Climate Policy

Investigation

State Attorneys General Join Anti-ESG Effort, Amid Growing Backlash

ESG

Dark money groups pushing an attack on "woke" capitalism are now enlisting state attorneys general into the effort.

Jul 7, 2023

Investigation

Dark Money Group Weaponizes State Treasurers in Attacks on Climate Policy

ESG

The State Financial Officers Foundation has emerged as a key coordinator of opposition to climate action in the financial sector.

Aug 5, 2022

Document

SFOF President Passes Along Opposition Research on Organization "For The Long Term"

In a March 2022 email SFOF President Derek Kreifels passes along opposition information on Democratic and climate-focused rival treasurer group called "For the Long Term."

Aug 5, 2022

Document

SFOF July 2021 Salt Lake City Meeting Agenda

Agenda for SFOF's meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah held in conjunction with the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC)

Aug 5, 2022

Investigation

Internal Documents Shed Light on SFOF's Attack on Climate Policy

ESG

Never before published materials, including meeting agendas, internal communications and advocacy letters, pull back the curtain on a little-known, yet highly influential organization of state financial officers coordinating an attack on climate financing.

Aug 5, 2022

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