Lawmakers ramp up scrutiny of political fundraising platforms

Lawmakers are ratcheting up pressure on major political fundraising platforms ActBlue and WinRed as both parties intensify scrutiny of online campaign donations ahead of this fall’s high-stakes midterm elections. Republicans, including top Trump officials, have long alleged that ActBlue, the dominant fundraising platform for Democratic candidates and causes, is vulnerable to fraud and foreign donations….

National Mall Vandalized With ‘8647’ Markings Ahead of Independence Celebrations

The numbers ‘8647’ are seen on the grass of the National Mall in Washington on June 11, 2026. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images U.S. Park Police and federal officials opened an investigation Thursday after a sizable marking resembling “8647” was etched into the lawn of the National Mall. The incident occurred amid preparations for major events celebrating

US Attorney on Prosecuting Election Fraud in California

Ahead of the 2026 midterms, investigations into suspected election fraud in California are underway, said Bill Essayli, first assistant U.S. attorney for the Central District of California. “And I do expect those will result in charges,” Essayli told The Epoch Times on June 9.  We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or

US Attorney on Investigating Election Fraud in California

Ahead of the 2026 midterms, investigations into suspected election fraud in California are underway, said Bill Essayli, first assistant U.S. attorney for the Central District of California. “And I do expect those will result in charges,” Essayli told The Epoch Times on June 9.  We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or