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Political ConnectionsNov 13, 2026

The Dark Money Shell Game: How Hidden Donors Are Reshaping 2026 Campaigns

A Washington Post investigation just exposed a $20 million shell operation funneling cash through pop-up super PACs. Meanwhile, new data shows voters are increasingly fed up with undisclosed influence in their elections.

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AI & PoliticsNov 12, 2026

The 2026 Midterms Proved AI Is Now Both a Campaign Weapon and a Campaign Issue

The 2026 midterms delivered the first true AI election: $187 million in synthetic ads, deepfake prosecutions overseas, and data centers deciding local races. Here is what campaigns must learn before 2028.

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AI GovernanceNov 12, 2026

Australia Wants to Jail AI Executives. Is America Even Paying Attention?

While Australia drafts criminal penalties for rogue AI companies and the EU builds supervised testing regimes, the United States is stuck with a 50-state patchwork. Here is why that gap matters for every campaign and voter in 2026.

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CampaigningNov 12, 2026

After the $11.8 Billion Midterm, the Campaign Win Number Calculation Matters More Than Ever

The 2026 midterms shattered spending records, but the campaigns that won were the ones that knew exactly how many votes they needed. Here is why the campaign win number calculation is back at the center of smart strategy.

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Phone BankingNov 11, 2026

The FCC Robocall Fight That Could Reshape Phone Banking in 2026 and Beyond

A petition to flood cellphones with AI-generated political robocalls has triggered a Washington showdown, and campaigns that rely on live phone banking are watching every move.

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AI & PoliticsNov 11, 2026

Deepfakes, Labeling Wars, and a $187 Million Question: How AI Is Rewriting Elections in November 2026

From Taiwan's deepfake warnings to the EU's new election rules and $137 million in AI-generated American ads, the second week of November 2026 showed how fast synthetic media is transforming campaigns worldwide.

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Political ConnectionsNov 11, 2026

Inside the Shadow Machine: How Political Dark Money Groups Reshaped the 2026 Midterms

Late forming super PACs dropped $637 million before voters knew who was paying. Here is what the 2026 money trail reveals about political dark money groups and what campaigns can learn from it.

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AI GovernanceNov 10, 2026

The Global AI Crackdown Arrived This Week, and Campaigns Should Pay Attention

Within 48 hours, Australia proposed a powerful new AI safety regulator, France rallied nations and tech giants behind a global safety pact, and the Philippines moved to create a National AI Council. The era of unregulated AI is ending fast, and the ripple effects will reach every campaign office in America.

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Campaign TechNov 10, 2026

AI Chatbots Are Now Answering Voter Questions. A New Study Shows 1 in 7 Answers Is Wrong.

A November 10 report finds 13.9% of AI chatbot answers on voting logistics are outdated or inaccurate. Campaigns are scrambling to control how AI describes their candidates, and the race to master Generative Engine Optimization has officially begun.

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PoliticsNov 9, 2026

Lame Duck Congress Faces Shutdown Deadline, Impeachment Vote and a Party Searching for Answers

Congress returned Monday to a five-week sprint with a Dec. 11 funding deadline, a bipartisan permitting vote, and a Hegseth impeachment push, all while Republicans reckon with a midterm wipeout.

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Phone BankingNov 9, 2026

After Election Day 2026, Voter Contact Phone Banking Services Shift to Ballot Curing

The 2026 election may be over, but phone banking is not. Campaigns are now racing to cure ballots, navigate regulatory fights over AI calls, and prove that live conversations still matter in an era of cheap texting.

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AI GovernanceNov 9, 2026

Washington's AI Power Struggle: Who Actually Guards the Machines?

A gutted federal AI safety office, a flood of Democratic bills, and $63 million in safety spending just collided. The battle over who regulates artificial intelligence is now the biggest fight in Washington.

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