The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for July 2, 2026

U.S. Supreme Court’s Conservative Majority Unleashes Political Party Coordinated Campaign Money – And Likely More Big Donor Influence
In the tradition of Citizens United, the U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative majority decided National Republican Senatorial Committee v. FEC, allowing political parties to spend unlimited funds on behalf of a federal candidate. It could unleash even more campaign money and more big donor influence.

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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:

U.S. Supreme Court - Opinion in Republican Senate Campaign Committee v. FEC
Federal Election Commission - Supreme Court issues opinion in National Republican Senatorial Committee, et al. v. FEC, et al.
SCOTUSblog - Justices strike down campaign finance law
Covington & Burling Law Firm - Supreme Court Decision in National Republican Senatorial Committee v. Federal Election Commission Empowers Political Parties, Calls Other Restrictions into Question
End Citizens United - ECU Blasts SCOTUS for Siding With Billionaires and Special Interests Over Voters in NRSC v. FEC

Related ADM Reports:

American Democracy Minute - (2025) U.S. Supreme Court Hears Challenge to Coordinated Campaign Finance Limits for Political Parties. It Could Unleash Another Torrent of Election Cash.

Groups Taking Action:
Issue One, Public Citizen, Campaign Legal Center/League of Women Voters/Common Cause

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