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Mich. Democratic Party: Tudor Dixon PAC Embroiled in Shady Scandal Among Trump Allies
LANSING, Michigan, July 25 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 24, 2026:
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Tudor Dixon PAC Embroiled in Shady Scandal Among Trump Allies
A bombshell new report from The Detroit News today exposed a web of shady donations involving a Super PAC tied to 2022 failed Republican gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon and Mark Zarkin, a top Trump ally in Michigan--and the PAC potentially trying to buy a presidential pardon from Trump.
Dixon launched United We Fund in May, and then the group received $500,000 in June from a Campo, California-based business called
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LANSING, Michigan, July 25 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 24, 2026:
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Tudor Dixon PAC Embroiled in Shady Scandal Among Trump Allies
A bombshell new report from The Detroit News today exposed a web of shady donations involving a Super PAC tied to 2022 failed Republican gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon and Mark Zarkin, a top Trump ally in Michigan--and the PAC potentially trying to buy a presidential pardon from Trump.
Dixon launched United We Fund in May, and then the group received $500,000 in June from a Campo, California-based business calledSlice of Italy. The owner of Slice of Italy is named Duraid Zaia, who pled guilty in February to taking part in a scheme to fraudulently obtain $8.9 million in Paycheck Protection Program loans.
Within a week of receiving the $500,000 contribution from Slice of Italy, Dixon's PAC moved $250,000 to Zarkin and $275,000 to a marketing firm.
Zarkin is a "close associate" of Trump, and The News reports that a 2025 lawsuit alleged that Zarkin was working on a scheme to secure a presidential pardon.
"This reeks of being a campaign finance violation at the highest levels involving Donald Trump and some of his top allies in Michigan," said Michigan Democratic Party spokesperson X. "Tudor Dixon and Mark Zarkin must immediately answer about this shady donation, how they received it from a fraudulent business in California, and if they were trying to buy a pardon from Trump."
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Detroit News (https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2026/07/24/super-pac-paid-donald-trump-ally-cash-ppp-fraud-case-tudor-dixon-mark-zarkin/91017954007/): Super PAC paid Trump ally with money from business tied to fraud case
* A California business tied to a man who faces an upcoming sentencing for fraudulently obtaining millions of dollars in federal loans contributed $500,000 this summer to a Michigan-based super political action committee that then paid a top ally of President Donald Trump, according to disclosures.
* The situation entangles a Republican former candidate for governor, a Michigan-based marketing firm and Mark Zarkin, an Oakland County restaurant owner who worked closely with Trump's 2024 campaign in Michigan and was previously accused in a lawsuit of seeking money to pursue a presidential pardon for someone else.
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Original text here: https://michigandems.com/new-tudor-dixon-pac-embroiled-in-shady-scandal-among-trump-allies/
Mich. Democratic Party: Mike Rogers Mocked for Claiming Democrats Have Controlled the U.S. Senate for The Last 32 Years
LANSING, Michigan, July 25 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 23, 2026:
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Mike Rogers Mocked for Claiming Democrats Have Controlled the U.S. Senate for The Last 32 Years
Rogers: "What have Democrats done with 32 years of Senate control?"
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Out-of-touch GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers, apparently unaware of which party currently controls Washington, falsely claimed on Twitter this morning that Democrats have been in the U.S. Senate majority for the last 32 years.
As Michigan Advance editor-in-chief Jon King pointed out, "This may come as a surprise
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LANSING, Michigan, July 25 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 23, 2026:
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Mike Rogers Mocked for Claiming Democrats Have Controlled the U.S. Senate for The Last 32 Years
Rogers: "What have Democrats done with 32 years of Senate control?"
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Out-of-touch GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers, apparently unaware of which party currently controls Washington, falsely claimed on Twitter this morning that Democrats have been in the U.S. Senate majority for the last 32 years.
As Michigan Advance editor-in-chief Jon King pointed out, "This may come as a surpriseto Senate Majority Leader John Thune," because Republicans not only control the chamber, but also the entire federal government. Rogers deleted his post after the correction.
"As a reminder to Mike Rogers, it's his party and Donald Trump who are currently running the government, and Michiganders are sick and tired of their price hikes and corruption," said Michigan Democratic Party spokesperson Joey Hannum. "Rogers is nothing more than a self-serving politician who would be a loyal vote for Trump while he spikes costs for working people."
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Original text here: https://michigandems.com/new-mike-rogers-mocked-for-claiming-democrats-have-controlled-the-u-s-senate-for-the-last-32-years/
MDP Chair, Local Electeds Slam Rep. Huizenga's Long History of Self-Dealing Amid Republican-Fueled Cost-of-Living Crisis
LANSING, Michigan, July 25 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 24, 2026:
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MDP Chair, Local Electeds Slam Rep. Huizenga's Long History of Self-Dealing Amid Republican-Fueled Cost-of-Living Crisis
Today, Michigan Democrats and constituents of Rep. Bill Huizenga's district gathered to slam his long history of self-dealing amid a Republican-fueled cost of living crisis. Recent reporting revealed that Rep. Huizenga has used his time in office to roughly triple his total assets and increase his net worth by as much as fivefold, and spend campaign cash to
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LANSING, Michigan, July 25 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 24, 2026:
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MDP Chair, Local Electeds Slam Rep. Huizenga's Long History of Self-Dealing Amid Republican-Fueled Cost-of-Living Crisis
Today, Michigan Democrats and constituents of Rep. Bill Huizenga's district gathered to slam his long history of self-dealing amid a Republican-fueled cost of living crisis. Recent reporting revealed that Rep. Huizenga has used his time in office to roughly triple his total assets and increase his net worth by as much as fivefold, and spend campaign cash topay his brother hundreds of thousands and fund luxury trips. Today's conference made it clear that Rep. Huizenga's replacement with a representative who will actually fight for the people they represent is long overdue.
"For years now, Southwest Michiganders haven't had real representation in Congress. Instead of someone who's on their side, they've gotten Bill Huizenga: who's been singularly focused on working for himself, his family, and corporate special interest donors," said Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel. "While costs rise for Michigan families, Bill Huizenga [quintupled] his net worth. He voted to give himself a tax break: raking in as much as $50,000 in tax savings thanks to the Big Ugly Bill, while regular families pay more. And he's nowhere to be found across Southwest Michigan. Instead, he's jetting off to Scotland to tour castles."
"[Rep. Huizenga] has been in Washington working for himself and for his billionaires bosses while families here fall further and further behind," said State Rep. Joey Andrews of Rep. Huizenga. "Bill Huizenga has had his fingerprints on every backwards Republican bill out of Washington that's making these conditions worse. He cut Medicaid to give himself a tax break. He's voted at every opportunity to enable the Iran war to continue. He has failed to do what's right for Michigan and families here in Southwest Michigan."
"Huizenga's priorities are completely out of whack. Instead of working for us, he is working for himself, his family, and his elite friends. For most Michigan families, the American dream looks like working hard, putting what you can away in savings and retirement, planning for your kids' education, and doing everything possible to help your family succeed," said State Rep. Matt Longjohn. "For Bill Huizenga, it looks like going to Washington D.C., increasing his net worth, taking trips to Scotland in the middle of a government shutdown, and just not showing up for us. This latest news using his campaign money to pay his brother hundreds of thousands of dollars is disgusting. This list goes on and on. But one thing is clear: Huizenga is absolutely out of touch and only interested in helping himself."
"It's astounding to me that Bill Huizenga has used his campaign to send hundreds of thousands of dollars to his own brother," said Thom Parker, a constituent of MI-04. "We deserve better. This November, I'm going to be voting to fire Bill Huzienga. It's long past time - we need change."
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Original text here: https://michigandems.com/release-mdp-chair-local-electeds-slam-rep-huizengas-long-history-of-self-dealing-amid-republican-fueled-cost-of-living-crisis/
Democratic Governors Association: Election Denier Andy Biggs Still Refuses to Say That Gov. Hobbs Beat Kari Lake in 2022
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on July 23, 2026:
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Election Denier Andy Biggs Still Refuses to Say That Gov. Hobbs Beat Kari Lake in 2022
Andy Biggs - who was a major player in the 2020 fake elector scheme, refused to comply with a subpoena, and asked Trump for a pardon - is taking his election denialism to new extremes by still refusing to say that Gov. Katie Hobbs beat Kari Lake in 2022.
When Biggs was asked by KTAR today who won in 2022, instead of answering the question, he pandered to Kari Lake style conspiracies saying, "The reality
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WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on July 23, 2026:
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Election Denier Andy Biggs Still Refuses to Say That Gov. Hobbs Beat Kari Lake in 2022
Andy Biggs - who was a major player in the 2020 fake elector scheme, refused to comply with a subpoena, and asked Trump for a pardon - is taking his election denialism to new extremes by still refusing to say that Gov. Katie Hobbs beat Kari Lake in 2022.
When Biggs was asked by KTAR today who won in 2022, instead of answering the question, he pandered to Kari Lake style conspiracies saying, "The realityis Katie Hobbs sits in the governor's chair right now. I think every court has said she won [...] So, I'm telling you I think she's the governor and I don't think anybody's questioning that she's not the governor." In May, Biggs previously "wouldn't say" when asked the same question.
Biggs' extremism is becoming too much for even Republicans to handle, including Former Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer, who said "enough" with the "nonsense," and "It's really not that hard" to answer who won the 2022 election.
This comes after USA Today reported earlier this week, "asked three times about the 2020 election outcome, the five-term congressman told USA TODAY he wouldn't be pitted against Trump, who remains wedded to the unsubstantiated allegations."
"Andy Biggs is spending the first week of the general election dodging questions and focusing on attacking Arizona's elections," said DGA Communications Director Sam Newton. "Arizonans are already hurting from Andy Biggs' votes to raise costs and are even more tired of this old playbook of lies - just look at his fellow Republicans who are calling him out."
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Original text here: https://democraticgovernors.org/updates/new-election-denier-andy-biggs-still-refuses-to-say-that-gov-hobbs-beat-kari-lake-in-2022/
Democratic Governors Association: After Tiffany Spent Millions, One-Third of Wisconsin GOP Voters Are Still Not On Board
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on July 23, 2026:
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After Tiffany Spent Millions, One-Third of Wisconsin GOP Voters Are Still Not On Board
New polling from Marquette Law School shows 30% of GOP primary voters are still undecided, despite Congressman Tom Tiffany spending $7.4 million ahead of the August 11th primary.
It's no wonder Wisconsinites aren't convinced. Congressman Tom Tiffany has spent his time in Washington voting to continue the reckless war in Iran that has sent gas prices surging, supporting the GOP budget law that is driving
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WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on July 23, 2026:
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After Tiffany Spent Millions, One-Third of Wisconsin GOP Voters Are Still Not On Board
New polling from Marquette Law School shows 30% of GOP primary voters are still undecided, despite Congressman Tom Tiffany spending $7.4 million ahead of the August 11th primary.
It's no wonder Wisconsinites aren't convinced. Congressman Tom Tiffany has spent his time in Washington voting to continue the reckless war in Iran that has sent gas prices surging, supporting the GOP budget law that is drivingup health care costs and gutting Medicaid, backing the tariffs that have made everything more expensive and hurt Wisconsin farmers, and blocking the release of the Epstein files. Most recently he was caught campaigning alongside an antisemitic extremist with a record of pushing dangerous views.
"It's not a shock that voters are hesitant to back Tom Tiffany, who has driven a cost-hiking agenda that makes life harder and aligned himself with dangerous and hateful extremists over everyday Wisconsinites," said DGA spokesperson Izzi Levy. "Tiffany's agenda is so toxic that not even the millions he's dumped into this race can excite the Republican voters he desperately needs in his corner."
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Original text here: https://democraticgovernors.org/updates/after-tiffany-spent-millions-one-third-of-wisconsin-gop-voters-are-still-not-on-board/
Democratic Governors Association: "C'MON MAN" - Joe Lombardo's Disastrous Past Two Weeks on the Campaign Trail
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on July 24, 2026:
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"C'MON MAN": Joe Lombardo's Disastrous Past Two Weeks on the Campaign Trail
The last two weeks have only underscored that Joe Lombardo is the most vulnerable governor running for reelection in 2026. A poll dropped showing Lombardo tied with his Democratic opponent, Attorney General Aaron Ford, despite Republicans already dropping tens of millions into the race. Lombardo also doubled down on his strong support for Donald Trump's policies, going as far as to call Trump his "commanding
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WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on July 24, 2026:
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"C'MON MAN": Joe Lombardo's Disastrous Past Two Weeks on the Campaign Trail
The last two weeks have only underscored that Joe Lombardo is the most vulnerable governor running for reelection in 2026. A poll dropped showing Lombardo tied with his Democratic opponent, Attorney General Aaron Ford, despite Republicans already dropping tens of millions into the race. Lombardo also doubled down on his strong support for Donald Trump's policies, going as far as to call Trump his "commandingofficer" - words that are sure to haunt him until November. On top of these failures, newly revealed body camera footage showed Lombardo abusing the power of his office to get special treatment and avoid a ticket. The video went viral - landing him an ethics complaint and even criticism from his own party.
Read more about Lombardo's awful two weeks on the campaign trail:
* Lombardo goes viral for abusing his power to get out of a traffic ticket. Last week, newly revealed body camera footage showed the governor interrupting a police officer during a traffic stop. Lombardo can be seen saying "I'm Joe Lombardo" and "come on, man" in a clear attempt to intimidate, rather than comply with, law enforcement. You can watch the body camera footage here.
- In response to the incident, Lombardo was slapped with an ethics complaint highlighting how he used his title to get preferential treatment. Even a local Nevada movie theater called out Lombardo and capitalized on the moment.
- The criticism of Lombardo has been bipartisan. One Republican former sheriff called out Lombardo's "[implication] of entitlement" as "gross", with another Republican saying Lombardo "should be ashamed" and that he "hope[s] this affects him in future election[s]."
* Lombardo has spent millions of dollars against Aaron Ford - yet the race is a dead heat. According to a new poll, Nevada's governor race is a dead heat at 44 percent to 44 percent between Democratic nominee Attorney General Aaron Ford and Republican Governor Joe Lombardo. The governor and his allies have spent $27 million against Ford, but the race is only getting tighter. The poll also found that Trump is deeply underwater with Nevada voters, and they are frustrated with Lombardo's refusal to stand up to Trump.
* Under fire for his ties to Trump, new audio revealed that Lombardo called Trump his "commanding officer". While Nevadans are suffering under Trump's economy, Lombardo continues to align himself closely with Trump. During a recent event, Lombardo referred to Trump as his "commanding officer". Additionally, after a disturbing video surfaced of an ICE officer tackling an elderly man at Harry Reid International Airport, Lombardo touted his close relationship with Trump instead of condemning the incident, clearly showcasing how he will always put Trump ahead of what's best for Nevada.
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Original text here: https://democraticgovernors.org/updates/cmon-man-joe-lombardos-disastrous-past-two-weeks-on-the-campaign-trail/
NRCC: Crooked Susie Lee Hit the Jackpot While Nevada Workers Got Screwed
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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Crooked Susie Lee Hit the Jackpot While Nevada Workers Got Screwed
A new report reveals crooked Susie Lee's trust unloaded Nevada casino stocks while Southern Nevada hospitality workers lost jobs, hours and tips.
Lee's trust sold up to $1 million in Full House Resorts stock just weeks before the company's shares cratered 25 percent, potentially avoiding $300,000 in losses. Full House Resorts is run by Lee's ex-husband, and her trust continued selling the company's stock as recently as this
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WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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Crooked Susie Lee Hit the Jackpot While Nevada Workers Got Screwed
A new report reveals crooked Susie Lee's trust unloaded Nevada casino stocks while Southern Nevada hospitality workers lost jobs, hours and tips.
Lee's trust sold up to $1 million in Full House Resorts stock just weeks before the company's shares cratered 25 percent, potentially avoiding $300,000 in losses. Full House Resorts is run by Lee's ex-husband, and her trust continued selling the company's stock as recently as thismonth.
"Crooked Susie Lee watched Nevada workers get crushed and made damn sure her own fortune was protected. Lee turned Congress into her personal casino: Nevadans get fleeced, she cashes out, and the crooked house always wins." - NRCC Spokesman Christian Martinez
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Original text here: https://www.nrcc.org/2026/07/24/crooked-susie-lee-hit-the-jackpot-while-nevada-workers-got-screwed/
