Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is touting endorsements from a Detroit pastor whose nonprofit collected $75,000 from El-Sayed's campaign for "political consulting", a financial relationship neither party disclosed to voters. Federal Election Commission records show El-Sayed's campaign made 10 payments of $7,500 each to Ecumenical Ministers Alliance, a nonprofit operated by Detroit pastor and radio […] The post Abdul El-Sayed's campaign paid $75,000 to a Detroit pastor who endorsed him without disclosing the deal appeared first on American Almanac .
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is touting endorsements from a Detroit pastor whose nonprofit collected $75,000 from El-Sayed's campaign for "political consulting", a financial relationship neither party disclosed to voters. Federal Election Commission records show El-Sayed's campaign made 10 payments of $7,500 each to Ecumenical Ministers Alliance, a nonprofit operated by Detroit pastor and radio host Horace Sheffield III, between October 21 and June 1. Sheffield, who hosts The Wake-Up Call on FaithTalk 101.5 FM, endorsed El-Sayed on his radio show at least three times and promoted the candidate in social media posts, all without mentioning the money flowing from the campaign to his organization. Neither El-Sayed nor Sheffield…Open
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: Reports indicate the Senate Commerce Committee is planning a hearing on the national TV ownership cap next month.WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Senate Commerce Committee, broadcasters, pro-business groups, cable and satellite operators, and pro-consumer groups.WHEN & WHERE: The hearing is expected next month, following the FCC’s Public Notice.KEY QUOTE: “The FCC lacks authority […] The post SWAMP WATCH: Top TV Exec Testifies to Senate Committee Whose Chairman is Max-Out Donor & ‘Friend.’ appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Reports indicate the Senate Commerce Committee is planning a hearing on the national TV ownership cap next month. WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Senate Commerce Committee, broadcasters, pro-business groups, cable and satellite operators, and pro-consumer groups. WHEN & WHERE: The hearing is expected next month, following the FCC’s Public Notice. KEY QUOTE: “The FCC lacks authority to do so,” argue opponents, suggesting only Congress can change the cap. IMPACT: The debate could affect broadcasters’ competitiveness against digital media giants. IN FULL The Senate Commerce Committee, chaired by Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), is reportedly planning a hearing next month to discuss the national TV ownership cap. Newsmax…Open
AI:The Senate Commerce Committee, chaired by Senator Ted Cruz, is planning a hearing next month to discuss the national TV ownership cap. Newsmax CEO Chris Ruddy—a frequent donor to Senator Cruz—is expected to testify in opposition to relaxing these caps, favoring cable giants over broadcasters. While broadcasters argue that lifting the cap is necessary to compete with digital media platforms like YouTube, critics suggest that maintaining current regulations may protect market-dominant cable entities and influence the diversity of voices in broadcast media.Open