Global Politics Report Editorial
How New York Times Reporters Traced Dark Money in Politics
About $1 billion in anonymous contributions is coursing through midterm races across the country. Figuring out where the funds are coming from is no easy task.
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Source: The New York Times
Politics desk: Policy
Published: Sep. 02, 2026 at 12:32 PM ET
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Original source: The New York Times