GlobalNews411

Comprehensive reporting, aggregated for speed.

allentown

Database reveals more than $5 billion in foreign money tied to U.S. politics

The tool is intended to help lawmakers, watchdogs and others trace foreign money and its influence on American politics.

Published Jul 31, 2026, 3:31 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Americans for Public Trust on Friday launched a new database to help lawmakers, watchdogs and others follow the flow of foreign money and its influence on American politics. The database has already tracked more than $5 billion in foreign funding tied to U.S. political activity. The resource is designed to increase transparency around foreign financial influence.