Editor’s pick · Campaign finance · Official-source brief
Congressional campaigns · The reported money
Jan. 1, 2025–June 30, 2026 · Rounded figures · Source: FEC
An FEC release puts congressional campaign receipts at about $2.8 billion and spending at about $2 billion over the first 18 months of the cycle. Its tables separate candidates, party committees, and PACs.
Source: Federal Election Commission · Published Oct. 1, 2026
Brief by RTUSG · Source checked Oct. 25, 2026
What these numbers mean
These are campaign-finance totals for a stated reporting period, not personal wealth, investment profits, or government spending. The dashboard preview uses invented records and does not reproduce this dataset.
Election reporting · Official-source brief
The FEC reminds filers that certain contributions and independent expenditures near the general election require additional short-deadline notices.
Federal Election Commission · Published Oct. 13, 2026
Brief by RTUSG · Checked Oct. 25
Why follow the filing?
A notice can add information between regular reports. Check the original filing, its reporting period, and any amendments before interpreting a contribution.
Senate schedule · Official-source brief
The Senate Daily Press Gallery lists a 5:30 p.m. Eastern pro forma session on Monday, October 26, with no business expected under the announced schedule.
U.S. Senate Daily Press Gallery · Schedule published Oct. 1, 2026
Event: Oct. 26 · Source checked Oct. 25
What is a pro forma session?
A brief formal meeting does not necessarily include policy debate or votes. Confirm any changes on the Senate’s current floor page before watching.
Education · Past event · Official-source brief
The House committee’s October 23 field-hearing page links to video, witness materials, and a committee recap. Go beyond the headline and examine what was presented.
House Committee on Education and Workforce
Event: Oct. 23, 2026 · Checked Oct. 25 · Notice publication date not verified
Building RTUSG · Financial transparency
Explore category colors, wealth ranges, record details, and a “What changed?” view in our interactive finance preview. All displayed people, transactions, and totals are fictional.
RTUSG project update · Oct. 25, 2026
What works today?
Filters and sample interactions work locally. Real disclosure imports, verified performance calculations, live account monitoring, and public comments are not connected.
Building RTUSG · Community
Posts, humor, poll examples, and discussion previews show the community we want to build. Color accents now make the different post types easier to recognize.
RTUSG project update · Oct. 25, 2026
Participation status
Displayed activity is fictional. Real account registration, posting, comments, polls, and ratings remain paused.