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Federal Election Commission | United States of America

MUR #8343

The Washington Post

Summary

RESPONDENTS: Washington Post, The; Harris for President; Spencer, Keana

COMPLAINANTS: Crate, Bradley T.; Never Surrender Inc.

SUBJECT: Contributions-Prohibited; Reporting

DISPOSITION: The Commission decided by a vote of 4-0 to take the following actions in MURs 8342 and 8343:1. Dismiss the complaint consistent with the Commission’s prosecutorial discretion to determine the proper ordering of its priorities and use of agency resources. Heckler v. Chaney, 470 U.S. 821, 831-32 (1985), as recommended in the EPS Dismissal Report dated January 31, 2025.2. Close the file effective 30 days from the date the certification of this vote is signed (or on the next business day after the 30th day, if the 30th day falls on a weekend or holiday). 3. Send the appropriate letters.

Disposition

Disposition Penalty Respondent Citation
Dismiss Pursuant to Prosecutorial Discretion Harris for President 52 U.S.C. §30104(g)
52 U.S.C. §30118(a)
11 CFR 100.73
11 CFR 100.132
11 CFR 114.2(b), (d)
Spencer, Keana 52 U.S.C. §30104(g)
52 U.S.C. §30118(a)
11 CFR 100.73
11 CFR 100.132
11 CFR 114.2(b), (d)
Washington Post, The 52 U.S.C. §30104(g)
52 U.S.C. §30118(a)
11 CFR 100.73
11 CFR 100.132
11 CFR 114.2(b), (d)

Documents

Type Date Document
Complaint, Responses, Designation of Counsel and Extensions of Time 01/17/2025 Notification from Donald J. Trump for President, 2024 660 KB
12/23/2024 Response from Harris for President and Keana Spencer in her official capacity as treasurer 771 KB
11/25/2024 Response and Designation of Counsel from The Washington Post 9 MB
11/08/2024 Grant of Extension of Time to Harris for President 1 MB
11/07/2024 Notification of Complaint to Harris for President and Keana Spencer in her official capacity as treasurer 1 MB
11/07/2024 Notification of Complaint to The Washington Post 1 MB
10/31/2024 Complaint 1 MB
General Counsel Reports, Briefs, Notifications and Responses 03/27/2025 Notification with General Counsel's Report to Harris for President and Keana Spencer in her official capacity as treasurer 972 KB
03/27/2025 Notification with General Counsel's Report to The Washington Post 918 KB
03/27/2025 Notification to Donald J. Trump for President 2024, Inc. and Bradley Crate in his official capacity as treasurer 1 MB
01/31/2025 General Counsel's Report 870 KB
Certifications 02/24/2025 The Washington Post; Harris for President and Keana Spencer in her official capacity as treasurer 685 KB
Statement of Reasons 04/28/2025 Vice Chairman James E. "Trey" Trainor, III and Commissioner Allen J. Dickerson 872 KB

Participants

Relationship Name
Primary respondent Washington Post, The
Previous respondent Harris for President
Spencer, Keana
Complainant Crate, Bradley T.
Never Surrender Inc.
Respondent's counsel Dhillon Law Group Inc.
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