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Supreme Court strikes down limits on party spending in federal elections, backing Republican appeal
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· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information on this development can be found through ABC13 Houston, providing more details on the Supreme Court's decision and its implications.
A significant decision was made by the Supreme Court on Tuesday, affecting federal elections. The court ruled to remove limits on the amount political parties can spend when working with candidates for Congress and the presidency. This decision strikes down a federal election law that has been in place for over 50 years.
The ruling came as a result of a Republican appeal. Further information on this development can be found through ABC13 Houston, providing more details on the Supreme Court's decision and its implications.
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Category: government Published: June 30, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK - ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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