Campaign Finance

National: “Facebook Tightens Political Ad Rules, But Leaves Loopholes” by Barbara Ortutay for AP News

Kentucky: “Lexington Real Estate Executive Charged with 16 Campaign Finance Violations” by Beth Musgrave for Lexington Herald-Leader

Elections

National: “The Boss Can Tell You to Show Up for a Trump Rally” by Charlotte Garden for The Atlantic

National: “Joe Walsh Says Trump Is ‘Unfit’ to Be President. Some Say the Same About Him.” by Matt Stevens and Annie Karni (New York Times) for ENM News

Ethics

National: “Barr Books Trump’s Hotel for $30,000 Holiday Party” by Jonathan O’Connell and David Fahrenthold (Washington Post) for MSN

National: “Trump’s Bank Has Tax Records Congress Is Seeking in Subpoenas Targeting the President’s Finances” by Ann Marimow (Washington Post) for MSN

Alabama: “Limestone County’s 10-Term Sheriff Arrested on Ethics, Theft Charges” by Ashley Remkus for AL.com

Legislative Issues

National: “Sen. Johnny Isakson to Resign at End of the Year” by Burgess Everett for Politico

Lobbying

National: “Trial of High-Powered Lawyer Gregory Craig Exposes Seamy Side of Washington’s Elite” by Sharon LaFraniere (New York Times) for ENM News