Campaign Finance

National: “F.E.C. Asks Congress to Ban Prechecked Recurring Donation Boxes” by Shane Goldmacher for New York Times

National: “Democrats on FEC Blast Decision to Drop Probe into Trump Hush-Money Payment to Stormy Daniels: ‘Defies reality’” by Katie Shepherd (Washington Post) for MSN

Elections

Arizona: “Arizona Republicans Push Back Against Justice Department Concerns, Setting Up Possible Clash over Maricopa County Recount” by Rosalind Helderman (Washington Post) for MSN

Florida: “Florida’s DeSantis Signs New Voting Restrictions into Law, Making the State the Latest to Add Hurdles to the Voting Process” by Amy Gardner and Lori Rozsa (Washington Post) for MSN

Ethics

Idaho: “Idaho Intern Reports Rape, Says Lawmakers ‘Destroyed Me’” by Rebecca Boone for Associated Press News

Illinois: “Even in Chicago’s Crowded History of FBI Cooperators, Daniel Solis’ Deal Stands Out” by Jason Meisner (Chicago Tribune) for Yahoo News

Michigan: “Michigan House-Passed Bill Would Spell Out Conflict of Interest Policy for Lawmakers” by Lauren Gibbons for MLive.com

Oregon: “Audit: Oregon should boost ethics officials; independence, anti-corruption measures” by Hillary Borrud (Portland Oregonian) for MSN

Legislative Issues

Ohio: “‘A Terrible Idea’: Multitasking state senator drives while videoconferencing” by Michael Laris (Washington Post) for MSN