This Morning With Gordon Deal This Weekend with Gordon Deal December 27, 2025
Dec 27, 2025
Join investigative reporter Robert Schmad as he uncovers potential illegal campaign contributions by major federal contractors like Google and Exxon. Elizabeth Bernstein discusses how estranged parents are reshaping societal narratives, pushing back against stigma. Kelly Clunan highlights a quirky trend where singles let their parents manage dating profiles, prioritizing compatibility over looks. Tech analyst Rob Enderly reveals why the Lenovo ThinkBook Rollable is his top pick, while Dan DeVizay compares the surprising long-term investment returns of homes versus stocks.
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Contractors' Potentially Illegal Political Donations
- Federal contractors across sizes may have donated over $10 million to federal political committees in 2025.
- Enforcement is weak because the FEC currently lacks a quorum and cannot effectively pursue violations.
Timing Creates Audit Blind Spots
- Large donations can precede big government partnerships, creating hard-to-audit timing questions.
- Public records rarely reveal whether negotiations were active when donations occurred, muddying influence claims.
Verify State Vs. Federal Donation Routing
- Check whether donations to state groups were accidentally routed through federal accounts before assuming violations.
- Ask recipient groups to confirm earmarks and correct accounting if funds landed in the wrong account.