The World and Everything In It 12.15.25 Legal Docket on campaign-finance rules and limiting future speech, Moneybeat on the Fed policy, and History Book on a “Millionaire Missionary”
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Dec 15, 2025 David Bonson, a financial analyst and founder of The Bonson Group, dives into critical discussions around the Fed's policy shifts, unpacking the recent split decision and expectations for rate cuts. He challenges the validity of climate economic models influencing policy decisions. Meanwhile, the Legal Docket examines Supreme Court cases touching on campaign-finance rules, focusing on free speech implications and historical context. In a fascinating twist, History Book shares the inspiring legacy of William Borden, a millionaire who dedicated his life and wealth to missionary work.
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Battle Over Party Spending Limits
- The Supreme Court is weighing whether Congress can cap how much parties coordinate spending with candidates.
- Removing caps would shift power to billionaire donors while keeping caps preserves super PAC dominance.
Conflicting Rationales For Caps
- Justifications for coordinated spending limits diverge between preventing quid pro quo and limiting total money in politics.
- The court sees a tension between First Amendment principles and anti-corruption aims.
Standing And Who Defends The Rule
- Standing and who can challenge the law became a focal procedural issue in the case.
- The court appointed counsel to defend the caps after administrations declined to.
