Lincoln Project paid companies tied to leaders

The Lincoln Project, an anti-Trump group that has been mired in controversy since its formation, routed millions of dollars this election cycle to companies owned by its leaders, according to federal records. Documents filed with the Federal Election Commission show that, over the last year, the Lincoln Project paid around $7 million to consulting firms led by senior Lincoln Project operatives. The group, which has been dogged by self-dealing allegations and for its handling of sexual harassment allegations against Lincoln Project co-founder John Weaver, spent $4 million on ads opposing...