Best Dark Money Newsletters in 2026

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

Former national security reporter for Vanity Fair, Craig continues the work he has done in six books on the GOP's assault on democracy(including NYT bestsellers American Kompromat and House of Trump, House of Putin).

Likely audience: Political analysts

SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: MurMur’s Substack publishes political reporting on state-level Senate races, focusing on how issues like data center regulation and trade policy affect voters and candidates. It is aimed at readers following the 2026…

Likely audience: policy analysts

SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

Small business owner, Congressman, and life-long Granite Stater. Running for U.S. Senate to take on the big fights.

Likely audience: New Hampshire voters

SubstackWeekly · last post 2 days ago

Journalism and journalism education have been more than just work for me. This free column (archaic as that term may be) is about that and more. Subscribers are welcome, at no cost.

Likely audience: political analysts

Substacklast post Aug 24, 2023

Courtside is a podcast about the Supreme Court and what it means for you. I’ve argued 50 cases there. Each week, I discuss 1 case with a guest, a nonlawyer who can translate the case into plain English. Please note we…

Likely audience: Legal professionals