Supreme Court could be about to let political parties spend unlimited money

The Supreme Court will hear a case this term that could reshape the rules governing how political parties support their candidates.

The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) argues that federal limits on coordinated party expenditures violate the First Amendment by restricting a party’s ability to assist its nominees.

The Court agreed to take up the case in June, setting arguments for Tuesday, December 9, 2025.

Newsweek contacted the NRSC, Democratic National Committee and the Brennan Center for Justice for comment via email outside of normal office hours on Friday.

Why It Matters

The Supreme Court’s decision in NRSC v. FEC could upend longstanding rules governing how political parties fund their candidates, potentially allowing unlimited coordinated spending and weaken