Collin Anderson is a staff writer for the Washington Free Beacon. He graduated from the University of Missouri, where he studied politics. He is originally from St. Louis and now lives in Arlington, VA. His email address is anderson@freebeacon.com.

NC Dem Takes Millions From Coronavirus Program He Criticized

Cunningham's trash firm took $1 to $2 million from 'unacceptable' Trump program

Collin Anderson
July 7, 2020 5:00 AM

North Carolina Democratic Senate nominee Cal Cunningham's company collected up to $2 million in taxpayer dollars in coronavirus relief even as he said that the Paycheck Protection Program "harms communities."

Dem Law Firm Behind Weinstein Defense Takes Millions in PPP Aid

Boies Schiller Flexner received small-business aid, despite $400 million earnings

Collin Anderson
July 6, 2020 3:34 PM

An elite law firm known for representing disgraced Hollywood executive Harvey Weinstein and Al Gore's presidential campaign accepted up to $10 million in federal coronavirus aid, data released by the Small Business Administration show.

Anti-Israel Group Expands Boycott From Jewish State to Barstool Sports

Collin Anderson
July 2, 2020 4:00 PM

A leading anti-Israel group has expanded its call to boycott the Jewish state and is now calling for a boycott against Barstool Sports, accusing the popular website of "unapologetic racism" and violent "hate speech."

McConnell’s First Ad of General Focuses on Combating Mob, Defending Police

First general election ad defends monuments, police

Collin Anderson
July 1, 2020 12:45 PM

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R., Ky.) highlighted recent chaos overtaking Democrat-run cities across the country in his first campaign ad, calling the toppling of statues and harassment of police "simply unbelievable."

Bullock Joined Private PAC Fundraiser During Coronavirus Shutdown

Montana Dem insisted Senate run wouldn't compromise pandemic response

Collin Anderson
July 1, 2020 5:00 AM

Less than two weeks before Montana governor Steve Bullock assured voters that his Senate campaign would take a backseat to the state's coronavirus response, the Democrat joined a private fundraiser with a corporate-backed PAC during official work hours.

House Dems Reject Resolution Condemning China for Coronavirus Cyberattacks

Collin Anderson
June 30, 2020 2:30 PM

House Democrats voted down a resolution that condemned China for launching cyberattacks aimed at stealing valuable coronavirus data from American research institutions.

McGrath Ekes Out Victory in KY’s Democratic Primary

Dem wins narrowly after outspending opponent 40:1

Collin Anderson
June 30, 2020 12:25 PM

Amy McGrath held on to win the Kentucky Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday, surviving a late push from a progressive state legislator who she outspent 40-to-1.

Iowa Senate Candidate Takes Thousands From Corporate-Funded PACs

Democrat Theresa Greenfield has made campaign finance a centerpiece of her campaign

Collin Anderson
June 29, 2020 5:00 AM

Iowa Democratic Senate hopeful Theresa Greenfield has benefited from hundreds of thousands of dollars in corporate special interest money even as she campaigns against the influence of money in politics.

In Blow to Schumer, McGrath Lead Evaporates in KY Senate Primary

McGrath outspent insurgent Dem lawmaker 40:1

Collin Anderson
June 25, 2020 3:21 PM

Left-wing insurgent Charles Booker on Thursday jumped to a lead over Amy McGrath, the establishment-backed candidate in Kentucky's Democratic primary who has spent forty times more than her competitor.

MO Dem Silent After Top Adviser Calls GOP Gov an ‘Illiterate Hillbilly’

2.2 million Missouri residents live in rural counties

Collin Anderson
June 25, 2020 1:50 PM

Missouri Democrat Nicole Galloway has remained silent after a top adviser called Republican governor Mike Parson an "illiterate hillbilly."