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In a significant 6-3 ruling that further loosens restrictions on money in politics, the U.S. Supreme Court has struck down federal limits on the amount of money political parties can spend in coordination with their candidates — a decision likely to reshape the flow of funds into congressional campaigns just months before the midterms.

The case, National Republican Senatorial Committee v. Federal Election Commission, centered on caps imposed by Congress through the Federal Election Campaign Act. Justice Brett Kavanaugh, writing for the conservative majority, argued that the limits violate the First Amendment by restricting parties' ability to engage in coordinated political speech.

The ruling joins a series of recent Supreme Court decisions that have invalidated campaign finance restrictions, including the landmark Citizens United case in 2010 and subsequent rulings that removed aggregate contribution limits.

This decision gives political parties — both Republican and Democratic — greater freedom to coordinate spending with their candidates, potentially leveling the playing field against outside super PACs and dark money groups. Republicans, including the NRCC and NRSC, hailed it as a "decisive First Amendment victory," while Democrats warned it opens the door to more corruption and influence from wealthy donors.

President Trump celebrated the ruling as "a big win for Republicans and, more importantly, the First Amendment," using it to renew calls for his SAVE America Act. The case highlights the ongoing national debate over money in politics, with the conservative court increasingly viewing spending limits as unconstitutional restrictions on speech.

For candidates and parties heading into the 2026 midterms, this could mean more resources for coordinated campaigns — but also raises concerns about the growing role of big money in shaping American elections.