Washington, D.C.-based conservative 501(c)(4) social welfare organization founded in March 2007 and dissolved by December 2008. Supported George W. Bush administration's Iraq War 'surge' policy and Republican congressional candidates through multimillion-dollar ad campaigns. Board included former Bush administration officials and Republican operatives. Primary funder was casino magnate Sheldon Adelson, who provided nearly all initial funding for a $15 million pro-war ad blitz launched August 2007. Total outside spending in the 2008 election cycle exceeded $17 million, primarily electioneering communications supporting Republicans (all targeted candidates lost). Contributed $623,000 to Vets for Freedom in 2007, which it funded during Pete Hegseth's tenure as executive director of that group. Faced Democratic complaints alleging excessive partisanship and coordination with Republican campaigns; IRS scrutiny of donors as part of later targeting controversy.