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US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Maggie Haberman Calls Out Trump for Blockbuster Elon Musk Cash Dump: He'd Be Very Upset' If a Democrat Did It

Elon Musk plans to donate $100 million to Trump-aligned political organizations, signaling a new approach to his political contributions.
fromsfist.com
5 days ago
Silicon Valley

Lots More Bay Area Tech Companies Gave Millions to the Trump Inauguration Than We Had Realized

Bay Area tech companies donated over $30 million to Donald Trump's inauguration, raising concerns about their political affiliations.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Then & now: How Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, and other tech leaders are treating Trump differently this time around

Tech CEOs show newfound support for Trump, contrasting their stance from 2016.
Record donations from tech leaders signify a strategic engagement with Trump's presidency.
fromThe Verge
3 months ago
Tech industry

Lawmakers press Meta, Apple, Google, and others on massive Trump donations

Big tech firms are being scrutinized for donating to Trump's inauguration fund to potentially limit regulation and gain favor with the incoming administration.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Uber and its CEO donate $1m each to Trump's inaugural fund

Uber and its CEO donated $1 million to Trump's inaugural fund, indicating strategic political alignment with the new administration.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Apple CEO Makes a Personal Donation To Trump's Inauguration Fund

Apple CEO Tim Cook is personally donating $1 million to Trump's inaugural committee, reinforcing his proactive engagement with political leaders.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Maggie Haberman Calls Out Trump for Blockbuster Elon Musk Cash Dump: He'd Be Very Upset' If a Democrat Did It

Elon Musk plans to donate $100 million to Trump-aligned political organizations, signaling a new approach to his political contributions.
Silicon Valley
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Lots More Bay Area Tech Companies Gave Millions to the Trump Inauguration Than We Had Realized

Bay Area tech companies donated over $30 million to Donald Trump's inauguration, raising concerns about their political affiliations.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Then & now: How Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, and other tech leaders are treating Trump differently this time around

Tech CEOs show newfound support for Trump, contrasting their stance from 2016.
Record donations from tech leaders signify a strategic engagement with Trump's presidency.
fromThe Verge
3 months ago
Tech industry

Lawmakers press Meta, Apple, Google, and others on massive Trump donations

Big tech firms are being scrutinized for donating to Trump's inauguration fund to potentially limit regulation and gain favor with the incoming administration.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Uber and its CEO donate $1m each to Trump's inaugural fund

Uber and its CEO donated $1 million to Trump's inaugural fund, indicating strategic political alignment with the new administration.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Apple CEO Makes a Personal Donation To Trump's Inauguration Fund

Apple CEO Tim Cook is personally donating $1 million to Trump's inaugural committee, reinforcing his proactive engagement with political leaders.
more#donald-trump
#conflicts-of-interest
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

CCP-linked NYPD official fined $5K for soliciting donations for Adams; NYC transportation boss dinged for campaigning for Kamala Harris: docs

NYPD official fined for soliciting campaign donations, highlighting strict enforcement of conflicts of interest laws.
Business
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Trump Is Packing His Cabinet With Crypto, Oil and Private Prison Profiteers

Mega-billionaire donors, especially Elon Musk, are exerting unprecedented influence in the Trump administration, raising concerns about corporate control over key policy areas.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

CCP-linked NYPD official fined $5K for soliciting donations for Adams; NYC transportation boss dinged for campaigning for Kamala Harris: docs

NYPD official fined for soliciting campaign donations, highlighting strict enforcement of conflicts of interest laws.
Business
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Trump Is Packing His Cabinet With Crypto, Oil and Private Prison Profiteers

Mega-billionaire donors, especially Elon Musk, are exerting unprecedented influence in the Trump administration, raising concerns about corporate control over key policy areas.
more#conflicts-of-interest
#bill-ackman
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Pro-Trump billionaire Bill Ackman gives $250K to Andrew Cuomo mayoral campaign

Ackman's $250,000 donation to Cuomo highlights new political alliances and financial backing in NYC's mayoral race.
NYC politics
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

'We don't want NYC to become San Francisco': Billionaire Bill Ackman Donates $250,000 to Cuomo's run for NYC mayor

Bill Ackman's $250,000 donation to a super PAC supporting Andrew Cuomo underscores Cuomo's strong position in NYC's mayoral race.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Pro-Trump billionaire Bill Ackman gives $250K to Andrew Cuomo mayoral campaign

Ackman's $250,000 donation to Cuomo highlights new political alliances and financial backing in NYC's mayoral race.
NYC politics
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

'We don't want NYC to become San Francisco': Billionaire Bill Ackman Donates $250,000 to Cuomo's run for NYC mayor

Bill Ackman's $250,000 donation to a super PAC supporting Andrew Cuomo underscores Cuomo's strong position in NYC's mayoral race.
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#legislation
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Minister warns of risk from foreign donors

The UK government is planning new measures to prevent foreign political interference and tighten rules on political donations.
Cryptocurrency
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

How the Crypto Industry's Political Spending Is Paying Off

Senator Ruben Gallego's support for the GENIUS Act demonstrates increasing bipartisanship in cryptocurrency legislation, influenced by the industry's financial backing.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Minister warns of risk from foreign donors

The UK government is planning new measures to prevent foreign political interference and tighten rules on political donations.
Cryptocurrency
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

How the Crypto Industry's Political Spending Is Paying Off

Senator Ruben Gallego's support for the GENIUS Act demonstrates increasing bipartisanship in cryptocurrency legislation, influenced by the industry's financial backing.
more#legislation
Left-wing politics
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

ActBlue scandal proves Democrats are the real 'dark money' party

ActBlue weakened its fraud policy during the 2024 election, leading to an influx of illegal donations from foreign entities.
NYC politics
fromsfist.com
4 weeks ago

Evan Low Nailed for Concealing Campaign Payments, Including a $227,000 Payment to Actor Alec Baldwin

Evan Low faces a $106,000 fine for campaign finance violations, including a concealed $227,000 payment to Alec Baldwin.
US politics
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Nikola founder Trevor Milton receives a full pardon from President Trump

Trevor Milton received a full and unconditional pardon from President Trump after being sentenced for securities and wire fraud.
UK news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Major Reform U.K. Donor Sold Weapons Parts to Russian Supplier

H.R. Smith Group's donation to Reform U.K. raises questions due to its sales to a supplier linked to Moscow's weaponry.
#conservative-party
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Cash before honours: the Tory donors made peers who barely speak in Lords

Rami Ranger's appointment to the House of Lords raises concerns over the relationship between political donations and peerage awards.
UK politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Over a Dozen Conservative Party Donors Fund Britain's Populist Reform U.K.

Reform U.K. poses a significant threat to the Conservative Party by attracting former donors and gaining support through its right-wing populist agenda.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Tory donations twice as high as Labour's in last part of 2024

The Conservatives raised nearly double what Labour did in donations at the end of 2024.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Cash before honours: the Tory donors made peers who barely speak in Lords

Rami Ranger's appointment to the House of Lords raises concerns over the relationship between political donations and peerage awards.
UK politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Over a Dozen Conservative Party Donors Fund Britain's Populist Reform U.K.

Reform U.K. poses a significant threat to the Conservative Party by attracting former donors and gaining support through its right-wing populist agenda.
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#billionaire-influence
Miscellaneous
fromPoynter
3 months ago

Is the United States turning into an oligarchy? Scholars react to Joe Biden's warning - Poynter

The increasing influence of billionaire tech leaders poses a threat to democracy and equitable rights.
fromtime.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Rise of America's Broligarchy and What to Do About It

The rise of tech billionaires poses unprecedented risks to democracy and governance.
Miscellaneous
fromPoynter
3 months ago

Is the United States turning into an oligarchy? Scholars react to Joe Biden's warning - Poynter

The increasing influence of billionaire tech leaders poses a threat to democracy and equitable rights.
fromtime.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Rise of America's Broligarchy and What to Do About It

The rise of tech billionaires poses unprecedented risks to democracy and governance.
more#billionaire-influence
fromsfist.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Barbara Lee Returns $5,000 From Donors Indicted In Sheng Thao Scandal, Though She's Taken $66K From Them

Barbara Lee bravely returned a $5,000 donation from scandal-tainted donors, reflecting her commitment to integrity and a rejection of undue influence.
Miscellaneous
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

These 3 Tech Giants Are Bending the Knee to Trump, and That's a Good Thing

Top tech CEOs have made significant donations to Trump's inauguration fund, suggesting a shift in their political allegiances.
#sam-altman
Miscellaneous
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Jeff Bezos, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to each give $1M to Trump inauguration

Tech executives Jeff Bezos and Sam Altman plan to donate $1 million each to Donald Trump's inaugural fund to align with the incoming administration.
fromAxios
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

OpenAI's Altman responds to Dem letter demanding he explain Trump donation

Democratic senators accuse Sam Altman of seeking favors from Trump through significant donations, highlighting concerns about corporate influence over regulatory actions.
Miscellaneous
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Jeff Bezos, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to each give $1M to Trump inauguration

Tech executives Jeff Bezos and Sam Altman plan to donate $1 million each to Donald Trump's inaugural fund to align with the incoming administration.
fromAxios
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

OpenAI's Altman responds to Dem letter demanding he explain Trump donation

Democratic senators accuse Sam Altman of seeking favors from Trump through significant donations, highlighting concerns about corporate influence over regulatory actions.
more#sam-altman
fromMiami Herald
3 months ago
Miami

Billionaire Ken Griffin was 2024's top political donor in Miami-Dade County government

Ken Griffin's substantial donation of $500,000 significantly influenced the political landscape in Miami-Dade, showcasing the power of individual contributions to local elections.
SF politics
fromMission Local
3 months ago

The 2024 election is over. What will San Francisco's big-money groups do next?

The coalition aimed to reshape San Francisco politics through significant financial investments, ultimately resulting in a politically fractured outcome with new leadership.
Despite not backing the mayor-elect, donor groups plan to continue their vision of changing city governance and removing progressive influence.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

An ethical crisis of its own making': Democrats blast Supreme Court ethics

Democrats report alleged ethical violations by Supreme Court justices, especially focusing on Justice Clarence Thomas and his acceptance of extravagant gifts.
Miscellaneous
fromsfist.com
4 months ago

Pamela Price's Phone Records Subpoenaed Over Extortion Allegations Against Her

Former Alameda County DA Pamela Price allegedly solicited political donations in exchange for lighter sentencing, according to a public defender's testimony.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Donates $1M to Trump Inaugural Fund

Zuckerberg's $1 million contribution to Trump's inaugural fund indicates a thaw in their historically tense relationship.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
US Elections

Trump Picks Banking Executive to Lead Social Security Administration

Trump appointed Frank Bisignano as commissioner of the Social Security Administration, emphasizing his strong business leadership background.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Labour considers political donation cap amid fears of Musk $100m handout to Reform UK

The Independent emphasizes the essential role of on-ground journalism in today's climate of developing stories.
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