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Musk's $1M election lotto merits legal look, says governor

Musk's $1 million daily giveaway to swing state voters raises potential legal scrutiny regarding election law violations, according to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro.

Elon Musk is flexing his wealth and political power unlike any of the richest men before him

Elon Musk's direct involvement in political campaigning signifies a shift among wealthy donors, particularly in supporting Trump.
Musk is holding town hall events and financially incentivizing voter engagement to promote Trump's campaign.

With Trump's win, Elon Musk stands to benefit

Elon Musk's support for Trump reveals a clear link between political backing and potential benefits for his companies during the recent election.

Elon Musk Donates Legal Maximum to Trump Campaign

Elon Musk has begun matching donations for Trump's campaign after months of only funding a super PAC.

How Elon Musk Rebranded Trump

Trump's campaign coupled him closely with Elon Musk, marking a significant shift in political alliances.

Conspiracy theories and a $1m check: a night at Elon Musk's surreal election giveaway

Elon Musk's recent $1 million giveaways to promote political campaign efforts raise ethical and legal questions regarding potential vote buying.

Musk's $1M election lotto merits legal look, says governor

Musk's $1 million daily giveaway to swing state voters raises potential legal scrutiny regarding election law violations, according to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro.

Elon Musk is flexing his wealth and political power unlike any of the richest men before him

Elon Musk's direct involvement in political campaigning signifies a shift among wealthy donors, particularly in supporting Trump.
Musk is holding town hall events and financially incentivizing voter engagement to promote Trump's campaign.

With Trump's win, Elon Musk stands to benefit

Elon Musk's support for Trump reveals a clear link between political backing and potential benefits for his companies during the recent election.

Elon Musk Donates Legal Maximum to Trump Campaign

Elon Musk has begun matching donations for Trump's campaign after months of only funding a super PAC.

How Elon Musk Rebranded Trump

Trump's campaign coupled him closely with Elon Musk, marking a significant shift in political alliances.

Conspiracy theories and a $1m check: a night at Elon Musk's surreal election giveaway

Elon Musk's recent $1 million giveaways to promote political campaign efforts raise ethical and legal questions regarding potential vote buying.
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#politics

Crypto Is Pouring Cash Into the 2024 Elections. Will It Pay Off?

Despite low public interest, cryptocurrency advocates are spending significantly to influence elections and elevate crypto as a primary voter issue.

Mike Johnson-linked PAC rushes to bail out ex-Freedom Caucus Chair Scott Perry

House Speaker Mike Johnson's super PAC is finally investing in defending Scott Perry amidst a competitive election cycle.

Crypto Is Pouring Cash Into the 2024 Elections. Will It Pay Off?

Despite low public interest, cryptocurrency advocates are spending significantly to influence elections and elevate crypto as a primary voter issue.

Mike Johnson-linked PAC rushes to bail out ex-Freedom Caucus Chair Scott Perry

House Speaker Mike Johnson's super PAC is finally investing in defending Scott Perry amidst a competitive election cycle.
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Realtors and landlords have spent over $350,000 against Carroll Fife and Nikki Bas

Real estate interests are heavily investing to influence local elections, targeting councilmembers who advocate for tenant protections and affordable housing.
#super-pacs

Republican Operatives Function as Hidden Hand Behind Pro-Trump Efforts

A significant amount of money has been strategically utilized to influence voters against Kamala Harris and in favor of Donald Trump.

Follow the money: Silicon Valley's 2024 general election - San Jose Spotlight

Candidates in Silicon Valley races raised millions, with Liccardo and Low in a contentious Congressional District 16 race.

Republican Operatives Function as Hidden Hand Behind Pro-Trump Efforts

A significant amount of money has been strategically utilized to influence voters against Kamala Harris and in favor of Donald Trump.

Follow the money: Silicon Valley's 2024 general election - San Jose Spotlight

Candidates in Silicon Valley races raised millions, with Liccardo and Low in a contentious Congressional District 16 race.
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#daniel-lurie

Pro-Lurie PAC spends over $2M on ads, while his campaign invests in staff and consultants

Daniel Lurie has invested significantly in his mayoral campaign, contributing $4.73 million, dominating fundraising efforts against his opponents.

Megabucks Conservative Donor Not Happy With Daniel Lurie's Attacks on Mark Farrell In Mayoral Ads

Wealthy candidates Mark Farrell and Daniel Lurie are engaged in a public feud regarding campaign finances in the San Francisco mayoral race.

Pro-Lurie PAC spends over $2M on ads, while his campaign invests in staff and consultants

Daniel Lurie has invested significantly in his mayoral campaign, contributing $4.73 million, dominating fundraising efforts against his opponents.

Megabucks Conservative Donor Not Happy With Daniel Lurie's Attacks on Mark Farrell In Mayoral Ads

Wealthy candidates Mark Farrell and Daniel Lurie are engaged in a public feud regarding campaign finances in the San Francisco mayoral race.
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Cops, unions spending big on Contra Costa County supervisor election

The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors election highlights funding disparities and differing campaign strategies between candidates focused on law enforcement versus community-oriented governance.
#corruption

Mayor Adams indictment: The latest details of what we know, and what's to come | amNewYork

Mayor Eric Adams has pleaded not guilty to federal charges of bribery and soliciting illegal foreign campaign donations.

Trump Flaunts His Corruption

Trump's blunt approach in revealing the relationship between special interests and politicians may have improved transparency in American politics.

Mayor Adams indictment: The latest details of what we know, and what's to come | amNewYork

Mayor Eric Adams has pleaded not guilty to federal charges of bribery and soliciting illegal foreign campaign donations.

Trump Flaunts His Corruption

Trump's blunt approach in revealing the relationship between special interests and politicians may have improved transparency in American politics.
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Presidential Campaigns and Allies Plan $500 Million in TV and Radio Ads

Democrats plan to spend over $332 million on advertising in the final weeks, significantly outpacing Republicans.
Pennsylvania is the primary battleground with a $21 million Democratic advantage. The main Democratic super PAC is Future Forward with substantial spending plans.
#kamala-harris

Harris' campaign faces potential legal challenges. And, a new dinosaur discovery

Vice President Kamala Harris secured enough delegate support to potentially become the Democratic nominee, emphasizing reproductive rights and the middle class in her agenda.

Trump due in Woodside on Friday

Trump's upcoming fundraiser shows unexpected ties between Republican fundraising and connections to Democratic leadership.

Harris' campaign faces potential legal challenges. And, a new dinosaur discovery

Vice President Kamala Harris secured enough delegate support to potentially become the Democratic nominee, emphasizing reproductive rights and the middle class in her agenda.

Trump due in Woodside on Friday

Trump's upcoming fundraiser shows unexpected ties between Republican fundraising and connections to Democratic leadership.
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Beckenham and Penge MP received 44,000 in donations last year

Labour MPs received the most donations, totaling 9.3 million, raising concerns about private influences in politics.
#republican-party

Vice President Kamala Harris raised $310 million, double the amount Trump did in July

Harris campaign raised $310 million in July, surpassing Trump's $138.7 million for the month.

Want to Be Trump's Running Mate? Make Sure He Knows About Your Donors.

Republican candidates vying for a running mate position with Trump prioritize financial backing and connections to wealthy donors.

JD Vance Calls Out Billionaire Mentor Peter Thiel: He Needs to Get Off the Sidelines'

JD Vance urges billionaire mentor Peter Thiel to support Republicans for 2024 elections, stressing the risk of a Democratic victory.

Vice President Kamala Harris raised $310 million, double the amount Trump did in July

Harris campaign raised $310 million in July, surpassing Trump's $138.7 million for the month.

Want to Be Trump's Running Mate? Make Sure He Knows About Your Donors.

Republican candidates vying for a running mate position with Trump prioritize financial backing and connections to wealthy donors.

JD Vance Calls Out Billionaire Mentor Peter Thiel: He Needs to Get Off the Sidelines'

JD Vance urges billionaire mentor Peter Thiel to support Republicans for 2024 elections, stressing the risk of a Democratic victory.
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Conozca a los candidatos del Distrito 9: A quien apoya para el Consejo Directivo del BART del D9?

Candidates are questioned weekly on their political stances ahead of the November 2024 elections.

Crucial Senate Race in Wisconsin Is Set Between Eric Hovde and Tammy Baldwin

Eric Hovde won the Republican nomination for Senate in Wisconsin, highlighting his wealth and independence from traditional political funding.

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External PACs play key role in funding San Francisco supervisor races, with tech and real estate backing shaping the political landscape.

AI startups ramp up federal lobbying efforts | TechCrunch

AI companies are intensifying lobbying efforts at the U.S. federal level amid a generative AI boom and an election year.
#donald-trump

The Pro-Israel Donor With a $100 Million Plan to Elect Trump

Dr. Miriam Adelson, a conservative megadonor, played a crucial role in providing financial support and guidance to Donald Trump during his presidential campaign in 2020.

Texas House Speaker Survives Challenge From Hard Right

Dade Phelan, Speaker of the Texas House, won renomination in a heated runoff against a candidate backed by Donald Trump, highlighting significant financial support and political dynamics.

The Pro-Israel Donor With a $100 Million Plan to Elect Trump

Dr. Miriam Adelson, a conservative megadonor, played a crucial role in providing financial support and guidance to Donald Trump during his presidential campaign in 2020.

Texas House Speaker Survives Challenge From Hard Right

Dade Phelan, Speaker of the Texas House, won renomination in a heated runoff against a candidate backed by Donald Trump, highlighting significant financial support and political dynamics.
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Stand With Crypto Sets Up Election War Chest, Backs Candidates Seeking Open Seats

Crypto advocacy group Stand With Crypto is launching a PAC for campaign financing with $5,000 member contributions.

Trump and oil industry join forces on plan to dismantle Biden's green agenda

Trump is seeking $1 billion from oil industry for campaign, plans to reverse Biden's green policies through executive orders.
#nicolas-sarkozy

Ex-French president Sarkozy to appeal one-year jail sentence for illegal 2012 campaign financing

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been found guilty of illegal campaign financing for his 2012 re-election bid.
Sarkozy received a one-year prison sentence, half of which is suspended, and can be served through alternative means like wearing an electronic bracelet.

Nicolas Sarkozy's jail term halved in illegal campaign funds case

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has been given a six-month jail term on appeal for illegal campaign financing.
The Paris court of appeal confirmed a lower court's guilty verdict and reduced Sarkozy's sentence to a one-year prison term, half of which was suspended.

Ex-French president Sarkozy to appeal one-year jail sentence for illegal 2012 campaign financing

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been found guilty of illegal campaign financing for his 2012 re-election bid.
Sarkozy received a one-year prison sentence, half of which is suspended, and can be served through alternative means like wearing an electronic bracelet.

Nicolas Sarkozy's jail term halved in illegal campaign funds case

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has been given a six-month jail term on appeal for illegal campaign financing.
The Paris court of appeal confirmed a lower court's guilty verdict and reduced Sarkozy's sentence to a one-year prison term, half of which was suspended.
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#funding

Daniel Lurie Has Now Spent More Than $1 Million in SF Mayoral Race

Daniels Lurie's mayoral campaign is heavily funded by family and venture capitalists, while outspending other candidates significantly.

NYC to get $2.4B for migrant crisis in Hochul's record-breaking state budget

Governor Hochul unveiled a $233 billion budget for the next fiscal year, including $500 million for NYC's migrant crisis.
The budget includes funding for various initiatives, such as retail theft prevention, flood resiliency, and campaign financing.
No tax increases are proposed.

Daniel Lurie Has Now Spent More Than $1 Million in SF Mayoral Race

Daniels Lurie's mayoral campaign is heavily funded by family and venture capitalists, while outspending other candidates significantly.

NYC to get $2.4B for migrant crisis in Hochul's record-breaking state budget

Governor Hochul unveiled a $233 billion budget for the next fiscal year, including $500 million for NYC's migrant crisis.
The budget includes funding for various initiatives, such as retail theft prevention, flood resiliency, and campaign financing.
No tax increases are proposed.
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Members of Congress, Who Overwhelmingly Back Gaza Assault, Have Gotten $58M From Pro-Israel Groups in Last Election Cycle

Pro-Israel groups gave over $58 million to members of Congress in recent elections.
42% of this funding went to just six Democrats who defeated progressives in their primaries.

Biden's Support From Big Donors Is Said to Plummet

Wealthy donors withdrawing support from President Biden's campaign could lead to a significant drop in funding if he remains in the race.

How abortion rights interests are funding this election cycle

Pro-abortion rights contributions significantly surpass anti-abortion contributions post Supreme Court ruling.

A Candidate Got $162,000 in Public Money. His Secret: Fake Donors.

A second-floor apartment in Flushing, Queens had family members donating to a local State Assembly race, despite them claiming they never donated.
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