#political-donations

#political-donations

Adam Bonica analyzed the age of donors across different groups and politicians.

Energy Transfer LP and its CEO, Kelcy Warren, were the fossil fuel industry's top contributors to a super PAC supporting President Donald Trump during the first half of 2025, contributing $25 million.

Peter Thiel made his first political contribution in two and a half years, giving $852,200 to House Speaker Mike Johnson's joint fundraising committee, with most funds going to various GOP campaigns.

The fundraiser at Bob Reynolds' Nantucket home raised about $3 million for the GOP ahead of the 2026 midterms, with tickets starting at $100,000.

Fiona Cottrell, the biggest donor to Reform UK, has contributed £750,000 since last year, highlighting a change in the party's funding sources.

The establishment of an independent football regulator is under scrutiny following concerns about David Kogan's previous political donations and the appointment process.

A new study by the nonprofit Center for Policy Equity, based at Yale University, undercuts BART's claims about how fare evasion impacted its revenues, and suggests that new fare gates aren't going to make BART more profitable or more safe.

David Kogan, the government's preferred choice for the chair of the new football regulator, has openly declared previous political donations, asserting his independence from parties.

Lin Gui'an, a former assistant commissioner of the NYPD, was fined $5,000 for illegally soliciting donations for Mayor Adams' campaign while in a substantial policy role.