#political-donations
#political-donations

SF politics

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

fromMission Local

6 days ago

NYC politics

Lurie brings in former rival billionaire donors to fund street-cleaning initiative

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.

fromInsideHook

What Elon Musk Doesn't Want You to Know About Tesla's White House Stunt

Musk's White House event drew criticism for perceived political favoritism and public manipulation amidst stock market fluctuations.

US news

fromBoston.com

Musk seeks to put $100 million directly into Trump political operation

Elon Musk is signaling a $100 million donation to Trump-affiliated groups, a rare move for a White House staffer.

Musk and His Millions Enter Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

Elon Musk is funding a campaign to support Brad Schimel's candidacy for the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

fromemptywheel

Elon Musk Steps in It in Wisconsin - emptywheel

Crawford's victory over Schimel highlights potential backlash against Elon Musk's political interventions.

Musk Donates to G.O.P. Members of Congress Who Support Impeaching Judges

Elon Musk supports Republicans pushing for impeaching judges impeding Trump's actions with maximum donations.

fromwww.mediaite.com

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.

fromInsideHook

What Elon Musk Doesn't Want You to Know About Tesla's White House Stunt

Musk's White House event drew criticism for perceived political favoritism and public manipulation amidst stock market fluctuations.

US news

fromBoston.com

Musk seeks to put $100 million directly into Trump political operation

Elon Musk is signaling a $100 million donation to Trump-affiliated groups, a rare move for a White House staffer.

Musk and His Millions Enter Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

Elon Musk is funding a campaign to support Brad Schimel's candidacy for the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

fromemptywheel

Elon Musk Steps in It in Wisconsin - emptywheel

Crawford's victory over Schimel highlights potential backlash against Elon Musk's political interventions.

Musk Donates to G.O.P. Members of Congress Who Support Impeaching Judges

Elon Musk supports Republicans pushing for impeaching judges impeding Trump's actions with maximum donations.

more#elon-musk

East Bay (California)

1 week ago

Tuesday Morning Topline: Fire at San Leandro Station Disables Some BART Service

BART's revenue issues and safety concerns linked to fare evasion claims are challenged by a new study.

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.

fromThe Mercury News

'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.

fromStreetsblog

2 weeks ago

Lander, Labor Activists Slam Cuomo After 'Goliath' DoorDash Gives $1M - Streetsblog New York City

Delivery workers criticize Cuomo's ties to corporate funding, particularly a significant donation from DoorDash.

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.

fromThe Mercury News

'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.

fromStreetsblog

2 weeks ago

Lander, Labor Activists Slam Cuomo After 'Goliath' DoorDash Gives $1M - Streetsblog New York City

Delivery workers criticize Cuomo's ties to corporate funding, particularly a significant donation from DoorDash.

more#andrew-cuomo

English Premier League

fromwww.bbc.com

3 weeks ago

Regulator's proposed chair donated to Labour campaigns

The preferred chair for the football regulator, David Kogan, has a history of political donations but claims independence from parties.

#donald-trump

Silicon Valley

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

fromThe Verge

Tech industry

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

fromwww.mediaite.com

Miscellaneous

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

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.

fromThe Verge

Tech industry

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

fromwww.mediaite.com

Miscellaneous

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

more#donald-trump

#conflicts-of-interest

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

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.

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

more#conflicts-of-interest

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.

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

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.

fromwww.bbc.com

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

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

fromwww.housingwire.com

Judge Bough refuses to step aside in Gibson commission lawsuit

Howard Hanna was the first to request Judge Boughâs recusal based on attorney Matthew Dameron's past political donation, claiming it created a conflict of interest.

Boston real estate

Left-wing politics

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.

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.

fromEngadget

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.

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.

UK news

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

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.

UK news

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.

more#reform-uk

#house-of-lords

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.

Revealed: House of Lords members have given 109m to political parties

Political donations from House of Lords peers raise concerns about influence in political appointments.

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.

Revealed: House of Lords members have given 109m to political parties

Political donations from House of Lords peers raise concerns about influence in political appointments.

more#house-of-lords

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.

Right-wing politics

Packed Pacs: how billionaires in the US are bankrolling Republicans at the state level

Wealthy billionaires are increasingly funding Republican state candidates to advance a rightwing agenda across the U.S.

#trump-administration

fromThe New Republic

US politics

Kash Patel Wants to Work From Home for FBI. But Who Does He Live With?

fromAxios

Miscellaneous

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

fromThe New Republic

US politics

Kash Patel Wants to Work From Home for FBI. But Who Does He Live With?

fromAxios

more#trump-administration

Miscellaneous

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

Miscellaneous

fromtime.com

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

The rise of tech billionaires poses unprecedented risks to democracy and governance.

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

"As for the $5,000 donated to her senate campaign in 2023, Barbara Lee is donating that to Meals on Wheels."

Miscellaneous

fromMiami Herald

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

Ken Griffin's $500,000 contribution to Mayor Daniella Levine Cava's reelection campaign marked the highest individual donation during Miami-Dade County's municipal elections, demonstrating his significant influence in local politics.

Miami

Miscellaneous

5 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.