#political-donations

#political-donations

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.

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.

Milton announced his unconditional pardon from President Trump following his sentencing for securities and wire fraud, preventing restitution payments to victims.

The Conservatives managed to raise almost £2M in the last three months of 2024, significantly outpacing Labour's £1M, mainly influenced by key donations from notable figures.

"The corrupting influence of big money over our government is not new, but the specifics of today’s dangers differ significantly from previous eras."

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

Apple CEO Tim Cook is making a personal donation of $1 million to Donald Trump's inaugural committee, signaling his commitment to engaging with policymakers.