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US politics
fromIntelligencer
3 days ago

Big AI Isn't Waiting for the Backlash

Meta is investing tens of millions in state and local politics to influence AI-friendly laws and protect the industry's ability to develop and deploy AI.
US politics
fromFlowingData
1 week ago

Searchable database of unregulated political contributions

527 organizations accept large, unrestricted contributions and collectively spent over $1 billion in 2022.
#ai-regulation
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The AI industry is getting into politics. Here are the key super PACs to watch in 2026.

Tech-backed super PACs are mobilizing hundreds of millions to influence 2026 elections in favor of pro-AI policies.
New York City
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Zohran Mamdani wins NYC mayor's race in blow to billionaires who bet against him

Zohran Mamdani won the New York City mayoral election with 50% of the vote, defeating Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa.
New York Giants
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

It's clear why Zohran Mamdani has a double-digit lead in the New York mayoral race | Margaret Sullivan

Zohran Mamdani, a smiling frontrunner for New York City mayor, faces intense negative attacks, allegations of inexperience, and large-funded opposition from prominent figures and media.
US politics
fromStreetsblog
4 months ago

The Business of Buying Bills and Building Roads - Streetsblog USA

Transportation policy and infrastructure are shaped primarily by where influential lobbyists allocate their resources.
fromNew York Daily News
6 months ago

A $9,200 portrait, $20K for decorations: Questions raised about Frank Seddio campaign spending

The expenditures in question, made between 2012 and 2024, fall into two broad categories - a series of specific purchases totaling $94,824.33, either with no listed purpose or explanation as required by law or vague justifications for the expenditure.
US politics
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
7 months ago

Reform councillors obstructed by officials, Farage says

Reform UK councillors face obstruction from council officials, impacting their governance efforts.
#elon-musk
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
9 months ago

Elon Musk says he will still be dropping in on the White House 'for a couple days every few weeks'

Musk plans to focus more on Tesla than on his role involving DOGE and the White House.
US politics
fromThe Verge
8 months ago

Elon Musk steps away from the White House

Elon Musk's role in the U.S. government ends, focusing on spending reduction and a return to Tesla amid declining sales.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
9 months ago

Elon Musk says he'll pour less money into elections. That's bad news for the GOP.

Elon Musk is significantly reducing his political donations, a shift from previous commitments to support the GOP.
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