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Why Are More Tech Leaders Pivoting to Trump? Follow the Crypto.
Crypto may well be the most salient factor in Silicon Valley elite’s new willingness to endorse the right.
These Powerful Billionaires Disavowed Trump After January 6. Now They Back Him.
Many donors disavowed Trump after the mob attack on the Capitol. Their attitude now? “We’ll get richer if he wins.”
Trump Uses Conviction to Fundraise After Millions of Donations Go to Legal Costs
From January to April of this year alone, Trump’s political operation covered more than $20 million of legal fees.
GOP Attorneys General Seeking to Block Climate Lawsuits Are Funded by Big Oil
Many donors are also being sued for deceiving the public about the role of fossil fuels in the climate crisis.
Some of AIPAC’s Biggest Donors Are Also Financing Attacks Against Labor Rights
The movements for labor and Palestinian rights have common cause against the billionaires who aim to destroy them both.
Rule Change to Obscure Political Campaign Contributions Narrowly Avoided at FEC
Proposed by a Trump-nominated FEC member, the rule would’ve supercharged the flow of dark money in political campaigns.
Pro-Israel Legislators Have Concocted a Dangerous Ruse to Shut Down Nonprofits
Bipartisan legislation threatens the tax-exempt status of nonprofits that incur the disapproval of government officials.
Is Trump Tithing or Conning His Voters? Either Way, He Aims to Cover Legal Fees.
Trump’s leadership PAC alone has spent almost $60 million on his attorneys’ bills since early 2023.
Six Things Everyone Should Know About the Mountain Valley Pipeline
These are the CEOs, big banks, asset managers, campaign finance ties and regulatory conflicts wrapped up in the MVP.
Top GOP Fundraisers Battle to Replace McConnell as Party’s Senate Leader
Fundraising prowess has emerged as an essential factor in the race to replace McConnell.