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Elon Musk’s Threat to Primary Democrats Spurs New Urgency to Ban Super PACs
Musk's role in almost forcing a government shutdown this week has revived calls for campaign finance reform.
This Billionaire Is Using His Financial Weight to Influence Multiple 2024 Races
Dick Uihlein’s involvement in races this election cycle cannot be divorced from his anti-abortion zealotry.
This Anti-Abortion Billionaire Is Trying to Manipulate the Election for the GOP
Sean Fieler, a billionaire tied to Leonard Leo, is leading voter data companies that seek to help the GOP win elections.
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.