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US tech giants open their wallets for AI-friendly politicians
Dan Robinson, Theregister.com
Rush is on to influence candidates from both parties ahead of midterms Meta is among tech giants reportedly funding US politicians friendly to the AI industry, as concerns mount over a huge expansion in datacenter building and the effects of AI on everyday li…
Feb 19, 2026, 1:59 PM
James Talarico Raised $2.5 Million After Stephen Colbert Interview Was Shifted From Broadcast To YouTube
Ted Johnson, Deadline
The attention surrounding James Talarico’s Late Show with Stephen Colbert interview has been very good for the Texas Democrat’s campaign for U.S. Senate. He raised $2.5 million in the 24 hours after the segment was shifted from CBS broadcast to YouTube, his l…
Feb 18, 2026, 1:32 PM
The millionaires and billionaires pledging to fund Trump accounts
Bryan Metzger, Business Insider
It's not just the government and private companies. Some wealthy individuals are pledging to give money to American children's' Trump Accounts.
Feb 16, 2026, 9:26 AM
Jasmine Crockett Swears Off Corporate Cash — But Transferred Thousands From Her House Campaign
Akela Lacy, The Intercept
A Democrat running for Senate in Texas has a complicated history with corporate America and the crypto industry. The post Jasmine Crockett Swears Off Corporate Cash — But Transferred Thousands From Her House Campaign appeared first on The Intercept.
Feb 13, 2026, 2:29 PM
Elon Musk spent another $10 million to keep the GOP in control of Congress
Bryan Metzger, Business Insider
The world's richest man gave $5 million apiece to two super PACs supporting GOP House and Senate candidates, according to new FEC disclosures.
Feb 2, 2026, 4:25 PM
OpenAI’s president is a Trump mega-donor
Hayden Field, The Verge
OpenAI's co-founder and longtime president, Greg Brockman, didn't just make a run-of-the-mill donation to the main pro-Trump super PAC - together, he and his wife Anna's September 2025 donations equaled the largest of them all, totaling $25 million to "MAGA I…
Jan 26, 2026, 7:57 PM
Pro-AI Super PACs Are Already All In on the Midterms
Maxwell Zeff, Wired
Silicon Valley’s battle against AI regulation is already shaping the next US election cycle.
Jan 21, 2026, 11:30 AM
Elon Musk Jumps Into the Race to Replace Mitch McConnell
Ece Yildirim, Gizmodo.com
The multibillionaire took a break from being the most hated man in America. He's back.
Jan 20, 2026, 4:10 PM
Elon Musk is spending big money on politics again
Bryan Metzger, Business Insider
Last year, Musk swore off political spending. Now, he's reportedly made his biggest political contribution since the 2024 election.
Jan 20, 2026, 3:57 PM
Musk Makes Massive Donation After Humiliating Trump U-Turn
Ewan Palmer, Daily Beast
Elon Musk has pumped millions of dollars into a Republican Senate hopeful’s campaign after previously vowing to disrupt the GOP and Donald Trump following...
Jan 19, 2026, 3:59 PM
Lawmakers urge FTC to probe Trump Mobile over 'deceptive' marketing
Connor Jones, Theregister.com
Gold phone more like fool's gold as none show up six months later Senator Elizabeth Warren is leading calls for the Federal Trade Commission to investigate Trump Mobile for failing to ship gold phones, months after collecting deposits.…
Jan 16, 2026, 1:29 PM
What’s going on with the missing Trump phone? Lawmakers demand answers
Matt Horne, Android Authority
Democratic lawmakers are urging the FTC to investigate Trump Mobile over alleged false advertising tied to its long-delayed T1 Phone.
Jan 15, 2026, 9:58 PM
Democrats push FTC to investigate Trump Mobile
Dominic Preston, The Verge
Elizabeth Warren and other Democrat lawmakers have written an open letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) asking for an investigation into alleged "false advertising and deceptive practices" from Trump Mobile. The company first announced its T1 Phone mo…
Jan 15, 2026, 6:23 PM
Kat Abughazaleh Thinks Campaign Funds Should Help Feed People
Jessica Washington, The Intercept
The Illinois congressional candidate turned her campaign office into a mutual aid hub. The post Kat Abughazaleh Thinks Campaign Funds Should Help Feed People appeared first on The Intercept.
Dec 26, 2025, 11:00 AM
Supreme Court hears major challenge to campaign spending limits
Devin Dwyer, ABC News
As the midterm election campaign nears, the Supreme Court is deciding if legal limits on coordinated spending between parties and candidates violates the Constitution.
Dec 9, 2025, 10:06 AM
Altimeter Capital CEO said his and Michael Dell's 'phones were blowing up' after the 'Trump Accounts' donation
Alice Tecotzky, Business Insider
Brad Gerstner, who spearheaded the idea for "Trump Accounts," said he expects a "steady drumbeat" of announcements related to the program.
Dec 4, 2025, 4:29 PM
Michael Dell unveils $6 billion gift to 'Trump accounts' at White House
Ben Werschkul, Yahoo Entertainment
President Trump was joined by Dell Technologies founder Michael Dell on Tuesday at the White House to unveil an approximately $6.25 billion gift to...
Dec 2, 2025, 3:42 PM
Democrats and Republicans are pouring money into a special election in Tennessee. Here's why
Stephen Fowler, NPR
Tuesday's special election for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District between Democrat Aftyn Behn and Republican Matt Van Epps has attracted outsize attention and spending from both parties.
Dec 2, 2025, 10:00 AM
Growing political contributions from billionaires
Nathan Yau, Flowingdata.com
The Washington Post examined political contributions from the 100 wealthiest Americans, which have shown big swings the past few years. What changed? Republicans long characterized Silicon Valley a…
Dec 1, 2025, 12:24 PM
Tilting the Playing Field
Paul Rosenzweig, The Atlantic
Trump and his allies seem to want to transform American politics into a system for producing Republican victory.
Nov 23, 2025, 2:03 PM
AIPAC Donors Back Real Estate Tycoon Who Opposed Gaza Ceasefire For Deep Blue Chicago Seat
Akela Lacy, The Intercept
Progressive Rep. Danny Davis rejected AIPAC cash at the end of his career. Now the Israel lobby is coming for his seat. The post AIPAC Donors Back Real Estate Tycoon Who Opposed Gaza Ceasefire For Deep Blue Chicago Seat appeared first on The Intercept.
Nov 22, 2025, 11:00 AM
Move Over Crypto Bros, the AI PACs Are Here to Buy the Next Election
AJ Dellinger, Gizmodo.com
And they've already got their first target.
Nov 17, 2025, 10:00 PM
The Real Test for Democrats
David A. Graham, The Atlantic
The shutdown vote revealed how the party plans to contend with the challenges posed by Trump.
Nov 10, 2025, 11:40 PM
Here Are The Two Billionaires Supporting Zohran Mamdani
Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes Staff, Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/kylemullins/, Forbes
At least 26 billionaires spent millions trying to stop Mamdani from becoming New York’s next mayor. More surprising are the two billionaires who backed him.
Nov 1, 2025, 10:30 AM