#political donations
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Elon Musk Donates $158m to Boost Ken Paxton in Texas Senate Race
Elon Musk's $158 million donation fuels Ken Paxton's Senate campaign in Texas after months of being outspent by Democrat James Talarico.
Texastribune · 2m
Musk becomes top Republican midterm donor with $276 million
Elon Musk has given over $276 million to Republican groups since July, far exceeding any other known midterm donor and breaking his own pledge to spend less on politics.
The Verge · 1m
Labour's election funding gap
Labour needs $3.2m more to run election campaign after $900k public funding.
RNZ · 1m
Chris Hipkins plays policy quiz in Palmy
Labour leader Chris Hipkins answers crowd's policy questions in Palmerston North.
NZ Herald · 2m
Elon Musk's $276 Million Republican Rescue Mission
Elon Musk's $276 million political donation to Republicans boosts their Senate majority and midterm turnout.
The Boston Globe · 2m
How datacentres lobby Australia's political system
Tech companies are donating to major parties and hiring ex-premiers as lobbyists while governments fast-track billion-dollar projects.
the Guardian · 3m
Tech lobbying under fire; podcast delays trial; Dolly Parton celebrated
Australian datacentre firms face scrutiny over political donations and lobbying, a true crime podcast delays a paedophile's trial, and rural New South Wales celebrates Dolly Parton.
the Guardian · 2m
David Flippo's Campaign Ties to Fraud Alleged Company
David Flippo's campaign linked to Arizona Land Reserve, a company accused of fraud, raises financial transparency concerns.
Mother Jones · 2m
Liz Dotcom Donates $44k to NZ Outdoors & Freedom Party
Liz Dotcom, tech entrepreneur Kim Dotcom's wife, donated $44,000 to NZ Outdoors & Freedom Party in Kaipara ki Mahurangi electorate.
RNZ · 1m
Labor councillor questioned over 'kill Elliott' message
A former Labor councillor denies a damaging message about NSW Liberal minister David Elliott was connected to work for a fugitive property developer.
the Guardian · 2m
Fairshake's $193M bet on crypto's midterm future
A crypto super PAC is spending heavily to shape November's election, but one donor has far more to lose than the others.
24/7 Wall St. · 2m
Labour courts donors as Reform's crypto millions spark alarm
Labour hosted a No 10 drinks party for major donors while facing pressure to cap political donations after Reform received £72m from two crypto billionaires.
the Guardian · 1m
Eight rules for reading campaign finance news
Campaign money reports are confusing, but a few simple rules can help you understand what the numbers really mean.
The Conversation · 2m
Labour donation plan sparks legal warning
A planned crackdown on overseas political donations could force Reform to return two huge gifts and trigger a human rights fight.
Dailymail · 2m
Farage hints Reform's £72m may not survive new law
Asked twice if Reform's £72m crypto donations were legal, Farage answered only for the law as it stands today.
the Guardian · 1m
Reform takes £72m from two crypto billionaires
Two crypto fortunes just bought Reform UK the biggest political donations Britain has ever seen, and Robert Jenrick says it is all above board.
the Guardian · 1m
What £72m buys Nigel Farage
Two crypto billionaires just handed Reform UK a war chest bigger than the legal election spending cap.
the Guardian · 1m
Sleepovers at the billionaire's mansion
Two of Australia's loudest politicians spent the night at Gina Rinehart's Brisbane riverfront house, and parliament never heard about it.
the Guardian · 1m
Farage's £72million: two crypto billionaires arm Reform
Two matching £36million cheques smashed the British donation record, and Farage says the cash buys campaign managers, policy experts and an attack unit.
Dailymail · 3m
A £36m bet on Farage, paid in one lump
A crypto billionaire just handed Reform UK the biggest political donation in British history, and the timing is the whole story.
Dailymail · 3m
