tldrdailynews.com logo
Tag

Donors

All articles tagged with #donors

Massie: Outsider Billionaires Try to Buy His Kentucky Seat Ahead of Primary
politics8 days ago

Massie: Outsider Billionaires Try to Buy His Kentucky Seat Ahead of Primary

Days before Kentucky's GOP primary, Rep. Thomas Massie claims that out-of-state billionaires (including Miriam Adelson and Paul Singer) and groups tied to the Israeli lobby are funding a bid to “buy a seat” in Congress, a charge he says frames this race as a referendum on foreign policy. He is facing a Trump-backed challenger, Ed Gallrein, as Trump posts attacks against Massie; Massie touts grassroots support and poll leads while groups tied to the Israeli lobby respond and comment requests are pursued by ABC News.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|
#donors#kentucky#massie
Trump’s State Dinner: A Donor-Dominated Cast, Far From Cross-Party Balance
politics27 days ago

Trump’s State Dinner: A Donor-Dominated Cast, Far From Cross-Party Balance

The Trump administration’s White House state dinner for King Charles III and Queen Camilla featured a guest list heavy with American billionaires, Fox News personalities, tech and corporate leaders, and conservative Supreme Court justices, with no Democratic politicians and limited British cultural representation, signaling a partisan, donor-driven showcase rather than a bipartisan cultural event.

via The New York Times|
#donors#media#politics
SPLC indicted for allegedly using donor funds to pay informants infiltrating extremist groups
crime1 month ago

SPLC indicted for allegedly using donor funds to pay informants infiltrating extremist groups

U.S. prosecutors indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center on federal wire, bank fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering charges, alleging the charity used donor funds to pay confidential informants infiltrating extremist groups without disclosing these payments to donors or authorities; the indictment notes at least $3 million in payments from 2014–2023 to informants linked to groups like the Ku Klux Klan and Aryan Nations. SPLC says the payments funded intelligence work to monitor threats and that information was shared with law enforcement, while legal experts say the case centers on the alleged use of funds rather than ordinary fraud and may hinge on proving deliberate deceit about purposes of the payments.

via The Guardian|
#crime#donors#extremist-groups
Megadonors Reshape 2026 Midterms With Hidden Money Web
politics1 month ago

Megadonors Reshape 2026 Midterms With Hidden Money Web

CBS News outlines how billionaire donors and opaque political groups are shaping fundraising ahead of the 2026 midterms, highlighting the Mandels’ Democratic giving and the intertwined Majority Democrats PAC/The Bench, alongside MAGA Inc. and other Republican outfits, all within a murky donor network and a weakened FEC that raises concerns about transparency and possible coordination.

via CBS News|
#billionaires#campaign-finance#dark-money
politics1 month ago

Democrats' Senate fundraising heats up in Q1, led by a $27M haul

Democratic Senate candidates posted massive fundraising in the first quarter, led by James Talarico's $27 million haul, with Ossoff, Cooper, Peltola and Brown also reporting strong totals, signaling rising optimism about flipping the Senate despite challenging maps; the live updates also touch on GOP debates over FISA 702 reauthorization and other Capitol Hill headlines.

via Politico|
#democrats#donors#elections
UNC at a crossroads as Hubert Davis's future hangs in balance after NCAA shocker
sports2 months ago

UNC at a crossroads as Hubert Davis's future hangs in balance after NCAA shocker

North Carolina is weighing Hubert Davis’s future after a stunning first-round exit to VCU in the NCAA Tournament, with athletic director Bubba Cunningham, incoming AD Steve Newmark and Chancellor Lee Roberts evaluating the program amid donor fatigue and fundraising concerns. No decision has been announced; the buyout to fire Davis is roughly $5.3 million, and the looming NCAA transfer portal opening in April adds urgency to stabilize the roster, potentially signaling a historic coaching change for UNC.

via News & Observer|
#college-basketball#donors#hubert-davis
UNC's Hubert Davis under pressure after 19-point NCAA meltdown
sports2 months ago

UNC's Hubert Davis under pressure after 19-point NCAA meltdown

North Carolina coach Hubert Davis is reportedly under serious consideration to be replaced after a 19-point NCAA Tournament first-round collapse to VCU, reviving questions about the program's direction and whether donors will fund a deeper roster. Davis is under contract through 2029-30 with a roughly $5.3 million buyout if fired, and a decision is expected soon as incoming athletic director Steve Newmark weighs the future of the program and the financial implications.

via The New York Times|
#coaching-future#donors#hubert-davis
Meyer urges end to NIL collectives, frames NIL as capitalism at DC roundtable
sports2 months ago

Meyer urges end to NIL collectives, frames NIL as capitalism at DC roundtable

Former Ohio State coach Urban Meyer told a Trump roundtable that NIL collectives amount to 'pay-for-play' and should be eliminated, arguing NIL should operate in its pure form as capitalism with donors out; he contrasted this with his era when players weren't compensated and suggested businesses could hire players directly. The report notes NIL policy remains contested and a rollback is unlikely.

via Scarlet and Game|
#college-football#donors#nil
Texas Senate Primary Breaks Advertising Spending Records
politics2 months ago

Texas Senate Primary Breaks Advertising Spending Records

The Texas Senate primary has become the most expensive in U.S. history, with AdImpact reporting more than $125 million spent on campaign ads. Republican John Cornyn has heavily outspent Ken Paxton, while Democrat James Talarico has outraised Jasmine Crockett; both sides rely on deep-pocket donors and dark-money groups. The race appears headed for a May runoff after the entry of Wesley Hunt, and Trump’s endorsement status remains a pivotal factor in the outcome.

via The New York Times|
#advertising#campaign-finance#donors
Epstein Ties Put Bard College’s Enduring Leader Under Scrutiny
education3 months ago

Epstein Ties Put Bard College’s Enduring Leader Under Scrutiny

Leon Botstein, Bard College’s long‑time president who rebuilt the school from debt to a sprawling, multi‑billion‑dollar enterprise, comes under renewed scrutiny after Justice Department documents reveal years of contact with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including fundraising discussions and efforts tied to young musicians. Botstein says the relationship was for fundraising, while critics warn the ties could harm Bard’s reputation; protests have been limited and the board has largely stood by him, with Botstein apologizing for his involvement as he marks decades at Bard.

via The New York Times|
#bard-college#donors#education
Bard College President Leon Botstein’s Epstein Ties Surface in New Documents
education3 months ago

Bard College President Leon Botstein’s Epstein Ties Surface in New Documents

New documents show Bard College president Leon Botstein’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein went beyond fundraising, including a 2013 email saying 'Miss you', a 2017-era watch purchase, and a planned 2012 trip to Epstein’s island; Botstein says these interactions were about securing long-term funding for Bard, not personal gain, but the disclosures raise questions about donor influence and ethics in small liberal arts colleges.

via The New York Times|
#bard-college#donors#education
Analyzing Trump's Pardons: Political, Financial, and Precedent-Setting Implications
politics6 months ago

Analyzing Trump's Pardons: Political, Financial, and Precedent-Setting Implications

President Trump issued nearly 80 pardons to individuals involved in the 2020 election and other legal cases, including notable donors and allies such as Rudy Giuliani, George Santos, and Binance founder CZ Zhao, with some recipients having contributed significant political donations, and others benefiting from pardons related to financial or legal controversies.

via Forbes|
#2020-election#donors#legal-issues
Senate Democrats Call for Transparency on Trump’s $300M East Wing Funding
politics7 months ago

Senate Democrats Call for Transparency on Trump’s $300M East Wing Funding

Senate Democrats, led by Adam Schiff, are demanding transparency regarding the funding of Donald Trump's $300 million White House ballroom, which is financed by donations from major corporations and wealthy individuals, raising concerns about potential influence and corruption. They request detailed information on donors, contributions, and related communications by November 5.

via The Guardian|
#ballroom#democrats#donors