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State GOP groups are turning the Dallas midterm convention into a fundraising event for local candidates, with ticket prices ranging from about $1,300–$1,500 in Alabama to a $250,000 'golden VIP' option in California and $20,000 honorary-delegate tickets in Texas, as the gathering is framed more as a rallying effort than traditional delegate business.
David Morales, a progressive candidate for Providence, Rhode Island mayor, is hosting a Brooklyn fundraiser to raise money for his insurgent bid against incumbent Brett Smiley, highlighting rent control and housing affordability. The event underscores New York City's central role in the national democratic socialist movement, with a wide slate of co-hosts from NYC-DSA and related circles. Morales trails in campaign cash but is gaining momentum through individual donors and high-profile support.
A House Democratic interim report claims donors intended for the bipartisan America250 celebration were redirected, without their knowledge, to Freedom 250—a Trump-aligned group—raising potential wire fraud and charitable solicitation concerns. The 41-page document says Freedom 250, led by Trump aides, sought to sideline America250 and center the president in the fundraising, while disputes over federal funding for the celebration continue. America250 says most support comes from private sources, and a spokesperson for Freedom 250 denies the allegations as partisan. The committee says it will pursue further investigations if Democrats win the House in November.
New disclosures show record revenue at Mar-a-Lago and Trump National Doral, boosted by a $1 million membership fee hike and a surge of fundraising and political events, with crypto incomes and licensing deals also lifting Trump’s earnings, underscoring how his private business profits intertwine with his public role. Ethics experts warn proximity to the president at these clubs could create conflicts of interest, though Trump and aides say there are none and assets are kept separate.
New disclosures show record revenue at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago and Doral in 2025, boosted by a jump in membership fees and high-profile fundraising events, illustrating how his business assets intersect with his political role. The report also notes a surge in crypto income (TRUMP memecoin and World Liberty Financial) that now rivals earnings from his traditional real estate holdings, fueling ethics concerns about access and influence.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson is reviving the Ice Bucket Challenge to raise funds for ALS research, starting by designating Marshawn Lynch, Pacman Jones, and LenDale White to take the ice bucket while encouraging donations to Massachusetts General Hospital; the effort has already raised over $24,000.
An 11-year-old paraplegic boy, Ted, completed the Three Peaks Challenge in a wheelchair with family and friends to raise funds for Molly Ollys; Catherine, Princess of Wales, greeted him at each peak, asking after his wellbeing and even remembering his name. She undertook the challenge to raise funds for the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, and the group’s efforts have since surpassed £11,000 for Molly Ollys, well above their £5,000 target, finishing the 30-hour trek about ten minutes early despite brutal conditions.
In Beaver, Utah, neighbors rushed to support Mo Larsen and her family after their condo near Eagle Point Ski Resort was affected by the Cottonwood Fire, with volunteers doing repairs and painting while funds are being raised through local banks; Larsen praised the close-knit, Christlike generosity of the community, including her firefighter husband who helped evacuate others.
Virginia Tech named Brian White as vice president and director of athletics to lead its 22-sport program in a rapidly evolving landscape; a two-decade veteran most recently at Florida Atlantic, White helped FAU secure a conference move, bolster fundraising, and land major sponsorship deals, and will start June 24 to succeed Whit Babcock.
Tom Tomorrow's Daily Kos cartoon highlights the site’s financial struggles and appeals to readers to donate to keep the outlet paywall-free and community-supported.
In Uganda, aging members of the Little Sisters of St. Francis face without adequate end‑of‑life care—scarce medical supplies, few wheelchairs, and little psychological support. A pilot program, started with the African Palliative Care Association and Irish donors, will assess about 50 retired nuns, provide hospice-style care, and train caregivers, with aims to expand to Ugandan convents by 2027 and then across Africa. The effort seeks roughly $135,000 to cover material needs and training, highlighting gendered gaps in church-backed care and the call to honor decades of service with dignified support in old age.
After the death of Lilo & Stitch star Daveigh Chase, her family alleges her boyfriend Roy Hernandez started a GoFundMe in her name to profit personally, not for funeral costs. They say Chase’s estate has sufficient means and have reported the page to GoFundMe, though it remained active with donations (over $4,000) as of the report. Hernandez denies wrongdoing, while Chase’s agent and family say there was no paperwork transferring control of her funds to him, and note two earlier fundraisers in her name. The story cites Chase’s death after a meningitis battle and references her difficult final months, including homelessness and health issues.
Kentucky’s new athletic director, J Batt (also Champions Blue CEO), met with Mark Pope and top booster Joe Craft to pledge aggressive fundraising and full resource support in the NIL era, insisting he’ll be the Wildcats’ biggest supporter and work closely with donors to maintain an elite standard as UK pursues rapid, top-tier success.
Health-care executive Rick Jackson spent over $100 million of his own wealth to win Georgia's GOP gubernatorial runoff, defeating Trump-backed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and showing that massive self-funding can override endorsements; despite Kemp's support for Jones, Jackson drew help from figures like Chris Carr, Ted Cruz, and Rick Scott and will face Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms (with Sen. Jon Ossoff) in November.
Kentucky’s new athletic director J Batt sits down with Matt Jones for a Zoom interview to outline why UK is a destination job, his focus on boosting revenue through Champions Blue and other streams, and the plan to navigate the evolving landscape of college athletics. Batt emphasizes Kentucky’s structure, scale, and passionate fan base as assets that can be leveraged to fund basketball and football simultaneously, while stressing the need for every fan to contribute in some way and pledging a long-term commitment to the program and its championship standard.