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Finally, a First Look at Musk's Donations to Trump
Finally, a First Look at
Musk's Donations to Trump
THE RUNDOWN
Oct 16, 2024 10:20 AM CDT

Finally, a First Look at Musk's Donations to Trump

X owner gave $75M over last 3 months, per new FEC filing

(Newser) - Elon Musk remains the world's richest man, with a net worth of $241 billion at last peek. But he's pumped tens of millions from that pot into reelection efforts for Donald Trump, showing that Musk "has vaulted into the top ranks of Republican donors," per NBC...

Another Member of the Squad Faces AIPAC's Ire
Another Squad Member
Goes Down in Primary
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Aug 7, 2024 12:00 AM CDT

Another Squad Member Goes Down in Primary

Rep. Cori Bush is out in Missouri after AIPAC campaign against her

(Newser) - Another member of Congress' "squad" has been voted out. Rep. Cori Bush lost her primary in Missouri on Tuesday, the Hill reports. Her opponent, St. Louis Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell, had 51.2% of the vote to Bush's 45.6% with 96% of results in. He is expected...

Musk: I Never Said I'd Give $45M a Month to Trump

But SpaceX CEO says he did set up a super PAC to help fund GOP nominee

(Newser) - In his sit-down Monday with Canadian conservative commentator Jordan Peterson, Elon Musk attracted lots of buzz with his comments on the "woke mind virus" that he claims led his transgender daughter astray. However, the SpaceX and Tesla CEO also cleared up reporting that he'd pledged to funnel $45...

Trump's New RNC Deal Is Paying His Legal Bills

Agreement reportedly directs money to campaign, PAC that pays his legal fees before RNC gets a cut

(Newser) - Donald Trump's new joint fundraising agreement with the Republican National Committee directs donations to his campaign and a political action committee that pays the former president's legal bills before the RNC gets a cut, per a fundraising invitation obtained by the AP . The unorthodox diversion of funds to...

Trump Donors Respond to Push After FBI Search

PAC stepped up emails, and donations topped $1M on at least 2 days

(Newser) - "They're coming after YOU," one email said. "They broke into my home," said another in all caps. Those were among the fundraising solicitations former President Donald Trump sent to supporters in the immediate aftermath of the FBI search of his Florida home last week. Trump'...

Trump Makes First Big Investment in GOP Race

Former president's PAC sends $500K to help David Perdue in Georgia

(Newser) - For the first time, former President Donald Trump’s political operation has invested in a candidate's midterm election campaign. Trump’s Save America PAC sent $500,000 to a super PAC working to defeat Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, whom the former president has wanted out of office since he...

Republican Who Voted to Impeach Tells GOP It's Time to Choose

New leadership PAC is designed to counter Trump's hold on party, Kinzinger says

(Newser) - The fight for control of the Republican Party has a new element. Rep. Adam Kinzinger announced he's established a leadership political action committee to counter former President Trump's grip on the party and its funding, the Washington Post reports. The Illinois lawmaker, who voted to impeach Trump, made...

Corporate Donors Cut Off Lawmakers Who Opposed Certification

Hallmark wants Hawley to return its money

(Newser) - Major companies and their political action committees are voting with their checkbooks against the members of Congress who voted against certifying President-elect Joe Biden's victory last week—the issue that inspired the attack on the Capitol. On Monday, several companies said they'll no longer donate to the 147...

Trump Has a Strategy to Keep Influence on GOP

Save America PAC would give him money to back candidates whenever he leaves office

(Newser) - President Trump has settled on one way he'll try to keep a grip on Republican Party politics whenever he's out of office: He'll form a leadership political action committee. Controlling a PAC will provide money for Trump to use to influence candidates and issues, the Hill reports....

Pence Makes Unusual Move to Advance Trump's Agenda

'Great America Committee' PAC will allow VP to support GOP candidates across US

(Newser) - Borrowing from his boss's now-famous slogan , Vice President Mike Pence has launched the "Great America Committee" PAC in advance of the 2018 and 2020 elections, NBC News reports. Pence will use money raised through the PAC to travel the country on Air Force Two and help stump for...

'Registered Genius' Says He's Made $1.1M Off Trump Fans

Donors are furious at PAC's apparent fundraising scheme

(Newser) - More than $1 million has been raised in the name of Donald Trump by a PAC—but zero dollars appear to have gone to help the GOP nominee, and donors are furious with the "registered genius" and "grape soda connoisseur" behind the setup, Politico reports. Ian Hawes is...

New PAC Targets Trump's 'Tiny' Hands

Founder wonders whether 'baby hands' can lift White House phone

(Newser) - "When a call comes into the White House at 3am, will Donald Trump's tiny baby hands be able to lift the phone receiver?" Henry Kraemer asks the Hill . "This is something Americans should know before voting." Kraemer, an Oregon resident, is the founder of the Trump...

Politicians Now Accepting Bitcoins

FEC approves their use for first time

(Newser) - Bitcoins just got into politics: The FEC said yesterday that people can use them to make political contributions. As far as the fine print goes, any PAC that accepts them must convert them into dollars before using the money, the Washington Post reports. Also, no anonymous donations will be allowed,...

Kochs Launch Group to Win Over Hispanics

Can outside money cure the GOP's demographic woes?

(Newser) - The Koch Brothers money machine is throwing itself at one of the party's long-standing goals: winning over Hispanic voters. The brothers have launched a group known as the Libre Initiative, Reuters reports, and it marks a bit of a departure from the duo's usual attack-ad-chucking tactics. While the...

How Lawmakers, Lobbyists Vacation Together—Legally

Lavish fundraisers offer chance to schmooze

(Newser) - In 2007, Congress passed measures largely barring lavish lobbyist-funded trips and gatherings. But what the New York Times calls "destination fundraisers" haven't stopped, and, indirectly, they're still funded by the lobbyists, who schmooze with lawmakers in places like Napa Valley, Las Vegas, and Bermuda. The money for...

Twitter Registers Lobbyist, Forms PAC

And yes, it has a hashtag in the name

(Newser) - DC's profound love for Twitter may be tested or cemented, with news the social media service is turning political. The company has announced it's forming its own PAC, to be named Twitter#PAC, and has registered its policy manager (and former Republican aide) William Carty as a lobbyist, the...

'Stop Hillary' PAC Plans to Kick Up a Fuss

'We’re supporting anything that is the opposite of Hillary'

(Newser) - Guess it's never too early. As speculation abounds about a Hillary Clinton 2016 presidential run, conservatives are already gearing up against her. Case in point: a Stop Hillary PAC, incorporated in May. The organization is full of lower-level political figures, with Colorado state Sen. Ted Harvey in charge; a...

Rubio's Water Bottles Bring in $100K

More than 3K sold for his PAC

(Newser) - It looks like Marco Rubio's self-deprecating fundraiser is working. After weathering merciless teasing over his infamous swig during the State of the Union response, the Florida senator began offering water bottles to benefit his political action committee, Reclaim America. Supporters have snapped up more than 3,100 bottles (the...

Obama Will Take Corporate Cash for Inaugural Parties

It's a 'symbolic reversal' after 2009 festivities: Politico

(Newser) - One way President Obama's second inauguration will differ from his first: This time, he's accepting unlimited corporate funds for parties and receptions, a rep says. He still won't take money from PACs or lobbyists, the New York Times notes, and with the economy in mind, his inaugural...

Only 26% of Political Donations From Women

Figure has actually dipped in recent years: Survey

(Newser) - Less than a third of political donations come from women, according to a new study. Researchers analyzed the money given to candidates, political action committees, and party committees in 2010 and discovered that only 26% of federal contributions came from female donors, a dip from 31% in 2008, and 27%...

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