AfD Receives Record €1.5 Million Donation, Exposing German Campaign Finance Loopholes
Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD) party received a record €1.5 million donation from Winfried Stöcker, a medical entrepreneur, highlighting the lack of donation limits in the country despite concerns about transparency and influence.
AfD Receives Record €1.5 Million Donation, Exposing German Campaign Finance Loopholes
Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD) party received a record €1.5 million donation from Winfried Stöcker, a medical entrepreneur, highlighting the lack of donation limits in the country despite concerns about transparency and influence.
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56% Bias Score
Antonescu Endorsed as Presidential Candidate Amidst Election Irregularity Concerns
The PSD National Political Council endorsed Crin Antonescu's presidential candidacy, with a final decision expected on February 2nd; polls show him trailing Călin Georgescu, whose campaign is under scrutiny for alleged illegal funding and Russian interference.
Antonescu Endorsed as Presidential Candidate Amidst Election Irregularity Concerns
The PSD National Political Council endorsed Crin Antonescu's presidential candidacy, with a final decision expected on February 2nd; polls show him trailing Călin Georgescu, whose campaign is under scrutiny for alleged illegal funding and Russian interference.
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56% Bias Score
Musk's $119 Million Investment Secures Trump's Presidency
Elon Musk, the world's richest person, contributed over $119 million to Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign through his America PAC, actively campaigning in key states and offering voter incentives, significantly impacting the election result.
Musk's $119 Million Investment Secures Trump's Presidency
Elon Musk, the world's richest person, contributed over $119 million to Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign through his America PAC, actively campaigning in key states and offering voter incentives, significantly impacting the election result.
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40% Bias Score
Record $170 Million Raised for Trump Inauguration Amidst Transparency Concerns
President Trump's inauguration committee has raised a record-breaking $170 million, exceeding the $106 million of his 2017 inauguration and the $65 million of Biden's 2021 inauguration; despite the lavish spending, the committee is expected to have a surplus; current regulations allow for unlimited ...
Record $170 Million Raised for Trump Inauguration Amidst Transparency Concerns
President Trump's inauguration committee has raised a record-breaking $170 million, exceeding the $106 million of his 2017 inauguration and the $65 million of Biden's 2021 inauguration; despite the lavish spending, the committee is expected to have a surplus; current regulations allow for unlimited ...
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52% Bias Score
Democrats Push for Inaugural Committee Transparency Amid Record Fundraising
Senate Democrats reintroduced the Inaugural Committee Transparency Act to increase oversight of presidential inaugural committees' spending after Trump's second inaugural committee raised over \$170 million, aiming to prevent misuse of funds and promote transparency.
Democrats Push for Inaugural Committee Transparency Amid Record Fundraising
Senate Democrats reintroduced the Inaugural Committee Transparency Act to increase oversight of presidential inaugural committees' spending after Trump's second inaugural committee raised over \$170 million, aiming to prevent misuse of funds and promote transparency.
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40% Bias Score
Abrams' Voting Groups Hit with Record \$300,000 Fine for Campaign Finance Violations
Stacey Abrams' voting advocacy groups, the New Georgia Project and its Action Fund, were fined \$300,000 by the Georgia Ethics Commission for 16 violations of campaign finance laws, including failing to disclose over \$7 million in contributions and expenditures used to support Abrams' 2018 gubernat...
Abrams' Voting Groups Hit with Record \$300,000 Fine for Campaign Finance Violations
Stacey Abrams' voting advocacy groups, the New Georgia Project and its Action Fund, were fined \$300,000 by the Georgia Ethics Commission for 16 violations of campaign finance laws, including failing to disclose over \$7 million in contributions and expenditures used to support Abrams' 2018 gubernat...
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52% Bias Score
Gaddafi Accuses Sarkozy of Libyan Campaign Funding in Ongoing Trial
Seif al-Islam Gaddafi, during Nicolas Sarkozy's trial in Paris, accused Sarkozy of receiving Libyan funds for his 2007 presidential campaign, providing details of the transaction and intermediaries involved, adding to Sarkozy's existing legal issues.
Gaddafi Accuses Sarkozy of Libyan Campaign Funding in Ongoing Trial
Seif al-Islam Gaddafi, during Nicolas Sarkozy's trial in Paris, accused Sarkozy of receiving Libyan funds for his 2007 presidential campaign, providing details of the transaction and intermediaries involved, adding to Sarkozy's existing legal issues.
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48% Bias Score
Karachi Affair: Appeals Court Acquits Balladur's Campaign Manager, Others Convicted
The Paris appeals court acquitted Nicolas Bazire in the Karachi affair's financial aspect on January 21, 2025, overturning a prior conviction linking arms deal commissions to Edouard Balladur's 1995 presidential campaign; however, five others were convicted, with Ziad Takieddine receiving a five-yea...
Karachi Affair: Appeals Court Acquits Balladur's Campaign Manager, Others Convicted
The Paris appeals court acquitted Nicolas Bazire in the Karachi affair's financial aspect on January 21, 2025, overturning a prior conviction linking arms deal commissions to Edouard Balladur's 1995 presidential campaign; however, five others were convicted, with Ziad Takieddine receiving a five-yea...
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32% Bias Score
Musk's $280 Million Donation Fuels Trump's Victory
Elon Musk, the world's richest man, donated over $280 million to Republican candidates in 2023-2024, significantly supporting Donald Trump's successful 2024 presidential campaign through his America PAC, raising concerns about billionaire influence on US politics.
Musk's $280 Million Donation Fuels Trump's Victory
Elon Musk, the world's richest man, donated over $280 million to Republican candidates in 2023-2024, significantly supporting Donald Trump's successful 2024 presidential campaign through his America PAC, raising concerns about billionaire influence on US politics.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Inauguration Fundraising Surpasses \$200 Million, Breaking Records
Former US President Donald Trump's upcoming inauguration has already raised \$200 million in donations, exceeding previous records by a significant margin, largely due to substantial contributions from tech CEOs seeking to cultivate relationships with his administration; this trend highlights the si...
Trump's Inauguration Fundraising Surpasses \$200 Million, Breaking Records
Former US President Donald Trump's upcoming inauguration has already raised \$200 million in donations, exceeding previous records by a significant margin, largely due to substantial contributions from tech CEOs seeking to cultivate relationships with his administration; this trend highlights the si...
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48% Bias Score
Lord Mayor's Donation Raises Conflict of Interest Questions
Melbourne Lord Mayor Nick Reece accepted a $20,000 donation from Bobby Zagame, owner of Audi Centre Melbourne, two days after voting to close part of Roden Street, adjacent to Zagame's property, which had a development application approved by the council; the timing raises questions regarding campai...
Lord Mayor's Donation Raises Conflict of Interest Questions
Melbourne Lord Mayor Nick Reece accepted a $20,000 donation from Bobby Zagame, owner of Audi Centre Melbourne, two days after voting to close part of Roden Street, adjacent to Zagame's property, which had a development application approved by the council; the timing raises questions regarding campai...
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52% Bias Score
Biden Warns of Oligarchy Amidst Billionaire Campaign Donations
President Biden warned of a growing "oligarchy" of extreme wealth threatening American democracy in a farewell speech, despite receiving substantial campaign donations from several billionaires, including George Soros, Reid Hoffman, and Michael Bloomberg.
Biden Warns of Oligarchy Amidst Billionaire Campaign Donations
President Biden warned of a growing "oligarchy" of extreme wealth threatening American democracy in a farewell speech, despite receiving substantial campaign donations from several billionaires, including George Soros, Reid Hoffman, and Michael Bloomberg.
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56% Bias Score