Maine Super PAC Donation Limits Challenged in Federal Court
Conservative groups challenged Maine's new law limiting individual super PAC donations to \$5,000, arguing it violates free speech rights, while supporters say it reflects the will of the people (74% voter approval) and aims to curb the influence of big money in politics.
Maine Super PAC Donation Limits Challenged in Federal Court
Conservative groups challenged Maine's new law limiting individual super PAC donations to \$5,000, arguing it violates free speech rights, while supporters say it reflects the will of the people (74% voter approval) and aims to curb the influence of big money in politics.
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40% Bias Score
\$1.4 Billion Spent, White House Lost: Democrats Launch Review of 2024 Campaign
Kamala Harris's 2024 presidential campaign spent over \$1.4 billion in 15 weeks and lost to Donald Trump, prompting calls for a comprehensive review of the Democratic Party's strategy and resource allocation to determine the reasons behind the loss.
\$1.4 Billion Spent, White House Lost: Democrats Launch Review of 2024 Campaign
Kamala Harris's 2024 presidential campaign spent over \$1.4 billion in 15 weeks and lost to Donald Trump, prompting calls for a comprehensive review of the Democratic Party's strategy and resource allocation to determine the reasons behind the loss.
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44% Bias Score
Inconsistent Funding Threatens Nonprofits Dedicated to Protecting Voting Rights
Progressive philanthropists attempted to address inconsistent funding for nonprofits supporting voter rights and civic engagement, but many funders still prioritize short-term election-focused projects over sustained community building, potentially jeopardizing long-term democratic health.
Inconsistent Funding Threatens Nonprofits Dedicated to Protecting Voting Rights
Progressive philanthropists attempted to address inconsistent funding for nonprofits supporting voter rights and civic engagement, but many funders still prioritize short-term election-focused projects over sustained community building, potentially jeopardizing long-term democratic health.
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36% Bias Score
Victorian Electoral Laws Face High Court Challenge Over Funding Disparity
Independent Victorian candidates are challenging the state's electoral laws in the High Court, alleging that an exemption allowing major parties unlimited funds from nominated entities creates an unconstitutional barrier to political communication; the Premier's inaction on promised reforms has prom...
Victorian Electoral Laws Face High Court Challenge Over Funding Disparity
Independent Victorian candidates are challenging the state's electoral laws in the High Court, alleging that an exemption allowing major parties unlimited funds from nominated entities creates an unconstitutional barrier to political communication; the Premier's inaction on promised reforms has prom...
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40% Bias Score
"Romania Prosecutors Raid Suspect in Election Interference Scandal"
"Following the annulment of Romania's presidential election due to alleged Russian interference, prosecutors conducted raids targeting Bogdan Peschir, suspected of illegally financing Calin Georgescu's campaign via a $381,000 TikTok promotion scheme; the court cited illegal use of digital technologi...
"Romania Prosecutors Raid Suspect in Election Interference Scandal"
"Following the annulment of Romania's presidential election due to alleged Russian interference, prosecutors conducted raids targeting Bogdan Peschir, suspected of illegally financing Calin Georgescu's campaign via a $381,000 TikTok promotion scheme; the court cited illegal use of digital technologi...
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48% Bias Score
Musk's Secret $20.5 Million Donation to Pro-Trump Super PAC Revealed
Elon Musk secretly donated $20.5 million to the RBG PAC, a super PAC formed in mid-October 2024 to influence the election by portraying Trump's abortion stance as similar to Ruth Bader Ginsburg's, despite Trump's role in overturning Roe v. Wade.
Musk's Secret $20.5 Million Donation to Pro-Trump Super PAC Revealed
Elon Musk secretly donated $20.5 million to the RBG PAC, a super PAC formed in mid-October 2024 to influence the election by portraying Trump's abortion stance as similar to Ruth Bader Ginsburg's, despite Trump's role in overturning Roe v. Wade.
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36% Bias Score
Amazon to Donate $2 Million to Trump's Inauguration
Amazon will donate $2 million to President-elect Trump's inauguration, including a $1 million cash donation and a $1 million in-kind donation for streaming the event on Prime Video; this follows a similar $1 million donation from Meta and reflects shifting relationships between tech giants and Trump...
Amazon to Donate $2 Million to Trump's Inauguration
Amazon will donate $2 million to President-elect Trump's inauguration, including a $1 million cash donation and a $1 million in-kind donation for streaming the event on Prime Video; this follows a similar $1 million donation from Meta and reflects shifting relationships between tech giants and Trump...
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56% Bias Score
Meta Donates $1 Million to Trump's Inaugural Fund
Meta donated $1 million to President-elect Trump's inaugural fund, reversing its prior ban of Trump from its platforms; this follows a private meeting between Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Trump and suggests Meta is seeking influence in the incoming administration.
Meta Donates $1 Million to Trump's Inaugural Fund
Meta donated $1 million to President-elect Trump's inaugural fund, reversing its prior ban of Trump from its platforms; this follows a private meeting between Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Trump and suggests Meta is seeking influence in the incoming administration.
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56% Bias Score
Record-Breaking $950,484 Raised for Melbourne Mayoral Campaign
Melbourne Lord Mayor Nick Reece's campaign amassed a record-breaking $950,484, dwarfing his opponents and raising questions about campaign finance reform, with major contributions from unions and prominent business figures.
Record-Breaking $950,484 Raised for Melbourne Mayoral Campaign
Melbourne Lord Mayor Nick Reece's campaign amassed a record-breaking $950,484, dwarfing his opponents and raising questions about campaign finance reform, with major contributions from unions and prominent business figures.
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44% Bias Score
Pratt's $10 Million Donation Boosts Trump's Campaign
Billionaire Anthony Pratt donated $US10 million to Donald Trump's campaign days before the election, reflecting his strong support for Trump and a broader trend of wealthy donors significantly contributing to the campaign.
Pratt's $10 Million Donation Boosts Trump's Campaign
Billionaire Anthony Pratt donated $US10 million to Donald Trump's campaign days before the election, reflecting his strong support for Trump and a broader trend of wealthy donors significantly contributing to the campaign.
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52% Bias Score
Musk's $259.5 Million Donation Makes Him Largest 2024 Election Donor
Elon Musk, the world's richest person, donated over $259.5 million to support Donald Trump and other Republican candidates in the 2024 election cycle, making him the largest donor and raising ethical questions due to his use of the RBG PAC for misleading advertising and a sweepstakes facing legal ch...
Musk's $259.5 Million Donation Makes Him Largest 2024 Election Donor
Elon Musk, the world's richest person, donated over $259.5 million to support Donald Trump and other Republican candidates in the 2024 election cycle, making him the largest donor and raising ethical questions due to his use of the RBG PAC for misleading advertising and a sweepstakes facing legal ch...
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56% Bias Score
Democrats' Post-Election Finances: A Mixed Picture
Following the November election, the Democratic National Committee reported $47 million in cash and no debt, while Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign had $1.8 million remaining after spending over $1 billion; a major Democratic super PAC, Future Forward, reported $47.3 million in unpaid adverti...
Democrats' Post-Election Finances: A Mixed Picture
Following the November election, the Democratic National Committee reported $47 million in cash and no debt, while Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign had $1.8 million remaining after spending over $1 billion; a major Democratic super PAC, Future Forward, reported $47.3 million in unpaid adverti...
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32% Bias Score