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New York Postbusiness7 hrs ago
New York Times columnist says he has no plans to seek office again
The columnist stated he has zero plans to run for elected office following questions about campaign donations and the handling of leftover funds from a 2021 bid for Oregon governor. The New York Times completed an internal review and added editors' notes to nine columns.
The Sydney Morning Heraldpolitics9 hrs ago
Corruption Inquiry Examines Catholic Schools NSW Use of Public Funds
An anti-corruption commission is investigating whether Catholic Schools NSW used public money for political donations. Education funding experts have called for audits of the body's finances and compliance with charity rules.
Yonhapworld1 day ago
Seoul court to rule on charges against former President Yoon Suk Yeol over free opinion polls
A Seoul district court is scheduled to deliver its verdict Monday for former President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges of accepting illegal donations in the form of free opinion polls. The hearing at 2 p.m. also covers co-defendant Myung Tae-kyun.
The Sydney Morning Heraldpolitics1 day ago
GetUp Launches Two-Year Campaign Targeting One Nation Record
The activist group GetUp has shifted to a long-term strategy of highlighting One Nation’s parliamentary voting record on wages, healthcare and workers’ rights. The change follows a banner protest at Pauline Hanson’s National Press Club address and a subsequent rise in donations.
abcnews.go.combusiness1 day ago
Trump Rings NYSE and Nasdaq Bells Remotely to Launch Newborn Savings Accounts
President Trump remotely opened trading at the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq on Monday to promote new federal accounts that will give each newborn $1,000 in savings funded by public money and private donations. The same week he unveiled a meme coin tied to his image.
politics2 days ago
ICAC examines Catholic Schools NSW payments to Liberal-linked consultants
The state's anti-corruption commission is investigating whether Catholic Schools NSW made undeclared political donations through consultant fees. Public hearings begin July 27.
slate.compolitics3 days ago
Pennsylvania senators form joint fundraising committee
Democratic Senator John Fetterman and Republican Senator Dave McCormick established a shared fundraising committee. Federal Election Commission records filed Monday show the committee will collect donations for both campaigns.
news.sky.comworld3 days agoUpdated
UK Police Review £500,000 in Reform UK Donations; Two People Interviewed
London's Metropolitan Police are examining at least £500,000 in donations made to Reform UK by Fiona Cottrell before the 2024 general election. The inquiry, launched in February 2025, examines alleged offences under election funding law.
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The Independentpolitics3 days ago
Police investigate £500,000 Reform UK donations for possible 2024 election offences
The Metropolitan Police opened an inquiry in February 2025 into donations to Reform UK. Officers have interviewed two people under caution and sought early advice from prosecutors.
sbs.com.aufinance4 days ago
Australian payments firm named in UK donation probe
Oneify, an Australian company, was identified as the platform used to transfer £1 million to a Reform UK fundraising vehicle ahead of the 2024 general election. Police have opened a criminal investigation into at least £500,000 of related donations.
politics4 days ago
Reform UK faces questions over £5m gift and other donations
Parliamentary standards officials are investigating an undisclosed £5m gift to Nigel Farage. The party has also drawn scrutiny over a separate £1m donation and an £80,000 loan.
news.sky.comfinance4 days ago
Labour MPs Propose Amendments to Ban Crypto Donations and Lower Spending Limits in Funding Bill
Labour MPs plan to rebel next week by pushing four amendments to the representation of the people bill. Proposals include a permanent cryptocurrency donation ban and reduced campaign spending caps. The bill returns to the Commons on 14 July.
pbs.orgpolitics5 days agoUpdated
Stevens and El-Sayed Debate Corporate Donations and Personal Wealth in Michigan Senate Primary
Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed traded arguments over wealth, corporate donations and political influence during a July 7 debate in Grand Rapids. The exchange came days after Mallory McMorrow exited the race for the open seat.
livemint.compolitics6 days ago
Electoral Commission Urged to Investigate Farage Over Undeclared Donations
The Independent reported calls for the Electoral Commission to examine whether Nigel Farage failed to declare donations from convicted money launderer George Cottrell spanning five years. Labour chair Anna Turley and former Reform UK deputy Ben Habib separately requested the prob…
BBC Newsworld6 days ago
Ayodhya Ram Temple Trust Replaces General Secretary After Theft Allegations
The trust that manages the Ram temple in Ayodhya accepted the resignation of its general secretary and appointed an interim replacement after allegations that donations had been stolen. A state investigation team examined the claims and police registered an embezzlement case nami…
chicago.suntimes.compolitics7 days ago
Egg Producers Settle Price-Fixing Lawsuit With $3.3 Million Payment and 53 Million Egg Donations, Admit No Wrongdoing
Cal-Maine Foods, Hickman’s Egg Ranch and Versova Holdings reached settlements last week with the Department of Justice and 17 states. The agreements include payments and donations but no admission of wrongdoing.
news.sky.compolitics7 days ago
UK government sets £100,000 donation cap for new overseas residents
New rules limit political donations from individuals arriving from abroad and tighten company contribution standards. The measures will be added to the Representation of the People Bill.
coindesk.comworld8 days ago
UK Proposes One-Year Residency Rule for Large Political Donations
The measure would require donors to live in the United Kingdom for at least one year before contributing more than £100,000. It targets offshore political finance and would affect parties that rely on recent returnees.
bleedingcool.comworld8 days ago
Jenrick and Phillips Clash on Sky News Over Farage Donation Claims
Robert Jenrick defended Nigel Farage on live television Sunday after The Sunday Times reported allegations of undeclared donations from a convicted associate. Trevor Phillips called the reports concerning during the exchange.
usatoday.comfinance9 days ago
U.S. Charitable Giving Hits Record $617 Billion in 2025
Total donations rose despite elevated prices for essentials, led by $394 billion from individuals. Bequests increased nearly 17 percent after inflation adjustment while billionaire wealth grew 16 percent.
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cnbc.compolitics9 days ago
Soros Family Members Donate Over $1.6 Million to Congressional Candidates
At least 11 members of the Soros family have given maximum contributions totaling more than $1.6 million to House and Senate candidates. The donations come from relatives beyond patriarch George Soros and his son Alex.
manilatimes.netpolitics9 days ago
Senator Marcoleta reported P112.9 million in 2025 campaign spending
Senator Rodante Marcoleta filed a Statement of Contributions and Expenditures showing P112.9 million spent on his winning Senate bid. He reported zero donations in the filing but later stated he received P75 million from unnamed supporters.
usatoday.comfinance9 days ago
U.S. Charitable Giving Hits Record $617 Billion in 2025 as Billionaire Wealth Rises 16 Percent
Total donations rose across individuals, foundations and bequests. MacKenzie Scott accounted for one-third of tracked megagifts while Elon Musk discussed difficulties in effective large-scale giving.
profootballtalk.nbcsports.compolitics10 days ago
Labour MP Proposes £1 Million Cap on UK Political Donations
Alex Sobel has tabled an amendment to the Representation of the People Bill that would limit individual UK donations. The bill is due to finish its Commons stages before Andy Burnham is expected to become prime minister on 20 July.
en.antaranews.compolitics10 days ago
Reform UK Leader Appoints New Communications Chief
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has named Miles Goslett as chief of communications. The appointment follows recent polling declines and questions about party donations.
gizmodo.comtechnology11 days ago
The Onion Takes Over InfoWars and Will Air Two New Shows on July 2
The satirical outlet premiered programming on July 2 and pledged donations from merchandise sales to Sandy Hook families. The move follows the 2022 sale of the platform once owned by Alex Jones.
themandarin.com.auworld11 days ago
Former NSW minister calls for federal opposition leader to resign over ally’s ICAC links
A former state police minister urged the federal opposition leader to step down, citing his ties to a Catholic schools official now under investigation. The anti-corruption commission announced a public inquiry into alleged illegal donations involving Liberal Party figures.
cnbc.comfinance12 days agoSourced
Treasury Accepts Public Stock Donations for Trump Accounts
The Treasury Department and IRS will accept large philanthropic transfers of readily tradable public company stock to fund Trump Accounts. The mechanism opens a direct channel for private capital to reach accounts for more than six million enrolled children ahead of the July 4, 2…
abcnews.go.compolitics12 days ago
Justice Department Appeals Order to Remove Trump Name From Kennedy Center, Citing Donor Conditions
The Justice Department filed an emergency appeal this week asking a federal court to preserve President Trump's name on the Kennedy Center building while litigation continues. Officials warned that removing the name would require returning hundreds of millions of dollars in condi…
sbs.com.aupolitics12 days ago
ICAC Opens Inquiry Into Developer Donations And Liberal Party Figures
The corruption watchdog will examine alleged links between a fugitive property developer, prohibited political donations, and several Liberal Party figures. The eight-week public inquiry is scheduled to begin at the end of the month.
The Guardiantechnology13 days ago
Tech-linked donations reach $2 million in Colorado House primary
Democratic candidate Manny Rutinel has received at least $2 million from committees backed by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and crypto executive Chris Larsen. The spending has made the race one of the costliest in the state.
washingtonpost.compolitics14 days ago
Canada Launches $50 Million Fundraising Drive to Restore 24 Sussex Drive
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced plans Friday to restore the vacant official residence. The Rideau Hall Foundation aims to raise $50 million through donations, with the government covering security costs. Early contributions exceeded $54,000 from more than 210 donors.
Al Jazeerapolitics14 days ago
Ram Temple Trust Faces Embezzlement Investigation After Donations Reported Missing
Police have opened a criminal case and arrested eight people after allegations that millions of dollars in donations to the Ram Temple in Ayodhya were misappropriated. The trust’s general secretary and other trustees have resigned, and an official report on the claims has been su…
winnipegfreepress.comworld15 days ago
MacKenzie Scott Gave $7 Billion in 2025 as U.S. Megagifts Totaled $19.2 Billion
Scott's donations brought her five-year total to $26.2 billion. Overall U.S. charitable giving reached $617.2 billion, a 5.7 percent increase from the prior year.
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globalnews.caworld15 days ago
Senator criticizes Qatar’s role in U.S.-Iran talks
A Republican senator expressed concern over Qatar’s involvement in negotiations between the U.S. and Iran. He cited Qatar’s financial ties to Iran and its donations to American universities.
Washington Examinerpolitics16 days ago
Texas A&M Law School Rises to No. 22 as Fort Worth Campus Expands
Texas A&M University School of Law advanced from No. 46 in 2022 to No. 22 in 2026. Washington Examiner reported the school also received major donations and is opening an eight-story building this fall.
marketwatch.comfinance17 days ago
U.S. Charitable Giving Rose 3% to $617 Billion in 2025, Second-Highest on Record
Total donations rose 3 percent to a near-record level, led by bequests and foundation grants. Fortune reported the figures from the Giving USA Foundation annual study.
channel4.comfinance18 days ago
Labour Party Chair Refers Nigel Farage to Financial Regulator Over Crypto Advocacy
The Chair of the Labour Party has asked the Financial Conduct Authority to examine whether Nigel Farage's public support for cryptocurrencies and stablecoins benefited a major donor. The request follows millions in donations from a Thailand-based crypto investor to Farage and Ref…
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winnipegfreepress.comfinance18 days ago
MacKenzie Scott Gave $7 Billion in 2025 but Was Left Off Chronicle of Philanthropy Top-Donor List
Scott's gifts accounted for one-third of all megagifts last year and brought her five-year total to $26.2 billion. Total U.S. philanthropic donations reached $617.2 billion.
Washington Examinerpolitics19 days ago
Gates Testifies He Met Epstein 12 to 14 Times Seeking Global Health Donations
Microsoft founder Bill Gates told Congress he met Jeffrey Epstein between 12 and 14 times from 2011 to 2014 to pursue billions in donations for global health causes. Gates described Epstein as an unusual figure whose wealth sources remained unclear to him.
New York Postpolitics21 days ago
House Republicans threaten contempt against ActBlue over withheld documents
Three Republican-led House committees gave ActBlue until Friday to turn over more than 400 documents after the fundraising platform withheld them on attorney-client privilege grounds. The committees cited internal messages they said showed evidence of foreign donations and retali…
Al Jazeeraworld22 days ago
Syria releases activist after four days in detention
British Syrian activist Hassan Akkad was freed from a Damascus prison on Sunday following the withdrawal of a complaint filed by journalist Mousa al-Omar. The detention lasted four days and stemmed from online criticism tied to a donations campaign for Syria's reconstruction.
nypost.comfinance23 days ago
FEC Orders Eric Swalwell to Return Remaining $30,075 in Campaign Donations by July 20
The Federal Election Commission directed the former congressman to refund 16 donors after he ended his California governor bid. Swalwell dropped out in April and resigned from the U.S. House the next day.
nypost.compolitics23 days ago
Texas Senate Candidate Receives $2.5 Million From Billionaire Donors
Democratic candidate James Talarico has collected at least $2.5 million from seven billionaire households for his U.S. Senate campaign in Texas. The donations come despite the candidate's public criticism of billionaire influence in politics.
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The Guardianpolitics23 days ago
Report links Geo Group donations to American Liberty Foundation PAC
A nonprofit investigation found that Geo Group transferred $250,000 to a PAC tied to Rep. Jim Jordan after Congress passed expanded immigration enforcement funding. The Campaign Legal Center filed a complaint with the FEC alleging improper disclosure.
thehindu.compolitics23 days ago
California Governor Solicited Millions in Behested Payments for Nonprofits
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced this week that federal agents may be investigating his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom. The announcement renewed attention to millions in charity donations he has requested from companies and individuals.
The Independentbusiness24 days ago
Redemption Bank Launches Debit Card for Single Mothers in Subsidized Housing, Pledging Fixed Annual Donations to Cash-Aid Nonprofits
Redemption Bank introduced the Bank King Card debit card on June 19, 2026, for single mothers in government-subsidized housing. The bank will donate a fixed annual amount from each new account to nonprofits providing direct-cash services.
dailykos.compolitics25 days ago
Democrats Use Epstein Files in 2026 Senate Campaigns
Democrats are centering Jeffrey Epstein files in their 2026 Senate campaign messaging across multiple states. The approach targets Republican resistance to earlier file releases and highlights donations from Epstein associates.
nbcnews.comscience27 days ago
California governor agrees to $31,500 ethics fine over late donation reports
The governor will pay the penalty after state regulators found 36 behested payment reports covering more than $5.5 million were filed late. The reports involved donations directed to wildfire relief after the January 2025 Los Angeles fires.
america.cgtn.compolitics27 days ago
Church of Sweden Opens Inquiry Into Priest Over Foundation Reports
The Church of Sweden launched an investigation into a Lutheran priest who is married to the country's prime minister after receiving complaints about her role in a spiritual foundation. The probe follows media reports on volunteer recruitment and donations for the foundation.
The Sydney Morning Heraldpolitics27 days ago
Inquiry Hears Union Covered More Than $156,000 in Officials' Fines
The Queensland branch of the CFMEU used donations to pay personal fines imposed on members and officials for Fair Work Act breaches. Counsel assisting the inquiry said the practice circumvented the purpose of court orders. Hearings continue this week.
The Sydney Morning Heraldbusiness28 days ago
Australian Consumer Watchdog Sues Burger Chain Over Tree Day Tuesday Promotion
The competition regulator alleges Grill’d overstated environmental donations tied to its Tuesday burger sales. Only 4 per cent of purchases met the complex conditions required for a $1 donation per burger.
newser.compolitics31 days ago
Washington National Opera Sues Kennedy Center for Return of $17 Million in Donor Funds
The opera company ended its 15-year partnership in January and now seeks return of restricted donations. The Kennedy Center called the claims meritless.
The Guardiantechnology31 days ago
Meta Removes Video Satirizing Aboriginal Identity Claims After Nine Days; $49,000 Raised for Poster
A Victorian woman’s satirical skit depicting petrol sniffing and claiming Aboriginal identity was removed from Facebook and Instagram after nine days. The clip prompted more than $49,000 in crowdfunding support and increased donations to an Aboriginal mental-health course.
gellerreport.compolitics33 days ago
ActBlue CEO Invokes Fifth Amendment 22 Times in House Probe of Foreign Donations and Fraud Protections
Regina Wallace-Jones declined to answer questions on foreign donation vetting during a June 10 hearing. The House Administration Committee is examining ActBlue's verification policies.
Washington Examinerpolitics33 days agoUpdated
House Hearing Tests ActBlue Passport Vetting of Foreign Donations
The president and chief executive officer of ActBlue declined to answer questions from House Republicans on Wednesday about a 2023 letter on donor documentation. The executive cited Fifth Amendment protections.
CoinDeskfinance38 days ago
House Ways and Means Circulates Seven Crypto Tax Drafts Ahead of June 9 Hearing, Including Mining Relief and Wash-Sale Rules
The drafts cover de minimis transactions, stablecoins, mining, staking, wash sales and charitable donations. A hearing is set for June 9.
nbcnews.compolitics38 days ago
Trump Orders Multiple Construction Projects at White House and Potomac River
President Trump has directed several building and renovation projects in Washington, D.C., including a new White House ballroom, a 250-foot arch on the Potomac, and changes to the Rose Garden and Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The projects involve both private donations and re…
Washington Examinerpolitics39 days ago
Senate rejects amendment to require congressional approval for East Wing ballroom
Seven Republican senators joined Democrats in voting for an amendment that would have blocked federal funds or private donations for the project without congressional approval. The measure failed 53-46 and fell short of the 60 votes needed.
foxnews.compolitics39 days ago
Report Details Alleged Use of SPLC Donor Funds by National Socialist Party Leader
A report states that the leader of the National Socialist Party of America used funds from Southern Poverty Law Center donors for travel, rallies, recruitment, and publishing. The report lists specific activities funded by those donations.