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680news.comProgressive Democrats advance proposals targeting AI data centers and political funding
Several Democratic lawmakers have introduced measures to restrict data center construction, tax AI companies, and limit super PAC contributions linked to technology firms. The proposals include a moratorium on new data centers and investigations into water and electricity impacts…
news.sky.comTwitch Streamer Names Tech Executive as Funder of U.S. Political Groups
Hasan Piker identified Neville Roy Singham during a May 26 livestream as a donor to several activist organizations. The remarks followed reports of a Treasury Department inquiry into Singham-linked groups and a Cuba trip involving Piker and CodePink.
The IndependentPolice Scotland investigation into SNP finances exceeds £2 million
Operation Branchform, launched in 2021, had cost £2,173,089 by 30 April. The probe has led to arrests and a court appearance for former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell.
channel4.comParliament Opens Standards Inquiry Into Nigel Farage's Declaration of £5m Gift
Parliament's standards watchdog is examining whether Reform UK leader Nigel Farage failed to declare a £5 million gift from a crypto billionaire before buying a £1.4 million house in cash. Farage said the money was for personal security and did not require declaration. His team s…
bbc.co.ukParliamentary Standards Commissioner Opens Inquiry Into Nigel Farage's £5m Gift
The watchdog is examining whether the Reform UK leader broke Commons rules by accepting the gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne in early 2024 and failing to register it after his election to Parliament that year. Conservatives prompted the probe by writing to the co…
The TimesNigel Farage Received £5m Personal Security Gift in 2024
The Reform UK leader received the gift in 2024 from Christopher Harborne but faced referral to the standards commissioner for failing to register it under House of Commons rules. Farage, 62, attributed the disclosure to a computer hack and an operation against him while celebrati…
leftfootforward.orgNigel Farage Received £5 Million Gift From Crypto Billionaire
Nigel Farage said he accepted a £5 million gift from Christopher Harborne in early 2024. The donation was provided before Farage announced he would stand for parliament. Farage described the money as being for his protection.
edcircuit.comCryptocurrency Groups Continue Targeting Sherrod Brown in Ohio Senate Race
Cryptocurrency political action committees are spending millions to oppose Ohio Democrat Sherrod Brown's bid for the U.S. Senate in 2026. Brown, a former senator, has adjusted his stance on digital assets since losing his seat in 2024. Industry groups cite his past criticism as r…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSports Betting Companies Spend $41 Million on Super PAC for Election Influence
DraftKings, FanDuel, and Fanatics have contributed $41 million to a super PAC to influence elections. The effort targets future regulations for the sports betting industry. The industry has experienced rapid growth in recent years.