| 单词 | political donation |
| 例句 | Edwards’ defense team contends that the payments were not political donations, but gifts from wealthy friends to help address a personal issue unrelated to the campaign. John Edwards' trial to begin on Monday 2012-04-22T22:18:00Z The ever-growing list of situations in which you might be invited to tip includes buying a smoothie, paying an electrician, getting a beer from a flight attendant and making a political donation. Tipping etiquette and norms are in flux − here’s how you can avoid feeling flustered or ripped off 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z COLUMBUS, Ohio — The directors of media conglomerate News Corp., the owner of Fox News Channel, have quietly put in place a policy to disclose corporate political donations publicly on its website. Fox parent company to disclose political giving 2011-05-13T17:31:09Z NBC News bans political donations from its staff members unless special permission is granted by the network president. MSNBC suspends host Scarborough for GOP donations 2010-11-19T20:38:00Z Weinstein was key in influencing other Hollywood heavyweights to make political donations, and he contributed substantially to Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton’s campaigns. Democrats cut ties with Harvey Weinstein as fresh allegations emerge 2017-10-08T04:00:00Z Political action committees stem from a 2010 Supreme Court decision that changed the rules of corporate political donations. Colbert preps prez run, transfers PAC to Stewart 2012-01-13T02:43:17Z Soon, Ms. Pelosi was scuttling through a kitchen corridor for an outdoor reception hosted by Morris Pearl, a former investment banker who has given more than $1 million in political donations. Alexandra Pelosi Muses on the Donors She Convinced to Talk Candidly in Her New Film 2016-07-31T04:00:00Z Olbermann was suspended without pay for two days in November for donating to three Democratic candidates, which violated NBC News' policy on political donations. Keith Olbermann ends 'Countdown' abruptly 2011-01-22T04:22:19Z The indictment included a claim that he had been skirting political donation limits by funneling money through third parties — something known as “straw donations.” The Washington gambler 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z His voluntary admission of tactically placing political donations to earn favor corrupted his insurgent status. Kim Kardashian is the GOP’s only hope: If American democracy is now a reality show, let’s bring in a real star 2016-11-06T04:00:00Z Mr. Kushner’s politics, to judge from his past political donations and attendance at such events, seem to lean Democratic as well. Entrepreneurs to Wed 2018-07-24T04:00:00Z In later episodes, the linkage of drug money, business development, and political donations becomes much clearer, and political resistance to the Barksdale wiretap investigation is greater. “The Wire” is right about everything: David Simon nailed the police, media, politicians 2015-06-14T04:00:00Z The committee did not recommend a specific punishment for Mr. Santos, who faces a federal indictment alleging he committed fraud and misused political donations. George Santos says he won’t run for reelection after blistering ethics report calls for DOJ referral 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z State ethics rules bar members of a judge’s staff from making more than $500 in political donations in a single year. Trump’s lawyers want a mistrial in his New York civil fraud case. They claim the judge is biased 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z Hollywood political donations, sharply stymied by this year’s drawn-out entertainment-industry strikes, are expected to spike now that the Screen Actors Guild has reached a tentative deal with the studios. Big checks and political galas: Hollywood donations expected to spike due to strike ending 2023-11-12T05:00:00Z He said he felt as if he were taking on “two adversaries, not one,” and referenced a Thursday night article calling for Greenfield to be disbarred because of her political donations to Democrats. “Absolutely untrue”: Judge shames Trump lawyer for using Breitbart article to attack clerk in court 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z The money fuelled his rise, as he splashed out on property, billions in investments and some $100m in political donations - not to mention helping to cover billions in debts owed by Alameda. Everyone got duped by Sam Bankman-Fried's big gamble 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z Dec. 5, 2017 - Australia, concerned about Chinese influence, announces ban on foreign political donations to prevent external interference in its politics. Australia and China: rocky road back to trade and visits 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z Instead of safeguarding those funds, as Bankman-Fried repeatedly pledged to do in public, he spent the money to repay Alameda lenders, buy property and make investments and political donations. 'Crypto King' Sam Bankman-Fried guilty of FTX fraud 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z A trial over political donations to a prospective Conservative MP has been told the defendants did not comment during their police interviews. David Mackintosh trial: No comment given in police interviews 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z They say he then spent the money to repay Alameda lenders, buy property, make investments and political donations. FTX: Prosecutors accuse Crypto King Sam Bankman-Fried of 'deceit' 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z They also claimed he spent the cash on investments, political donations and properties. FTX: 'King of Crypto' to testify in fraud case 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z The trial of a former Tory MP has heard how he received £39,000 in disguised political donations. David Mackintosh: ex-MP 'hid source of donations' 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z A former Conservative MP has gone on trial accused of not disclosing the true source of his political donations. David Mackintosh: Former Conservative MP on trial over donations 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z Jurors at the trial have heard testimony that some of the funds were used to make political donations. US SEC drops claims against two Ripple Labs executives 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z FTX deposits would be withdrawn to pay for new investments or political donations, or to hide steep losses on Alameda’s balance sheet, she testified. Sam Bankman-Fried’s lawyer struggles in cross-examination of Caroline Ellison, govt’s key witness 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z Seid decided to put Leo in charge of his fortune — $1.6 billion, what was then the largest known political donation in the country’s history. We don’t talk about Leonard: The man behind the right’s Supreme Court supermajority 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z Both are appearing before Warwick Crown Court accused of breaking electoral laws designed to ensure the true source of political donations are disclosed to the registered party receiving them. David Mackintosh: ex-MP 'hid source of donations' 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z The Department of Justice has alleged he funnelled the money of customers into property purchases, political donations, marketing and other spending through Alameda, a crypto trading firm Mr Bankman-Fried had founded a few years earlier. Tweet saying FTX was "fine" was false, court hears 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z Workforce diversity and equity, customer satisfaction and labor relations are captured in the social catchall, while governance references board composition, executive compensation and political donations. Does Amazon's sputtering push to be a better, greener employer matter? 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z District Judge Lewis Kaplan said evidence of the former billionaire's political donations were "intertwined inextricably" with charges he defrauded FTX customers by stealing billions of dollars in their deposits. Bankman-Fried prosecutors may show jury evidence of political donations, judge rules 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z The governor seems primarily interested in raising his national profile and raking in political donations. Column: California Democrats misfired by passing proposed tax on guns and ammo 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z He spent millions on luxury properties and political donations. How the fall of the 'King of Crypto' cost one British man millions 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z US prosecutors have accused the former billionaire, once dubbed the "King of Crypto", of illegally transferring millions from the exchange to plug losses at his trading firm, make political donations and buy property. Sam Bankman-Fried's parents sued in new FTX claims 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z He is accused of misusing money from investors and customers from FTX to pay for property, political donations and plug losses at his hedge fund, Alameda Research. Fourth FTX executive Ryan Salame pleads guilty 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z Prosecutors have accused Bankman-Fried of stealing billions of dollars from FTX customers to prop up a separate hedge fund, conduct risky trades, buy property and make political donations. Bankman-Fried's lawyers blast trial prep time as 'entirely inadequate' 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z Virgin Islands maintained there was no evidence it gave Epstein favored treatment in exchange for political donations, and said the loan was made "after the former governor left office." JPMorgan, US Virgin Islands trade accusations over Epstein 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z The 31-year-old is accused of misusing money from investors and customers of this bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX to pay for property, political donations and plug losses at his hedge fund, Alameda Research. Sam Bankman-Fried headed to jail after bail revoked 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z Meanwhile Mr Bankman-Fried's mother, Barbara Fried, helped direct her son's political donations, encouraging him to obscure their source, according to the filing. Sam Bankman-Fried's parents sued in new FTX claims 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z The hack exposed reference copies of the electoral registers used by the commission for research and to check if political donations are allowed. Hackers may have access to information on millions of British voters, election commission says 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z But some social media users are falsely claiming that the DOJ has given up on the case entirely, insinuating that it was because of his past political donations. NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z In an interview with The Times, Feldstein Soto indicated that others in the city were aware of Adams’ political donations prior to her recommending Adams as receiver. Ousted Skid Row receiver hosted fundraiser for L.A. city attorney's campaign 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z If you are solicited for a political donation by a political organization, the Federal Bureau of Investigation recommends you do the following: How to protect yourself from scam PACs 2023-07-09T04:00:00Z Last year, Leo turned his influence and ties into a $1.6 billion gift from a single donor to his Marble Freedom Trust — quite possibly the largest political donation in American history. A billionaire buddy for every Supreme Court justice | Jamelle Bouie 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z "The Chinese Communist Party could financially support specific domestic groups or people and give them political donations or funding needed for elections," a third classified report from the agency said. Exclusive: Taiwan on alert for Chinese-funded election interference 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z In recent years, political donations made by some nominees have received scrutiny. How does the honours system work? 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z Prosecutors claim that FTX’s chief executive, Sam Bankman-Fried, misused customer funds, moving the money to a trading firm he ran and spending it on political donations and real estate. What Do Binance.US’s New Rules on Trading Dollars Mean for Customers? 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z The operatives working for Mr. Seddon made several large political donations — including $20,000 to the Democratic National Committee, which gained them entree to a Democratic presidential debate in Las Vegas in 2020. F.B.I. Investigating Spy Ring’s Political Contributions 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z He was connected to the QAnon-linked Reawaken America tour, which promotes disinformation and fascist politics through a network of far-right activists who benefit heavily from a transparency-free political donation system. RFK Jr. and the con men candidates 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z In the 2022 election cycle, the majority of official corporate political donations went to Republicans, as they have for nearly three decades, according to data from OpenSecrets. Why Bud Light and Disney are under attack from conservatives 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z He was arrested early Wednesday and charged with multiple offenses related to an alleged scheme to use political donations for designer clothing and personal debts. Rep. George Santos pledges to fight criminal charges, clear his name 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z In her run for Hualien county governor last year, Kolas said, supporters worried that her Indigenous name might deter political donations, if Taiwanese people couldn’t read or write it. Some Indigenous people in Taiwan want to drop their Chinese names: 'That history has nothing to do with mine' 2023-05-02T04:00:00Z It’s unclear what investigators were seeking, but officials have scrutinized Salame and others over political donations reportedly made with FTX customer money. First Republic’s Troubles Reignite Fears of a Banking Crisis 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z Mr. Lansing’s company, a private for-profit firm responsible for processing almost all online Republican political donations, charges 3.94 percent of almost every donation made online. Top Republicans Balk at WinRed’s Plan to Charge More for Online Donations 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z Corey set up meetings between the mayor and the agent and sought political donations from the agent. Corruption trial begins for man who almost beat DeSantis 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z After Disney criticized a contentious state education law and halted political donations in Florida, Mr. DeSantis and the Florida Legislature restricted Disney’s autonomy by appointing a handpicked oversight board for the district. DeSantis, in Latest Volley Against Disney, Suggests Punitive Steps 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z No political donations; friends on both sides of the aisle. Rubenstein spent years preserving objects. Now he’s looking for meaning. 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z The idea here is that the hush-money payment constituted an improper political donation because it benefited Mr. Trump so close to the election. Opinion | The Trump indictment is a poor test case for prosecuting a former president 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z Disney paused political donations in Florida as a result of the law. Disney’s Feud With DeSantis Adds Another Wrinkle 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z Prosecutors have alleged that Bankman-Fried led an effort to use millions of dollars in FTX customer money to make political donations, prop up his trading firm, and enrich himself. Bankman-Fried accused of offering $40 million in bribes to Chinese officials 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z Disney publicly opposed the law and said it was pausing political donations in the state. Other states are copying Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” efforts 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z Constantine said Friday he is still raising political donations — just not for his own campaign. King County Executive Dow Constantine won’t run for WA governor 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z He listed a series of other investigations that Mr. Trump has faced and referred to the Manhattan case as “the nuclear button,” calling it a “political donation” by Mr. Bragg “to Joe Biden.” As a Possible Indictment Looms, Trump’s Team Plans to Attack 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z Readers said they had been solicited for tips at the drugstore, while giving political donations, even while signing mortgage papers. One Seattle business is taking a stand against tipping mania 2023-03-04T05:00:00Z The former boss of collapsed crypto exchange FTX has been hit with four new criminal charges accusing him of conspiring to make illegal political donations and to commit bank fraud. Sam Bankman-Fried hit with four new criminal charges 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z The charges accuse him of diverting money from his investors in part to finance political donations and make risky trades through his cryptocurrency trading hedge fund, Alameda Research. FTX founder faces new charges in rewritten indictment 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z Bankman-Fried is charged with stealing money from investors to finance political donations and risky trades at Alameda Research, his cryptocurrency hedge fund trading firm. FTX founder’s bail signatories include 2 family friends 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z He was accused of using billions of dollars in customer deposits to finance lavish real estate purchases, political donations and investments in other companies. FTX Negotiates for Return of $400 Million From Obscure Hedge Fund 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z The Santos campaign’s accounting of the political donations it received is also littered with discrepancies. George Santos and the case of the missing $365,000 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z Besides cheating investors, he’s also charged with using money he stole from investors to finance political donations as well as risky trades at Alameda Research, his cryptocurrency hedge fund trading firm. Sam Bankman-Fried summoned to NYC by judge over bail rules 2023-02-14T05:00:00Z Those funds cannot be used for personal expenses, but ex-lawmakers may use that money to make political donations and charitable contributions. Not couch cushion money: Former members sitting on $54 million 2023-02-07T05:00:00Z The company said it would pause political donations in the state and support organizations working to oppose the law. DeSantis expected to take control over Disney district governing board 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z When Santos appealed to him again for political donations in his second run for Congress, Intrater came through, donating tens of thousands of dollars to Santos’ associated PACs. How an investor lost $625,000 and his faith in George Santos 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z FTX executives also spent customer money to acquire lavish real estate in the Bahamas and make political donations to both Democrats and Republicans, according to federal authorities. In Hunt for FTX Assets, Lawyers Locate Billions in Cash and Crypto 2023-01-17T05:00:00Z Most lobbying efforts in D.C. target political donations to critical members of Congress and buy off various Washington, D.C., think tanks, academic centers and advocacy groups. Big Tech, Democrats work to stifle opinion, destroy competition 2023-01-16T05:00:00Z Additionally, Disney said it would suspend political donations in the state and that it would support organizations working to oppose the education law. ‘Don’t Say Gay’ feud advances with new proposed legislation 2023-01-06T05:00:00Z He pleaded not guilty in a US court to claims that he took customer deposits at FTX to fund his other firm, Alameda Research, buy property and make political donations. US regulators warn banks over cryptocurrency risks 2023-01-03T05:00:00Z Sam Bankman-Fried pleaded not guilty in a US court to claims that he took customer deposits at FTX to fund his other firm, Alameda Research, buy property and make political donations. Sam Bankman-Fried pleads not guilty to fraud 2023-01-03T05:00:00Z His political donations, and his activities on Capitol Hill, suggest broader goals. Emails reveal Sam Bankman-Fried's courtship of federal regulators 2022-12-26T05:00:00Z At a news conference, Williams called the crimes that enabled Bankman-Fried to make lavish real estate purchases and large political donations “one of the biggest frauds in American history.” Judge kept FTX execs’ plea deals secret to get founder to US 2022-12-23T05:00:00Z They claim he defrauded investors and diverted billions of dollars in FTX customer money to his hedge fund, which he then tapped for huge real estate purchases, risky investments and political donations. Bankman-Fried to be released on $250 million bond, live with parents 2022-12-22T05:00:00Z Federal prosecutors in New York accuse him of unlawfully using customer deposits made at FTX to fund his other crypto firm, Alameda Research, buy property and make millions of dollars in political donations. FTX founder appears in US court on fraud charges 2022-12-22T05:00:00Z Bankman-Fried stated that "all my Republican donations were dark," meaning those political donations were not publicly disclosed. How Sam Bankman-Fried's dark-money political donations fueled his massive fraud 2022-12-21T05:00:00Z He was also charged with using customer funds to invest in other companies and make political donations. Bankman-Fried agrees to extradition from Bahamas to face U.S. charges 2022-12-19T05:00:00Z Their political donations can be kept confidential, thanks to lax enforcement by the IRS of regulations granting donor secrecy only to “social welfare” organizations, not those engaging in politics. Column: Can America's billionaires please stop whining about their privacy rights? 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z The roughly $40 million he spent on political donations helped him forge ties to a key financial regulator and opened doors to committee chairmen and leaders on Capitol Hill. Bankman-Fried to be released on $250 million bond, live with parents 2022-12-22T05:00:00Z Virtually all Bankman-Fried’s publicly reported political donations went to support Democratic candidates. Murray, Schrier, WA Dems got campaign money from indicted FTX founder 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z The SEC says Bankman-Fried then used those customer funds to make undisclosed venture investments, lavish real estate purchases and large political donations. Lawmakers quick to unload FTX founder’s contributions 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z The regulator, which called the exchange “a house of cards,” alleged Bankman-Fried concealed that FTX diverted customer funds to Alameda in order to make undisclosed venture investments, luxury real estate purchases, and political donations. Exclusive-How secret software change allowed FTX to use client money 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z Mr. Bankman-Fried used customer funds to “make undisclosed venture investments, lavish real estate purchases, and large political donations,” the complaint said. Prosecutors Charge That FTX Was Engaged in Fraud From the Beginning 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z But the S.E.C. said that money from customers was commingled with funds at Alameda and used to finance investments in outside ventures, buy real estate and make political donations. S.E.C. Charges Sam Bankman-Fried With Defrauding FTX Investors 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z In his largest political donation in Washington this year, Bankman-Fried gave $135,000 to a Seattle initiative campaign trying to institute “approval voting” for local elections. Murray, Schrier, WA Dems got campaign money from indicted FTX founder 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z But she said she doesn’t want “to get into” his political donations, of which $300,351 went to nine members of the committee, seven of them Democrats. Dems squirming over testimony to Congress this week from Sam Bankman-Fried, disgraced crypto chief 2022-12-12T05:00:00Z The Court of Appeals, on Tuesday, upheld the trial court’s ruling on four of the five campaign finance incidents in question, on issues involving hundreds of thousands of dollars of political donations, loans and payments. WA appeals court largely upholds Eyman campaign finance violations 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z Many don’t understand, she said, that their political donations do not trickle down and that grassroots nonprofits cannot work with campaigns or advocate for candidates. Nonprofits strain to support voters in Georgia Senate race 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z They are also seeking commitments to stop political donations to antiabortion political groups and candidates, and they’re urging studios to shift production away from states which have criminalized abortion. Hollywood writers promote abortion rights with fundraisers, TV shows 2022-12-01T05:00:00Z Meanwhile, the Washington State Democratic Party said that it never asked for political donations from Bankman-Fried or his businesses, and that the $10,000 donation came indirectly through the DNC’s state party fund. Murray, Schrier, WA Dems got campaign money from indicted FTX founder 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z He said the political donations he had made, which filings showed amounted to $40 million, were not meant as an attempt to buy access to lawmakers. Everything We Learned From the Sam Bankman-Fried Interview 2022-12-01T05:00:00Z FEC which allowed corporations and outside groups to make unlimited political donations. Sam Bankman-Fried says he's secretly the "third-biggest Republican donor" thanks to "dark money" 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z The shifting filings underscored concerns about crypto money financing political donations, which are tightly regulated by laws that carry stiff penalties for masking the source of funds. Inside Sam Bankman-Fried’s Quest to Win Friends and Influence People 2022-11-22T05:00:00Z Donald Trump sucked up political donations at an unprecedented scale for a former U.S. president, pulling in at least $170 million ahead of this year's midterm elections. Blackstone CEO says he won't back Trump in 2024 -Axios 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z Formerly on the U.S. list of state-sponsored terror organizations, it has, through political donations, “managed to infiltrate the political right in the United States and set themselves up as the government in exile.” Reza Aslan on Tehrangeles, revolution and the death threats that sidelined his book tour 2022-11-10T05:00:00Z California Proposition 30 has sparked furious debate and heavy campaigning funded with more than $40 million in political donations. Proposition 30, wealth tax for electric vehicle subsidies, appears headed for defeat 2022-11-09T05:00:00Z Truss was prime minister for just six weeks after she replaced Boris Johnson, who resigned after a series of scandals ranging from illegal parties during pandemic lockdowns to allegations of improper use of political donations. Senior UK government member resigns amid bullying claims 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z The world’s healthiest democracies also have stricter limits on campaign donations — in Canada, political donations by corporations and unions are banned, as are political action campaigns to promote parties or candidates. The World’s Democracies Ask: Why Can’t America Fix Itself? 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z Prosecutors outlined a bribery scheme that traded concealed-carry permits for political donations. Former Santa Clara County sheriff guilty on all counts in civil corruption trial 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z In comparison, only about a quarter of white evangelicals made a political donation to a candidate or party. Media hypes religious voters but study shows atheists, agnostics more active than white evangelicals 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z In the United States, the bulk of Mr. Thiel’s political donations have gone to support two friends who previously worked for him: J.D. Peter Thiel, Major U.S. Political Donor, Is Said to Pursue Maltese Citizenship 2022-10-15T04:00:00Z "He was interested in political donations and fundraising," Lou said in an interview. Covert operation? Globetrotting "con man" and "suspected spy" met with Trump at his golf resort 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z And some Athletic reporters chafed at the Times implementing restrictions on political donations and commentary on social media, as Defector reported. At the Athletic and New York Times, a marriage with promise and tension 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z But nothing in California politics is simple, and Proposition 30 has sparked furious debate and heavy campaigning funded with more than $60 million in political donations. Proposition 30 has voters deciding on a tax for zero-emission vehicles. What you need to know 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z This cycle, though, his political donations at the local level have jumped and coincided with an invigorated interest in L.A.'s homelessness crisis. Jeffrey Katzenberg donates $1 million to support Karen Bass' bid for L.A. mayor 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z And the crypto industry has spent tens of millions of dollars over the past year on political donations and lobbying Congress. Congress' leading crypto skeptic is a Southern California congressman 2022-09-04T04:00:00Z But if his account is true, it appears that Liu funneled a political donation illegally through Min, a U.S. citizen. Covert operation? Globetrotting "con man" and "suspected spy" met with Trump at his golf resort 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z They are not allowed to seek partisan elective office, enlist subordinates in campaigns or ask co-workers for political donations. Justice Dept. Adds Limits on Political Activity of Staff 2022-08-30T04:00:00Z Vogel wrote, "When I describe this as 'likely the biggest single political donation,' I mean biggest EVER. Like in the history of US politics." Biggest GOP donation ever: Right-winger funneled $1.6B to operative behind Supreme Court takeover 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z Google staffers are calling on the tech giant to take greater steps to protect workers’ reproductive health, including by expanding travel benefits for medical services to contractors and halting political donations to antiabortion groups. Analysis | Workers demand Google expand abortion protections post-Roe 2022-08-18T04:00:00Z Bass spokeswoman Sarah Leonard Sheahan criticized Caruso over his prior political donations to the city’s elected officials. Caruso touts support of Hollywood, while his firm battles studio expansion near the Grove 2022-08-16T04:00:00Z President Donald Trump on Tuesday tried to turn the news of an FBI search of his Florida estate to his benefit, citing the investigation in text messages and emails soliciting political donations from his supporters. Trump seeks to raise money off news of FBI search of his Florida home 2022-08-09T04:00:00Z But Ms. Sinema, who has been raking in political donations from wealthy financiers who usually donate to Republicans and was cool to the idea of targeting carried interest last year, objected. The Carried Interest Loophole Survives Another Political Battle 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z They are also seeking commitments to stop political donations to antiabortion political groups and candidates. TV writers ask studios for greater abortion protections 2022-07-28T04:00:00Z Two Chinese American businesspeople were charged Monday with funneling foreigners’ money into political donations that bought entry to an exclusive dinner with President Donald Trump so the duo could impress and swindle Chinese investors. Two charged for funneling foreigners’ funds into political donations 2022-07-18T04:00:00Z If passed, it will give security services new powers to go after interference - but some routes, such as political donations and APPGs, will remain primarily for parliament and parties to deal with themselves. Why did MI5 name Christine Lee as an 'agent of influence'? 2022-07-18T04:00:00Z While Musk has made political donations to Republicans in the past, his relationship with the right has only grown stronger following his decision to buy Twitter. Elon Musk’s Twitter battle ignites the right’s online agitators 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z Match Group suspends some political donations after an abortion ruling. A Sudden Slowdown 2022-07-08T04:00:00Z I think political donations are public record, but it’s not easy to find. You Don’t Get Office Birthday Cake Over Zoom, Sorry 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z Demoralized and disillusioned, she tried making political donations, but nothing was “changing the landscape of my life all that much.” A New Yorker cartoonist chronicles the rise of a socialist state senator 2022-07-02T04:00:00Z Democrats are encouraged by some recent developments, including surges in political donations. A ban, a lawsuit, an election: Abortion firestorm erupts in Wisconsin 2022-06-30T04:00:00Z The workers also pushed back on Amazon’s political donations, calling on it to audit all political donations and cease any contributions to committees that oppose abortion. Amazon has promised to help workers get abortions. Some workers say it hasn’t gone far enough 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z As it is, “there’s no easy fix from Congress from this mess,” Whitehouse said, blaming past court rulings on political donations for “the big, dark polluter money” he said holds sway in politics now. Court leaves dwindling paths for Biden’s climate mission 2022-06-30T04:00:00Z At the same time, Yelp Inc PAC has made political donations to anti-abortion Republicans including U.S. Companies say they'll help employees access abortion. Are they serious about it? 2022-06-30T04:00:00Z Previous research focused on political donations, which offers limited insight because companies and executives often give to both parties. Reconsidering Privacy Risks After Roe 2022-06-30T04:00:00Z The company has said it will make political donations even if it does not support every position the people or organization may take. Amazon Restricts L.G.B.T.Q. Products in United Arab Emirates 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z Employers are scrambling to prepare for possible legal challenges to their health care policies, as well as responding to scrutiny of their past political donations to politicians who supported abortion bans. Companies Scramble to Work Out Policies Related to Employee Abortions 2022-06-27T04:00:00Z That is stunningly out of sync with public opinion — a 2018 Pew Research Center poll found that 77 percent of Americans support limits on political donations. Opinion | Why Watergate-era campaign finance laws have failed 2022-06-20T04:00:00Z And a trail of political donations from Daniel Defense’s owners illustrated the financial clout of the gun industry, even as NRA spending has declined in recent years. Maker of Uvalde massacre gun broke campaign finance law, complaint alleges 2022-06-14T04:00:00Z Their lawyer, Thomas Rudkin, said the money was a family gift and not intended as a political donation. U.K. Officials Won’t Investigate Political Donation Flagged for Russian Origins 2022-06-10T04:00:00Z To limit the chance of foreign funds influencing elections and to make political financing more transparent, Perrault proposed banning untraceable political donations, such as those made through money orders and gift cards. Canada should outlaw sharing disinformation about voting process -report 2022-06-07T04:00:00Z While the federal government allows political donations in cryptocurrency, California does not, having banned the practice four years ago. Digital currencies flow to campaigns, but state rules vary 2022-06-05T04:00:00Z Long an opaque enterprise, Exxon has recently disclosed its political donations. Climate pressure from employees, shareholders rattles Big Oil 2022-05-27T04:00:00Z In April, the commission fined a lab equipment manufacturer $56,000 for violating the ban on federal contractors making political donations when it gave $300,000 to Americans for Prosperity Action, a conservative super PAC. Maker of Uvalde massacre gun broke campaign finance law, complaint alleges 2022-06-14T04:00:00Z Now, companies are increasingly expected to take stands on social issues and factor in how their political donations may conflict with publicly expressed views. Stefanik echoed ‘great replacement’ theory. But firms kept donating. 2022-05-23T04:00:00Z Sir Ehud "categorically rejects any suggestion that Mr Kopytov's gift to his daughter was intended as, or for the purpose of, making a political donation to the Conservative Party," the lawyers said. Conservative Party faces questions over donation, says Labour 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z Case in point: An allegation that former Interior Secretary David Bernhardt pressured agency personnel to approve a controversial Arizona housing development in return for political donations to then-President Trump by the builder and his associates. Column: How the odor of corruption from Trump's administration persists to the present day 2022-05-12T04:00:00Z Chapek later apologized, and promised to pause political donations in the state of Florida as the company reevaluated its advocacy policies. New Disney PR chief out after three months amid controversy 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z But DeSantis may have miscalculated the political math when he angrily retaliated against Disney’s corporate decision to support the gay community and end political donations to haters like him. Disney’s magic trumps haters like DeSantis 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z Other companies said they were rethinking their political donations. Stefanik echoed ‘great replacement’ theory. But firms kept donating. 2022-05-23T04:00:00Z His direct political donations are relatively small for a man of his wealth - just $100,000 since 2004, according to Politico, fairly evenly split between the parties, at least in the early years. Who is Elon Musk? 2022-04-26T04:00:00Z The company later condemned the law and said it would suspend political donations in Florida pending a review. Florida governor signs bill stripping Disney of self-governing authority 2022-04-23T04:00:00Z After internal demands to speak out, Disney, Florida’s largest private employer, had criticized the measure and paused political donations. Punishing Disney, DeSantis Signals a Lasting G.O.P. Brawl With Business 2022-04-22T04:00:00Z In March, Disney said it would suspend political donations in the state and added that it would in turn support organizations working to oppose the new law. Florida Legislature votes to strip Disney of self-government 2022-04-21T04:00:00Z None of the nearly two dozen companies contacted by The Post addressed questions about whether they saw a contradiction between their past statements and their political donations to Stefanik. Stefanik echoed ‘great replacement’ theory. But firms kept donating. 2022-05-23T04:00:00Z Rachel Davies of Transparency International says the BBCs investigation underlines why the system of political donations has to be more transparent. Tory donor’s 'link' to sanctioned oligarch’s secret London property 2022-04-21T04:00:00Z The company also pledged to “pause” all political donations in the state as it reevaluates its approach to advocacy. How the gay rights showdown threatens Disney's unprecedented self-rule in Florida 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z He acted after Disney, the state’s largest private employer, paused political donations in Florida and condemned a new state education law that opponents call “Don’t Say Gay.” Gov. Ron DeSantis clears a way to revoke Disney’s special district in Florida. 2022-04-19T04:00:00Z The push to punish the company comes after Disney announced it would suspend political donations in the state over the new Parental Rights in Education law. Florida Gov DeSantis pushes to end Disney self-government 2022-04-19T04:00:00Z Prosecutors alleged that Benjamin — in seeking political donations and public matching funds — enlisted the help of a real estate developer he knew to raise money and disguise its source. N.Y. lieutenant governor resigns after being charged with corruption 2022-04-12T04:00:00Z Page adds that 21 percent of the multimillionaires in their study bundled political donations from other people. With ‘Stealth Politics,’ Billionaires Make Sure Their Money Talks 2022-04-06T04:00:00Z He also noted the company would be “reassessing” its political donations. How Disney fell flat in fight over LGBTQ talk in Florida’s schools 2022-04-01T04:00:00Z Disney Chief Executive Bob Chapek has since apologized and announced that the company would pause political donations in the state while the corporation workshops its approach to advocacy. In rebuke of Florida bill, Oscars hosts are feeling 'gay, gay, gay, gay, gay, gay' 2022-03-27T04:00:00Z He also announced that Disney would pause political donations in the state while the corporation workshops its approach to advocacy. Raven-Symoné joins Disney walkout over 'Don't Say Gay' bill: 'We don't like it' 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z The barbs, aimed at Caruso’s wealth, his career in luxury housing, his political donations, his flip-flop on attempts to recall Dist. Column: Only Karen Bass knew Rule No. 1 in the mayoral debate: Don't help Rick Caruso steal the show 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z Forty percent of all political donations come from the top 1 percent of the 1 percent. With ‘Stealth Politics,’ Billionaires Make Sure Their Money Talks 2022-04-06T04:00:00Z In a second memo to Disney workers, Chapek said Disney was suspending all political donations in Florida. How Disney fell flat in fight over LGBTQ talk in Florida’s schools 2022-04-01T04:00:00Z The site listed demands, including indefinitely ceasing — not pausing and re-evaluating, as Mr. Chapek has promised — political donations to Florida lawmakers who were involved in the passage of the bill. Disney Employees Walk Out Amid Furor Over Florida Legislation 2022-03-22T04:00:00Z It’s also asking the company to request the return of political donations to candidates introducing or supporting anti-LGBTQ legislation. Seattle Pride cuts Amazon as a sponsor 2022-03-22T04:00:00Z Among other measures, they want Disney to make the political donations pause permanent and to halt all construction and investment in Florida until the legislation is repealed. Disney staff stage walkout over Florida gender law 2022-03-22T04:00:00Z Chapek also announced a pause to all political donations in Florida and more support for advocacy groups fighting similar legislation in other states. Disney finds itself in balancing act with walkout threat over gay rights 2022-03-22T04:00:00Z Chapek eventually emailed an apology to employees and promised to suspend political donations to Florida while the company revises its advocacy policies. Disney had a tight-lipped employee culture. Then Florida happened 2022-03-22T04:00:00Z Chapek, who became CEO in 2020, also announced it was pausing all political donations in Florida and increasing support for advocacy groups fighting similar legislation in other states. With walkout threat, Disney finds itself in balancing act 2022-03-22T04:00:00Z But he added that employees were worried that Disney would resume their political donations to politicians who supported the legislation, and asked the company to make the pause permanent. Disney CEO forms task force, promises listening tour in response to LGBTQ+ concerns 2022-03-22T04:00:00Z Disney has also overwhelmingly favored Republicans for its political donations in recent years, according to Democratic state Rep. Anna Eskamani, who represents Florida's 47th district in Orange County. Disney, DeSantis and the "Don't Say Gay" bill: A Florida showdown over money, power and equality 2022-03-19T04:00:00Z With his public responses being panned by some Disney workers and supporters, Chapek last Friday apologized and said the company was pausing all political donations in Florida. Disney workers plan walkout to protest ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z Chapek said Disney would pause political donations in the state while the company comes up with a new framework for advocacy, including campaign giving. Disney LGBTQ employees plan walkout over Florida bill 2022-03-15T04:00:00Z Walt Disney CEO Bob Chapek issued a public statement on Friday, promising the media corporation was taking the matter seriously and would pause all political donations in the state of Florida pending a review. Newsom asks Disney to relocate jobs back to California over Florida LGBTQ bill 2022-03-15T04:00:00Z DeSantis didn't budge and Disney announced that they will be suspending all political donations in the state of Florida after which the governor had a full blown meltdown: Trump 2.0: Ron DeSantis is the future of the Republican Party 2022-03-14T04:00:00Z Chapek apologized to staff Friday and said the company would pause all political donations in Florida as it reassesses its advocacy policies. Disney is not alone. Young employees in revolt, holding bosses' feet to the fire 2022-03-12T05:00:00Z Disney is also pausing all political donations in Florida while the company creates “a new framework for our political giving that will ensure our advocacy better reflects our values.” Disney CEO apologizes for silence on "Don’t Say Gay" bill 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z Walt Disney Co. is pausing all political donations in the state of Florida as the company reviews its advocacy policies, Chief Executive Bob Chapek told staff on Friday. Chapek 'sorry' for silence on Florida bill. Disney to pause political donations in the state 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z Among his political donations: $800,000 in September 2020 to the Tea Party Patriots political action committee, a group that helped organize the Jan. 6 rally that led to the Capitol insurrection. Billionaire-backed group enlists Trump-supporting citizens to hunt for voter fraud 2022-03-08T05:00:00Z And minister Lord True insisted the bill contained a "robust" framework to ensure that "only those with a legitimate interest in UK elections" could spend money on campaigns or make a political donation. Elections Bill is chilling, says former top judge 2022-02-24T05:00:00Z Oregon remains one of a handful of states without any political donation caps in force. Nike co-founder gives Oregon gubernatorial candidate $250K 2022-02-04T05:00:00Z A fair and objective cost-benefit analysis is necessary to determine the greater public good without undue influence from self-interest groups and political donations. Salmon runs: Remove sea lions 2022-02-04T05:00:00Z And today, we are pausing all political donations in the state of Florida pending this review. Chapek 'sorry' for silence on Florida bill. Disney to pause political donations in the state 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z Behind the scenes, the liquor store industry directed tens of thousands of dollars in political donations to state lawmakers, while individual store owners mounted a campaign to pressure their elected officials. To-Go Drinks Had Plenty of Fans in New York. Just Not the Right Ones. 2022-01-31T05:00:00Z Throughout the early 2000s, most of Caruso’s political donations at the national level went to Republicans, according to federal election records. Rick Caruso changes registration to Democrat as he weighs a run for L.A. mayor 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z His office uncovered internal GMA documents showing the group’s leaders purposely had sought to hide the corporations behind the political donations to “shield individual companies from public disclosure and possible criticism.” Washington Supreme Court upholds $18M campaign-finance fine against grocery industry group 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z Earlier that year, Mr. Gropper attended a fund-raiser and made a political donation to Mr. Adams, who was then the Brooklyn borough president and gave his approval to a development project Camber was pursuing. Landlords of Bronx Building Were Buying Up Affordable Housing in New York 2022-01-12T05:00:00Z Washington’s largest companies, with long histories of political donations to both parties, have taken different approaches to their giving in the year since the attack on the United States Capitol. Boeing keeps giving big money to lawmakers who voted to overturn the election after Amazon, Microsoft stopped 2022-01-07T05:00:00Z The prime minister later repaid the money, but the use of political donations to supplement his public budget for decoration raised questions about whether he had violated ethics rules. Ethics Adviser Rebukes Boris Johnson Over Downing Street Decorations 2022-01-06T05:00:00Z It added: "The Main Honours Committee must satisfy itself that a party political donation has not influenced the decision to award an honour in any way." Guide to the Honours 2019-06-06T04:00:00Z Ms. Han was sentenced to two years in prison in 2015 on charges of collecting illegal political donations. South Korea to Pardon Ex-President Park Geun-hye, Imprisoned for Corruption 2021-12-23T05:00:00Z Her political donations this year suggest continued support for the far right. Low-profile heiress who ‘played a strong role’ in financing Jan. 6 rally is thrust into spotlight 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z When the Avants weren’t raising and giving political donations, Clarence was making sure political organizers had access to concerts by the likes of Stevie Wonder and Earth, Wind & Fire — assuring more political registrations. Philanthropist Jacqueline Avant helped unite the worlds of Black politics and entertainment 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z Thompson said Lahr, who did not reply to a message seeking an interview, recalled making only a single political donation, several years ago, to a friend from his time in the military. Senate GOP hires firm to review Pennsylvania’s 2020 election 2021-11-19T05:00:00Z In recent years, political donations made by a number of recipients have become the subject of particular scrutiny. Guide to the Honours 2019-06-06T04:00:00Z But that issue too is trapped in the Democrats' internal morass: Manchin has said he supports that proposal, but Sinema — a major recipient of Big Pharma political donations — apparently does not. Progressives draw their line in the sand: Medicare expansion must remain in Biden bill 2021-10-26T04:00:00Z State law prohibits legislators from soliciting or accepting political donations beginning 30 days before the start of the legislative session, which begins in January. Washington state Sen. David Frockt to step down at the end of his term in 2022; 2 other senators plan to leave office 2021-10-05T04:00:00Z The lawyers said it was not accepted that any of Mrs Chernukhin's political donations have been funded by improper means or affected by the influence of anyone else. Pandora Papers: Questions over Tory donations by ex-Russian minister's wife 2021-10-04T04:00:00Z Parties themselves must report donations and loans of more than £7,500 to the Electoral Commission - the organisation which regulates political donations in the UK. Pandora Papers: Why are donations to political parties often so controversial? 2021-10-04T04:00:00Z Mr Locke was drawn into political donations by a "strong conviction" for keeping Scotland in the United Kingdom. Conservatives: Who funds them, and what's in it for them? 2021-10-01T04:00:00Z Australia introduced a foreign interference law here in 2018 that has increased scrutiny of political donations by Chinese Australians, and led to a police raid on Chinese state media outlets last year. Australian Chinese language newspapers print censored news - report 2021-09-29T04:00:00Z Furthermore, Disney is an overtly political entity, critiqued not only for its labor practices but also for its political donations and lobbying. Why the Term ‘JEDI’ Is Problematic for Describing Programs That Promote Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion 2021-09-23T04:00:00Z “At that time I had little experience in the rules surrounding political donations,” Fruman said, reading a statement while masked in the courtroom. Giuliani associate Igor Fruman pleads guilty in campaign-finance case 2021-09-10T04:00:00Z "But I generally understood that foreign nationals and individuals who are not American citizens were not allowed to make political donations in the United States." Giuliani associate Igor Fruman pleads guilty to campaign finance violations 2021-09-10T04:00:00Z Should party political donations be treated like donations to charity, which are subject to tax relief, called Gift Aid? Conservatives: Who funds them, and what's in it for them? 2021-10-01T04:00:00Z Bloomberg Green examined political donations by more than 100 major American corporations and found last year that they were “throwing their support behind lawmakers who routinely stall climate legislation.” Opinion | Worrying About Your Carbon Footprint Is Exactly What Big Oil Wants You to Do 2021-08-31T04:00:00Z Campaign finance experts said while the arrangement isn't illegal, it shows Trump "is continuing his practice exploiting loose regulations — and his own supporters' trust — to convert political donations into private revenue for himself." Deadbeat Trump Tower tenants not paying rent — and Ivanka's shoemaker owes $1.5 million: report 2021-09-04T04:00:00Z “But I generally understood that foreign nationals and individuals who were not American citizens were not allowed to make political donations in the United States.” Giuliani associate Igor Fruman pleads guilty in campaign-finance case 2021-09-10T04:00:00Z But they said Trump is continuing a practice that was a hallmark of his presidency by exploiting loose regulations — and his own supporters’ trust — to convert political donations into private revenue for himself. Trump Tower’s key tenants have fallen behind on rent and moved out. But Trump has one reliable customer: His own PAC. 2021-09-02T04:00:00Z For instance, of the 20 individuals who invited the most guests in 2016, TYT was able to assess the politics of 13, using voter registrations and political donations as gauges. Bias, theocracy and lies: Inside the secretive organization behind the National Prayer Breakfast 2021-09-03T04:00:00Z But in taking a stand on voting rights, some companies have invited scrutiny of their words and actions, especially with political donations. Texas businesses take the fight over voting rights to Washington. 2021-09-02T04:00:00Z "The Trump Organization staffers knew they were making this political donation. There are no questions about it. There is no ambiguity." Trump likely made illegal donation to Florida attorney general, new "smoking gun" evidence shows 2021-08-26T04:00:00Z The recall election provides an opportunity to do just that, thanks to an exception in California’s strict laws limiting political donations. Big donors helping Newsom fight California recall also have a big wish list in Sacramento 2021-08-24T04:00:00Z Each year, private prison giant GEO Group pours more than a million dollars into political donations and lobbying of members of the U.S. Despite Biden’s promises, immigrant detention and surveillance just keep growing 2021-08-19T04:00:00Z He can also make political donations to candidates or to state and local party organizations and has the means to do so in many races. Cuomo Has $18 Million in Campaign Cash. What Can He Do With It? 2021-08-12T04:00:00Z But both companies have resumed political donations in recent weeks and have steered tens of thousands to Republican members who voted against certifying the results. Top 25 PACs gave over $1.5 million directly to GOP’s “Sedition Caucus” after January 6 Capitol riot 2021-07-27T04:00:00Z Major companies that pledged to pause or rethink political donations after the Jan. 6 insurrection, including American Airlines, are once again donating to Republican lawmakers who voted against certifying Biden’s victory. Businesses condemned Georgia’s voting law, then gave thousands to its backers 2021-07-22T04:00:00Z More companies that pledged to pause or rethink political donations after the Jan. 6 insurrection are once again donating to Republican lawmakers who voted against certifying President Biden’s victory. American Airlines, other companies resume donations to Republicans who objected to election results 2021-07-15T04:00:00Z “Narrow election results and political donations from environmental groups do not justify this federal agency’s policy flip-flop,” he said. Biden administration proposes sweeping protections for Alaska’s Tongass National Forest 2021-07-15T04:00:00Z Will greater investor scrutiny of political donations alter companies’ actions? On Voting Rights, It Can Cost Companies to Take Both Sides 2021-06-05T04:00:00Z Three employees told The Times then that it was widely believed that the bonuses were meant to reimburse the political donations. Postmaster General Investigated Over Possible Campaign Finance Violations 2021-06-03T04:00:00Z The Campaign Legal Center, an advocacy group, filed a Federal Election Commission complaint alleging that the practice of reimbursing employees for political donations continued at XPO. "He must resign": FBI probing Postmaster General Louis DeJoy over campaign fundraising practices 2021-06-03T04:00:00Z The company is not alone in resuming political donations after pledging to pause or reevaluate contributions. American Airlines, other companies resume donations to Republicans who objected to election results 2021-07-15T04:00:00Z And she queried the costs of claims in question with the value of political donations made to Ms Rayner. Labour claims over contracts are 'smear and innuendo' 2021-05-18T04:00:00Z Investors are battling with corporate boards, filing shareholder resolutions that demand more transparency and accountability about political donations. On Voting Rights, It Can Cost Companies to Take Both Sides 2021-06-05T04:00:00Z The Electoral Commission - which oversees political finances - will investigate the Conservative Party's compliance with laws on political donations, having said there are "reasonable grounds to suspect that an offence or offences may have occurred". Tories attack Sir Keir Starmer's John Lewis wallpaper photo op 2021-04-29T04:00:00Z "It is alarming that he may have undermined our democracy by illegally pressuring past employees to make political donations. He must resign." "He must resign": FBI probing Postmaster General Louis DeJoy over campaign fundraising practices 2021-06-03T04:00:00Z In 2020, at the same time that parents were fighting for schools to reopen, 98.29 percent of political donations from AFT went to Democratic candidates while just 0.26 percent went to Republicans. Democrats bankrolled by teachers unions while schools stayed closed, 'Follow the money' 2021-04-28T04:00:00Z There are numerous registers where political donations need to be declared, depending on who is sending and receiving the funds. Downing Street flat: What are the rules about political donations? 2021-04-27T04:00:00Z The Electoral Commission said it was working to establish whether any funds relating to the renovations fell within its remit of political donations, and therefore needed to be published. Downing Street flat refurbishment: What is the row all about? 2021-04-25T04:00:00Z The Electoral Commission says it is trying to establish whether any of the spending needs to be examined within its own remit on political donations. Sir Keir Starmer urges probe into revamp of PM's official flat 2021-04-23T04:00:00Z Eyman was charged with, and found liable for, laundering political donations to enrich himself, accepting kickbacks from a signature-gathering firm, secretly moving money between initiative campaigns, and covering up the sources of other political contributions. Eyman ordered to pay $2.9M for Washington AG’s legal costs 2021-04-16T04:00:00Z Eyman was charged with, and found liable for, laundering political donations to enrich himself, accepting kickbacks from a signature-gathering firm, secretly shuttling money between initiative campaigns, and concealing the source of other political contributions. Tim Eyman ordered to pay $2.9 million to cover Washington attorney general’s legal costs 2021-04-16T04:00:00Z Donations and loans to political parties of more than £7,500 must be reported to the Electoral Commission - the organisation which regulates political donations in the UK. Downing Street flat: What are the rules about political donations? 2021-04-27T04:00:00Z Google, for example, paused political donations after the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol. Conservative activists sign pledge to reject money from Big Tech companies 2021-04-13T04:00:00Z Daniel Weiner, deputy director of the Brennan Center for Justice. told Salon that corporations must be held responsible for every political donation they make, even when they give to both parties. Corporate America is backing away from Georgia's anti-voting bill — after funding its sponsors 2021-04-13T04:00:00Z Options include stopping political donations and holding off in investments in states that approve the laws. Business leaders urge Biden to set ambitious climate goal 2021-04-13T04:00:00Z Corporations that swore off making political donations in the wake of the riot have also started to reverse course. Republicans rally behind biggest election liars just three months after the Capitol riot 2021-04-12T04:00:00Z The Electoral Commission says it is trying to establish whether any funds relating to the renovations fall within the remit of political donations, and need to be published. Downing Street flat: What are the rules about political donations? 2021-04-27T04:00:00Z Postmaster General Louis DeJoy that he reimbursed them for political donations prior to taking government office. Wake County won’t pursue criminal complaint of Louis DeJoy 2021-04-12T04:00:00Z That "pause" is still in place, the spokesperson added, declining to provide a timeline for the potential resumption of political donations. Corporate America is backing away from Georgia's anti-voting bill — after funding its sponsors 2021-04-13T04:00:00Z Google resumed its political donations before the end of January and has since contributed $15,000 to Republicans. Internet companies courting conservatives while cracking down on content 2021-04-08T04:00:00Z Following the violent attack on the Capitol in January, dozens of corporations issued statements vowing to stop or pause political donations to Republicans who voted to overturn the 2020 election or to politicians at all. Large corporations are already breaking their promises to not donate to Republicans 2021-04-07T04:00:00Z Don’t believe corporations when they say they’re reconsidering their political donations. Column: Don't give Coca-Cola and Delta too much credit for stance on Georgia voting law 2021-04-06T04:00:00Z DeSantis said his deal with Publix had nothing to do with a six-figure political donation, and that several Florida Democrats came out in his defense and confirmed his account of the agreement. MLB shifts All-Star Game to Denver after Georgia voting-law change 2021-04-06T04:00:00Z Reports show that over the past several years, however, every single one of those spoke very differently with their political donations. Corporate America is backing away from Georgia's anti-voting bill — after funding its sponsors 2021-04-13T04:00:00Z MLB suspended all political donations after the Jan. 6 Capitol invasion, but the decision to move the All-Star Game still constitutes a surprise. MLB will move its All-Star Game out of Atlanta as backlash to Georgia voting law continues 2021-04-02T04:00:00Z In fact, many of the corporations who vowed to halt political donations in some way also lobbied against the For the People Act, or H.R. Large corporations are already breaking their promises to not donate to Republicans 2021-04-07T04:00:00Z On Thursday, Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co’s political action committee is resuming making political donations. Analysis: Millennials and global consumers push U.S. companies to get political 2021-04-02T04:00:00Z The money, raised through fines on corporate lawbreakers and tax cheats, would be available only to candidates who reject political donations of more than $1,000. Here’s How Democrats’ Sweeping Voting Rights Law Would Work 2021-03-30T04:00:00Z “But it’s not getting at this,” he declared, holding up printouts about the union’s political donations. Opinion | The County Where Cops Call the Shots 2021-03-26T04:00:00Z It would overhaul federal oversight of campaign finance and encourage small donations to campaigns, while requiring more disclosure of political donations. Democrats launch Senate battle for expanded voting rights 2021-03-24T04:00:00Z The Electoral Commission said it was trying to establish whether any of the spending needed to be examined within its own remit on political donations. Election watchdog quizzes Tory party over funding of PM's flat makeover 2021-03-20T04:00:00Z “I fully support the church’s policy related to political donations from church leaders.” Mormon leader says family donation to Biden was ‘oversight’ 2021-03-12T05:00:00Z Capitol, dozens of U.S. companies announced they would halt political donations to the 147 Republican lawmakers who voted to overturn Donald Trump’s presidential election loss. Republican donations surge despite corporate boycott after Capitol riots 2021-03-09T05:00:00Z A longstanding prohibition on police officers’ soliciting political donations from the public remains on the books, but appears to be rarely enforced. Opinion | The County Where Cops Call the Shots 2021-03-26T04:00:00Z Coca-Cola said it paused political donations in January, when Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Civil rights groups urge companies to join fight against Georgia voting restrictions 2021-03-05T05:00:00Z Eyman was charged with laundering political donations to enrich himself; accepting kickbacks from a signature-gathering firm; secretly shuttling money between initiative campaigns; and concealing the source of other political contributions. Tim Eyman found liable on campaign finance violations, barred from controlling political committees 2021-02-10T05:00:00Z The Guardian asked Oxford, Yale, and MIT, to comment on Schwarzman’s record of support for Trump and his political donations. Wall Street billionaire backed Republicans who later tried to overturn election result 2021-02-02T05:00:00Z Reuters asked 15 of the largest Republican donors, many on Wall Street, if they are reconsidering political donations in the wake of the insurrection. Republican donations surge despite corporate boycott after Capitol riots 2021-03-09T05:00:00Z They cited political donations from the police union as the reason. Opinion | The County Where Cops Call the Shots 2021-03-26T04:00:00Z The oil and gas industry contributed more than $109 million in political donations for the 2020 election cycle, according to the nonprofit Center for Responsive Politics, which tracks political spending. Oil companies, industry group could cut political donations post-riot: API President 2021-01-13T05:00:00Z And he made an important point about government regulations: A company’s political donations can’t necessarily buy its way out from under them. ‘An Epiphany Moment’ for Corporate Political Donors May Have Arrived 2021-01-12T05:00:00Z A spokesperson for Oxford declined to comment specifically on Schwarzman’s record of political donations. Wall Street billionaire backed Republicans who later tried to overturn election result 2021-02-02T05:00:00Z That brings us back to the changes in corporation policies on political donations over the last few days. Column: Corporations 'suspend' political donations — but Citizens United is the real problem 2021-01-12T05:00:00Z Gerard McCarthy, who recently retired as chief of operations for the Suffolk County Police Department, lauded Mr. Trotta for being the sole person willing to raise the issue of the police union’s political donations. Opinion | The County Where Cops Call the Shots 2021-03-26T04:00:00Z The Visa PAC last week temporarily suspended all its political donations as it reviews its candidate contribution guidelines, a spokesman said. These Businesses and Institutions Are Cutting Ties With Trump 2021-01-11T05:00:00Z A genuine example of leadership would be to go even further and declare that they will get out of the business of political donations completely. ‘An Epiphany Moment’ for Corporate Political Donors May Have Arrived 2021-01-12T05:00:00Z As House Democrats introduced an article of impeachment on Monday, more than a dozen big businesses vowed to withhold certain political donations. An Urgent Reckoning for the Trump Brand 2021-01-11T05:00:00Z At the same time, tech giants Facebook, Google and Microsoft said they will halt all political donations while they review their giving. Campaign finance system rocked as firms pause or halt contributions after election results challenged 2021-01-10T05:00:00Z But his reasoning — the police union’s political donations — caught the ear of an activist named Emily Kaufman. Opinion | The County Where Cops Call the Shots 2021-03-26T04:00:00Z Mastercard said Monday that it had also cut off political donations to those who tried to block the Electoral College votes from being certified. These Businesses and Institutions Are Cutting Ties With Trump 2021-01-11T05:00:00Z The companies speaking out in recent days — American Express, Facebook, Marriott and Morgan Stanley, to name a few more — may deserve credit for pulling back from political donations amid accusations that some funded sedition. ‘An Epiphany Moment’ for Corporate Political Donors May Have Arrived 2021-01-12T05:00:00Z Microsoft announced it “will not make any political donations until after it assesses the implications of last week’s events.” Microsoft, Amazon, Washington Realtors among local business players rethinking donations to GOP 2021-01-11T05:00:00Z Dow said its decision to cut off political donations to the 147 Republican U.S. representatives and senators would last for an entire election cycle — two years for House members and six years for senators. U.S. campaign finance system rocked as major firms pause or halt political contributions 2021-01-11T05:00:00Z State law forbids the police from soliciting political donations from the public. Opinion | The County Where Cops Call the Shots 2021-03-26T04:00:00Z Amazon halted political donations to members of Congress who contested the certification of the presidential election results, a spokeswoman for the company said on Monday. These Businesses and Institutions Are Cutting Ties With Trump 2021-01-11T05:00:00Z None of IBM’s policies prevent employees from making political donations on their own. ‘An Epiphany Moment’ for Corporate Political Donors May Have Arrived 2021-01-12T05:00:00Z Goldman Sachs is also holding back on political donations, a source at the firm familiar with the matter said who is not authorized to speak publicly on the matter. Wall Street distances itself from Trump, GOP after riots 2021-01-11T05:00:00Z Citigroup confirmed Sunday that it is pausing all federal political donations for the first three months of the year. Businesses rethink political donations after Capitol siege 2021-01-10T05:00:00Z Haynes said it is too early to know, but he expected companies to have to look harder at their political donations and relationships. Companies backed Trump for years. Now they’re facing a reckoning after the attack on the Capitol. 2021-01-08T05:00:00Z American Airlines said that beginning on Monday, it would pause all of its political donations for three months while the company reviewed its giving practices. These Businesses and Institutions Are Cutting Ties With Trump 2021-01-11T05:00:00Z It accuses the longtime initiative promoter of taking kickbacks, laundering political donations and violating campaign finance laws for years. Year in Washington state politics 2020 saw wins, losses, history-making moments 2020-12-28T05:00:00Z But they also weigh trust over someone who looks like them when making political donations, according to research from social scientist Sono Shah. Harnessing the Asian American vote 2020-12-06T05:00:00Z On Tuesday, an unsealed court filing revealed an investigation into a potential plot to solicit political donations in exchange for the president using his pardon power. Barr’s special counsel move could tie up his successor 2020-12-02T05:00:00Z This September, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy was hit with FEC criminal complaints for an alleged "straw donor" scheme, in which he reimbursed employees for political donations to his favored candidates. Perdue traded hundreds of thousands worth of bank stocks while on Senate Banking Committee 2020-11-27T05:00:00Z Najib added that efforts by Leissner and others to hide the money trail misled him to believe that 1MDB funds that went into his accounts were political donations from the Saudi royal family. Malaysia's Najib seeks to depose Goldman Sachs, ex-banker in 1MDB defence 2020-11-18T05:00:00Z Judicial rules bar judges from political donations of any kind, and canvassing board rules bar members from displaying a candidate’s campaign signs. Florida judge’s donations, yard signs may violate rules 2020-10-29T04:00:00Z Industry PACs leaned Republican during each federal election in the past eight years by varying margins, political donation data shows. Analysis: U.S. drugmakers, bracing for price cuts, shift election support toward Democrats 2020-10-29T04:00:00Z Under Wisconsin law, those targeted for a recall can raise unlimited political donations while the recall is active. Organizer: Not enough signatures for Evers recall effort 2020-10-26T04:00:00Z Devon Henry faced death threats, questions about the prices he charged, allegations of cronyism over past political donations to the city’s mayor and an inquiry by a special prosecutor. Black contractor braves threats in removing Richmond statues 2020-10-25T04:00:00Z She scoffs at the “double standard” of Democrats once happy to be seen in Trump’s company when he was making political donations to the party and backing Hillary Clinton for president in 2008. 'I'm more enthusiastic now than in 2016': meet the voters standing by Donald Trump 2020-10-24T04:00:00Z His aides dredged up her parents’ political donations in an effort to accuse her of bias; a photograph of her with Barack Obama at a White House holiday party emerged on right-wing websites. NBC’s Kristen Welker manages to keep order at final debate 2020-10-22T04:00:00Z He has given the majority of the party’s recent political donations; his daughter, Andrea, 30, is the party chair. N.Y.C. Was Once a Bastion of G.O.P. Moderates. Then Trump Came Along. 2020-10-17T04:00:00Z He reviewed political donation records of both organizations on Open Secrets, a independent nonprofit that tracks federal campaign and lobbying data. An unsociable social media ‘conspiracy’ 2020-10-15T04:00:00Z Mr. Vazquez reviewed the current political donation records of both social media giants on Open Secrets, an independent nonprofit which tracks federal campaign donations and lobbying data. 90% of campaign contributions from Twitter and Facebook went to Democrats: Study 2020-10-15T04:00:00Z They said that Buck was being shielded thanks to his political donations and status. What Happened Inside Ed Buck’s Apartment? 2020-09-16T04:00:00Z In December, after years of delays, he prodded his colleagues to grudgingly pass restrictions on political donations from developers, who are among the biggest contributors to city politicians. Corruption is a hot topic at City Hall. Here's how council candidates plan to fight it 2020-09-15T04:00:00Z Many had not previously made political donations and have not made any since leaving the company, public records show. Postal Service governors back Louis DeJoy, say they are ‘thrilled’ with his performance 2020-09-09T04:00:00Z A number of DeJoy's former employees came forward over the weekend to accuse him of unlawfully pressuring and reimbursing employees for political donations to Republican candidates in a Washington Post report. House panel launches probe into Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, who "could face criminal exposure" 2020-09-08T04:00:00Z The reality-distorting effect of political donations has led both state and federal lawmakers to believe that the public is much more conservative than it is. Analysis | When voting doesn’t work, inequity follows 2020-09-02T04:00:00Z The new party will seek to cap political donations from private entities and instead rely on new methods such as online crowdfunding, he said. New youth party hopes to 'unshackle' Malaysia from old politics 2020-09-03T04:00:00Z He’s also a walking example of buying appointments through political donations. Opinion | When the postmaster testifies, Democrats need to grill him for answers, not grandstand 2020-08-19T04:00:00Z CNN also allows contributors to make political donations and endorse candidates. There’s been a big gray area when it comes to cable news contributors dabbling in political campaigns 2020-08-08T04:00:00Z But there’s a difference between making political donations — something many rich people do — and plotting a revolution. Perspective | Five myths about George Soros 2020-08-06T04:00:00Z Gray and Lindberg also challenged their attorneys’ limitations in questioning state Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey, whom evidence showed was the intended beneficiary of the political donations. Judge upholds corruption convictions of Lindberg, consultant 2020-08-05T04:00:00Z “There are new and profound factors or issues that voters are considering in their political engagement, and that includes in their political donations,” Ms. Krumholz said. High Voter Turnout and Record Fund-Raising Give Democrats Hope for November 2020-07-21T04:00:00Z He remains mired in a long-running lawsuit brought by State Attorney General Bob Ferguson, who accuses Eyman of violating campaign finance laws to enrich himself through laundered political donations and kickbacks. Fearing a ballot topped by Trump and Eyman, some GOP leaders back newcomer Raul Garcia in crowded Washington gubernatorial primary 2020-07-12T04:00:00Z Huizar faces a racketeering charge stemming from allegations that he ran a sprawling pay-to-play scheme in which real estate developers were shaken down for bribes and political donations. Real estate firm puts executive on leave amid Jose Huizar pay-to-play probe 2020-07-01T04:00:00Z The package included a ban on foreign political donations, as a well as requirements to register foreign lobbyists on a register. Australian MP's office raided 'amid China probe' 2020-06-25T04:00:00Z The tumult has been especially fraught at Estée Lauder, the beauty giant, stemming from the political donations of Ronald S. Lauder, a 76-year-old board member and a son of the company’s founders. From Cosmetics to NASCAR, Calls for Racial Justice Are Spreading 2020-06-13T04:00:00Z L.A. isn’t alone: In New York City, some politicians have pledged to redistribute political donations they received from law enforcement groups to organizations helping communities of color. L.A. police union spent big in local elections. Some politicians now shun the money 2020-06-10T04:00:00Z But the Trump campaign loves the platform for the way it lets them reach Generation Z. Here’s Sarah Frier in Bloomberg: Snapchat befuddles older generations, so it’s not as effective for amassing political donations. What other social networks can learn from Snapchat’s rebuke of Trump 2020-06-04T04:00:00Z In the court’s last public-corruption case, the justices suggested, this time unanimously, that there were “significant constitutional concerns” with prohibiting McDonnell from doling out official meetings in exchange for political donations, campaign favors and gifts. Perspective | Prosecuting political corruption cases like Bridgegate is nearly impossible 2020-05-08T04:00:00Z At the time, critics said the vehicle was a self-serving maneuver that allowed Mr. Zuckerberg to engage in private lobbying, for-profit investment and political donations. Jack Dorsey Vows to Donate $1 Billion to Fight the Coronavirus 2020-04-07T04:00:00Z But employees pinpointed Mr. Lauder’s political donations to Mr. Trump as being in conflict with the company’s stance on race. From Cosmetics to NASCAR, Calls for Racial Justice Are Spreading 2020-06-13T04:00:00Z Advocates for more transparency in political donations — predominantly on the left — refer to this type of funding as “dark money.” Left-wing groups supporting Sanders intensify their efforts, even as Biden surges 2020-03-12T04:00:00Z The Associated Press uncovered the influence campaign by reviewing Juul’s political donations and obtaining internal emails, meeting minutes and company records through open records requests to more than a dozen state attorneys general offices. Juul Labs sought to court AGs as teen vaping surged 2020-03-09T04:00:00Z It’s tough to determine whether a state assemblyman met with a business owner because she was a possible voter or because she might make a huge political donation. Perspective | Prosecuting political corruption cases like Bridgegate is nearly impossible 2020-05-08T04:00:00Z If they aren’t familiar with his behind-the-scenes political donations, voters can’t escape his television and digital commercials, which play almost unceasingly across the state. Bloomberg spent big in Virginia for years. Will it bring him votes Tuesday? 2020-02-29T05:00:00Z Spawned by the supreme court’s 2010 Citizens United v Federal Election Commission ruling, they are “political action committees”, which are allowed to accept unlimited political donations from individuals and corporations. No, Elizabeth Warren – taking Super Pac money is not girl power | Arwa Mahdawi 2020-02-29T05:00:00Z But he didn’t report any of that money to the Washington Public Disclosure Commission, as is required for political donations. Tim Eyman violated campaign finance law, concealed payments, judge rules 2020-02-21T05:00:00Z In the first quarter of his campaign alone, Mr. Bloomberg, who is not accepting political donations, spent $188 million — more than what numerous candidates in the race had spent combined. The Bloomberg Campaign Is a Waterfall of Cash 2020-02-13T05:00:00Z He said a Jepak official was prepared to offer a large sum of money to Rosmah for her help in the form of a “political donation” to her husband. Graft trial told Malaysian ex-PM’s wife was influential 2020-02-05T05:00:00Z The commission said the contributions appear to come from corporations but aren’t from funds adequately set aside for political donations. Election officials probe GOP House hopeful on contributions 2020-01-31T05:00:00Z The new law included three fundamental ideas: full disclosure to eliminate secret money in elections, contribution limits to prevent corrupting political donations and public financing to provide a new way to finance presidential campaigns. Opinion | The legacy of ‘Citizens United’ has been destructive. We need campaign finance reform. 2020-01-20T05:00:00Z Parnas knows why he is facing federal charges for the political donation nobody complained about until the whistleblower exposed Trump's corrupt call to Zelensky. The man who knows too much: Lev Parnas is the smoking gun on Ukraine scandal 2020-01-18T05:00:00Z Amazon’s $1.5 million political donation for Seattle’s November elections represented more than half of the nearly $2.7 million raised by a Super Pac for those elections. As Amazon.com flexes its muscle, Seattle moves to curb corporate political donations 2020-01-12T05:00:00Z “The accused knew that the so-called ‘political donation’ was meant as a bribe for her. Graft trial told Malaysian ex-PM’s wife was influential 2020-02-05T05:00:00Z ActBlue is not the only organization to funnel online political donations to campaigns. Democratic fundraiser ActBlue touts $1 billion in 2019 online donations 2020-01-09T05:00:00Z Those numbers are dwarfed by fundraising by independent political action committees, which rose in power after voters put limits on political donations directly to candidates in 2016. Missouri GOP Gov. Parson ahead of challenger on fundraising 2020-01-08T05:00:00Z But the ad was initially linked to the party website that prominently invited political donations. Australian PM’s leadership criticized during wildfire crisis 2020-01-08T05:00:00Z The law seeks to plug legal loopholes by blocking any foreign force from making illegal political donations, spreading misinformation, staging campaign events, or otherwise interfering in elections and the business of government. Taiwan passes law targeting Chinese political interference 2019-12-31T05:00:00Z They are aided in large part by their attacks on the pharmaceutical industry and a growing trend among Democratic candidates to loudly refuse drugmakers’ political donations. Democrats Who Flipped Seats in 2018 Have a 2020 Playbook: Focus on Drug Costs 2019-12-24T05:00:00Z Earlier this month, James’s office sent the N.R.A. a new subpoena, seeking records related to political donations, tax compliance, payments to board members and to the N.R.A. Inside Wayne LaPierre’s Battle for the N.R.A. 2019-12-18T05:00:00Z Beshear also pledged that while he’s in office, “there will never be a pardon that is made because of a political donation.” Beshear joins critics of predecessor’s spree of pardons 2019-12-16T05:00:00Z He told The Washington Post that he and his associates made no secret of thousands of dollars in political donations to Clinton election campaigns. Bill Clinton leak exposes Democrats’ double standard on impeachment 2019-12-10T05:00:00Z He’s currently being sued by Attorney General Bob Ferguson, accused of a scheme to launder political donations through a complex web of political committees, businesses and kickbacks to flout campaign-finance laws and enrich himself. How much money did Tim Eyman make last year: Depends what form you check 2019-12-09T05:00:00Z They were arrested in October and prosecutors say they concealed their foreign political donations to advance their business interests. New charges ‘likely’ against Giuliani associates: Report 2019-12-03T05:00:00Z New Zealand will ban large foreign political donations and anonymous online advertisements amid concerns over outside interference in next year's general election. NZ to limit foreign political donations to $33 2019-12-03T05:00:00Z Some groups are harnessing the younger Mr. Trump’s popularity to raise political donations while also driving his sales. Donald Trump Jr., Debut Author, Sees Sales Bolstered by G.O.P. Allies 2019-11-28T05:00:00Z This is the second time this year Johnson has broken a record for political donations. Boris Johnson's Conservatives raise record UK campaign funds 2019-11-28T05:00:00Z AMELIA, Ohio — There were allegations of suspicious political donations and rumors about fake social media accounts. They Wanted to Save Their 119-Year-Old Village. So They Got Rid of It. 2019-11-26T05:00:00Z The party says there should be "full transparency of political donations" and it would like to see proportional representation for elections to the House of Commons and a directly elected House of Lords. Alliance says this campaign among worst for 'lies' 2019-11-25T05:00:00Z It will be recorded in an updated version of the Electoral Commission's list of political donations due to be published at the end of the month. Sinn Féin receives almost £500k more from will 2019-11-14T05:00:00Z The Kochs and their affiliated groups spent some $20 million lobbying for the Trump tax cut, including political donations. Why billionaires don’t really like capitalism 2019-11-13T05:00:00Z I choose not to participate in large political donations. What’s the Coolest Thing Bill Gates Is Doing? 2019-11-11T05:00:00Z The Kochs and their affiliated groups spent some $20m lobbying for the Trump tax cut, including political donations. Billionaires fear Warren and Sanders – but they should fear us all | Robert Reich 2019-11-10T05:00:00Z Warren rails against the billionaire class, to which Bloomberg belongs, and she refuses to accept political donations from big donors like him. Analysis: Bloomberg’s move a slam on Biden, 2020 Democrats 2019-11-08T05:00:00Z While Rispone is making his first run for office, he has one record that voters can review: years of political donations. Analysis: As he runs for governor, Rispone gives few details 2019-10-27T04:00:00Z The index also found a high correlation between companies embracing transparency around their political spending, or adopting prohibitions on political spending, and shareholder activism in favor of motions proposing clear political donations disclosure policies. More US firms than ever get transparent over political spending, study finds 2019-10-24T04:00:00Z Mr. Parnas and Mr. Fruman were charged earlier this month with concealing the source of political donations in order to advance their own business interests and the political interests of Ukrainian government officials. Indicted Giuliani Associate Ties Case to Trump 2019-10-23T04:00:00Z Fruman and Parnas were charged in an indictment this month with conspiracy and making false statements to the Federal Election Commission about political donations. Giuliani associates Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman plead not guilty in campaign finance case 2019-10-23T04:00:00Z Prosecutors say they attempted to circumvent US finance laws barring foreign political donations through a money-laundering scheme. Trump donors plead not guilty to campaign fraud 2019-10-23T04:00:00Z Thursday’s indictment charges them with camouflaging political donations in order to advance the political interests of Ukrainian government officials as well as their own business interests. Ukraine Saga’s Growing Cast of Characters 2019-10-10T04:00:00Z But while it seeks to control damage from the tensions with Beijing, the Australian government has been moving to neutralize its influence by banning foreign political donations and all covert foreign interference in domestic politics. China-Australia rift deepens as Beijing tests overseas sway 2019-10-02T04:00:00Z When Moore was carried out of Buck’s apartment two years ago, members of the gay political club he lavished with thousands of dollars in political donations swiftly ousted him. 2 died before arrest of big Dem donor Ed Buck, and some question delay 2019-09-30T04:00:00Z And a campaign finance report filed on Friday by the political action committee of Juul Labs, the most popular e-cigarette company in the country, showed that several of its political donations were returned last month. Walmart to End Sales of E-Cigarettes as Vaping Concerns Mount 2019-09-20T04:00:00Z It’s when lobbyists earn their pay and legislators fetch their political donations. Lawmakers and lobbyists scramble as California's legislative session draws to a close 2019-09-09T04:00:00Z Fred Sr’s will required the sons to give the interest on their inheritance to charity; thus their political donations went to organisations structured as tax-exempt charities or academic institutions. David Koch obituary 2019-08-25T04:00:00Z He and David began funding and orchestrating a political project to restrain government power in the United States through lobbying, think tanks and political donations. Opinion | David Koch Was the Ultimate Climate Change Denier 2019-08-23T04:00:00Z Jokes aside, the power to change the names and amounts of political donations on official state websites is no laughing matter. Election machine keys are on the Internet, hackers say 2019-08-22T04:00:00Z The caveat is that Oregon doesn’t restrict political donations during legislative sessions. How about a primary when voters aren’t vacationing? 2019-08-14T04:00:00Z There is rich irony in Republican self-righteousness about public attacks on people’s political donations. Editorials from around New York 2019-08-14T04:00:00Z On Sunday, Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, said that impeachment was a way to put a dent in Trump's political donations. Jedediah Bila: 'Huge groundswell' of grassroots support for Trump a danger for 2020 Dems 2019-08-13T04:00:00Z A popular Michigan restaurant chain is firing back in defense of free speech after internet sleuths uncovered its political donations to President Trump. Anna’s House, Mich. restaurant chain, defends free speech amid backlash over Trump donations 2019-08-09T04:00:00Z Newsom also received political donations from Cadiz while he served as California’s lieutenant governor. Trump revived the Cadiz water project. Now California has added a new hurdle 2019-07-31T04:00:00Z An additional six members had made political donations to Democrats over the years. Analysis | Fact-checking lawmakers’ claims during the Mueller hearings 2019-07-25T04:00:00Z The council took a step in the right direction last year when it adopted the Campaign Finance Reform Act, which includes a ban on political donations from companies seeking large government contracts. Opinion | The controversy surrounding D.C.’s sports betting contract is achingly unsurprising 2019-07-21T04:00:00Z Capping political donations requires a constitutional amendment and must be approved by the voters. Campaign finance to be on 2020 ballot in Oregon 2019-06-30T04:00:00Z The Senate approved a constitutional amendment to allow for the state’s first-ever limits on political donations. Oregon lawmakers race against clock to pass over 100 bills 2019-06-29T04:00:00Z In the past few years, like millions of other Americans, Catherine Boyan, who goes by Kitty, has made political donations to Democrats with the help of an account on ActBlue, the progressive online donation processor. Why Famous, Powerful Presidential Candidates Are Begging You for Five Dollars 2019-06-10T04:00:00Z And three decades worth of political donations have made the extended family a top contributor to the Republican Party of Kentucky, a wellspring of McConnell’s power. Chao a ‘bridge’ to China and her family’s business, in the Trump Cabinet 2019-06-02T04:00:00Z One month before the event, BYD’s Li made several political donations that benefited groups tied to McCarthy, according to the Federal Election Commission. Despite national security concerns, GOP leader McCarthy blocked bipartisan bid to limit China’s role in U.S. transit 2019-05-21T04:00:00Z He also appeared to suggest political donations might be made through a foundation with links to the FPO rather than the party itself, apparently in order to escape legal scrutiny. Austrian government in crisis over secret Strache footage 2019-05-18T04:00:00Z Mr Dickson was embroiled in a scandal last month when secret recordings, made by media organisation Al Jazeera, showed him and another senior party official allegedly seeking political donations from US pro-gun groups. Would-be senator quits over stripper video 2019-04-30T04:00:00Z She followed up to clarify that the tweet referred to political donations from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, or AIPAC, a body that exerts powerful—and well-financed—pressure on elected officials. The Dangerous Bullying of Ilhan Omar 2019-04-15T04:00:00Z Last month, Omar apologized “unequivocally” after suggesting that American support for Israel was fueled by political donations from a pro-Israel lobby group, in comments criticized by Democratic leaders for invoking antisemitic tropes. Ilhan Omar: progressive Democrats urge party to condemn Republican smears 2019-04-12T04:00:00Z That way, lobbyists, whose job is to influence lawmaker decisions, can’t sweeten things with a political donation. Kentucky lobbyists donate big to state political parties 2019-04-06T04:00:00Z But some of the registered parties don’t even field candidates, leading to allegations that they are merely a conduit for money laundering, because political donations are tax-exempt. India is about to hold the biggest election in history. Here are the numbers 2019-04-01T04:00:00Z Dark money, a term usually applied to opaque political donations, is also a serious problem for our planet’s biodiversity. How shadowy tax havens skirt conservation efforts 2019-03-29T04:00:00Z They were caught allegedly asking for financial support just weeks before the Australian Parliament banned foreign political donations. Australia's right wing party blames alcohol on loose tongue after asking for donations from NRA 2019-03-26T04:00:00Z Concerned about foreign influence in Australian politics, particularly from China, the government introduced laws banning foreign political donations in November last year. Australia's One Nation sought funds from U.S. gun lobby: report 2019-03-25T04:00:00Z Others had similarly bipartisan patterns of political donations. Accused college admission scammers dig deep for bipartisan political donations 2019-03-23T04:00:00Z But he was also accused of using political donations for personal expenses. GOP fundraiser pleads guilty to fraud, keeping donor money 2019-03-21T04:00:00Z Regulators have said it is legal for political committees to match and increase political donations, as long as the political donor does not receive a direct benefit. Candidates reach for the ticket to Democratic debates: 65,000 donors 2019-03-19T04:00:00Z Banks has admitted to the BBC that he placed money in the private account of one of the politicians, but he denies that it was a bribe; he was merely making a political donation. The Chaotic Triumph of Arron Banks, the “Bad Boy of Brexit” 2019-03-18T04:00:00Z One of the $5,400 political donations came from a 25-year-old woman who gives facials at a beauty school, in a strip mall in nearby Palm Beach Gardens that is owned by Ms. Yang’s family. She Extols Trump, Guns and the Chinese Communist Party Line 2019-03-16T04:00:00Z A Fox News analysis of political donations by the 50 individuals charged in the college admissions scandal shows that alleged corruption appears to know no political ideology. Accused college admission scammers dig deep for bipartisan political donations 2019-03-23T04:00:00Z That year, federal records show, Yang made her first political donation: $37,000 to Trump Victory, the committee that raises money for the Trump campaign and the Republican National Committee. Former spa owner and frequent Mar-a-Lago guest sparks concerns about ‘porous’ environment at president’s club 2019-03-14T04:00:00Z The benefits to the O’Rourke household from Hunt’s largesse were not limited to political donations. Beto O’Rourke’s political career drew on donations from the pro-Republican business establishment 2019-03-14T04:00:00Z As Open Democracy saw it, Banks had spent about “half his lifetime earnings” on political donations—“an amazingly generous amount.” The Chaotic Triumph of Arron Banks, the “Bad Boy of Brexit” 2019-03-18T04:00:00Z A third proposal increases the limit on political donations to candidate committees, state party executive committees and political action committees. W.Va. regular session ends, overtime on education looms 2019-03-10T05:00:00Z At least one of the contributions was made for a foreign national who appears ineligible to make political donations in the US. Trump inauguration took money from shell companies tied to foreigners 2019-03-08T05:00:00Z The Benettons made occasional, bipartisan political donations but those did not explain the company’s influence. Genoa Bridge Collapse Throws Harsh Light on Benettons’ Highway Billions 2019-03-05T05:00:00Z Kramer says that he is “certainly no patsy” for the General Assembly’s leadership, and that Franchot is holding onto alcohol regulation so he can more easily solicit alcohol business interests for political donations. Maryland officials fight over who should enforce alcohol regulations 2019-02-24T05:00:00Z In light of these connections, and the National Crime Agency’s investigation, many Britons have asked whether some of Banks’s political donations can be traced to Moscow. The Chaotic Triumph of Arron Banks, the “Bad Boy of Brexit” 2019-03-18T04:00:00Z Faced with persistent complaints about a “pay-to-play” culture at Los Angeles City Hall, the City Ethics Commission backed new restrictions Tuesday on political donations from real estate developers seeking city approval for their building plans. L.A. Ethics Commission backs new restrictions on developer donations 2019-02-19T05:00:00Z But a recent tweet suggesting US support for Israel is motivated by political donations invited backlash from both parties. 'I know what intolerance looks like': Ilhan Omar takes her turn in the spotlight 2019-02-18T05:00:00Z The House Administration committee will examine the bill, which aims to combat the corrosive power of undisclosed political donations from big corporations and wealthy individuals. US briefing: Parkland anniversary, Paul Manafort and dark money 2019-02-14T05:00:00Z Huang stopped political donations after that incident but later expanded his business interests in Australia. Chinese businessman denies reported justification for Australian... 2019-02-08T05:00:00Z Last week, The Guardian’s Australia edition published its first machine-assisted article, an account of annual political donations to the country’s political parties. The Rise of the Robot Reporter 2019-02-05T05:00:00Z Such donors would also be barred from fundraising or gathering political donations for city officials. L.A. Ethics Commission backs new restrictions on developer donations 2019-02-19T05:00:00Z The underlying bill would cap political donations to local candidates at $2,000. Missouri lawmakers advance bill to limit open-records law 2019-02-04T05:00:00Z Or recurring stories like politician’s expenses and political donations. Why I created a robot to write news stories | Nick Evershed 2019-01-31T05:00:00Z Pelosi and company are pitching new taxpayer subsidies, including a 600 percent government match for certain political donations and a new voucher program that would funnel even more public dollars to campaigns. Opinion | Mitch McConnell: Behold the Democrat Politician Protection Act 2019-01-17T05:00:00Z Its chairman is unapologetic conservative Philip Anschutz, whose political donations have led to calls for a boycott of the festival. As Coachella turns 20, its press-shy co-founder gets candid about sexual harassment and why Kanye dropped out 2019-01-11T05:00:00Z And it endorsed the idea of barring businesses, organizations, unions and other entities from giving to candidates and officeholders, allowing only political donations from individuals. L.A. Ethics Commission backs new restrictions on developer donations 2019-02-19T05:00:00Z The Electoral Commission is prevented by law from commenting publicly on political donations in Northern Ireland made before July 2017. Brexit donation not reported to watchdog 2018-12-19T05:00:00Z Trump used charity money to “pay off legal settlements for his private business, to purchase art that decorated one of his clubs and to make a prohibited political donation”, Fahrenthold wrote today. Trump Foundation to close amid claims of 'shocking illegality' – live 2018-12-18T05:00:00Z Mr. Stone also said Mr. Guo made political donations to Hillary Clinton, which would be illegal under U.S. election law. Roger Stone admits publishing false statements on InfoWars in Guo Wengui lawsuit settlement 2018-12-17T05:00:00Z The group also added up political donations and what it said were excessive costs of the Atlantic Coast natural gas pipeline project. Anti-Dominion group claims customers pay too much for electricity 2018-12-16T05:00:00Z President Trump has repeatedly derided prosecutors investigating potential coordination between his presidential campaign and Russia as “angry Democrats,” pointing to their past political donations as proof of bias. Trump has blasted Mueller’s team for political donations. But attorney general nominee William P. Barr has given more than $500,000. 2018-12-11T05:00:00Z Mr. Pichai’s political donations also mirror Google’s attempts to foster better relationships with Republicans. Google Hearing to Preview Democrats’ Strategy on Big Tech 2018-12-07T05:00:00Z These include missing campaign cash and political donations meant for the Democratic Party rerouted to his own coffers. The Mayor and the F.B.I. Raid: Atlantic City Is Stained Once Again 2018-12-08T05:00:00Z Edwards argued the payments were meant to keep his wife from learning about the affair - not to protect his campaign - and were therefore not political donations. Prosecutors: Illegal hush-money paid at Trump’s ‘direction’ 2018-12-07T05:00:00Z And he claimed that political donations to Democrats suggest Mueller’s team of prosecutors tilts to the left. Donald Trump nominates William Barr as next attorney general 2018-12-07T05:00:00Z And while there is no shortage of wealthy Republicans in this state, their political donations have been going, if anywhere, to national causes. ‘There Isn’t Hope for Us’: Once Dominant, California Republicans Are on the Ropes 2018-12-06T05:00:00Z The company which the Electoral Commission suspects may have been behind Britain's biggest political donation has no registered address - meaning it has failed to fulfil a key legal requirement - the BBC has found. Arron Banks firm 'has no address' 2018-12-05T05:00:00Z The mayor has not taken a position on restricting political donations from government contractors. D.C. Council approves sweeping changes to campaign finance, bans ‘pay to play’ 2018-12-04T05:00:00Z —MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said the league will change its protocols on political donations moving forward in the wake of its financial support of a controversial candidate in Mississippi. MLB notebook: MLB, MGM enter gambling partnership 2018-11-27T05:00:00Z Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred on Tuesday said the league will change its protocols on political donations moving forward in the wake of its financial support of a controversial candidate in Mississippi. Manfred says MLB will change protocols for political donations 2018-11-27T05:00:00Z While final decisions remain, Democrats are considering steps like curbing large political donations, toughening disclosure requirements for corporations and big contributors and offering public financing to congressional candidates. Power shift: What House Dems plan to do with their majority 2018-11-07T05:00:00Z So why not send a political donation to swing districts where it might actually matter? Opinion | Can out-of-state money swing elections? Don’t Beto on it. 2018-11-05T05:00:00Z The founder of Amazon and his wife, MacKenzie, made their first major political donation this September to a nonpartisan fund dedicated to helping elect veterans of all stripes to Congress. These are the billionaires hoping to influence elections that will determine control of Congress - Los Angeles Times 2018-11-05T05:00:00Z This breaks records for individual political donations in Oregon several times over. Why has Nike's founder given a record amount to a Republican candidate? 2018-11-04T04:00:00Z A renter might use her wealth to fund retirement, while a business owner might use her wealth for technology, machinery or even influence by making political donations or running for office. Analysis | Owning your own home doesn’t make you rich. Owning somebody else’s does. 2018-10-30T04:00:00Z But this one ends with a poorly punctuated attempt to create a false equivalence with the political donations of … oh dear, “foreign national George Soros”. David Cameron, get back in your hut. You’ve done enough damage | Marina Hyde 2018-11-02T04:00:00Z As proof of the role Republican officials played in the scandal, Democrats point to $2.5 million in political donations made by the school’s founder Bill Lager to Republicans over the past two decades. Education may propel the Blue Wave in DeVos country 2018-10-20T04:00:00Z On average 35% of shareholders voted in favor of motions proposing clear political donations disclosure policies last year, up from 30% the year before. Number of US companies disclosing political donations reaches new high 2018-10-02T04:00:00Z Conservatives have pointed to Ford's previous political donations to suggest that she had an ideological axe to grind when she came forward with the allegation. Right-wingers rush to the defense of Brett Kavanaugh in wake of sexual assault allegation 2018-09-16T04:00:00Z Well, how about a campaign to trade a Senator’s vote for political donations? Opinion | You Can’t Bribe Susan Collins 2018-09-11T04:00:00Z Nike’s founder, Phil Knight, last year made his largest political donation to an Oregon candidate, half a million dollars, to Knute Buehler, the GOP gubernatorial hopeful who tried hard to cast himself as moderate. Perspective | Nike ad wedges Colin Kaepernick back into the NFL, but money muddles the message 2018-09-06T04:00:00Z Allen’s representatives declined to discuss the reasons for the shift in his political donations or what policies of the House Republicans he appreciates this year. Seahawks owner Paul Allen gives $100,000 to help Republicans keep control of U.S. House 2018-09-02T04:00:00Z Instead, Mr. Trump signed an executive order in May 2017 directing the Internal Revenue Service not to aggressively pursue cases in which a church endorses a candidate or makes political donations. If G.O.P. Loses Hold on Congress, Trump Warns, Democrats Will Enact Change ‘Quickly and Violently’ 2018-08-28T04:00:00Z The Los Angeles City Ethics Commission tabled a proposal to ban political donations from real estate developers on Tuesday, citing legal and practical concerns with the idea. L.A. Ethics Commission tables proposed ban on developer donations 2018-08-21T04:00:00Z Tsk tsk: A developer whose wife sat on the Ethics Commission faces a $15,000 fine over political donations. Essential California: Shootings at Malibu Creek State Park stump detectives 2018-08-21T04:00:00Z Companies with more than $1bn in annual revenue would be required to have employees elect 40% of directors, and have the approval of 75% of directors and shareholders before making any political donations. Elizabeth Warren's push to make capitalism accountable | The Resistance Now 2018-08-18T04:00:00Z California's police unions have used threats and millions of dollars in political donations to keep legislators from undoing the nation's most restrictive laws on police misconduct records, a Times investigation found. Essential California: LAPD considers amnesty for homeless people with old bench warrants 2018-08-15T04:00:00Z As the midterms get closer, family members’ political donations are likely to be closely monitored. Republican politicians can no longer count on the support of their families 2018-08-14T04:00:00Z As already required with political donations, public companies should disclose funds given to academics in regulatory filings and name those receiving the most money. Funders must be wary of industry alliances 2018-08-13T04:00:00Z First, donations to churches are deductible but not political donations. Congress could declaw restrictions on politicking from the pulpit — over objections of many chu... 2018-08-07T04:00:00Z Elizabeth Warren this week introduced a plan for legislation that would rein in big business, redistribute wealth and potentially curb corporate political donations. Elizabeth Warren's push to make capitalism accountable | The Resistance Now 2018-08-18T04:00:00Z Mr. Najib’s attorney general said the money was a political donation that was mostly returned. Malaysia Suspects Chinese Cash Paid Troubled Fund’s Debt 2018-07-31T04:00:00Z He said the Koch network’s political donations “are important but they’re not essential.” Donald Trump slams GOP megadonors Charles and David Koch as ‘total joke’ 2018-07-31T04:00:00Z The returned political donations were first reported by The Stranger. Fallout continues after accusations against Seattle nightlife entrepreneur David Meinert 2018-07-23T04:00:00Z He was accused of doing favors for a Florida ophthalmologist, Salomon Melgen, in return for gifts such as private jet flights and a Paris vacation, along with $750,000 in political donations. Is New Jersey Finally Fed Up With Bob Menendez? 2018-07-20T04:00:00Z But critics denounced the measure, saying it would encourage political donations from both domestic and foreign contributors who want to skirt the law or keep their influence secret. I.R.S. Will No Longer Force Kochs and Other Groups to Disclose Donors 2018-07-17T04:00:00Z The company’s growth helped give Mr. Sun access to Canada’s political elite, relationships that were nurtured through political donations and corporate sponsorships. A Tech Guru Captivated Canada. Then He Fled to China. 2018-07-10T04:00:00Z The new attorney general attempted to clear Najib in 2016, saying the money was a political donation from the Saudi royal family and that most of it was returned. The swift fall from grace for former Malaysia leader 2018-07-03T04:00:00Z That means Mr. Porter is likely to face pressure to add several wealthy Chinese-born businessmen whose political donations started the Australian debate about Chinese influence last year. Australian Law Targets Foreign Interference. China Is Not Pleased. 2018-06-28T04:00:00Z The government also plans to ban foreign political donations through a separate bill later this year. Australia passes foreign interference laws 2018-06-28T04:00:00Z Citizens United, the court’s ill-considered creation of corporate free-speech rights in political donations, was his handiwork. Opinion | Kennedy’s retirement opens a void at the court’s center 2018-06-27T04:00:00Z “It introduces foreign-interference offenses targeting ‘covert, deceptive or threatening actions’ of foreign agents trying to meddle in Australian political networks and business—while another complementary bill still being considered would ban foreign political donations.” Analysis | The Cybersecurity 202: Lawmakers want to force Trump to develop tough cyberwar doctrine 2018-06-27T04:00:00Z It introduces foreign-interference offenses targeting “covert, deceptive or threatening actions” of foreign agents trying to meddle in Australian political networks and business—while another complementary bill still being considered would ban foreign political donations. Keep Your Nose Out of Our Politics: U.S. Ally Criminalizes Foreign Meddling 2018-06-26T04:00:00Z The political donations to Murray may seem jarring, given her loud condemnations of President Trump over separations of migrant children from parents, as well as her criticisms of federal taxpayer money going to private prisons. Sen. Patty Murray received donations from private immigration prison firms 2018-06-22T04:00:00Z “It’s kind of like a political donation,” attendee Don Esser explained. Women show up for Stormy Daniels on her strip show tour 2018-06-13T04:00:00Z He spoke at Americans for Prosperity events and made head-turning political donations. The Meaning of a Koch Brother’s Retirement 2018-06-08T04:00:00Z A handful of legislators from both parties proposed bills this year to ban political donations from Dominion and any other state-regulated monopolies, but the legislation went nowhere. Good-government or quid pro quo? Anti-Dominion pledge raises eyebrows in Richmond. 2018-05-25T04:00:00Z Nigel Haworth, the Labour Party president said he had no idea “what or to whom” the Mattis testimony was referring, and all political donations to Labour were above board and complied with the Electoral Act. New Zealand's Five Eyes membership called into question over 'China links' 2018-05-27T04:00:00Z The private corporations that run immigrant-detention facilities across the U.S. tend to direct their political donations to Republicans in Congress. Sen. Patty Murray received donations from private immigration prison firms 2018-06-22T04:00:00Z As a company, the Initiative can do much more than charitable activity: its legal status gives it rights to invest in other companies, and to make political donations. The trouble with charitable billionaires 2018-05-24T04:00:00Z Admittedly, it’s difficult to practice law at high levels in the United States without compiling a record of political donations. Opinion | Mueller has no room for mistakes 2018-05-22T04:00:00Z To do that, the California businessman had helped spearhead a secret campaign to influence the White House and Congress, flooding Washington with political donations. The princes, the president and the fortune seekers 2018-05-22T04:00:00Z Federal records showed Avenatti has not made individual political donations since then. Stormy Daniels’ crowdfunding raises transparency questions 2018-05-15T04:00:00Z Ireland bars political donations from abroad, but the law does not apply to social media advertising. Facebook bans foreign ads in Ireland abortion referendum 2018-05-08T04:00:00Z He said the money was a legal political donation from a Saudi royal and that most of it was returned. Mr. Najib and Mr. Trump 2018-05-07T04:00:00Z She added that when she reads news singling out Chinese political donations and investment, she worries that it will filter down: “What happens is it tars the whole of the Chinese community.” 200 Years On, Chinese Australians Are Still Proving They Belong 2018-05-07T04:00:00Z This year, the AFL-CIO will deploy campaign workers and political donations in 31 union-heavy congressional districts, along with a wider array of races in 14 battleground states. Democrats target union workers who regret Trump vote 2018-05-04T04:00:00Z In theory, someone could donate as much money as they wanted as many times and they want, which can’t be done with political donations. Stormy Daniels’ crowdfunding raises transparency questions 2018-05-15T04:00:00Z In the Fox & Friends interview, he raged about the number of Democrats on Mueller’s team, and the political donations a Hillary Clinton-ally made to the wife of former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe. As Trump threatens to get more involved at Justice Department, its alums push back 2018-04-26T04:00:00Z On Wednesday, Mr. Singh also testified that he had many conversations with Mr. de Blasio, and that in each, the two discussed both the lease and political donations. De Blasio Aides Set Up Meetings to Help Donor With Lease, Emails Show 2018-04-04T04:00:00Z It said the money was a foreign political donation intended to affect the outcome of a referendum or election, and therefore banned. As Irish Abortion Vote Nears, Fears of Foreign Influence Rise 2018-03-26T04:00:00Z While Washington is awash with political donations from all manner of interest groups and individuals, there are strict restrictions on foreign donations for political activity. Mueller probe witness secretly backed UAE agenda in Congress 2018-03-25T04:00:00Z Until the General Assembly adopts such a prohibition, I will not accept direct political donations from Dominion. Opinion | Why I’m breaking up with Dominion Energy 2018-03-15T04:00:00Z Nine of the 17 made political donations to Democrats, and their contributions totaled more than $57,000. Trump rails against Mueller investigation, dismisses McCabe’s notes as ‘Fake Memos’ 2018-03-18T04:00:00Z Trump asked McCabe in an Oval Office meeting in May whom he voted for in the election and complained about the political donations McCabe’s wife received for her failed 2015 Virginia state Senate campaign. After McCabe firing, Trump attacks FBI, and his lawyer says Russia probe must end 2018-03-17T04:00:00Z And this is the first year she’s considered political donations, inspired by the number of women running for office. Opinion | Money is Power. And Women Need More of Both. 2018-03-10T05:00:00Z Many receive high-dollar political donations from the National Rifle Association, appearing to be in the pocket of the nation’s most powerful lobbying group. Recent Kansas editorials 2018-02-27T05:00:00Z And by the way, if the NRA's political donations weren't a source of influence, then why would they make them? The True Source of the N.R.A.’s Clout: Mobilization, Not Donations 2018-02-24T05:00:00Z Casino license applicants are barred from making state or local political donations. Casino regulators: nothing wrong with Wynn donation to GOP 2018-02-22T05:00:00Z But federal regulations bar the Justice Department or a special counsel from considering political donations as a basis for employment. Mueller deputy Andrew Weissmann has a reputation for hard-charging tactics — and sometimes going too far 2018-02-16T05:00:00Z The wide-ranging restrictions would ban foreign political donations and force lobbyists to disclose overseas links on a public register. Australian Catholics 'not foreign agents' 2018-01-30T05:00:00Z I made my very first political donation to her campaign, even though I will not be able to vote for her. From Annapolis to Congress? These Three Women Know Tough Missions 2018-01-29T05:00:00Z The seven counts dealt with alleged bribery involving political donations to the New Jersey Democrat by Florida eye doctor Salomon Melgen. Judge tosses 7 counts in corruption case against Menendez 2018-01-24T05:00:00Z The seven counts all dealt with alleged bribery involving political donations to the New Jersey Democrat by Florida eye doctor Salomon Melgen. Judge tosses 7 counts in Sen. Bob Menendez corruption case 2018-01-24T05:00:00Z Mr. Menendez was accused of doing favors for a friend, Dr. Salomon Melgen, a wealthy eye doctor from Florida, in exchange for gifts, including rides on his private plane, and political donations. Retrial of Senator Menendez Adds Twist to Midterm Elections 2018-01-19T05:00:00Z In Australia, concerns about China’s growing influence led to a ban on foreign political donations. The Mystery of the Exiled Billionaire Whistle-Blower 2018-01-10T05:00:00Z In recent years, however, political donations made by a number of recipients have become the subject of media scrutiny. Guide to the Honours 2016-07-31T04:00:00Z Google has also had to tamp down reports that Mr. Schmidt sought to remove personal information, including about political donations, from the search engine, which he has denied. Eric Schmidt to Step Down as Alphabet’s Executive Chairman 2017-12-21T05:00:00Z If a donor owns a company or completely controls its political donations, those campaign contributions are supposed to be tallied up along with his or her own personal donations. L.A. real estate developer and billboard executive fined over political donations – LA Times 2017-12-19T05:00:00Z And Obama Labor Secretary Tom Perez escalated the damage, as he usually did, by adopting the indirect control standard for enforcing minimum-wage and overtime rules—a political donation to trial lawyers. A Joint-Employer Redo 2017-12-17T05:00:00Z Relations between Australia and China have nosedived in the past week, since Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s government moved to ban foreign political donations, citing “disturbing reports about Chinese influence” on Australian politics. Australian lawmaker to resign amid global allegations of Chinese meddling 2017-12-12T05:00:00Z Both have zeroed in on China as a threat, accusing the country of trying to exert influence through political donations and pressure applied to Chinese students at Australian universities. China Scolds Australia Over Its Fears of Foreign Influence 2017-12-06T05:00:00Z Meadows, leader of the Freedom Caucus, cited a litany of other issues that he said show bias on the part of the FBI and Mueller, including past political donations by lawyers on Mueller’s team. Republicans hammer Mueller, FBI as Russia investigation intensifies 2017-12-06T05:00:00Z Some cities sharply restrict political donations from businesses and other organizations. L.A. real estate developer and billboard executive fined over political donations – LA Times 2017-12-19T05:00:00Z The Chinese Embassy in Australia responded in a statement Wednesday that said: “China has no intention to interfere in Australia’s internal affairs or exert influence on its political process through political donations.” China scolds Australia over plan to ban foreign interference 2017-12-06T05:00:00Z He said the proposed laws would better police foreign political donations, espionage, counter-intelligence. China rebuke over Australia 'hysteria' 2017-12-06T05:00:00Z You neglected to mention the controversies surrounding Vance accepting political donations from the Trumps and Harvey Weinstein so that he will drop already pending indictments against them. Just Tuning In to New York’s Elections? Here’s a Rundown of the Races 2017-11-06T05:00:00Z The ban on transfers was meant to prevent donors from circumventing campaign contribution limits by making it hard to track the source of political donations. Despite new law, PACS helped decide Missouri Senate race 2017-11-12T05:00:00Z A few months before the Rochester by-election in 2014, Mr Banks made one of the biggest political donations in British political history. Ex-UKIP donor in by-election expenses row 2017-10-24T04:00:00Z The foreign influence and interference package will be complemented by another bill on electoral reform that will ban foreign political donations. China scolds Australia over plan to ban foreign interference 2017-12-06T05:00:00Z The DeVos family also is known for its political donations, including to Republican presidential candidates. Helen DeVos, philanthropist focused on health, Christian education and the arts, dies at 90 2017-10-20T04:00:00Z |
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