Hochul acknowledges accepting campaign donations that broke her own executive order
Hochul to Return $70,000 in Campaign Donations Amid Controversy Governor Kathy Hochul is set to refund approximately $70,000 after accusations from state committee members regarding unlawful campaign contributions. Her opponent, Elise Stefanik, has criticized these donations, labeling them as “pay-to-play.” Reports emerged indicating that Hochul’s reelection funding had been bolstered by contributions from at least […]
AOC email asks for donations for turkey giveaway, but funds go directly to her campaign.
This Fundraiser is for the Birds Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), a prominent member of the “Squad,” has found a controversial way to merge her Thanksgiving turkey giveaway with her re-election efforts, leading to criticism from various quarters. “Thanksgiving is only two weeks away,” she mentioned in an email appeal last week. “Would you consider donating […]
DNC Secures $15 Million Loan Amid Decline in Donations with Midterms Coming Up
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has secured significant loans in preparation for next year’s midterm elections, highlighting a lack of leadership and ongoing struggles to resolve a government shutdown. According to a report from Politico, the DNC has reached out to the Federal Election Commission about a $15 million loan. The report indicated that the […]
Katie Porter criticizes Tom Steyer for his connections to big money, despite having accepted his donations.
Steyer’s California Gubernatorial Run Sparks Controversy On Wednesday, billionaire activist Tom Steyer announced his candidacy for governor of California, provoking a swift response from former congressman Katie Porter, who is also in the race. Despite accepting significant financial contributions from Steyer during her time in office, Porter criticized him for attempting to combat the very […]
Pras Michel of the Fugees gets 14 years in prison for illegal donations to Obama’s campaign.
Sentencing of Grammy-Winning Rapper for Illegal Donations Prakasler “Plus” Michel, a Grammy-winning rapper from The Fugees, was sentenced to 14 years in prison on Thursday due to his involvement in illegally channeling foreign donations to Barack Obama’s 2012 re-election campaign. At 52, Michel opted not to speak before U.S. District Judge Colleen Kohler-Kottery delivered the […]
Dem senator criticizes billionaire influence in politics while accepting their donations
Sen. Jon Ossoff Addressing Political Corruption Concerns Senator Jon Ossoff, a Democrat from Georgia, has been vocal about the need for his party to tackle corruption within American politics. He pointed out that “big corporate and billionaire money” contributes significantly to the challenges many Americans face regarding Congress. Despite his stance, reports from the Federal […]
Lee Zeldin confronts Jasmine Crockett regarding her awkward claim about Epstein donations.
Representative Jasmine Crockett from Texas faced backlash after making an unusual claim about supposed campaign contributions from Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier. Her statements hinted that Epstein and other Republican figures donated to the campaign of former New York Representative Lee Zeldin. In a video that spread across social media, Crockett mentioned, “Upon quickly looking […]
Hakeem Jeffries’ campaign reportedly sought donations from Jeffrey Epstein.
Accusations of Fundraising Links to Jeffrey Epstein Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) recently claimed that some of his Democratic counterparts sought financial contributions from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. On the House floor on Tuesday, Comer took aim at Democratic fundraising organizations for having invited Epstein to events, one of which supposedly involved a private meeting […]
Hakeem Jeffries Reached Out to Epstein for Donations and Requested a Meeting with Obama
Newly Released Files Link Hakeem Jeffries to Jeffrey Epstein The office of House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) sought donations from Jeffrey Epstein and invited him to a dinner with then-President Barack Obama, according to newly unveiled documents. These files, which consist of thousands of pages, were shared last week by the House Oversight and […]
Reasons to consider delaying your year-end donations
New Charitable Giving Tax Rules Coming in 2026 As we approach the end of the year, many people plan to donate to their favorite charities by December 31. However, major tax changes set to take effect in 2025 could alter how individuals think about their charitable donations. This year, some unusual tax rules might prompt […]