The Democratic Party has shifted dramatically over the years, especially regarding abortion. Once, both Democrats and Republicans advocated for protections for unborn children and mothers. Now, the situation is very different. In 1976, the Hyde Amendment, which restricted federal funding for abortions to cases of rape, incest, or when the mother's life was at risk, p...
Billionaire Larry Ellison, known for his massive political donations, has now turned his attention to college football. After a Supreme Court ruling allowed college athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness (NIL), Ellison helped secure a top high school quarterback recruit for the University of Michigan. This move sent shockwaves through the college foo...
High-profile business leaders are shelling out millions to support President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural committee. Companies like Amazon, Facebook, and Uber are making big donations, hoping to win favor with the incoming administration. Trump's 2017 inaugural committee set a record with $107 million, and his second inauguration is already on track to surpass that...
In the world of politics, money talks. And according to recent reports, it's shouting quite loudly. The electoral spending in the United States has reached unprecedented levels. Every major race, from congressional seats to state governorships, saw huge amounts of money flowing in. Let's take a closer look at what this means. Political campaigns today are li...
Elon Musk, the billionaire behind Tesla and SpaceX, put more than $260 million into Donald Trump's presidential campaign. This makes him one of the biggest political donors in recent history. Musk started a super PAC, America PAC, and gave it $238 million. He also backed other groups that supported Trump, like RBG PAC, which spent millions on ads linking Trump's abor...
Some of America's wealthiest business leaders invested heavily in Donald Trump's presidential campaign, with each expecting different rewards. Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, spent over $200 million to support Trump. Since Trump's win, Musk's net worth has skyrocketed. He used his social media platform, Twitter, to promote Trump, despite spreading misinforma...
Years back, Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi had a tough call. Should she join other states looking into Trump University, where students paid big bucks for classes that some said were shady? Though complaints came in, Bondi and Kamala Harris, then-California AG, both passed. They had received campaign cash from Donald Trump, but insisted it didn’t sway their choic...
The 2024 U. S. election saw a flurry of celebrity endorsements. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump both had their share of famous supporters. While many in Hollywood backed Harris, some big names, like Elon Musk, stood with Trump. But do these celebrities get paid for their endorsements? Let's dive in and separate fact from fiction. First...
In the night hours, Tesla's stock prices took a leap, thanks to investors' belief that a potential Donald Trump win could benefit Elon Musk, a major supporter and the CEO of the electric car company. The shares saw an 8% increase on the Robinhood trading platform. Musk, who founded both SpaceX and Tesla, had recently donated nearly $75 million to America PAC, a super...
Bernard "Bernie" Marcus, co-creator of the mega-retailer The Home Depot, has passed away at the age of 95. Marcus, along with Arthur Blank, started the company back in 1978. They transformed the home improvement industry with their innovative approach, turning The Home Depot into a retail giant with over 2, 300 stores and a market value nearing $400 billion. Marcus ...