Elections
Crypto billionaire says he could spend a record-breaking $1 billion in 2024 election
WASHINGTON —Democratic billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried says he could spend $1 billion or more in the 2024 election, which would easily make him the biggest-ever political donor in a single election. Bankman-Fried, the 30-year-old founder of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX, said in a podcast interview released Tuesday that he expects to give “north of $100 million” in the next presidential […]
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Australia’s election was all about climate change. Here’s what it means for businesses
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks during a press conference at Parliament House on May 23, 2022 in Australia. David Gray | Getty Images News | Getty Images Australian businesses and their investors globally will be keeping a close watch on the newly elected government’s climate change policies. Analysts say the Labor government under Prime […]
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Trump’s picks in Tuesday’s GOP primaries spent over $400,000 at Mar-a-Lago
Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort is seen in Palm Beach, Florida, February 8, 2021. Marco Bello | Reuters The campaigns of seven Republican candidates endorsed by former President Donald Trump spent over $400,000, combined, at his private club Mar-a-Lago in the buildup to Tuesday’s primary clashes, according to federal and state campaign finance […]
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Georgia’s primary elections on Tuesday are pivotal. Here’s what to watch
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp greets people as he campaigns during a Get Out the Vote cookout at the Hadden Estate at DGD Farms on May 21, 2022 in Watkinsville, Georgia. Joe Raedle | Getty Images The impact of Georgia’s primary elections on Tuesday will reverberate far beyond state lines, as key races up and down […]
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House Ethics Committee probes Rep. Madison Cawthorn for cryptocurrency promotion, relationship with staffer
Rep.-elect Madison Cawthorn, R-N.C., arrives for the House Republican leadership elections at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, November 17, 2020. Tom Williams | Cq-roll Call, Inc. | Getty Images The House Ethics Committee is investigating controversial Rep. Madison Cawthorn for his possibly improper promotion of a cryptocurrency in which he may have […]
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Conflict, politics and history: Why Turkey is standing in the way of Sweden and Finland’s NATO bids
When Finland and Sweden announced their interest in joining NATO, the two Nordic states were expected to be swiftly accepted as members of the defense alliance. But joining NATO requires consensus approval from all existing members, and Turkey – one of the group’s most strategically important and militarily powerful members – is not happy. The […]
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Australia’s new leader Albanese sworn in, ahead of Quad meet
Anthony Albanese, leader of the Labor Party, during a ceremony at the Government House in Canberra, Australia, on Monday, May 23, 2022. Albanese, was sworn in as the country’s 31st prime minister on Monday, promising to bring the country together after a fractious election campaign as he vowed to tackle climate change and inequality. Brendon […]
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Australia’s opposition Labor party is reportedly poised to topple ruling conservatives
Australia’s opposition Labor Party appeared on track to win Saturday’s general election, television stations projected, as voters deserted the ruling conservative coalition in favor of climate-focused independents and smaller parties. A win would end nine years in opposition for Labor and leader Anthony Albanese, but they may yet have to rely on support from the […]
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Australian election heads for tight finish as major parties struggle
Prime Minister Scott Morrison greets local community members during afternoon tea at Railway Halls on May 16, 2022 in Cairns, Australia. The Australian federal election was held on Saturday 21 May. Asanka Ratnayake | Getty Images News | Getty Images Voting in Australia’s general election ended on Saturday with early returns showing both Prime Minister […]
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Bill de Blasio, ex-NYC mayor, to run for redrawn House seat
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio waves as he gives the State of the City address at La Guardia Community College on February 10, 2014 in the Long Island City section of the Queens borough of New York City. John Moore | Getty Images Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said Friday […]
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