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Money usually wins elections. Billionaires have already poured $433 million into the 2026 midterms—and 80% of it is going to Republicans
Politics
Money usually wins elections. Billionaires have already poured $433 million into the 2026 midterms—and 80% of it is going to Republicans
By Sydney LakeJuly 27, 2026
Larry Ellison quietly gave $45 million to a pro-Trump group—then Oracle landed a starring role in a $500 billion AI buildout
Politics
Larry Ellison quietly gave $45 million to a pro-Trump group—then Oracle landed a starring role in a $500 billion AI buildout
By Sydney LakeJune 25, 2026
a portrait Zohran Mamdani.
Success
Meet the billionaires spending over six figures to stop Zohran Mamdani from becoming New York’s next mayor, from Michael Bloomberg to Bill Ackman
By Jessica CoacciOctober 28, 2025
OpenAI’s president and Andreessen Horowitz are helping lead a $100 million Silicon Valley push against tougher AI laws and the lawmakers behind them
Politics
OpenAI’s president and Andreessen Horowitz are helping lead a $100 million Silicon Valley push against tougher AI laws and the lawmakers behind them
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezAugust 26, 2025
Maria Fishel, Mayor Eric Adams, and Ken Fishel smiling
Politics
NYC business and real estate elite mingle in the Hamptons to boost Mayor Eric Adams’s reelection campaign
By Lily Mae LazarusJuly 9, 2025
Senate set to pass bill regulating stablecoins without addressing Trump crypto investments
The Coins
Senate set to pass bill regulating stablecoins without addressing Trump crypto investments
By Joey Cappelletti, Mary Clare Jalonick, Alan Suderman and The Associated PressJune 17, 2025
Elon Musk defeated in Wisconsin Supreme Court race after spending almost $25 million to back losing candidate
Politics
Elon Musk defeated in Wisconsin Supreme Court race after spending almost $25 million to back losing candidate
By Nicholas Riccardi, Thomas Beaumont and The Associated PressApril 2, 2025
Amazon will contribute $1 million to Trump’s inauguration—and stream it on Prime Video
Politics
Amazon will contribute $1 million to Trump’s inauguration—and stream it on Prime Video
By The Associated PressDecember 13, 2024
Elon Musk warns Republicans standing in Trump’s way that he will fund primary challenges to them
Politics
Elon Musk warns Republicans standing in Trump’s way that he will fund primary challenges to them
By Thomas Beaumont, Juliet Linderman, Martha Mendoza and The Associated PressDecember 10, 2024
Reid Hoffman
Politics
LinkedIn cofounder and Democratic mega-donor Reid Hoffman might leave the U.S. after Trump win
By Sasha RogelbergDecember 2, 2024
Timothy Mellon standing next to a train
Politics
Reclusive billionaire heir Timothy Mellon gave $125 million to help elect Trump, even more than Elon Musk donated
By Paolo ConfinoNovember 9, 2024
Sherrod Brown ousted in Ohio as Republicans flip Senate seat
Politics
Sherrod Brown ousted in Ohio as Republicans flip Senate seat
By Steven T. Dennis and BloombergNovember 6, 2024
Elon Musk, having assembled his ‘cavalry,’ says he’ll remain a big player in American politics after the presidential election
Politics
Elon Musk, having assembled his ‘cavalry,’ says he’ll remain a big player in American politics after the presidential election
By Sydney Lake and Alena BotrosNovember 5, 2024
Musk and Trump shake hands
Politics
Musk gives at least $132 million to elect Trump, GOP allies
By Bill Allison and BloombergOctober 26, 2024
Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at a podium.
Politics
Harris boasts huge financial advantage over Trump as campaign tops $1 billion
By Will Weissert and The Associated PressOctober 21, 2024
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Billionaire Home Depot cofounder Bernie Marcus' foundation donates nearly $30 million toward stem cell research for heart attacksplaceholder alt text
By Sydney LakeAugust 14, 2026
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Iran business leader admits U.S. blockade will inflict more economic damage than war, and the 'worst thing that could happen' is trying to evade itplaceholder alt text
By Jason MaAugust 15, 2026
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$38 billion Twilio CEO wakes at 4:30 a.m., works Sundays, and runs laps around his house between meetings to blow off steamplaceholder alt text
By Orianna Rosa RoyleAugust 15, 2026
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