“If you think there’s a lot of money in politics now,” Marc Andreessen said in 2000, “you haven’t seen anything yet.” His firm is now the biggest known spender on this campaign cycle.
AI and crypto spending groups have shaped up to be some of the largest campaign donors in the 2026 midterms as they push for influence in the nation’s capital. Leading the Future, a super PAC backed by Silicon Valley executives, saw mixed results in the Prairie State on Tuesday. Read more: https://thehill.com/newsletters/technology/5790736-tech-super-pacs-spend-a-lot-win-less/ #ai #artificialintelligence #illinois #primaryelection #midterms
Joichi Ito’s involvement in a publicly funded Japanese initiative had come under scrutiny after new details revealed his close relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
The Microsoft co-founder reportedly told his foundation's town hall event that his relationship with the sex offender was a “huge mistake.”
The Microsoft co-founder reportedly told his foundation's town hall event that his relationship with the sex offender was a “huge mistake.”Open
'I did nothing illicit'
Gates said he only ever had “dinners” with Epstein, as he believed Epstein might be interested in securing donations for the Gates Foundation.
“Every minute I spent with him, I regret, and I apologize that I did that,” Bill Gates said
On Tuesday’s “Finnerty,” Rob Finnerty discussed Melinda Gates’ response to the allegations involving Bill Gates, including his ties to Jeffrey Epstein and claims of infidelity.
All have amassed enormous war chests, new filings show, making them the financial wild cards of this year’s midterm elections and feared political spenders.
Elon Musk, Richard Branson and Sergey Brin were among those who exchanged messages or visited with Jeffrey Epstein, according to the newly released documents.