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Hafta 514: Return of George Soros, BJP’s Maharashtra play, Manipur crisis

This week, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Raman Kirpal and Jayashree Arunachalam are joined by author Chetan Bhagat, academic Sarthak Bagchi, and journalist Dhiren A Sadokpam to discuss the Maharashtra government formation, the increased violence in Manipur, and the ‘foreign hand’ allegations against OCCRP.

Newslaundry

Trump adds more billionaires to his administration after promising to help ‘everyday Americans’

The incoming administration will be the wealthiest in history, with more than a dozen ultra-rich nominees for critical agencies and major diplomatic roles

The Independent UK

The total wealth of Trump’s top team is $340 billion — more than the GDP of 169 countries

Several billionaires and wealthy mega donors and executives are nominated for key economic posts

The Independent UK

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Trump picked Scott Bessent for Treasury despite ties to Democratic megadonor George Soros

Bessent worked for Soros and played a key role in the short bet that “broke the Bank of England.”

Fortune

Trump’s Treasury pick leaves investors hopeful that he’ll take the sting out of ‘America First’ trade policies

Donald Trump will nominate Scott Bessent to replace Janet Yellen as Treasury secretary, with markets buoyed by comments on tariffs.

Fortune

Trump Names Hedge Fund Manager Scott Bessent As Treasury Chief

US President-elect Donald Trump on Friday named billionaire Scott Bessent as his Treasury secretary, choosing the hedge fund manager to help execute an agenda promising tax cuts and tariffs.

International Business Times

Hedge funder Bessent gets Trump blessing for Treasury - Roll Call

President-elect Donald Trump said Friday he would nominate hedge fund manager Scott Bessent to be Treasury secretary in his second term.

Roll Call

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Elon Musk wants to meet Alex Soros to ‘understand his goals’ after comparing his billionaire dad George to an X-Men villain

Alex Soros replied: “I often learn most from people whose views are different than my own. Open to meeting.”

Fortune

Elon Musk wants this man to be Donald Trump’s Treasury secretary

One candidate has near-constant access to the president-elect. Will that give him the edge he needs?

The Independent UK

Elon Musk Describes Himself As 'George Soros' Of The Middle

Elon Musk's political involvement, criticism of Soros, and government initiatives with Trump highlight his influence in shaping public policy.

Top News

Who are America’s billionaires backing this election?

More billionaires are backing Harris than Trump, but Trump’s billionaires are giving him larger amounts, Graig Graziosi reports

The Independent UK

In the Rio Grande Valley, a Humbled GOP Battles with Democrats for the Center

Trumpian Republicans run left on abortion, border Dems sound more like national politicians, and both ignore crucial grassroots issues.

Texas Observer

Mark Robinson Files Frivolous Lawsuit Against CNN and a Local Musician

Due to North Carolina's lack of an anti-SLAPP law, the defendants will have to defend themselves in court.

Reason

Democratic House Candidate Received Funding From George Soros-Backed Group

Report reveals Democratic candidate Laura Gillen received funding from Soros-linked dark money group, sparking concerns about influence on her campaign.

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Latin Times

Deadline Passes For FCC to Hand Over Documents Related to Democrat Megadonor's Massive Media Purchase

The House Oversight Committee is investigating what it deemed as an "apparent attempt" to "interfere in the 2024 elections"

Latin Times

Republicans Give FCC Hard Deadline to Hand Over Documents Related to George Soros

The House Oversight Committee is investigating what it deemed as an "apparent attempt" to "interfere in the 2024 elections"

Top News

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Criticized For Visiting Soros' Son

Criticism faced by Tim Walz for visiting Alex Soros raises questions on his image and voter appeal.

Fortune

Meet the ultra-rich Trump and Harris backers

There are billionaires on both sides of the aisle this November. Here’s where they fall:

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Roll Call

Biggest lobbying interests buck trend with higher 2024 spending - Roll Call

Trade groups and companies responsible for this year's largest lobbying expenditures so far upped the ante in the first half of 2024.

The Guardian - US

JD Vance called for ‘federal response’ to block women from traveling for abortions

VP nominee pushed baseless warning in 2022 that George Soros would pack planes of Black women to get abortions

The Independent UK

Megadonors George and Alex Soros swiftly back Kamala Harris as Democratic nominee

Alex Soros says ‘it’s time to unite’ behind vice president ‘and beat Donald Trump’

Fortune

Democrat megadonor George Soros and his millennial son Alex are throwing their billions behind Kamala Harris as VP’s potential rivals back out

It's not just wealthy elites backing Harris—Democratic grassroots platform ActBlue raises a record amount of small dollar donations after Biden dropped out.

The Guardian - US

Key Democratic donors back Harris but others warn against ‘coronation’

Some top backers throw weight behind Harris amid flood of grassroots donations but others pointedly decline to do so

The Guardian - US

Revealed: the tech entrepreneur behind a pro-Israel hate network

The Guardian used public records and open source materials to identify Daniel Linden of the Shirion Collective

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Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx Allegedly Assaulted Near Home

Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx was assaulted near her home in Chicago. The suspect, charged with aggravated assault and battery, targeted Foxx follo...

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