Election

Hacks & Exploits · 1 hour ago Three Charged in California for Using Stolen Identities in Ballot Fraud Scheme Federal prosecutors have charged three individuals for allegedly paying homeless residents to forge ballot signatures in Los Angeles using stolen identities.

Markets · 1 day ago Trump Proposes $5,000 Payment to Every Adult American if Republicans Win Midterms In a recent speech, Donald Trump pledged a $5,000 payment to every adult U.S. citizen contingent on Republican victories in the upcoming midterm elections, raising questions about its economic implications.

Policy · 1 day ago Trump Proposes $5,000 Dividend for Every Adult American Amid Low Approval Ratings President Donald Trump has proposed a $5,000 payout to every adult American if Republicans maintain control of Congress in the upcoming midterms, amid a backdrop of declining approval ratings.

Macro · 2 days ago Trump Predicts High Gas Prices Will Persist Until Midterms Amid US-Iran Conflict President Trump warns that elevated oil and gas prices are likely to continue through the November midterm elections, attributing the situation to ongoing tensions with Iran.

Companies · 4 days ago Hunter Biden to Launch LAPTOP Meme Coin on Coinbase's Base Blockchain Hunter Biden is set to launch a new meme coin called LAPTOP on September 9, targeting supporters of the TRUMP token, as part of a broader engagement with the crypto community.

Markets · 5 days ago Supreme Court Rules for Advertising Discounts for Party Committees in Midterms The Supreme Court has ruled that party committees can access advertising discounts for midterm elections, a significant change from previous regulations.

Hacks & Exploits · 5 days ago Berlin Rejects $2 Million Bitcoin Ransom Demand from Rhysida Hackers The Berlin state government has refused to pay a ransom of 30 Bitcoin, valued at approximately $2 million, demanded by the Rhysida ransomware group, which subsequently leaked 5.7 terabytes of stolen data on the dark web.

Markets · 6 days ago Trump Faces Voter Backlash Over AI Data Centers Ahead of Midterms A recent Gallup poll reveals significant opposition among voters to AI data centers, impacting Trump's midterm strategy.

Funding · 1 week ago Polymarket Negotiates $1B Funding at $20B Valuation Led by 1789 Capital Polymarket is in discussions to secure $1 billion in funding, achieving a valuation exceeding $20 billion, led by 1789 Capital.

Markets · 1 week ago Build American AI Invests $50M in Political Campaigns for Data Center Development Build American AI is allocating $50 million to support candidates in key battleground states who favor data center construction, reflecting the growing political influence of the AI sector.

Macro · 3 weeks ago Trump Announces Temporary Suspension of Beef Import Tariffs Ahead of Midterms President Trump revealed plans to suspend tariffs on imported ground beef to lower prices for consumers, amid rising grocery costs and upcoming midterm elections.

Policy · 3 weeks ago UEFA, AFC, and CONCACAF Discuss No-Confidence Vote Against FIFA President Infantino Three major soccer confederations are contemplating a no-confidence vote to remove FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid governance concerns and a controversial commercial proposal.

Markets · 3 weeks ago Crypto, AI, and Betting Industries Drive Record Political Spending Ahead of 2026 Midterms US companies have set a new record with $517 million in political spending for the 2026 midterms, led by contributions from the crypto, AI, and online betting sectors.

Policy · 3 weeks ago Fairshake PAC Invests $2M in Florida Congressional Race Amid Crypto Legislative Push Fairshake, a super PAC supported by major crypto firms, has allocated $2 million to influence a congressional race in Florida's 24th district, aiming to support candidates favorable to digital asset legislation.

Regulation · 3 weeks ago South Korea Blocks Access to Polymarket, Citing Illegal Gambling Activities South Korea's media regulator has banned Polymarket, determining that its operations constitute illegal gambling under national law. This decision follows a review that began in May 2026 amid rising scrutiny of crypto-related activities.

Opinion · 4 weeks ago Political Opposition Grows Against AI Data Centers Ahead of 2026 Midterms A recent Gallup poll reveals that 71% of Americans oppose AI data centers in their communities, impacting local elections and candidate strategies.

Markets · 1 month ago Max Miller's Reelection Race Becomes Toss-Up Amid Domestic Abuse Allegations Ohio Congressman Max Miller faces serious challenges in his reelection bid following domestic abuse allegations from his ex-wife, prompting a shift in race classification to toss-up.

Macro · 1 month ago Wall Street Lenders Reassess Data Center Financing Amid Community Pushback Major lenders are adjusting their financing strategies for data centers in the U.S. as community opposition grows, impacting over $130 billion in projects.

Business · 1 month ago UEFA and Other Confederations Unite Against FIFA's $20B Subsidiary Plan UEFA, CONCACAF, and the AFC have jointly condemned FIFA President Gianni Infantino's proposal to create a subsidiary for the organization's revenue streams, leading to the plan's swift cancellation.