US Republican Jewish donors, 2024 candidates gather under shadow of war
By Alexandra Ulmer LAS VEGAS U.S. Republican presidential candidates including frontrunner Donald Trump will address major Republican Jewish
2023-10-28 18:22
The Ivy League donor backlash is a PR nightmare, and that's the point
Yesterday, we talked about some of the big-name, deep-pocketed businessmen who were, to say the least, disappointed with their alma maters' responses to what they considered antisemitic behavior at Harvard and UPenn.
2023-10-20 09:58
Harvard and UPenn donors are furious. It may have a financial domino effect
Influential donors to Harvard University and the University of Pennsylvania say they will cut their ties to the schools in protest of college administrators' response to alleged anti-Israel speech and antisemitism on campuses in the wake of Hamas' terror attacks.
2023-10-19 21:15
UPenn crisis deepens: Former trustee calls for president to resign as donors bail
Former University of Pennsylvania trustee Vahan Gureghian is calling for Liz Magill, the Ivy League school's president, to step down and warned the backlash from powerful donors will likely get worse over a growing uproar over how the school has dealt with allegations of antisemitism on campus.
2023-10-19 08:26
'Deeply ashamed.' Another major UPenn backer halts donations and calls on other Jews to do the same
Venture capitalist David Magerman is the latest major donor to the University of Pennsylvania cutting off financial support to the Ivy League school, and he's calling for all "self-respecting" Jews to do the same.
2023-10-19 00:51
Cumbrian woman's family make 100th birthday card appeal
Now living in Canada, Marjorie Try's family are asking for 100 cards from her home area in England.
2023-10-18 18:49
Haley and DeSantis campaigns make case to major GOP donors
Top officials from the campaigns of Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis made their case Friday to major Republican donors, as the two compete to position themselves as the most viable alternative to former President Donald Trump.
2023-10-14 07:52
Menendez plans Puerto Rico donor retreat amid Democratic fears over his reelection plans
He may be facing bribery charges and calls for his resignation from more than half of his Senate Democratic colleagues. But donors can still hit the links and dine with Sen. Bob Menendez at a luxurious beachside hotel -- for a price.
2023-09-29 09:50
Pence campaign meets donor threshold to make first primary debate
Former Vice President Mike Pence has reached the donor threshold to qualify for the first GOP presidential debate later this month in Milwaukee, an aide told CNN on Monday.
2023-08-08 10:23
Henrietta Lacks: Family of black woman whose cells were taken settle case
An unknown settlement is reached after Henrietta Lacks' cells were used for medical advances.
2023-08-02 00:16
GOP megadonor and Anthony Scaramucci among early donors to Chris Christie super PAC
Anthony Scaramucci and a GOP megadonor who paid for luxury trips for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas are among the donors to the super PAC supporting former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's 2024 presidential bid.
2023-08-01 07:24
DeSantis campaign pitches donors on 'leaner,' 'insurgent' campaign to beat Trump
Responding to intensifying concerns among his supporters, top advisers to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis met with key donors and fundraisers over the weekend in Utah, where they promised a new direction to jumpstart his fledgling White House bid.
2023-07-25 02:45