Billionaires Bankroll Politics: $5 Billion Fuels Election Influence
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Organizations & Institutions
- US Coast Guard - Mentioned in the context of reversing plans for new guidelines on swastikas and later issuing a more stringent policy on hate symbols.
- Department of Transportation - Released a new video aiming to encourage civility in air travel.
- Sotheby's - The auction house where a Frida Kahlo painting shattered a record.
Websites & Online Resources
- Truth Social - The platform where Donald Trump posted his accusations against democratic lawmakers.
- X - The social media platform where users shared examples of Grok's descriptions of Elon Musk.
Other Resources
- "El Sueño (La Cama)" - A self-portrait by Frida Kahlo that sold for nearly $55 million at auction, setting a new record for a female artist.