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George Soros group pledges $300m to US economic security and civil liberties

Billionaire philanthropist’s Open Society Foundations has worked to advance justice and human rights around world

The Guardian - US · May 20

Scott Bessent made a billion betting against a faked currency. On China's, the Treasury chief is silent

Bessent has been a currency hawk ever since he worked for George Soros in 1992 and saw something off with the British pound.

Fortune · May 14

Here are the megadonors and dark money groups boosting James Talarico’s anti-billionaire Senate bid

As the Austin Democrat campaigns against big money in politics, he is being supported by a super PAC bankrolled by several billionaires, as well as nonprofits that do not have to disclose their funders.

The Texas Tribune · May 14

George Soros Is Doubling Down on Apple Stock. Should You Also Load Up on AAPL in 2026?

Institutional investors are making big moves in AAPL stock as the tech giant posts record results and analysts see further upside in 2026.

Barchart · Feb 26

More Money than Greg

A blue wave may be coming, but the governor's ever-growing campaign warchest casts a long shadow over Texas elections.

Texas Observer · Feb 24

8 Times Donald Trump and Fellow MAGA Politicians Were Exposed by Their Own Relatives

Forget about political rivalries and smear campaigns. Ignore the “fake news” media if you will. And definitely don’t listen to the Democrats’ fearmongering and relentless attacks on traditional American values.

The Mary Sue · Jan 29

US treasury secretary cuts awkward figure as Trump’s diplomatic defender

Scott Bessent’s maladroit efforts to calm European anger and Americans’ puzzlement over Greenland have fallen flat

The Guardian - US · Jan 21

Cathie Wood Invests Millions in Tempus AI and George Soros-Backed Autonomous Firm After Major Announcement

Cathie Wood's Ark Invest has increased its holdings in Tempus AI and Kodiak AI in recent trades, as these firms accelerate their AI development and collaboration efforts for rapid growth.

International Business Times UK · Jan 7

President of George Soros’ non-profit says it would take legal action to fight Trump’s attacks

Binaifer Nowrojee, Open Society Foundations president, said the organization would ‘go to court if need be’

The Guardian - US · Nov 26, 2025

Cathie Wood Drops $32 Million On CoreWeave Stock, Buys Bitcoin Dip Via ARKB — Ark Invest Also Picks Shares Of This George Soros-Backed Company

On Monday, Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest executed significant trades, notably acquiring shares in CoreWeave Inc. (NASDAQ:CRWV), ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (BTS: ARKB), Bullish (NYSE:BLSH), and Kodiak AI Inc. (NASDAQ:KDK). These trades reflect Ark’s strategic positioning in emerging technologies and digital assets.

Benzinga · Nov 25, 2025