An investigation into Democratic political fundraising practices reveals that high-volume spam email campaigns disproportionately target elderly donors, with some seniors making thousands of donations totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars. The piece, originally developed for The New York Times, faced legal pressure from Democratic organizations and was ultimately killed before being rejected by The Bulwark over editorial disputes, prompting independent publication.
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand privately lobbied Democrats to pass a crypto regulatory bill but voted against it hours later, joining progressives led by Elizabeth Warren who opposed the legislation as a potential handout to President Trump. The bill failed 49–50, falling short of the 60 votes needed, with Gillibrand's last-minute reversal reflecting pressure on moderate Democrats over Trump's substantial crypto profits.