Michael Bloomberg

Bloomberg gives $1 billion to Hopkins to make tuition free for most medical students

3:14am July 09, 2024

by Ayana Archie

Most students pursuing medical degrees at Johns Hopkins University will receive free tuition, thanks to a $1 billion gift from businessman Michael Bloomberg's philanthropic organization.

President Biden is welcomed by Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-S.C. on Jan. 27, 2024, as he campaigned ahead of the South Carolina Democratic primary.

Biden is giving the Medal of Freedom to a who's who of Democrats (and Katie Ledecky)

5:00am May 03, 2024

by Deepa Shivaram

President Biden is giving the nation's highest civilian honor to 19 people, a list that includes civil rights leaders, trailblazers and an unusually large contingent of high-profile Democrats.

As mayor of New York City, Michael Bloomberg officially had relinquished control of his company. In reality, his former executives say, Bloomberg was in frequent contact and shared his aspirations for growth in China.

World News

Bloomberg News Killed Investigation, Fired Reporter, Then Sought To Silence His Wife

9:50am April 14, 2020

by David Folkenflik

The investigation into Chinese political elites would "wipe out everything we've tried to build there," Matthew Winkler, Bloomberg's editor-in-chief at the time, said on audiotape obtained by NPR.

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Former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg will not be creating a super PAC. Instead, he's transferring $18 million to the Democratic Party and will likely spend more during the campaign.

Politics & Government

Bloomberg Decides Against Super PAC, Transfers $18 Million To Democratic Party

3:02pm March 20, 2020

by Asma Khalid

The former presidential candidate's campaign had suggested it would create a super PAC to take on President Trump, but it has decided to change course.

Democratic presidential candidate and former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg waves after speaking at a campaign event on Thursday.

'We're Supposed To Do That': Bloomberg Defends NYPD's Spying Of Muslims After 9/11

9:56pm February 27, 2020

by Bobby Allyn

The controversial NYPD program resulted in multiple lawsuits which were settled. Muslim American advocates and civil rights groups condemned Bloomberg's defense.

Democratic presidential candidate and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg talks to supporters on Feb. 4 in Detroit.

Nevada Debate Could Be A 'Make Or Break' For Bloomberg, Analysts Say

1:21pm February 19, 2020

by Bobby Allyn

How Michael Bloomberg defends against expected attacks from his Democratic rivals could impact how well he does on Super Tuesday, where he is placing a big bet, analysts say.

Politics & Government

Fact Check: Bloomberg Says North Carolina Allows All To Vote In Democratic Primary

7:51am February 13, 2020

by Paul Specht, Politifact NC, WRAL

Former New York mayor Mike Bloomberg is trying to boost election participation in North Carolina.

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Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg generated criticism after a 2015 audio clip resurfaced in which he defends aggressive police tactics targeting minority communities.

'Throw Them Against The Wall And Frisk Them': Bloomberg's 2015 Race Talk Stirs Debate

1:01pm February 11, 2020

by Bobby Allyn

The remarks, shared widely on social media this week, have sparked discussion about the former New York City mayor's past support of stop-and-frisk policies, which targeted minority neighborhoods.

Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg confirmed a report on Tuesday that calls on behalf of his campaign were being made by prison workers. He is seen here campaigning in Philadelphia on Saturday.

Bloomberg Campaign Vendor Used Prison Labor To Make Presidential Campaign Calls

4:37pm December 24, 2019

by Laurel Wamsley

Michael Bloomberg is one of the world's richest men, with a net worth of about $56 billion. He said his campaign cut ties with the vendor as soon as it learned prison workers were making calls.

President Trump's approval rating is slipping, and it's largely because of cracks among his base.

Politics & Government

Poll: Trump Approval Down, Slips With Base

11:09am January 17, 2019

by Domenico Montanaro

During the longest shutdown in history, key parts of Trump's base — from suburban men to white evangelicals to white men without a college degree — have slipped in their support for the president.

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