President Biden's reelection campaign downplayed the new single-event fundraising record set by Donald Trump's campaign, emphasizing that money alone won't guarantee either candidate's return to the White House, according to analysts.
Nella Domenici, daughter of former Republican Sen. Pete Domenici, has shattered the state Republican fundraising record by raising over $1.25 million in her bid for the U.S. Senate, making it the largest fundraising total for a Republican Senate candidate in New Mexico's history for the first quarter of an election year. Domenici, aiming to unseat Democrat Sen. Martin Heinrich, received donations from over 1,100 individuals and has the backing of the National Republican Senatorial Committee. Despite the state's recent leftward shift, Domenici's powerful political brand and extensive finance industry experience position her as a formidable contender in the upcoming election.
The 2023 Big Slick Celebrity Weekend raised a record-breaking $3.524 million for Children's Mercy Hospital, making it the biggest Big Slick ever with over 45 celebrity guests in attendance. The event, hosted by Jason Sudeikis, Paul Rudd, Heidi Gardner, Rob Riggle, and Eric Stonestreet, has now helped raise over $21 million for the hospital over 14 years. The charity event also holds a massive auction for fans to bid on exclusive experiences.