Ares Management Corp.’s assets under management climbed to a record $622 billion at the end of 2026 as clients bet on private credit and secondary investments. Image: Andrea Piacquadio / Pexels Source: Bloomberg
Introduction In a revelation that casts new light on the intersection of political power and corporate influence, newly released documents show the Trump administration directly soliciting major technology firms to bankroll a lavish White House renovation. The fundraising push, targeting companies like Microsoft, centered on a privately funded $300 million ballroom project, raising immediate questions…
Introduction Newly disclosed correspondence has pulled back the curtain on the private fundraising efforts for a controversial White House renovation. Internal documents show Microsoft was formally approached by Trump administration fundraisers, soliciting a corporate donation for a proposed $300 million ballroom. This revelation adds a new layer to the ongoing debate about the intersection of…
