Tom Steyer.
American businessman, politician, and environmentalist (born 1957)
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Political figures, including Bernie Sanders, are contenders in a gubernatorial race and are advocating for a billionaire tax initiative.Well supported3 reports5 developments inside
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Xavier Becerra is contesting the office of Governor of California, receiving key endorsements from Kamala Harris and Gavin Newsom.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
Earlier this month
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Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra, and Tom Steyer were contesting the gubernatorial race for support on May 29, 2026.Well supported33 reports7 developments inside
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The 2026 California gubernatorial primary race is underway, with Tom Steyer and Xavier Becerra competing for Democratic primary support.Well supported10 reports2 developments inside
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Tom Steyer founded NextGen America after leaving his previous role at Farallon.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Tom Steyer and Bernie Sanders discuss aspirational single-payer health care bills and government-controlled models, with Riedl challenging their feasibility.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Tom Steyer used influencers to promote his gubernatorial primary bid against Gavin Newsom.Some support4 reports
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McKinsey estimates global investment in US data centers, informed by Gallup poll findings, while Tom Steyer comments on the resulting US infrastructure challenges.Some support4 reports
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Several gubernatorial candidates, including Gavin Newsom and Tom Steyer, debated for the governorship of California.Well supported39 reports5 developments inside
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Billionaire used funds to attack opposing research regarding the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Tom Steyer accused PG&E and other utilities of being sophisticated lobbying operations responsible for high consumer bills and deadly wildfires.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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Tom Steyer and Steve Hilton criticized power company monopolies on August 7, 2026.Some support1 report
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A gubernatorial race is underway in California involving billionaire candidate Tom Steyer and Betty Yee, with the Democratic Party potentially divided.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Tom Steyer ran for governor in California, while separately, a developer shared fees on Instagram.Some support1 report
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Tom Steyer announced he was running for governor in California. Separately, Tom Brady was reported to have played football in San Mateo.Some support1 report
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Tom Steyer's political views are being discussed in the context of state mandates issued by the California Air Resources Board.Some support1 report
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Tom Steyer, David Trone, and Meg Whitman are involved in high-cost political races.Some support2 reports
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A political election scenario unfolds with candidates Hilton, Donald Trump, Tom Steyer, and Xavier Becerra.Some support1 report
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While running for governor, Steve Hilton held a news conference in Norwalk alongside Tom Steyer.Some support1 report
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The race to succeed Gavin Newsom as governor is underway, with spending limits being influenced by Citizens United decisions.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Tom Steyer challenged Xavier Becerra's ties to the oil industry, which is occurring amid funding pressure in California.Some support1 report
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Tom Steyer's political campaign faced scrutiny regarding his spending limits and targets, as he surpassed a record set by Meg Whitman and targeted Trump.Some support2 reports
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Two candidates, including Tom Steyer, are facing a state investigation into payments received, including $400,000 used for campaign promotion and online communications.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Tom Steyer questioned Xavier Becerra's stance on single-payer healthcare.Some support1 report
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Tom Steyer spent advertising money in Redding and Eureka, a campaign activity reported by the Associated Press.Some support1 report
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Tom Steyer proposed alternative budget solutions in the state Assembly, citing Ro Khanna, in response to Gavin Newsom's proposals.Some support1 report
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What's reaching Tom Steyer
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News at the entities that move Tom Steyer most-
Steve Hilton OperationalAP reports on election results in Kern County, projecting Xavier Becerra to defeat Steve Hilton.Moves Tom Steyer
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Xavier Becerra OperationalDepartment of Finance is studying new corporate tax proposals while Xavier Becerra prepares to govern in California.Moves Tom Steyer
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Gavin Newsom OperationalBernie Sanders supported the wealth tax measure while Gavin Newsom opposed it, with the California Democratic Party also backing the initiative.Moves Tom Steyer
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Citizens United StructuralIndependent campaigns in Alaska are pushing to overturn Citizens United while candidates run for the House seat.Moves Tom Steyer
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California Air Resources Board OperationalNewsom appoints David Silva to lead the California Air Resources Board and serves as mayor of Buellton.Moves Tom Steyer
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Ro Khanna OperationalRo Khanna's committee may investigate Donald Trump's dealings.Moves Tom Steyer
Connections
The 31 strongest of 46, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Steve Hilton Operational
The two individuals are actively competing against each other in the California gubernatorial race and political debates.
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Xavier Becerra Operational
Steyer and Becerra initially competed fiercely in the gubernatorial primary before Steyer withdrew and endorsed Becerra.
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Gavin Newsom Operational
Tom Steyer is actively campaigning and challenging Gavin Newsom's policies and administration in a gubernatorial race.
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Carlos Eduardo Transactional
B provided $400,000 to A for the purpose of promoting leftist policies.
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California Chamber of Commerce Transactional
The California Chamber of Commerce spent funds to oppose Tom Steyer's political candidacy.
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Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Operational
Tom Steyer utilizes financial resources to actively challenge and undermine the research findings of the IPCC.
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Ro Khanna Operational
Steyer and Khanna are politically aligned, sharing support and citing each other regarding the billionaire tax initiative.
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David Trone Operational
The two individuals are currently engaged in competitive activities within high-stakes political races.
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California Fair Political Practices Commission Transactional
The Commission is currently investigating Tom Steyer regarding undisclosed influencer payments.
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Meg Whitman Operational
The relationship is defined by active political competition, specifically regarding campaign spending records in high-cost political races.
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Eric Swalwell Operational
The two individuals are actively competing against each other as rivals in a general election.
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Isaiah White Transactional
A provided paid services for online communications regarding a political campaign associated with B.
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Shaka Smith Transactional
Shaka Smith formally supports Tom Steyer's candidacy for governor.
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NextGen America Structural
Tom Steyer founded NextGen America.
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Citizens United Structural
Tom Steyer's spending limits are functionally influenced by decisions made by Citizens United.
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Becerra Operational
Tom Steyer and Becerra are identified as political rivals in a gubernatorial race.
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Donald Trump Operational
Steyer actively campaigns against Trump, viewing him as a rival during political bids.
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California Air Resources Board Operational
The relationship is characterized by a direct political and ideological conflict between the organization's mandates and Steyer's stated political views.
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South Carolina Shared context
Tom Steyer utilized South Carolina as the operational market for his political advertising expenditures.
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TikTok Shared context
same place or sector
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California Shared context
Tom Steyer's political activities, including running for governor, occurred within the political context of California.
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California Shared context
Tom Steyer is running a political campaign for Governor within the jurisdiction of California.
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Associated Press Mentioned together
no direct coupling
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Eureka Shared context
same place or sector
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Los Angeles Shared context
The evidence places Tom Steyer in Los Angeles, specifically in a parking lot, on a given date.
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Redding Shared context
Tom Steyer conducted specific political/business activity in the geographic area of Redding.
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Los Angeles Times Mentioned together
Tom Steyer offered insights and commentary to the Los Angeles Times regarding California's primary election.
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Brookings Institution Mentioned together
The relationship is based on co-mention, with the evidence describing Steyer's critique of healthcare practices.
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San Mateo Shared context
Tom Steyer's political activities are situated within the broader geographical context of California, which includes San Mateo.
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Sacramento Shared context
No direct evidence links Tom Steyer and Sacramento in the provided timeline.
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Alaska Shared context
Evidence regarding the specific relationship between Tom Steyer and Alaska is absent in the provided timeline.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
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June 2026
21 events- Political figures, including Bernie Sanders, are contenders in a gubernatorial race and are advocating for a billionaire tax initiative.
- Xavier Becerra is contesting the office of Governor of California, receiving key endorsements from Kamala Harris and Gavin Newsom.
- Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra, and Tom Steyer were contesting the gubernatorial race for support on May 29, 2026.
- The 2026 California gubernatorial primary race is underway, with Tom Steyer and Xavier Becerra competing for Democratic primary support.
- Tom Steyer and Bernie Sanders discuss aspirational single-payer health care bills and government-controlled models, with Riedl challenging their feasibility.
- Several gubernatorial candidates, including Gavin Newsom and Tom Steyer, debated for the governorship of California.
- Tom Steyer accused PG&E and other utilities of being sophisticated lobbying operations responsible for high consumer bills and deadly wildfires.
- A gubernatorial race is underway in California involving billionaire candidate Tom Steyer and Betty Yee, with the Democratic Party potentially divided.
- Tom Steyer ran for governor in California, while separately, a developer shared fees on Instagram.
- Tom Steyer announced he was running for governor in California. Separately, Tom Brady was reported to have played football in San Mateo.
- Tom Steyer's political views are being discussed in the context of state mandates issued by the California Air Resources Board.
- Tom Steyer, David Trone, and Meg Whitman are involved in high-cost political races.
- A political election scenario unfolds with candidates Hilton, Donald Trump, Tom Steyer, and Xavier Becerra.
- While running for governor, Steve Hilton held a news conference in Norwalk alongside Tom Steyer.
- The race to succeed Gavin Newsom as governor is underway, with spending limits being influenced by Citizens United decisions.
- Tom Steyer challenged Xavier Becerra's ties to the oil industry, which is occurring amid funding pressure in California.
- Tom Steyer's political campaign faced scrutiny regarding his spending limits and targets, as he surpassed a record set by Meg Whitman and targeted Trump.
- Two candidates, including Tom Steyer, are facing a state investigation into payments received, including $400,000 used for campaign promotion and online communications.
- Tom Steyer questioned Xavier Becerra's stance on single-payer healthcare.
- Tom Steyer spent advertising money in Redding and Eureka, a campaign activity reported by the Associated Press.
- Tom Steyer proposed alternative budget solutions in the state Assembly, citing Ro Khanna, in response to Gavin Newsom's proposals.