{
  "id": 8319576,
  "title": "Y Combinator's PAC is throwing money at Republicans across the country",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/y-combinators-pac-is-throwing-money-at-republicans-across-the-country",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-18T21:50:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hacker News",
    "slug": "hacker-news",
    "url": "https://sf.gazetteer.co/y-combinators-pac-is-throwing-money-at-a-bunch-of-republicans-across-the-country"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Y Combinator, a renowned San Francisco-based tech incubator, is channeling its resources towards supporting Republican candidates across the United States. Headed by co-founders Paul Graham and Jessica Livingston, and CEO Garry Tan, the organization has established the Y Combinator Management LLC Political Committee, also known as the Little Tech PAC. As of December 15, 2025, the PAC has garnered $200,000 in contributions, predominantly from YC employees and executives. The PAC has backed a diverse range of candidates, including progressives, right-wingers, and those focusing on AI and tech policy. Notable recipients include Rep. Pramila Jayapal, Sen. Ted Cruz, Sen. Josh Hawley, and the late Sen. Lindsey Graham. While the PAC's ultimate objectives remain unclear, it has primarily supported incumbents in Congress, with some funds directed towards re-election campaigns.",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}