a politician accused of 'bending to the will' of wealthy supporters [=being influenced by wealthy supporters; doing the things that are wanted by wealthy supporters]
She's not really quite old enough to be admitted as a member, but she's very close, so I think we can 'bend the rule(s)' a little in her case and let her in now.
He was forced to ask for their help 'on bended knee'. [=he was forced to beg for their help; he was forced to ask for their help in a very humble way]
(..) Send a raven north. Tell Jon Snow that his queen invites him to come to Dragonstone... and bend the knee. ( chatter ) Gather round. Come here. Sansa: You think it's really Tyrion? (..)2017 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Stormborn Season: 7 Episode 2