SpaceX Poised for Massive Profit From Pentagon Rocket Initiative
The Pentagon announced next steps in a program that could see SpaceX Starships being used to transport cargo and troops around the globe.
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Trump-Tied Lobbying Firms Rake in Hundreds of New Clients
Since the 2024 election, firms founded by Trump campaign bundlers, like Ballard Partners and Miller Strategies, are seeing a rush of new corporate clients.
Former Wiles Client Boosted by Mining EO
The parent company of the Pebble Mine, which Susie Wiles recruited as a Ballard Partner client, saw its stock price jump after Trump signed an order to speed up mineral mining project approvals.
Crypto Industry Spends Millions to Hold GOP House Seats
In a closer-than-expected Florida special election, a top crypto industry super PAC is shelling out for Republican Randy Fine, who has been out-raised by Democrat Josh Weil.
Trump Has Already Let 100 Companies Off the Hook
Wacthdogs worry the dropped enforcement actions will encourage more corporate abuse.
Tesla Gets a Recharge From Trump’s Auto Tariffs
Auto industry analysts say Tesla, which is losing market share in EVs, stands to win from Trump's 25% tariff plan on foreign-made cars.
Exxon Consultant Revolves Back to DOE
Preston Wells Griffith is spinning through the revolving door again, back to the federal government after working for FTI Consulting on its energy portfolio.
Elon Musk Is Spending Big to Tip the Wisconsin Supreme Court
Musk and other billionaires are flooding the state with spending to influence voters ahead of pending cases on reproductive rights, redistricting, and unions.
‘Blatantly Pro-Corruption’: Trump Guts Anti-Money Laundering Rule
A new Treasury Department rule will hamper the government's power to address money laundering and illegal political donations.
Corporate Law Giant Paul Weiss Caves to Trump
The law firm, which has defended ExxonMobil in climate lawsuits and Google in antitrust actions, agrees to $40 million in pro bono legal services for Trump and to jettison DEI in hiring.