Former Qatar Lobbyist Pam Bondi Approves Jet Deal
Bondi’s former lobbying firm is also tied to the defense contractor that will be retrofitting the luxury jet.
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Who’s Profiting From ICE?
Use this interactive map to see the companies near you with active U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement contracts.
Pro-Crypto GENIUS Act, for Now, Falls Short of Advancing in Senate
The stablecoin legislation failed to clear today's cloture vote, 48-49, but Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego says he'll press ahead with negotiations.
Harris 'Dark Money' Group Spent Over $300 Million, New Report Reveals
Democrats long condemned dark money, but in 2024, they spent more of it than ever, with Harris’s campaign setting a new record.
Trump Cabinet Officials’ Former Clients Are Now Lobbying Their Offices
The clients include Amazon and pipeline firm Enterprise Products.
AIPAC’s Anti-BDS Bill Is Derailed, at Least for Now
Free speech advocates said they bill would criminalize Americans’ participation in voluntary, politically motivated boycotts.
Five Dems Vote With GOP to Push Pentagon Budget Over $1 Trillion
The House Armed Services Committee members voted with Republicans to advance their portion of President Trump's sweeping budget "megabill."
Top Corporate PAC Money Recipient Leads GOP Tax Overhaul
Rep. Jason Smith, chair of the powerful tax-writing committee, took more PAC money from corporations last cycle than any House member since at least 2002.
Meta Bulks Up Lobbying Power to Head Off Possible Break Up
The company spent a record high amount on lobbying in the first quarter ahead of its FTC antitrust trial—and brought on a new squad of Republican lobbyists.
FEC Faces Paralysis Once Again
A Trump-nominated commissioner is stepping down, leaving the agency without the quorum it needs to enforce campaign finance rules.
