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.
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Dems Double Down on Fundraising From SpaceX and Palantir Lobbyists
Senate Democrats have joined their House counterparts in fundraising from the top lobbying firm for the Trump and Musk-tied companies.
Schumer Surrenders On Air
The highest-ranking elected Democrat said that he will wait for President Trump to defy the Supreme Court before taking stronger action.
Lawmakers Invest in Palantir Amid Trump Privatization Push
Among those buying the stock are DOGE Subcommittee Chair Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Dems Visit With Wall Street Journal and Trump Allies for Communications Advice
The communications director of the DCCC chair was among those who attended, according to a travel disclosure.
Senate Dems Vote to Hand Trump the Keys After Months of Fundraising Off Resistance
The DSCC stepped up its fundraising to “stop” Trump and Elon Musk, but Minority Leader Schumer, DSCC Chair Gillibrand, and others voted to help Republicans pass a government funding bill that empowers DOGE.
Trump EPA Threatens Decades of Climate Progress
Lee Zeldin, the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, announced plans to reconsider a ruling from the agency that underpins many of the federal government’s major climate change regulations.
Huckabee Keeps Stake in Company Paid by Qatar Amid Israel Ambassador Role
The consulting company was paid $50,000 in 2017 by a foreign agent of Qatar as part of a junket for American Jewish leaders.
Democratic PR Firm SKDK Registers as Foreign Agent for Israel
The firm has been conducting outreach for Israel to news outlets and Elon Musk's X.
Gottheimer, Who Pushed TikTok Ban, Invests in Microsoft as It Bids to Buy the App
The House intelligence committee member is buying millions of dollars worth of stock options in Microsoft.