Billionaires Set to Gain From Trump-GOP Tax Law Extension
The top 100 donors in federal elections gave more than three times as much to Republicans as to Democrats, according to a review of 2024 contribution data.
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The Credit Card Competition Act, a bipartisan anti-monopoly bill, was introduced this week by its sponsors as an amendment to the Senate’s major stablecoin bill.
Agrichemical Industry Insiders Sabotage MAHA Pesticide Crackdown
Former lobbyists now in the Trump administration are working to ensure the Make American Great Again Commission report does not target agricultural chemicals like atrazine.
Trump Cabinet Members Sold Millions in Stock Before Tariff Crash
Several Democrats have called for investigations into insider trading by Trump's cabinet.
Lutnick’s Firm Bought Bitcoin Company Stock as He Pushed for Crypto Reserve
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GOP Moves to Kill Direct File Following Intuit’s Lobbying Surge
Their reconciliation bill eliminates the free program and will push taxpayers back to a system to be developed with profit-driven tax prep companies.
EPA Reverses Course, Drops Limits on Three Dangerous PFAS Chemicals
In a win for chemical companies like Chemours and 3M, the EPA has scrapped Biden administration rules targeting three toxic PFAS chemicals in drinking water, despite their links to cancer and immune system harm.
New Book Examines Seattle Democracy Voucher Program’s Success
An interview with Dr. Jen Heerwig, co-author of a book researching how Seattle's pioneering program has helped boost voter participation and local representation
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.
Who’s Profiting From ICE?
Use this interactive map to see the companies near you with active U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement contracts.