U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-AR) speaks at a House Republican news conference on energy policy at the U.S. Capitol on March 08, 2022 Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

Natural Resources Chairman Hires Oil Lobbyist as Chief of Staff

Westerman's new chief of staff formerly lobbied for oil and gas companies including Chevron and Taylor Energy.

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TikTok Hires Former Biden Staffer as it Fights U.S. Ban

The company is facing pressure from U.S. lawmakers over its data practices and its ownership by a Chinese company.

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Wisconsin Groups Keep It Local Amid Record Ad Blitz in Supreme Court Race

While community groups work to mobilize voters, a deluge of TV ads is set to make Wisconsin's the most expensive state supreme court race ever.

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Pfizer Spends Big on IP Lobbying With Billions on the Line

The pharmaceutical giant spent big bucks amid key international negotiations last year to protect record earnings.