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.
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Co-founder, Sludge
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
