While They’re Losing the Public, Democrats Are Winning on K Street
The DCCC raised record levels of lobbyist cash in the first half of the year, per new disclosure.
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Energy Chair Hires Ex-Lobbyist to Help Shape U.S. Energy Legislation
Ohio Republican Rep. Bob Latta has selected a former lobbyist for natural gas, uranium, and geothermal firms as his new aide.
Trump’s WLFI Project Unlocks Trading, Paving the Way for Family Profits
An investor vote to trade $WLFI could skyrocket the token’s value, enriching Trump and his family who hold multi-billion-token stakes.
Mining Firm Tied to Trump Allies Poised for Major Favor From EPA
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Vance Owns Investments in Companies Receiving Defense Contracts
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Trump Administration Puts Pesticide Lobbyist in Top EPA Role
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Coal Tax Break in Senate Bill May Benefit Jim Justice
A new tax break for a specific kind of coal company stands to benefit a GOP senator who had expressed reservations about the bill’s Medicaid cuts.
Trump Flip-Flopped on U.S. Steel Deal After Lobbying Blitz by His Top Bundlers
Despite repeatedly saying he opposed Nippon Steel's takeover of U.S. Steel, President Trump reversed his stance following pressure from lobbyists who raised millions for his re-election.
Chamber of Commerce Fights to Keep Wall Street Bonus Culture Alive
In comments to the SEC, the U.S. Chamber is pushing to scrap a proposal designed to rein in the short-term bonuses that fueled the 2008 financial crash.
Fossil Fuel Lobbyist Joins Thune-Linked ‘Dark Money’ Group’s Board
One Nation's newest board member is a longtime GOP political operative who led lobbying for Devon Energy and Koch Industries.