AIPAC’s Anti-BDS Bill Is Derailed, at Least for Now
Free speech advocates said they bill would criminalize Americans’ participation in voluntary, politically motivated boycotts.
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Top Corporate PAC Money Recipient Leads GOP Tax Overhaul
Rep. Jason Smith, chair of the powerful tax-writing committee, took more PAC money from corporations last cycle than any House member since at least 2002.
FEC Faces Paralysis Once Again
A Trump-nominated commissioner is stepping down, leaving the agency without the quorum it needs to enforce campaign finance rules.
Trump Attacks Dem Fundraising Platform ActBlue
The president is going after one of the only financial advantages Democrats have over Republicans ahead of the midterm elections.
PhRMA Spends Record Lobbying Sum to Keep Drug Prices High
The lobbying splurge coincides with Trump killing or weakening policies intended to lower drug prices that could impact company profits.
Trump’s Top Inaugural Donor Is Poultry Company Fined for Price Fixing and Antitrust Violations
Pilgrim’s Pride and its trade groups are pushing the administration to overturn Biden-era rules meant to protect small farmers.
As Activists Rally, Jeffries Rakes in Finance Industry Cash
A new FEC filing covering Q1 reveals the finance industry executives, and a Palantir government affairs lead, cutting large checks for Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Republicans Are Just Wrong About the SAVE Act and Real ID
Whether they are being purposefully misleading or don’t understand their own bill, Republicans like Byron Donalds, amplified by Elon Musk, are spreading misinformation about the mechanics of their voter registration proposal.
Granholm Cashes In
The former Energy secretary began new jobs this month serving the energy industry as a board member and an advisor.
Trump Picks Apollo Co-Founder’s Son for DFC After Firm Shows Interest in X Debt
Apollo eventually purchased the debt at nearly full price, helping to bolster X's flagging valuation.