The 119th Congress, Brought to You by AIPAC
I analyzed the numbers on AIPAC's unprecedented campaign spending to the members of the new Congress.
Donald Shaw
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Harris Super PAC Leaders Profited From Spending Splurge
A company owned by Future Forward's treasurer was paid handsomely by the super PAC in the final stretch of the campaign.
Khanna Stock Bill Laden With Spouse Loophole. Khanna Says It Will Be Fixed Next Congress
The resolution urges Congress to pass legislation banning senators and representatives from trading stocks, but its current text would not cover spouses or dependent children. Khanna says the bill will be reintroduced next Congress to mirror the TRUST in Congress Act.
DOGE’s Ties to the Military-Industrial Complex
While some progressives in Congress are pushing DOGE to cut the Pentagon budget, its ties to the defense contractor lobby are growing deeper.
Trump’s Lobbyist Buddies Cash In
Several advisers to the President-elect have been padding their lobbying client rosters since the election.
Sabotage in the Democratic Party
Pelosi lobbied her colleagues to block AOC from winning the endorsement of the secretive Democratic Steering and Policy Committee.
Kamala Harris’ Popstar Splurge
New details of the Harris campaign's payments to Katy Perry, Christina Aguilera, Ricky Martin, and more.
Here’s What Big Oil Spent on This Year's Elections
A Sludge data analysis shows how much money the six largest American oil companies like ExxonMobil and Chevron spent on federal politics during 2023-24.
How Lobbyists Wine and Dine Members of Congress Despite Gift Ban
An analysis of House data shows that lobbyist-led groups are the top sponsors of congressional travel.
Top Democratic Fundraiser is a Registered UnitedHealth Group Lobbyist
Democratic bundler Steve Elmendorf has lobbied for UnitedHealth Group since 2006.