Lobbyist-Led EPA Office Set to Add a New Chemical Industry Hire
Longtime cleaning products lobbyist Douglas Troutman is nominated to lead the EPA office that has worked to stop the MAHA Commission from restricting toxic chemicals and pesticides.
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Following Sludge Report, SKDK Says It’s Dropping Its Israel Contract
The Democratic PR firm was under contract with Israel to build a social media bot program, but says it never worked on such a program.
Democratic PR Firm to Run Bot Army for Israel
A new FARA document reveals SKDK's plan to "flood the zone" with social media bots as part of its $600,000 contract with Israel.
Trump Allies’ Children and Niblings Cash in on Lobbying Boom
The next generation of Trumpworld lobbyists are landing major clients and scoring policy wins.
Lobbyists Cash In on Both Sides of PFAS Fight
California water ratepayers are funding lobbyists who simultaneously represent chemical companies that oppose PFAS regulation.
Johnson and GOP Delegation Visit West Bank as Israeli Annexation Plans Loom
The Speaker and his Republican colleagues met with Israeli settlers as momentum builds for an Israeli annexation of the West Bank.
Pharmaceutical Industry on Pace for Record Lobbying Spending
Pfizer, Merck, Eli Lilly and other drug giants are spending record amounts on lobbying as they fight the Trump administration on vaccine policies and more.
Top Democrats Keep Paying Mothership Strategies, Despite Years of Warnings
House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Steny Hoyer, and other senior lawmakers have directed millions to the controversial fundraising firm, even after years of reporting on its predatory tactics.
Torres Invested in Weapons Makers as He Backed Billions in Arms for Israel
The congressman's office tells Sludge the defense contractor stocks were bought by an independent manager and that he will no longer be buying individual corporate stocks.
Gallego Holds Nantucket Fundraiser With Wall Street and Crypto Lobbyists
The Arizona Democrat courted big-money donors, including executives and lobbyists from major financial and crypto firms, as he continues to flirt with a 2028 presidential run.