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.
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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.
Vance and Pals Ask SCOTUS to Scrap Party Coordination Limits
The group's petition asks the Supreme Court to consider eliminating the limits on how much money political parties can spend in coordination with their candidates.
Elon Musk Spent Over a Quarter Billion to Elect Trump
Musk gave nearly $120 million to his pro-Trump America PAC in the final weeks of the campaign, according to a new FEC filing.
Trump’s ‘Deep State’ Pick for State
Marco Rubio is a board member of regime change organization the International Republican Institute.