Palantir Goes on a Democratic Lobbyist Hiring Spree
The ICE contractor has hired Hakeem Jeffries' former chief of staff and a former Democratic senator as it builds out a Democratic lobbying operation on Capitol Hill.
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NASA Chief Bought Millions in SpaceX-Linked Stock Before IPO, While Pushing SpaceX's Agenda
Jared Isaacman has been buying up shares of SpaceX payments partner Shift4, including purchases worth up to $50 million in the weeks prior to the record IPO.
Trump's White House Cage Fight Doubled as an Ad for His Businesses
The president's crypto venture and social media company advertised themselves at his UFC event, while allied companies like Anduril and Polymarket bought access as well.
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Staffers Drafting Federal AI Bill Took Industry-Funded Trip to Visit Tech Giants Pushing to Block State Rules
A dozen congressional aides—including staffers for co-chairs of the House Democrats' AI task force and a key AI subcommittee—were flown to Austin for meetings with executives and lobbyists from Google, Nvidia, Dell, Samsung, and other companies lobbying Congress to preempt state AI regulations.
The Dark Money Network Attacking Graham Platner
Two shadowy Delaware nonprofits have pumped $750,000 into attack ads against Graham Platner. One faces a federal straw donor complaint, and both are part of a sprawling dark money network with ties to AIPAC, Kristi Noem, and a Hakeem Jeffries-aligned super PAC.
The Consultants Cashing In on Pro-Israel Campaign Spending
A bipartisan network of political consultants—from Reagan White House alumni to Obama and Biden operatives—is raking in millions as pro-Israel groups pour money into congressional races, turning criticism of U.S. aid to Israel into a lucrative cottage industry.
Trump Pivots From Bonds to Buying Hundreds of Individual Corporate Stocks
A newly filed disclosure shows the President bought stock in defense contractors, crypto firms, and AI companies whose fortunes are directly tied to decisions made by his administration.
A New Web of Secret Money Is Shaping Democratic Races Across the Country
A seven-month-old nonprofit with ties to the Democratic “dark money” machine has helped fund a little-known hybrid PAC that is funneling money into key races.
The Shell Game Donors Use to Hide Their Identities
Party leaders’ super PACs are increasingly routing contributions through nonprofits first, so donor names disappear before the money shows up in public filings.
AI Super PACs Are Unleashing Millions to Tilt Primaries in Their Favor
So far, the industry groups have won nearly all the races they’ve thrown their money at, helping to advance allies who could help shape AI legislation in the next Congress.