Mining Firm Tied to Trump Allies Poised for Major Favor From EPA
Northern Dynasty Minerals, once represented by Susie Wiles and underwritten by Howard Lutnick’s investment firm, could soon see a key veto of its Pebble Mine project reversed.
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Vance Owns Investments in Companies Receiving Defense Contracts
The Vice President's recent financial disclosure reveals holdings in a firm invested in several companies that received large contracts shortly after the inauguration.
Trump Administration Puts Pesticide Lobbyist in Top EPA Role
Kyle Kunkler, the American Soybean Association’s longtime top lobbyist, will now oversee federal pesticide policy, a central focus of the “Make America Healthy Again” initiative he spent years fighting.
Coal Tax Break in Senate Bill May Benefit Jim Justice
A new tax break for a specific kind of coal company stands to benefit a GOP senator who had expressed reservations about the bill’s Medicaid cuts.
Trump Flip-Flopped on U.S. Steel Deal After Lobbying Blitz by His Top Bundlers
Despite repeatedly saying he opposed Nippon Steel's takeover of U.S. Steel, President Trump reversed his stance following pressure from lobbyists who raised millions for his re-election.
Chamber of Commerce Fights to Keep Wall Street Bonus Culture Alive
In comments to the SEC, the U.S. Chamber is pushing to scrap a proposal designed to rein in the short-term bonuses that fueled the 2008 financial crash.
Fossil Fuel Lobbyist Joins Thune-Linked ‘Dark Money’ Group’s Board
One Nation's newest board member is a longtime GOP political operative who led lobbying for Devon Energy and Koch Industries.
GOP Flip-Floppers Back Trump’s Unauthorized Iran Attacks
The same lawmakers slammed Biden last year for bombing the Houthis in Yemen without seeking prior authorization from Congress.
AIPAC-Funded Dem Leaders Duck War Powers Resolution on Trump and Iran
Sen. Schumer and Rep. Jeffries are defending Israel's attack on Iran and have refrained from backing resolutions to prevent Trump from getting the U.S. military more involved.
‘Unprecedented’ Tax Credit in GOP Megabill Would Fuel School Privatization
A tax credit proposal buried in the Big Beautiful Bill would allow school voucher fund donors to lower their taxes beyond the cost of their donations.