Kamala Harris’ Popstar Splurge
New details of the Harris campaign's payments to Katy Perry, Christina Aguilera, Ricky Martin, and more.
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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.
Big Oil’s Cybermercenary Lobbyists Exposed
The Exxon Mobil lobbyist facing a federal investigation for a hacking scheme, DCI Group, also works for the telecom industry and a pro-Democrat dark money network.
Trump Taps Corporate Lobbyist Jamieson Greer for US Trade Rep
Greer is a partner at law firm King & Spalding and a registered federal lobbyist for the American subsidiary of an Italian construction company.
Trump Is Building a Crypto Swamp
Trump's top adviser on personnel and nominee for Commerce secretary is deeply involved in controversial stablecoin project Tether.