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Jay Cassano

Jay Cassano

Comcast’s Favorite Congressman Doesn’t Need the Money

Comcast’s Favorite Congressman Doesn’t Need the Money

Rep. Greg Walden of Oregon is in a safely Republican district. But as a staunch opponent of net neutrality who chairs the committee overseeing the FCC, his campaign has continued to be rewarded with telecom cash.

Members of Congress Have Raised $150 Million for Potential "Slush Funds" This Cycle

Members of Congress Have Raised $150 Million for Potential "Slush Funds" This Cycle

In recent years, millions of dollars that corporations and interest groups give to politicians’ leadership PACs gets spent on meals, resorts, gulf outings, and other personal expenses.

Opposition to South Dakota Amendment to Regulate Lobbyists Funded by… Lobbyists

Opposition to South Dakota Amendment to Regulate Lobbyists Funded by… Lobbyists

Meanwhile, six people from outside of South Dakota account for $150,000 of the roughly $400,000 that the support campaign raised.

udge Brett Kavanaugh (C), Senator Jon Kyl (L) and others leave a meeting at the U.S. Capitol.

Former Dark Money Lobbyist Who Guided Kavanaugh Will Provide Critical Confirmation Vote

Watchdog groups call on Sen. Jon Kyl to recuse himself after recent work as a lobbyist for the Judicial Crisis Network and serving as Kavanaugh's 'sherpa' through the confirmation process.

New York Pension Chief Cashes in on Natural Gas

New York Pension Chief Cashes in on Natural Gas

New York state’s chief investment officer invested millions of retirement dollars in a fossil fuel company – and then joined the company’s board the same week she retired.

FEC Considers Barring Politicians From Using Leadership PACs as Slush Funds

FEC Considers Barring Politicians From Using Leadership PACs as Slush Funds

The Federal Election Commission wants to hear from the public about whether lawmakers should be allowed to spend money from their PACs on golf clubs and luxury resorts.

Chief Justice Roberts Keeps 'Dark Money' Dark

Chief Justice Roberts Keeps 'Dark Money' Dark

Starting tomorrow, political groups were going to have to reveal their anonymous donors—until Chief Justice Roberts stepped in.