Musk’s DOGE Aide Linked to Drone, Tech Lobbying Efforts
DOGE aide Katie Miller is simultaneously a special government employee and a corporate public affairs consultant.
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New York Used a New Public Campaign Financing Program in 2024. How Did It Work?
The debut cycle of New York’s program more than doubled the participation of in-district small donors, according to a new study from the Brennan Center.
Congress’ Newcomers Hold Millions in Stocks Tied to Their Committees
Financial disclosures of freshman representatives reviewed by Sludge show large stock holdings in companies that will be directly impacted by the lawmakers' committee work.
House GOP Targets Rollback of CFPB Rule on Big Tech Payment Apps
Majority Leader Steve Scalise’s plan to use the Congressional Review Act would be a giveaway to Big Tech companies that offer digital payments—and Elon Musk's X.
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DCCC Scores Massive Palantir and SpaceX Lobbyist Cash Haul
The House Democrats' campaign arm disclosed the money in a FEC filing accompanying its January contributions and disbursements.
SEC Drops Coinbase Lawsuit Following $1 Million Donation
The decision hands a win to Coinbase, a Trump inauguration donor, ending a case that the crypto company was operating an unregistered securities exchange.
Top Dem Hires UnitedHealth Lobbyist
James Clyburn's new senior advisor is returning to Congress after a stint as a registered lobbyist for the health insurance giant.
Pentagon Eyes Moving Money to 'Trump's Priorities'
In a statement yesterday, the Pentagon said it would move $50 billion in next year's budget toward “programs aligned with President Trump’s priorities.”
FEC Considers Streamlined Process for Hiding Donor Information
The lone dissenting commissioner has been fired by Trump.
Joe Manchin Heads to K Street
The centrist former senator will join lobbying firm Bondi Partners as senior advisor and private equity giant Apollo as advisor.