Biden Re-Election Benefits From Dark Money He Says ‘Erodes Public Trust’
Dark money has flooded into outside spending groups pledging support for Biden, including one out of every two dollars to the president's primary super PAC.
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Trump Sees $4 Billion Windfall From Deal With Megadonor-Tied Firm
Billionaire Republican megadonor Jeff Yass' trading firm was a large investor in the acquisition company that sent Trump's paper fortune soaring.
Pelosi Fundraiser Retained by Palo Alto Networks
Nancy Pelosi’s husband recently invested up to $1.25 million in call options for the cybersecurity firm’s stock.
House Dems Donate to Centrist Group That Undermines Their Agenda
House Democratic leadership groups have given more than a million dollars to the PhRMA-funded Center Forward, which has worked to undermine the Biden administration on drug pricing reforms and more.
‘Reject AIPAC’ Coalition Launches to Challenge the Pro-Israel Group’s Political Influence
A new coalition of progressive groups is calling on candidates to reject AIPAC donations and spending in Democratic primaries.
Who’s Funding AIPAC’s Political Spending Barrage?
Here are the tech industry founders, Republican megadonors and others funding AIPAC and its closely-tied allies this election cycle.
PhRMA Funnels Millions to Groups Fighting Drug Pricing Reforms
The pharma lobby gave more than $16 million in 2022 to advocacy groups, many of them ostensibly “grassroots,” that are battling the Medicare drug price negotiations now underway.
Hawaii Lawmakers Consider Comprehensive Public Campaign Finance Program
A major bill to expand the public campaign financing system offered in state elections passed the Hawaii Senate unanimously and awaits action in the House.
Rashida Tlaib Proposes Defense Stock Ban for Members of Congress
The bill would ban members of Congress from trading in weapons companies like Lockheed Martin and Raytheon, as well as in Amazon, Pfizer and thousands more Department of Defense contractors.