Retiring Joe Manchin Is Still Pulling in Corporate PAC Donations
Oil and gas companies and big business trade associations were among those keeping up donations after Manchin announced he would not run for re-election.
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Major Dem Group Funnels Millions From Charity to 'Dark Money' Arm
The operations of the Democratic political group Priorities USA highlights a glaring loophole with current rules regulating nonprofits.
The DNC Is Still Contracting With Firms That Fight Against Unions
Labor unions sought to pressure the DNC into banning anti-union vendors in 2022, but a review of FEC disbursements data reveals the party group is still paying millions of dollars to firms that offer union avoidance services.
AIPAC-Funded Dems Propose Keeping Congress in the Dark on Israel Aid
Murray and Schumer, the sponsors of the proposal, have both received hundreds of thousands of dollars in campaign funding from AIPAC and other pro-Israel donors.
Coinbase Donates $1.5 Million to Super PACs Tied to Schumer, McConnell, and Jeffries
The donations are on top of the approximately $25 million the company has recently donated to pro-crypto super PACs.
Oil and Gas Companies Donate Big to GOP Super PACs
Chevron, Valero, and Devon Energy were among the largest donors to the super PACs aligned with Mike Johnson and Mitch McConnell last year.
Another Manchin Staffer Cashes In
A former key staffer to Manchin's energy committee has taken a job working on energy issues for D.C. lobbying firm Cassidy & Associates.
Big Ag and Big Oil Team Up to Lobby for Clean Energy Credits
A coalition of companies like Cargill and Chevron hired new lobbyists as it works to convince policymakers that so-called "renewable natural gas" should get government subsidies.
Private Equity Execs Donate to Defend Senate Dems
A committee set up to support vulnerable Senate Democrats received funding from private equity executives and their spouses.
Hedge Fund Executive Forms a No Labels Super PAC
The new super PAC is being advised by a Republican strategist whose former firm provided union avoidance services.