Sinema’s Post-Senate Moves
The former senator's new business roundtable has hired its first lobbyist.
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2024’s Top Lobbying Risers
Here are the industries, companies, and trade associations that increased their spending on lobbying the most last year.
Trump DOL Pick Is Revolving Door Personified
Keith Sonderling, Trump’s pick for Department of Labor deputy secretary, was most recently employed as a Walmart consultant.
Trump Tries to Fire FEC Chair
The president's move to fire Ellen L. Weintraub comes as the FEC is set to rule on 2024 election complaints involving the Trump campaign and Elon Musk's super PAC.
Bondi Scales Back FARA
A day-one memo from AG Pam Bondi limits Foreign Agents Registration Act enforcement to traditional espionage.
Musk’s DOGE Pushes Into Labor Department Now Investigating Tesla
Musk's companies face multiple labor investigations by federal agencies.
Lutnick Could Sit on Crypto Council Despite Conflicts
Asked by senators, the Commerce secretary nominee declined to commit to recusing himself despite his cryptocurrency conflicts.
Trump Ally Fires Warning Shot at Republican AG Group With Leonard Leo Ties
Trump campaign co-manager Chris LaCivita panned the group RAGA as a “joke" in a tweet addressed to GOP donors.
On the Bernie/RFK Pharma Money Spat
A closer look at the pharmaceutical industry money that Kennedy claims Sanders has taken.
Trump Takes Aim at Electric Vehicles
After hefty campaign donations from the oil industry, the Trump administration began rolling back major climate rules that would reduce emissions and boost EV sales.