DOGE’s Ties to the Military-Industrial Complex
While some progressives in Congress are pushing DOGE to cut the Pentagon budget, its ties to the defense contractor lobby are growing deeper.
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Top Pharma Cash Recipient Takes Key Industry Oversight Job
The pharmaceutical industry has a chance to call the shots as it works to undermine drug pricing negotiations with its favorite, Kentucky Republican Brett Guthrie, heading the Energy and Commerce Committee.
Trump’s Lobbyist Buddies Cash In
Several advisers to the President-elect have been padding their lobbying client rosters since the election.
Groups Urge State AGs to Bring Antitrust Cases Against Nvidia
Nvidia’s skyrocketing stock price comes as the chipmaker is under federal investigation, which groups say should be complemented by state attorneys general.
Sabotage in the Democratic Party
Pelosi lobbied her colleagues to block AOC from winning the endorsement of the secretive Democratic Steering and Policy Committee.
Kamala Harris’ Popstar Splurge
New details of the Harris campaign's payments to Katy Perry, Christina Aguilera, Ricky Martin, and more.
Michigan Groups Urge Lawmakers to Ban Monopoly Utilities and Government Contractors From Making Political Donations
Time is running out in the "lame-duck" session for Michigan Democrats to pass legislation that would block political contributions from the state’s utility giants, DTE and Consumers Energy.
Here’s What Big Oil Spent on This Year's Elections
A Sludge data analysis shows how much money the six largest American oil companies like ExxonMobil and Chevron spent on federal politics during 2023-24.
Manchin and Sinema’s Parting Gift to Corporate America
The two centrist senators handed Trump control of the National Labor Relations Board, dealing a blow to labor unions and workers.
How Lobbyists Wine and Dine Members of Congress Despite Gift Ban
An analysis of House data shows that lobbyist-led groups are the top sponsors of congressional travel.