FirstEnergy Defends Its Role in $61 Million Bribery Scheme
The company claims its millions in donations to a dark money group that pleaded guilty to bribing politicians on its behalf are protected by the First Amendment.
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Politicians Can Raise Unlimited Money to Repay Themselves, Court Rules
In a case brought by Ted Cruz, a D.C. court determined that capping loan repayments violated donors’ free speech rights.
Joe Crowley Will Lobby for RIAA Front Group
Crowley's first client is a RIAA front group.
Biden’s $6 Trillion Budget, in Context
The White House budget proposal, with its infrastructure and families plans, would only spend about a quarter of GDP, less than other wealthy countries spend.
Tom Perez Revolves to Corporate Law Firm
The firm where Perez is now a partner advertises anti-union work and lobbies for companies including Lockheed Martin.
Senate Republicans Propose Cuts to Rural Broadband Plan
Three lead negotiators of the Senate GOP's counter-proposal to Biden's infrastructure plan represent states ranked in the bottom 10 for broadband access.
Clyburn’s Corporate Foundation
Donors include PhRMA, Altria, and Fluor.
Conservation Caucus Gives ‘Green Cover’ to Fossil-Friendly Lawmakers
The International Conservation Caucus Foundation's partners include ExxonMobil, the National Audubon Society, and Coca-Cola.
GOP Megadonors Fund Andrew Yang Super PAC
Almost all of the PAC's money comes from finance industry billionaires who have given millions to national GOP groups.
Frontera Spent $1 Million on Lobbying While Its Georgian Workers Went Unpaid
The Texas-based oil and gas company donated to multiple members of Congress who made public statements in the company's defense as it faced international arbitration over a breach of contract.