The Democratic Firm Cashing In on Fear
A firm called Mothership Strategies, founded by former DCCC leaders, is making millions off scamming Democratic donors.
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Senators Claim to Care About Starvation in Gaza, Then Vote for More Bombs
Senate Democrats who signed a letter calling for urgent delivery of humanitarian aid in Gaza voted last week for the sale of offensive bombs to Israel’s military and assault rifles for Israel's police force.
TikTok Billionaire Donates Millions to Trump as He Repeatedly Delays Ban
Jeff Yass, co-founder of ByteDance investor Susquehanna International Group, made his largest ever political donations to Trump’s MAGA Inc. super PAC in the first half of the year, per a new FEC filing.
Senate Panel Advances Stock Trading Ban for Lawmakers, With Trump Exemption
In a contentious hearing, a Senate committee narrowly voted to advance a bill that would ban lawmakers from trading or owning stocks, digital assets, and other investments.
AIPAC-Funded Reps Propose Bill to Block Financial Aid at Colleges Boycotting Israel
A new bill from Reps. Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) and Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) would strip federal aid to universities that engage in the BDS movement or limit involvement with Israeli institutions.
Trump Admin Halts a String of Antitrust Cases, Approving Corporate Mergers
Trump regulators are waving through multibillion-dollar mergers, according to a new Public Citizen analysis, many for companies that were Trump-Vance inaugural donors.
Private Equity Quietly Scores a Bipartisan Win in Congress
With backing from Wall Street trade group SIFMA, the House unanimously passed a bill to expand access to hedge funds, private equity, and other risky investment offerings.
AIPAC Gives Millions in PAC Donations to House Allies, Senators in 2026 Races
The lobbying group’s PAC donated six-figure sums to dozens of lawmakers in the first half of this year, as it pushes for billions of dollars in military aid for Israel.
Crypto Industry Is Spending More on Lobbying Than Ever
Eyeing major legislative wins, the cryptocurrency industry is on pace to spend a record amount on federal lobbying, according to a Sludge analysis of disclosures covering the first half of 2025.
While They’re Losing the Public, Democrats Are Winning on K Street
The DCCC raised record levels of lobbyist cash in the first half of the year, per new disclosure.