The Congressman Represented by the Banking Lobby
Missouri Republican Blaine Luetkemeyer has collected millions from his family bank, a member of the American Bankers Association.
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Cuomo’s Hidden Billions in Corporate Welfare
Opaque state subsidies of more than $4.4 billion per year have helped Gov. Cuomo to consolidate his political power over the past decade.
The Saudi Expert Who Hides Foreign Funding When Testifying to Congress
A former Trump official sidestepped a new ethics rule.
Philly's Gas Utility is Fighting the City on Climate Policy
As the city tries to wean itself off gas, municipally-owned Philadelphia Gas Works is siding with the gas industry against policies that would encourage the use of more energy efficient appliances.
Powerful Reps Rely on Corporate PACs to Pay Their Committee Taxes
Secret pay-to-play systems used by both parties have led to key committees being run by the most corporate PAC-reliant members of Congress.
Blumenthal’s Spouse Stows Away Cargo Company Stock
As he serves on the subcommittee overseeing ports of entry, Richard Blumenthal’s wife is investing in a cargo security company that says it is the only company that can satisfy the scanning requirements recommended by Congress.
Who Will Represent the People of Cancer Alley?
In the race to replace oil and gas ally Cedric Richmond, the leading candidates have their own histories with the industry.
Conservative Groups Launch Misinformation Campaign Against HR 1
Ads and social media graphics from two major conservative groups contain misleading and inaccurate information about the Democratic campaign finance reform bill.
Alaska Senator Mum on Haaland Vote Has Financial Conflict of Interest
Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) has up to $5 million invested in a family business that makes petroleum-derived products, some of which it sells to the fossil fuels industry.
NY Elections Board Makes It Harder for Journalists to Follow the Money
The state's website makes it extremely difficult to track who is funding campaigns, journalists and watchdogs say, but the Board of Elections insists that “the site is fully functioning.”