Cruz and AOC Said They Would Propose a Lobbying Ban. So What Happened?
They got a lot of attention for agreeing to work together on a bill to close the revolving door, but they never actually did what they said they would.
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Newsom Delivers for Energy Clients of Lobbyist He Celebrated at French Laundry
A review of public records suggests the Newsom administration's actions may have been inappropriately influenced by his lobbyist friend's firm.
DNC Finally Releases Rules for Next Week’s Chair Election
After months of waiting, DNC members who will vote on the next party chair, replacing Tom Perez, learned that the leadership election will be held online from Jan. 18-21.
BlackRock Alum Who Developed Neoliberal Policies for Obama Will Be Harris' Chief Economist
Michael Pyle is the latest member of BlackRock's "shadow government" to be hired by the Biden-Harris administration.
The Tea Party Origins of ‘Stop the Steal’
The pro-Trump protests were the culmination of over a decade of investment in conservative groups by the right-wing Koch network and large corporations.
Rules Package Closes Witness Conflicts Loophole
For the first time, witnesses to Congress will have to disclose all entities they are affiliated with that have an interest in the topic of the hearing.
GOP Groups Go Negative After Facebook Lifts Ad Ban for Georgia
A look at the political ads Georgia voters are seeing on Facebook as they head to the polls in the runoff Senate elections.
Biden’s State Department Nominee Is a Walking, Talking Conflict of Interest
Blinken recently worked as a consultant for companies with business before the department.
Corporate Lobbyist Bailout: DENIED
A startup watchdog group beat back legislation that would have allowed corporate trade groups that lobby the government to access PPP funding.
