Sabotage in the Democratic Party
Pelosi lobbied her colleagues to block AOC from winning the endorsement of the secretive Democratic Steering and Policy Committee.
Page 8
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.
Trump Got Last-Minute ‘Dark Money’ Injection
Unbeknownst to voters, Trump's top super PAC received a total of $62 million in the weeks before Election Day from a dark money group whose leader he has tapped for a White House position.
Top Democratic Fundraiser is a Registered UnitedHealth Group Lobbyist
Democratic bundler Steve Elmendorf has lobbied for UnitedHealth Group since 2006.
Vance and Pals Ask SCOTUS to Scrap Party Coordination Limits
The group's petition asks the Supreme Court to consider eliminating the limits on how much money political parties can spend in coordination with their candidates.
Elon Musk Spent Over a Quarter Billion to Elect Trump
Musk gave nearly $120 million to his pro-Trump America PAC in the final weeks of the campaign, according to a new FEC filing.