The Sludgy Career of Kurt Volker
The special envoy to Ukraine tried to have it both ways: Trump hatchet man and honorable public servant. He failed at both.
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Here’s How Github Justifies Making Money from ICE
A leaked email from CEO Nat Friedman attempts to placate employees who opposed doing business with the agency.
🚨 SLUDGE REPORT: Obstruction. Vaping Lobbyists. A $100-million campaign. 🚨
Your regular summary of the most shameful corruption in politics.
Turning Point USA Blurs the Line Between Charity and Pro-Trump Political Group
TPUSA President Charlie Kirk attacked several of Trump’s potential 2020 opponents at an official event hosted by his charitable nonprofit.
Twitter Declines to Explain Taking $1 Million From Anti-Immigrant Hate Group FAIR
The Federation for American Immigration Reform, the nation’s most powerful anti-immigrant hate group, appears to violate the company’s ad policies.
Shadow Lobbyist Crowley to Raise Money for Kennedy’s Race Against Green New Deal Chief Sponsor
Crowley is one of several revolving-door influence peddlers who will host an upcoming fundraiser for Kennedy.
Out With ALEC, In With Corporations Writing Their Own Laws
As the corporate bill mill wanes in influence, large businesses are taking matters into their own hands.
Update on the (Uncertain) Future of Sludge
Sludge is seeking hundreds of new members as we face a potential shutdown. We need your help to stay afloat.
SLUDGE REPORT: Charity Scammers. Russian Assets. Secret Votes.
Your regular summary of the most shameful corruption in politics.
Trump Poised to Give Big Pharma a Big Present in India Trade Deal
Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are discussing an agreement that would lock the world’s second-most-populous country into exclusive prescription drug arrangements.