AIPAC-Funded Dem Leaders Duck War Powers Resolution on Trump and Iran
Sen. Schumer and Rep. Jeffries are defending Israel's attack on Iran and have refrained from backing resolutions to prevent Trump from getting the U.S. military more involved.
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Crypto, Oil, and Tobacco Industry Donations Fueled Republican Super PACs
Koch Industries, one of the biggest corporate donors to help Republicans retake Congress, is now pushing to pass the Trump-GOP "megabill" that will deliver more benefits to the fossil fuel industry.
'Swipe Fees’ Bill Introduced as GENIUS Act Amendment, Spurring Lobbying Battle
The Credit Card Competition Act, a bipartisan anti-monopoly bill, was introduced this week by its sponsors as an amendment to the Senate’s major stablecoin bill.
Former Qatar Lobbyist Pam Bondi Approves Jet Deal
Bondi’s former lobbying firm is also tied to the defense contractor that will be retrofitting the luxury jet.
Trump Cabinet Officials’ Former Clients Are Now Lobbying Their Offices
The clients include Amazon and pipeline firm Enterprise Products.
Trump Allies Cash In: Lobbying Firms With Administration Ties Report Surge in Revenues
Ballard Partners tripled its revenue in Q1 as new clients rush to buy access in Trump’s Washington.
Trump-Tied Lobbying Firms Rake in Hundreds of New Clients
Since the 2024 election, firms founded by Trump campaign bundlers, like Ballard Partners and Miller Strategies, are seeing a rush of new corporate clients.
2024’s Top Lobbying Risers
Here are the industries, companies, and trade associations that increased their spending on lobbying the most last year.
Meta Spends Record Lobbying Sum Amid TikTok Ban Debate
The Instagram and Facebook parent company spent $24.4 million on lobbying last year as lawmakers banned its rival TikTok.
ALEC’s Latest Tax Filing Shows Record Revenues
Donors include businesses, corporate lobbying groups, and conservative foundations.