John McCain's Replacement is a Revolving-Door Lobbyist
As a lobbyist, Kyl pushed legislative issues for private clients that he could vote on as a member of the Senate
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Vowing to Fight Epidemic, Delaware Senator Takes Money From Opioid Makers Sued by His State
Democrat Tom Carper, who has a primary challenge on Sept. 6, says he is committed to fighting the opioid epidemic, but he has received thousands from Big Pharma and refuses to support a bill that would fund state's efforts to treat opioid addicts.
As Zephyr Teachout Rises, Real Estate Puts Its Money on Her Rivals
The next attorney general will set the tone on investigating and prosecuting bad actors in New York's multi-billion dollar real estate industry.
DNA Testing Companies Increase Lobbying as Privacy Concerns Mount
The increase in lobbying comes months after the arrest of the suspected Golden State Killer by using familial DNA data from a genealogy research site.
ICE Foundation Directors Run Companies with ICE Contracts
Five out of the 10 directors and officers of a charitable foundation supporting Immigration and Customs Enforcement are affiliated with companies that have received funding from ICE or the foundation itself.
Alaskan Natives Caught in Japan Whale Lobby's Net
As Japan seeks to drum up support for its whaling program, signs point to it once again using indigenous Alaskans as political leverage.
ALEC Launches Effort to Protect Gerrymandering from Judges
Efforts to limit the courts' role in creating district maps come as 2020 redistricting looms.
Florida Congressman Chairs the Board of Commercial Bank, Owns Stock Options
After the arrest of Rep. Chris Collins for insider trading made possible by his board seat at a pharmaceutical firm, Sludge has discovered another member of Congress who is on the board of a for-profit business.
Arizona Rep Took $10,000 Trip to Speak at British Anti-Muslim Rally
Under the guise of free speech protection, Rep. Paul Gosar of Arizona took a pricey trip to London in July, funded by an anti-Muslim group based in Philadelphia.
Paul Ryan-tied Super PAC Reports Last-Minute Spending in Bellwether Ohio Race
The Congressional Leadership Fund has spent almost $290,000 on advertising expenses supporting Republican congressional candidate Troy Balderson for Ohio’s 12th Congressional district.