Top Dem Bundler Lobbies Against Worker Protections for Amazon
Steve Elmendorf, a major DCCC bundler, is lobbying for Amazon on the Warehouse Worker Protection Act that is championed by the Teamsters union representing recently-striking workers.
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The Corporate Consultants Behind Harris for President
A presidential campaign that had trouble connecting with working-class voters was led by consultants with backgrounds working for giant companies.
Billionaires Fund the GOP’s Senate Takeover Attempt, With Tax Cuts at Stake
In Montana and other Senate battlegrounds, super PACs backing Republicans have been heavily funded by finance billionaires Stephen Schwarzman, Ken Griffin, and others.
Big Ag and Big Oil Team Up to Lobby for Clean Energy Credits
A coalition of companies like Cargill and Chevron hired new lobbyists as it works to convince policymakers that so-called "renewable natural gas" should get government subsidies.
Think Tanks Take Exxon Money Following Sting Video
A new disclosure shows the think tanks and universities that took ExxonMobil money in 2022.
Intuit Overhauls Lobbying Roster Following IRS Direct File Announcement
The TurboTax owner dropped its lobbying contracts with six D.C. firms after the IRS announced a free tax filing pilot program and brought on 21 new lobbyists.
Trump’s Top Campaign Aide Is a Tobacco Lobbyist
Susie Wiles of Mercury Public Affairs, a senior advisor to Trump's campaign, is lobbying for Swisher as it fights a proposal meant to reduce youth smoking.
Democratic Convention Chair’s Firm Helps Companies Block Labor Laws
Dewey Square Group, where DNC Chair Minyon Moore leads State and Local Affairs, was paid millions of dollars last year by a Lyft-funded industry group fighting state labor protections.
New York Dems Use Special Account to Raise Corporate Donations
A limitless "housekeeping" account is being used to rake in donations this year from casino developers, DoorDash, and healthcare groups that are lobbying the state.
Investment Industry Donors Bankroll Sinema in Q2
Donors at Blackstone and other investment firms have funded Sinema's leadership PAC spending on upscale events and private flights.