Meta Bulks Up Lobbying Power to Head Off Possible Break Up
The company spent a record high amount on lobbying in the first quarter ahead of its FTC antitrust trial—and brought on a new squad of Republican lobbyists.
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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.
Tesla Gets a Recharge From Trump’s Auto Tariffs
Auto industry analysts say Tesla, which is losing market share in EVs, stands to win from Trump's 25% tariff plan on foreign-made cars.
Joe Manchin Heads to K Street
The centrist former senator will join lobbying firm Bondi Partners as senior advisor and private equity giant Apollo as advisor.
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.
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.
Pam Bondi, Trump’s Attorney General Pick, Lobbied for Amazon, Uber, and Qatar
Bondi is a partner at the lobbying firm of Trump bundler Brian Ballard, where she lobbied alongside incoming White House chief of staff Susie Wiles.