Biden’s Likely Ambassador to China Is Entangled In Tech and Defense
Nicholas Burns’s senior position with the Cohen Group consultancy blurs public service and private-sector work.
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Biden Going Along With Trump's Gutting of Key Drug Price Controls
A last-minute Trump regulation would eliminate a key government authority that could be used against COVID vaccine price hikes.
Democrat Opposed to the PRO Act Was Showered With Cash From Amazon Executives
Warner is one of just three Democrats who is not co-sponsoring the PRO Act.
Stripe and Donorbox Face Calls to Cut Off Jan. 6 Rally Organizers
Both companies have terms of service that prohibit organizations that encourage violence.
Tech Companies Run Anti-Immigrant Hate Group Ads Amid Border Hype
Twitter, Facebook, and Google have ad policies against hate, but they are allowing designated hate group FAIR's new round of advertising to stand.
House Dem Celebrates the Launch of a Big Tech Lobbying Group
It’s unusual for an elected representative to give an industry lobbying group a quote to use for its launch press materials.
A Big Tech Showdown in Arizona
The state is attempting to pass a bill that would allow app developers to avoid taxes from Apple and Google. Some Democrats are opposed.
Trade Groups Decline to Cut Off GOP Objectors
Sludge asked over two dozen corporate trade associations if they would follow their member companies in cutting off PAC donations to the Republican election objectors. Most declined to say they would.
Biden’s Huge Inaugural Donations Would be Banned Under Democrats’ Ethics Bill
Government watchdog groups called on Biden's presidential inaugural committee to reject million-dollar donations from corporations seeking to influence the new administration.
Tillis Pushes Prison Time for Online Streamers
Felony streaming legislation from Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) will be attached to an upcoming "must-pass" omnibus government funding bill.