Five Dems Vote With GOP to Push Pentagon Budget Over $1 Trillion
The House Armed Services Committee members voted with Republicans to advance their portion of President Trump's sweeping budget "megabill."
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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.
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.
Congressional Leaders Warning of ‘Insider Trading’ Could Have Banned Officials From Stock Trading
Banning members of Congress and government officials from trading stocks is highly popular, even among many rank and file lawmakers—but not among the congressional leaders who control which bills advance.
House Republicans Vote to Kill the CFPB’s $5 Overdraft Fee Cap
The House also voted to repeal a CFPB rule giving it oversight of Big Tech’s forays into payment services, a potential boon to X Money.
Peter Thiel Ally in Line to Oversee Drug (De-)Regulation
Jim O’Neill, Trump’s pick to be deputy secretary of HHS, criticized the FDA's drug approval process as overly cautious while directing a Thiel-founded VC firm that invests in biotech companies.
Republicans Push SAVE Act Vote, Potentially Disenfranchising Millions
The bill is being applauded by the Heritage Foundation and “dark money”-funded groups tied to Leonard Leo.
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.
Corporate Law Giant Paul Weiss Caves to Trump
The law firm, which has defended ExxonMobil in climate lawsuits and Google in antitrust actions, agrees to $40 million in pro bono legal services for Trump and to jettison DEI in hiring.