China November 18 Ex-officials could get lifetime bans from lobbying for China, Russia under new bipartisan push Texas Republicans John Cornyn and August Pfluger propose bipartisan bills to revoke security clearances and ban defense officials from lobbying for China, Russia.
Israel November 13 Arizona Dem tears into her own party over trend she deems antisemitic: 'Sick and tired' Democrats rejecting money from pro-Israel group AIPAC face intraparty backlash as Arizona state Rep. Alma Hernandez calls the trend antisemitism disguised as virtue.
World October 19 'Untold damage': Global assisted suicide movement targets children Fox Digital investigation reveals a multimillion-dollar global lobby promoting assisted suicide expansion to mature minors, facing opposition from families.
Opinion May 12 One big state needs to stop paying lobbyist salaries Texans are fighting for independence -- freedom from using public funds to lobby against the will of the voters. School districts and associations should have that money taken away.
Politics February 19 Major K Street players previously skeptical of Trump now pledging to work together with him Several top lobbying names on Washington, D.C.'s K Street, who have voiced opposition to President Donald Trump in the past, have issued messages pledging to work with him since his re-election.
White House November 21, 2024 Trump's incoming White House chief of staff's lobbying comes under scrutiny Incoming White House chief of staff Susie Wiles has been called out by progressives for her past work as a lobbyist on behalf of various corporate special interests.
VIDEO August 7, 2024 Cori Bush warns AIPAC she's 'coming to tear your kingdom down' in fiery concession speech Rep. Cori Bush warned pro-Israel lobby AIPAC that she is 'coming to tear your kingdom down' in her concession speech after losing her primary election this week.
Kansas March 26, 2024 Kansas House now includes lobbyists' names on the bills they request to increase transparency The Kansas House in January began including the names of lobbyists on the bills they request to increase transparency. No other state legislative chamber does this.
Hunter Biden January 17, 2024 Hunter Biden's art dealer lashes out after testimony, says Congress is where 'real' influence peddling happens Georges Bergès, Hunter Biden's art dealer, lashed out in defense of the first son after his congressional testimony as part of President Biden's impeachment inquiry.
Artificial Intelligence June 15, 2023 Ex-Google chief built 'oligarch-style empire' to influence AI, Biden White House and public policy: report Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has developed a network of investments and relationships that's allowed him to influence Washington, D.C., according to a new report.
Lobbying June 12, 2023 Top Dem senator slams lobbyist influence while hiring his own stable of ex-lobbyist staffers Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, who often claims to have "fought" lobbyists, has a history of hiring several lobbyists onto his own staff, including this year.
FOOD May 3, 2023 'Candy cops': Food, beverage industry slam California bill that may change how favorite snacks taste The food and beverage industry is fighting to kill a bill making its way through the California Legislature that critics argue could negatively impact America's favorite snacks.
Democrats March 16, 2023 Progressive Democrat Ruben Gallego blames 2018 bill for bank collapse despite wife's employer lobbying for it Democratic Arizona Rep. Ruben Gallego blamed the Silicon Valley Bank collapse on a 2018 banking bill, despite his wife's employer lobbying for it.
South Dakota March 6, 2023 South Dakota House votes down ban on lobbying by spouses of lawmakers A South Dakota House bill to ban the spouses of lawmakers from serving as a lobbyists was defeated. Supporters said it was a much-needed ethics measure.
West Virginia February 17, 2023 Former top Manchin aide now lobbying for group focused on 'transition away from coal' Sen. Joe Manchin's former chief of staff now serves as a partner to a lobbying firm that has received more than $300,000 from a group that promotes clean energy and a transition away from coal.
VIDEO February 6, 2023 Calley Means: The simple question - How do we rig institutions of trust? Author and True Medicine co-founder Calley Means on the corruption of the food industry and the use of lobbying on 'Tucker Carlson Today.'
Democrats January 26, 2023 Democratic senators flock to swanky fundraiser held by Washington's top lobbying firm Democratic Senators corralled to a fundraiser held by Washington's top lobbying firm Wednesday night, raising over $525,000 for their upcoming re-election campaigns.
Arizona January 25, 2023 Progressive Democrat accuses Sinema of being funded by 'deep-pocketed lobbyists' despite own ties to industry Progressive Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., is accusing Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., of being funded by "deep-pocketed lobbyists" despite his own connections to the lobbying industry.
Matthew McConaughey June 16, 2022 Matthew McConaughey hires DC lobbyists as he pushes for tighter gun laws after Uvalde shooting Actor Matthew McConaughey has tapped K Street lobbying and consulting firm Avisa Partners to represent him in DC on gun safety and responsibility campaigns.
Lobbying April 28, 2022 Former US ambassador accused of illegal lobbying for Qatari government A former U.S. ambassador is in hot water after charges were filed accusing him of illegal lobbying for a foreign government.
VIDEO April 26, 2022 Dems, donors have ‘incestuous relationship’: Chaffetz Fox News contributor Jason Chaffetz argues the Democrats taking millions in dark money is shaping policy, elections on ‘The Faulkner Focus’.
Digital Originals August 12, 2021 Biden-linked lobbyists see sharp increase in cash streams One firm cashing in on the Biden administration is headed by a staff official at the White House. Two other firms are linked to lobbyists who previously worked under Biden.
Politics April 21, 2021 Biden adviser's brother lobbying White House for pharma giants, docs reveal Jeff Ricchetti began lobbying the White House at the beginning of this year’s first quarter, with disclosures showing that he was representing pharmaceutical giants Horizon Therapeutics, GlaxoSmithKline and Vaxart Inc., according to financial disclosure reports.
Fox News Flash March 5, 2021 Patrick Kennedy warns against push to 'legalize and commercialize' cannabis, cites 'plague' of addiction Former congressman Patrick Kennedy responded Friday to a Bloomberg report that the U.S. marijuana lobby is trying to prevent him from becoming the head of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, a position commonly known as the "drug czar".
Joe Biden January 26, 2021 Biden's White House victory fueled by record-shattering $145M in 'dark money,' report says For years, Democrats have railed against anonymous campaign contributions as a uniquely corrupting political force — even as President Biden benefited from a record-shattering amount of "dark money" donations during the 2020 election.
Donald Trump January 20, 2021 Trump frees former aides from ethics pledge, lobbying ban President Donald Trump, in one of his final acts of office, released current and former members of his administration from the terms of their ethics pledge, which included a five-year ban on lobbying their former agencies.
Joe Biden November 17, 2020 Biden appoints two former lobbyists to senior staff Biden’s chief of staff pick, Ronald Klain, and Steve Ricchetti, his campaign chair who was named counselor to the president on Tuesday, both did time in the lobbying industry.
VIDEO January 20, 2020 Over 30 Florida local governments sue state, seek ability to regulate firearms Local officials hope to regulate firearms without fear of consequence.
The Next Revolution September 9, 2019 Steve Hilton: Gen. James Mattis goes from defending America to selling out America Mattis goes from "Mad Dog" to swamp lobbyist.
VIDEO September 8, 2019 Swamp Watch: Gen. Mattis's new job with the Cohen Group has him stooping to political lows Mattis is planning to cash in on his government service by joining the Cohen Group to lobby in a massive fall from grace.
