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Unlikely bipartisan Senate duo seeks to permanently ban ex-lawmakers from lobbying

May 15, 2026

Unlikely bipartisan Senate duo seeks to permanently ban ex-lawmakers from lobbying

In a demonstration of bipartisanship, GOP Sen. Rick Scott and Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren are advocating a measure to permanently ban former lawmakers from lobbying.

AOC’s housing agenda under fire after NYC hotel rates jump 12%

May 11, 2026

AOC’s housing agenda under fire after NYC hotel rates jump 12%

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez escalated her criticism of billionaires and Airbnb in a public debate over housing affordability, wealth creation, and corporate market power.

Ex-officials could get lifetime bans from lobbying for China, Russia under new bipartisan push

November 18, 2025

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.

Arizona Dem tears into her own party over trend she deems antisemitic: 'Sick and tired'

November 13, 2025

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.

'Untold damage': Global assisted suicide movement targets children

October 19, 2025

'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.

One big state needs to stop paying lobbyist salaries

May 12, 2025

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.

Major K Street players previously skeptical of Trump now pledging to work together with him

February 19, 2025

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.

Trump's incoming White House chief of staff's lobbying comes under scrutiny

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.

Cori Bush warns AIPAC she's 'coming to tear your kingdom down' in fiery concession speech

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 House now includes lobbyists' names on the bills they request to increase transparency

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.