Lobbying

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.