Lobbying

White House November 21

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

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

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

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.