Defense contractors spent $70 million lobbying ahead of annual defense budget...
The defense sector spent $70 million on lobbying in the first half of this year and poured millions more into political contributions.
View ArticleCampaign Legal Center and OpenSecrets sue the FEC for delayed response to...
Campaign Legal Center and OpenSecrets sue the FEC for delayed response to transparency rulemaking petition.
View ArticleJoe Manchin grows $11 million war chest as he mulls 2024 election plans
Joe Manchin is outraising GOP challengers as he weighs options ranging from defending his Senate seat to an independent presidential run.
View ArticleByteDance sets new lobbying record amid scrutiny of TikTok’s China ties
TikTok parent company ByteDance spent more on federal lobbying in 2023 than any prior year with its most recent quarter setting a new record.
View ArticleGovernor Youngkin raises $30 million for state elections amid presidential buzz
Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) reported raising millions amid speculation about his political future, including a possible presidential bid.
View ArticleRepublican presidential candidates burn through cash to shrink Trump’s huge lead
GOP presidential candidates are spending donor cash faster than they are raising it in a scramble for the 2024 Republican nomination.
View ArticleIRS free tax filing rollout faces hurdles after multimillion-dollar lobbying...
A new congressional proposal could throw a wrench in IRS plans to launch a free government-run tax filing program after years of lobbying.
View ArticleVirginia campaigns set fundraising records
Redistricting, competitive races lead to massive candidate cash hauls days ahead of pivotal legislative elections in Virginia.
View ArticleEpic Games sues Google as both spend on antitrust lobbying
Google faces off with Epic Games in federal court this week, the latest antitrust cases brought against the tech giant.
View ArticleKentucky’s gubernatorial race breaks records, exceeds $44 million
The Kentucky governor’s race set a new state record with gubernatorial candidates raising over $44.6 million, according to OpenSecrets.
View ArticleSinema’s fundraising continues to lag in contested Arizona Senate race
Sinema’s fundraising lags as polls show Ruben Gallego is the frontrunner ahead of a potential three-way race against Sinema and Kari Lake.
View ArticlePro-Israel lobby presses for US military support in war with Hamas
During the 2022 election cycle, AIPAC spent $13 million in political contributions to key players in recent pro-Israeli legislation during the Israel-Hamas war and over $2.7 million on lobbying...
View ArticleCongressional lawmakers, advocacy groups urge FEC regulation on deceptive AI
Citing artificial intelligence’s potential to disrupt U.S. elections, lawmakers and advocacy groups urged the FEC to regulate deceptive AI.
View ArticlePro-Israel PACs poised to spend big to unseat progressive members of Congress...
AIPAC and affiliated super PACs plan to spend $100 million opposing candidates who are critical of Israel in its war with Hamas.
View ArticleTop firms rake in millions lobbying for foreign nations on US defense budget
Washington D.C.-based firms brought in millions of dollars lobbying for foreign countries on the 2024 U.S. defense budget.
View ArticleOpenSecrets Welcomes Hilary Braseth as New Executive Director
OpenSecrets proudly announces the appointment of Hilary Braseth as its incoming Executive Director, effective January 16.
View ArticleBurgeoning hydrogen industry draws $41 million in federal lobbying from...
Billions of dollars in federal subsidies for hydrogen projects has sparked a lobbying blitz from fossil fuel companies.
View ArticlePress Release: OpenSecrets director of operations advances transparency in...
OpenSecrets’ Director of Operations traveled to Kazakhstan in a mission aimed at enhancing transparency and lobbying disclosure in the country.
View ArticleFEC votes to extend campaign salaries to recent caregivers, temporarily...
The FEC approved a bipartisan measure to allow campaign salaries for recent caregivers and unemployed candidates while running for office.
View ArticleAirbnb ramps up federal lobbying efforts amid attempts at regulation
The online marketplace for long and short-term rentals has come under increased scrutiny for its impact on housing prices.
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