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.
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.