Tim Scott never disclosed buying stocks he recently said he owned Sen. Tim Scott’s financial disclosure includes new stocks he never disclosed buying. His presidential campaign says he followed the law. Roll Call · Sep 5, 2023
Some members of Congress using donor money to repay themselves Nearly $2.3 million in contributions raised by 16 House and Senate members this cycle went to repay the lawmakers for loans to past campaigns. Roll Call · Aug 14, 2023
Dark money targets Biden agenda Untraceable telecom money is pouring in — to Democrats as well as Republicans. The goal? To shut down government Salon · Feb 19, 2023
When Chiefs play, lobbyists pay to get Missouri and Kansas politicians into big games KANSAS CITY, Mo. – When the Kansas City Chiefs took on the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship at Arrowhead Stadium last year, Mayor Quinton Lucas was excited. Tribune News Service · Feb 18, 2023
Despite fears agency could be crippled, House fills ethics posts WASHINGTON — Even though ethics advocacy groups predicted House Republicans’ changes to the Office of Congressional Ethics could sideline the watchdog in the 118th Congress, they now say their worst fears appear unlikely. Tribune News Service · Feb 7, 2023
Despite fears agency could be crippled, House fills ethics posts - Roll Call Despite fears voiced by advocates that new term limits would cripple it, new appointees will fill posts at the Office of Congressional Ethics. Roll Call · Feb 7, 2023
How McCarthy’s speaker deals will cause ‘cannibalistic brawl among extremists’ The deals struck between Kevin McCarthy and the far-right House Freedom Caucus will give the most conservative figures considerable power The Guardian - US · Jan 16, 2023
Advocacy groups denounce GOP proposals to ‘gut’ ethics office WASHINGTON — Ethics advocacy groups are sounding alarms that a proposal from House Republicans to change the Office of Congressional Ethics could gut the watchdog, leaving it unable to function. Tribune News Service · Jan 3, 2023
Advocacy groups denounce GOP proposals to ‘gut’ ethics office - Roll Call A GOP-proposed House rules package would oust Democrats from the bipartisan ethics office and make hiring more difficult. Roll Call · Jan 3, 2023
Source of loan for GOP challenger in Arizona's 4th District race is unclear WASHINGTON — Kelly Cooper, the Republican challenging Democratic Rep. Greg Stanton in Arizona’s 4th District, amended his personal financial disclosure this month after an inquiry from CQ Roll Call, disclosing more assets and recent salary. Tribune News Service · Sep 21, 2022
Source of Stanton opponent’s campaign loan unclear - Roll Call Arizona Republican Kelly Cooper, who has loaned his campaign $1.3 million, filed an updated form disclosing income and assets. Roll Call · Sep 20, 2022
News briefs As police condemn ad, Greitens says ‘normal’ people know RINO-hunting ad is metaphor Tribune News Service · Jun 22, 2022
Crypto-linked super PACs boost spending on primary races WASHINGTON — Super PACs with ties to the cryptocurrency industry have spent at least $31.2 million in primary races ahead of this year’s midterms, with most of the money coming from a handful of executives at just one company. Tribune News Service · Jun 21, 2022
Crypto-linked super PACs boost spending on primary races - Roll Call Super PACs connected to the crypto industry are flexing their muscles in this year's primary campaigns as lawmakers consider regulations. Roll Call · Jun 21, 2022
Roll Call · Apr 5, 2022 GAO: Most lobbyists follow disclosure rules, but some leave out details The Government Accountability Office runs regular checks on the disclosures lobbyists provide of efforts to influence Congress.
Texas Observer · Mar 30, 2022 Filemon Vela Is Just the Latest Texas Congressman to Swing Through the Revolving Door Of the 15 members who’ve left the U.S. House since 2018, at least half have gotten into the business of political influence-peddling.