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Can knowledge be power? For salaries on the Hill, maybe 

These former staffers are tracking trends and career paths in the legislative branch — and pushing for more transparency.

Roll Call · Feb 25

Trump says tech chiefs convinced him to call off troop ‘surge’ to San Francisco

President specifically lauds Nvidia and Salesforce CEOs and says they told him ‘the future of San Francisco is great’

The Guardian - US · Oct 23, 2025

Donations for Turning Point USA pour in after founder Charlie Kirk’s death

Fundraising efforts ramp up to open new chapters of influential far-right group as Kirk’s widow takes over as CEO

The Guardian - US · Sep 22, 2025

Lawmakers who linger after accepting new jobs stir concerns - Roll Call

Ethics advocates warn that House members who accept new jobs and do not resign immediately could face conflicts.

Roll Call · Dec 26, 2023

Trump’s call to ‘go into’ cities and ‘watch’ elections sounds alarms

Election officials and voting rights groups warn against his revived attempts to ‘sow doubt’ about results from cities with large Black populations

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2023

GOP working to "undermine" elections

New report highlights a nationwide onslaught of threats and harassment that's driving election officials to quit

Salon · Sep 30, 2023

In some states, more than half of the local election officials have left since 2020

Election conspiracies have fundamentally changed the job of local voting officials, and many don't want to take it anymore.

WEKU · Sep 26, 2023

Bipartisan groups urge Congress to boost election security grants - Roll Call

In a letter to Congress, the National Council on Election Integrity is seeking at least $400 million for election security.

Roll Call · Apr 26, 2023

Gavels for top House committees don’t always come cheap

Winning control of the most sought-after committees in the House can come with a hefty price tag — in party dues.

Tribune News Service · Feb 10, 2023

Gavels for top House committees don’t always come cheap - Roll Call

A study by a campaign finance advocacy group criticized big donations that leaders of top committees paid as “party dues.”

Roll Call · Feb 9, 2023