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Big Tech is spending $226,000 a day on lobbying Congress, advocacy group finds

Big Tech has nearly doubled its lobbying spending since 2020 as concerns grow about how social media and AI have reshaped American lives.

Betting against political prediction markets

Betting against political prediction markets

The rise of political prediction markets and several well-timed trades have spurred lawmakers to introduce multiple bills aimed at stopping or regulating insider trading in prediction markets. But lawmakers are far from agreeing on how far to extend such bans. “Members of Congress should be prohibited from participating in prediction…

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

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.

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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

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Sinema left office but her campaign continues to spend lavishly - Roll Call

Former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, an independent from Arizona, continues to spend campaign funds lavishly six months after leaving office.

As dark money floods campaign, advocates hope Harris, Dems could push changes - Roll Call

Advocates of changing campaign finance law are hoping a Democratic sweep in the elections would help usher in a new agenda.

Trump allies spending millions to dissuade voters in key states from polls

In critical battlegrounds, Maga allies mounting lawsuits to ‘lay the groundwork’ to challenge election if he loses

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Pro-Trump Patrick Byrne boosts funds to far-right voter-conspiracy groups

Pro-Trump Patrick Byrne boosts funds to far-right voter-conspiracy groups

Ex-Overstock chief using Maga-allied America Project to steer large amounts to groups pushing fringe theories

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Nearly 8 percent of Senate aides make less than a living wage, report finds - Roll Call

Nearly 8 percent of Senate aides make less than a living wage, report finds - Roll Call

But pay has improved since 2020, especially in the House, according to Issue One, a group that advocates government transparency.

Powerful conservative funds hand out millions to pro-Trump far-right groups

Powerful conservative funds hand out millions to pro-Trump far-right groups

Groups led by Stephen Miller and Charlie Kirk among recipients of large sums from Bradley Foundation and Bradley Impact Fund

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Wall Street titans are getting behind Nikki Haley in the presidential race—hedge funder Bill Ackman says it’s time for Biden to ‘step aside’

Wall Street titans are getting behind Nikki Haley in the presidential race—hedge funder Bill Ackman says it’s time for Biden to ‘step aside’

Many in the finance industry “are looking to consolidate around an alternative to Trump before it’s too late,” said one expert.

Races to oversee elections draw an avalanche of spending

Races to oversee elections draw an avalanche of spending

Campaign spending is setting records in races to oversee state elections

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Congress is about to act on drug price reform. Here's what you need to know

Congress is about to act on drug price reform. Here's what you need to know

A deal on the table in Congress would help deliver on a long-time promise: to make prescription drugs more affordable. It includes a $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket expenses for Medicare patients.

Ethical questions cloud Zinke’s ‘SEAL PAC’

WASHINGTON In a TV ad released in January, a half-dozen black-and-white photos appear one after another, showing U.S. military personnel in uniform, hard at work defending America. They are old photos of servicemembers who have since become politicians.

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Ethical questions cloud Zinke's SEAL PAC - Roll Call

Former Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke's PAC says it supports conservative veterans but doesn't always follow through.

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Some of Alaska’s 48 US House candidates are millionaires. Another is paying off student loans

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Al Gross, an orthopedic surgeon running for U.S. House in Alaska as an independent, owns a rental property in California and part of an office building in Juneau.

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Questions abound as Trump raises – and hoards – huge sums of 2024 cash

Without any declared candidacy, and with little spent on Republican candidates, the purpose of Trump’s war chest remains opaque

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