Lobbying

Dollar bills are shown in New York, Oct. 24, 2016.

Ethics advocate: ‘If you want to be a legislator, you can’t be a lobbyist, period’

Catrina Barker | The Center Square contributor · March 13, 2025 2:11 pm

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters as he signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, in Washington.

‘America First’-adjacent lobbyists line up to sell influence to foreigners

Robert Schmad · March 6, 2025 2:35 pm

Lights shine inside the Capitol Building as night falls, Jan. 21, 2018, in Washington.

Washington Secrets

Lobbyist dumped over alleged ‘racist’ texts was top Democratic donor

Paul Bedard · March 5, 2025 11:47 am

Experts say the indictment of former Trump campaign associates has made the lobbying firms of Washington, D.C.'s K Street "very nervous." There is evidence, they say, that firms on both sides of the political spectrum have been violating federal regulations for years.

Federal lobbying hit record $4.4 billion in 2024

Gabe Kaminsky · February 18, 2025 6:00 am

Joe Manchin’s next career move revealed

Robert Schmad · February 15, 2025 9:46 am

Fairness & Justice

Chinese Communist service should be disqualifying for public service

Michael Sobolik · January 31, 2025 6:00 am

Ex-Ballard lobbyist lands senior White House personnel spot

Gabe Kaminsky · January 23, 2025 8:49 am

Top lobbying firm retains Tencent as client despite links to China

Robert Schmad · January 21, 2025 12:00 pm

Lobbying firm with close ties to Trump working to enrich Chinese government

Robert Schmad · January 21, 2025 6:00 am

Community & Family

The $11 billion reason Big Tech won’t protect our children

Donna Rice Hughes · January 9, 2025 12:22 pm

Paris Hilton rode around Capitol Hill on a motorized suitcase after lobbying

Heather Hunter · December 18, 2024 10:41 pm

EPA cracks down on PFAS.

Energy and Environment

Sludge fertilizer company seeks legal shield for ‘forever chemicals’ in its product

Elaine Mallon · December 6, 2024 1:41 pm