Lobbying

Trump's proposal would require former lawmakers to wait five years before becoming lobbyists. (AP Photo/ Brennan Linsley)

Beltway Confidential

Trump lobbying rules could cut short post-congressional careers

Philip Wegmann · October 19, 2016 9:15 pm

GOP nominee Donald Trump unveiled a five-point plan for ethics reform to "drain the swamp in Washington, D.C." on Monday night. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Trump proposes ethics plan to ‘drain the swamp in Washington’

Ryan Lovelace · October 18, 2016 1:39 am

Bernie Sanders and Ted Cruz is a quintessential odd couple on healthcare, but the two senators did agree on one issue: drug re-importation. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

Doctors: Mylan lobbying feds to require EpiPen insurance coverage

Robert King · October 12, 2016 4:01 am

Hacked emails suggest Tony Podesta has successfully used his brotherly connection for his clients' interests. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Tony Podesta had special access to the Obama White House through his brother John

Timothy P. Carney · October 11, 2016 10:18 pm

John Boehner's cashout is outrageous. It's outrageous not because it's extraordinary — it's not — but because it's totally ordinary. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Boehner’s K Street cashout is par for the course. And that’s a problem.

Timothy P. Carney · September 22, 2016 7:23 pm

House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio is joining a prominent law and lobbying firm, Washington-based Squire Patton Boggs. (AP Photo/Lauren Victoria Burke)

Washington Secrets

Revolving Door: Ex-Speaker Boehner to D.C.’s richest lobbying firm

Paul Bedard · September 20, 2016 5:10 pm

Squire Patton Boggs announced Tuesday that John Boehner has been hired along with two of his former top aides. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Boehner joins D.C. lobbying firm

Susan Ferrechio · September 20, 2016 5:08 pm

A D.C. lobbyist will give anyone a six-figure reward for an explanation to the death of Seth Conrad Rich. (Screen shot)

Republican offers $100K for answers on DNC staffer’s murder

Anna Giaritelli · September 14, 2016 9:11 pm

Evan Bayh’s new ad: I am not a lobbyist

Evan Bayh’s new ad: I am not a lobbyist

Ryan Lovelace · September 13, 2016 9:35 pm

Is Hillary Clinton a hypocrite, lobbying for a higher estate tax while trying her best to avoid paying it herself? (AP Photo/Bryan R. Smith, File)

Hillary’s friends profit from the death tax she avoids

Timothy P. Carney · September 9, 2016 12:41 am

The measure in question would repeal the "Durbin Amendment" to the 2010 Dodd-Frank financial reform law that placed caps on debit card transaction fees. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, file)

Walmart, Kroger, Home Depot warn House GOP on banking bill

Joseph Lawler · September 6, 2016 7:53 pm

Consumer bureau has proposed rules that could effectively shut down the industry. (AP Photo/Ryan J. Foley)

Payday lenders tout overwhelmingly positive feedback

Joseph Lawler · September 5, 2016 4:01 am