The American people clearly spoke, and the drubbing Democrats received requires looking beyond just issue polls, voting patterns, campaign strategy, or get-out-the-vote tactics.
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'Tip of the Iceberg': Watchdog Files Ethics Complaints Targeting 30 Lobbyists in Trump Administration
One expert estimates that "the real number of potential violations is fourfold."
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Meet the Hundreds of Officials Trump Has Quietly Installed Across the Government
ProPublica obtained a list of more than 400 Trump administration hires, including dozens of lobbyists and some from far-right media, who compose the “beachhead teams” that operate largely in the shadows.
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The OIRA Effect: Lobbyists Block Regulations Through Secretive White House Office
Washington lobbyists often find a receptive ear within the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, an arm of the White House that conducts much of its business in secret.
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Why Are Privately Employed Lobbyists Getting State-Funded Pensions?
There’s a big problem when lobbyists have been pushing austerity and benefit cuts for other government workers while they themselves enjoy solid state pensions.