What The Lever Published This Week: 

Trump’s First Orders Parrot Project 2025 Manifesto He Disavowed
After distancing himself from the corporate policy agenda during his campaign, President Donald Trump is issuing executive orders torn straight from its pages.
Oligarchy Now
From Elon Musk to Mark Zuckerberg, Donald Trump is about to provide the world’s wealthiest people with unprecedented influence over his administration.

As Ceasefire Nears, Jared Kushner’s New Investments Could Boost Israeli Settlements
Just before the Israel-Hamas war ceasefire deal, Donald Trump’s son-in-law doubled his stake in an Israeli firm that stands to gain from expanding Israeli settlements.
The Dark Money Plan To Spend Your Tax Dollars On Bitcoin
Fossil fuel operatives are pushing Trump and state governments to buy billions of a volatile cryptocurrency, jeopardizing taxpayer dollars and the environment alike.
The Supreme Court Case That Got Us Here
Fifteen years ago, the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision ushered in a new era of corporate dominance over American politics.
YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: Clean Energy Carries On
Clean energy money stays in clean hands, reproductive health is shielded from harm, Big Landlord takes a hit, and geothermal energy pumps up the heat.

The Lever In The News:

  • Robert Reich Former labor secretary and progressive commentator called The Lever one of his most trustworthy news sources.
  • Bittman Project — The food system-focused newsletter, founded by chef and activist Mark Bittman, republished our feature on the Big Potato cartel.
  • Ken Klippenstein — Former Intercept reporter Ken Klippenstein featured our reporting on Pam Bondi’s family ties to business deals she’ll oversee as Trump’s attorney general.