Investor Exits DeSantis Fundraiser To Avoid Pay-To-Play Issue
A Wall Street titan with Florida pension business withdraws from the governor’s fundraiser after questions from The Lever.
Politics
Breaking news and analysis on U.S. politics, including the latest coverage of the White House, Congress, and the Supreme Court.
New Bill Could Stop Fox News’ Defamation Tax Writeoff
Inspired by The Lever’s reporting, Congressman Brendan Boyle introduced legislation to stop Fox from deducting the cost of its $787 million payout over its election lies.
Remaining “Calm” About Climate Change Will Kill Us
Anyone insisting that you “calm down” about climate change is living in denial about the catastrophes at our doorstep.
Why It’s Dangerous To Get Sick In America
The U.S. health care system is broken and corrupt — our coverage shows we can fix it.
A Week Of Rest, Recovery, And Reading
While The Lever team is on a much-needed hiatus, here’s a selection of our best recent longreads.
It’s Dark Money’s Court, We Just Live Under It
From its recent rulings to its billionaire donor scandals, this Supreme Court term has been defined by judicial activist Leonard Leo.
The Supreme Court’s Next Gift For Its Billionaire Benefactors
After a nudge from billionaires’ think tank, justices agreed to hear a case designed to preemptively block a wealth tax.
Care Denied: The Dirty Secret Behind Medicare Advantage
As Medicare becomes increasingly privatized, patients are speaking up about these for-profit insurers’ widespread practice of denying treatments they need.
Artificial Intelligence Is Making The Housing Crisis Worse
Landlords are using AI to screen their tenants, heightening errors and discrimination.
Alito Could Deliver Another Ruling For Billionaire Benefactor
Hedge fund of GOP mogul who funded luxury trip is trying to kill financial regs.