Clarence Thomas’ Billionaire Benefactor Tied To SCOTUS Bombshell
The Supreme Court just gutted wetland protections after lobbying by Harlan Crow’s business interests.
National Politics
This Is What Biden Says Is A “Big Win”
Dems’ debt-deal celebration tells us exactly what they think is a victory — and for whom they want to deliver such wins.
Biden Just Gave Up His Power To Help Student Debtors
Through weak policy efforts and debt ceiling capitulations, Biden has helped derail his student loan relief plan — and time is running out to salvage it.
The Dark Money Behind Kansas’ Misleading Anti-Abortion Campaign
Tax records show how Leonard Leo’s $1.6 billion dark money network is quietly working to eliminate state abortion protections.
Debt Deal Gives Fossil Fuel Lobby A Legal Shield
Industry donations flowed to key Dem senators just before a major pipeline approval was slipped into the debt ceiling bill.
Dark Money’s Behind The Debt Ceiling Plan To Punish The Poor
Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy borrowed his punishing work requirement proposal from the conservative think tank pushing to loosen child labor laws.
Why In-N-Out Burger Is Fighting A Landmark Climate Bill
Corporations are opposed to a California bill that would make it harder for companies — including fast-food giants — to hide their climate emissions.
Biden Admin Boosts Big Oil’s Colorado River Scheme
Permit approvals for oil trains came despite derailments. Now, Pete Buttigieg could subsidize the scheme with special tax breaks.
Joe Biden’s ‘Thank You’ In South Carolina
South Carolina’s 2022 Democratic candidate for governor is helping lead a third-party astroturf campaign that could help tank Biden’s reelection.
Florida Lawmakers Help DeSantis Shovel More Cash To Wall Street
The governor’s 2024 money chase could run up against a federal pay-to-play rule that’s previously tripped up other GOP candidates.