Ending The Social Security Tax Break For The Rich
Joe Manchin just endorsed a Social Security proposal championed by progressives for two decades — will Biden seize the opportunity?
National Politics
Airline CEO Admits Ticket Scam Permitted By Buttigieg
United Airlines’ CEO said airlines are selling seats for flights they can’t staff — but Buttigieg hasn’t acted on state officials’ demand that he crack down.
📽️ WATCH NOW: Pete Buttigieg Was Warned About Southwest's Flight Issues
The Lever’s new video reveals how lax regulation and government missteps led to the air travel crisis that stranded a million travelers over the holidays.
The Partisan Ghost In The Media Machine
Media outlets no longer consider government malfeasance newsworthy if reporting on it might offend audiences’ partisan loyalties.
2022 FLASHBACK: Uncovering The Largest-Ever Dark Money Donation
The story was so huge, the president weighed in.
State Officials Warned Buttigieg About Airline Mess
Before the holiday travel nightmare, attorneys general begged the Transportation Secretary and Congress to crack down.
2022 FLASHBACK: Shaming Biden Into Ceasing Attacks On Student Debtors
The administration tried to overturn rulings that helped those bankrupted by student loans — until The Lever got involved.
The Battle Over The Side-Letter Scam
Lobbyists and their congressional allies are trying to protect secret deals that can enrich Wall Street insiders at workers’ expense.
Banks’ Get-Out-Of-Jail-Free Card
Wall Street lobbyists are trying to stop a federal proposal designed to punish criminal banks.
Congress Still Protecting Dark Money Donors
A series of measures in Congress’ annual omnibus spending bill show that Democrats have given up their fight to end the dark money era.