Many of Trump's Cabinet picks are wealthy, meaning they have a long history of political giving. We examined where their cash has gone in the years prior.
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Influence Abroad: The state of global lobbying disclosure
In an increasingly global society, how can we track transnational political influence? We examined the state of international lobbying disclosure.
Continue readingDonald Trump is not draining the swamp
One of Donald Trump's campaign promises was to "drain the swamp" in Washington. He's not off to a great start.
Continue readingThe final stretch: The big-spending super PACs behind Hillary Clinton
If the story of Donald Trump’s supporting super PACs is one of disarray and infighting with underwhelming financial results, the story of Hillary Clinton’s super PACs is one of total domination.
Continue readingThe final stretch: The chaotic super PACs supporting Donald Trump
Have pro-Donald Trump super PACs resolved their feuds and raised enough money to support him?
Continue readingFEC commissioner hopes to crack down on foreign money and ‘scam PACs’
FEC Commissioner Ellen Weintraub will propose at today’s FEC meeting that the commission address two topics needing urgent attention: foreign money and "scam PACs."
Continue readingPolitical TV Ad Archive gets a makeover to help track who is behind shadowy TV ads
With tens of millions of dollars funding a bombardment of political advertisements, the revamped Political TV Ad Archive houses them all.
Continue readingBernie Sanders’s new political group won’t have to disclose its donors
Our Revolution launched this week to support “candidates in lockstep with [Bernie] Sanders' ideals.” But as a 501(c)(4) nonprofit, the group would not be required to disclose its donors.
Continue readingThe feuds and funders behind the pro-Donald Trump super PACs
Who's in the “motley crew” of Trump-supporting super PACs? We’ve broken down who they are, who's in charge, what they’ve raised — and the intense discord between them.
Continue readingNavigating the special interest solar system at the 2016 RNC
If the convention hall at Quicken Loans Arena is the Sun — the center of the RNC solar system — then the planets that surround it are an almost endless list of parties, fundraisers, policy discussions and media hubs.
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