Politics
Caucus Forms to Help Mansion and Yacht Owners Lower Their Tax Bills
In a press release announcing their formation, the SALT Caucus said they are fighting for “tax relief for middle class families.” However, that’s not true.
How Michael Bloomberg’s Former Campaign Manager Became Andrew Yang’s Favorite Fixer
Andrew Yang's campaign chiefs are employees of Tusk Strategies, a consulting firm whose clients have included AT&T, Uber, and private equity giant Blackstone.
Blue Dog Rep Jim Cooper Gets Progressive Primary Challenger
The Nashville Democrat, chair of the House subcommittee overseeing nuclear weapons programs, received max contributions last cycle from the PACs of several top defense contractors.
The Turning Point
As June 22 creeps closer, WNYC's Brigid Bergin gives us her take on the state of the mayor's race.
These Companies Claim to Support Expanding Voting Rights. Their Actions Say Otherwise.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce warned U.S. senators against voting for the Democrats’ election reform bill.
After Assessing the Insurrection, Toyota’s PAC Donates to Election Objectors
The automaker took just three weeks to assess the Jan. 6 riots before restarting PAC donations to Republican election objectors.
Military Equipment Transfers to Police Have Picked Back Up
After dipping in the back three quarters of 2020 amid a nationwide focus on policing, the transfer of military weapons and equipment to civilian police has picked back up in the first quarter of 2021.
For Business Roundtable Members, Corporate Responsibility Doesn’t Always Include Paying Taxes
Dozens of U.S. companies have paid zero federal income tax while claiming to lead on "inclusive prosperity."
House Dem Celebrates the Launch of a Big Tech Lobbying Group
It’s unusual for an elected representative to give an industry lobbying group a quote to use for its launch press materials.
House Progressives Ask Biden to Significantly Cut the Pentagon Budget
Over 50 members of Congress are calling on President Biden to "significantly" cut military spending in next year's budget and invest in social needs.
GOP Recruits Trump Conspiracy Theorists to Fight the ‘For the People Act’
Republican reps took a posh trip to Miami to hear messaging strategy from a conservative nonprofit.
Cuomo’s Hidden Billions in Corporate Welfare
Opaque state subsidies of more than $4.4 billion per year have helped Gov. Cuomo to consolidate his political power over the past decade.
Blaine and the Banks
Corporate PAC money helps bank owner and representative Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-Mo.) keep his seat as top Republican on the panel overseeing bank regulators and banking law.