Lobbying Archives

Donald Trump Jr. arrives at Trump Tower on January 18th, 2017, in New York City.

News in Brief

Who Is the Russian Lobbyist Who Met With Donald Trump Jr.?

Rinat Akhmetshin once worked for military intelligence in the former Soviet Union. He says he's long retired from that work, but some American officials suspect he still has ties to Russian intelligence.

Isaac Arnsdorf

Economics

How Soda Companies Target Latino Lawmakers

During the last election, members of the California Latino Legislative Caucus received nearly twice as much money in donations from soda companies as the average California Legislature member.

Francie Diep

News in Brief

Is Academic Research in the U.K. About to Die Off?

New rules that go into effect in May could prevent scientists from discussing their work with Parliament, public-health researchers say.

Nathan Collins

News in Brief

You Say You Want a Revolution

But what you should really want is reform.

Chayenne Polimédio

News in Brief

The Problem With California’s Political Lobbying Laws

Research shows voters trust political messages that appear to come from relatively unknown groups, a tactic at least one powerful interest group has used to its advantage.

Francie Diep

News in Brief

How Much More Money Do Gun-Rights Lobbyists Spend Than Gun-Control Ones?

A lot more.

Francie Diep

Environment

Six Terrible, Singularity University-Inspired Pitches for Disrupting California’s Drought

An open application to the university’s Impact Challenge.

Susie Cagle

News in Brief

Free Home Theaters for the U.S. Government

Four U.S. Embassies got upgraded screening rooms last year, paid for by the lobbying arm of the big studios. The industry and the government say there were no strings attached.

Robert Faturechi

Education

The Disturbing Reason Higher Education Lobbying Groups Are Supporting For-Profit Colleges

Traditional colleges and universities have become unlikely allies of the beleaguered for-profit industry as each group tries to fend off the government’s push for more accountability.

Alec MacGillis

News in Brief

This Week in Sugar

A not-so-sweet round-up of news and research on sugar companies.

Francie Diep