Government Operations

Federal Behavioral Health Fund Remains Uncertain Amid Restructuring

A new Congressional Research Service report published June 9 lays out a detailed roadmap for local nonprofits and governments trying to tap into federal...

Congress

Kalshi Adds Lobbyist Amid Trading Investigation

Kalshi Inc. filed a registration amendment on June 8, 2026, adding Tony Hanagan to its in-house lobbying operation. The timing is notable: the filing came...

Government Operations

Sister Cities International Hires Carbon Impact Group

Sister Cities International is entering the federal lobbying arena for the first time with this registration, bringing on Carbon Impact Group LLC to...

Congress

Hidden Billions Obscure True DHS Budget Picture

The Trump Administration's DHS budget FY2027 request puts Congress in an unusual position: lawmakers are being asked to fund a department whose true...

Follow the Money

CRS Report Calls Out Federal Contract Spending

A new Congressional Research Service report released June 10 puts a sharp lens on one of the least-scrutinized corners of federal spending: the roughly...

Government Operations

House Passes Bill to Halt Suspected Fraudulent Federal Payments

The House passed the Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act (H.R. 8464) on Thursday by a vote of 218–206, with Republicans unified and Democrats nearly unanimous...

Government Operations

House Passes Landmark Fraud Prevention Bill

The House cleared the Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act on Wednesday in a 240–181 vote, with Republicans unified and most Democrats opposed. The H.R....

Legislation

Credit Repair Advocates Hire Ballard Partners for Lobbying

American Consumer Credit Advocates Inc. is entering the federal lobbying arena for the first time, registering Ballard Partners LLC just weeks after...

Congress

Social Gaming Alliance Enters Federal Lobbying Arena

The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance has filed a new lobbying registration disclosure with Covenant Government Affairs LLC, signaling a fresh push into...

Congress

Blockchain Association Lobbies on Cryptocurrency Regulation Issues

The Blockchain Association's in-house lobbying team brings deep Capitol Hill credentials to its First Quarter 2026 disclosure. CEO Summer Mersinger spent...

Health

Cancer Action Network Parts Ways With Lobbying Group

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network terminated its lobbying relationship with Actum I LLC at the end of the first quarter of 2026, according...

Law and Order

Seneca Nation Hires Spirit Rock for Gaming Lobbying

The Seneca Nation of Indians has filed a new lobbying registration disclosure, bringing on the firm of Aurene Michele Martin — operating as Spirit Rock LLC...

Defense

Palantir Hires Northern Compass for Defense Lobbying

Palantir Technologies has added Northern Compass Group LLC to its lobbying roster, filing a new client registration on June 1, 2026. The lobbying...

Congress

Congress Faces Rayburn Renovation Crisis Without Funding

Why it matters: The House Administration Committee convened a full oversight hearing on June 3 with Thomas Austin, the Architect of the Capitol, as Congress...

Government Operations

Lee County Hires Capitol Counsel For Federal Lobbying

Lee County, Florida is making its first federal lobbying registration disclosure, hiring Capitol Counsel LLC to represent it in Washington. The county is...

Education

Center for International Education Ends CurrentStrategic LLC Lobbying Relationship

The UMass Amherst-affiliated nonprofit filed an LDA termination just as USAID's future hangs in the balance.

Health

Hospital for Special Surgery Enters Federal Lobbying Arena

Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), the New York-based orthopedic institution, has registered to lobby the federal government for the first time, according...