International Affairs and Foreign Aid

Helsinki Commission Takes Aim at Beijing's European Footprint

The U.S. Helsinki Commission's hearing on March 4, 2026, titled "Responding to China's Infiltration and Coercion in Europe signals that lawmakers on both...

Defense

# War Powers Votes Set to Collide With Trump's Iran Strikes — But the Math Isn't There | Legis1 Background

President Trump announced "major combat operations in Iran" in an 8-minute video posted to Truth Social early Saturday morning, February 28, 2026, launching...

Macroeconomics

State Dept. Pitches Pax Silica as Tariff Tensions Divide Allies

The Trump administration is betting that commercial diplomacy and national security are inseparable—and it sent its point man to make the case. Under...

Legislation

House Votes 219–211 to Strip Legal Foundation From Trump’s Canada Tariffs, Setting Up Veto Showdown

Why It Matters The House voted 219–211 to terminate the national emergency underpinning President Trump’s tariffs on Canadian imports, delivering […]

International Affairs and Foreign Aid

OnMessage Drops Merit Spread Foundation amid Gaza Crisis Advocacy

Why it Matters In a notable lobbying disclosure termination, OnMessage Public Strategies has concluded its representation of Merit Spread Foundation […]

International Affairs and Foreign Aid

Senate Hearing Reveals Critical Insights into Venezuela's Political Crisis and U.S. Policy Options

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International Affairs and Foreign Aid

Deep Sea Mining Showdown: U.S. Weighs Economic Imperative Against Ecological Risk

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Congress

Washington Accords Hearing Exposes Fragile Peace and Persistent Conflict in DRC-Rwanda Relations

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Space, Science, Technology, and Communications

Tech Trade Showdown: House Panel Exposes Threats to U.S. Innovation Leadership

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International Affairs and Foreign Aid

AIPAC Lobbies Congress on Middle East Policy

AIPAC spent $940,000 in Q3 2025 and has reported $57.4 million in cumulative lobbying since August 2003; its in-house team focuses on foreign relations, budget and appropriations, defense, and energy/nuclear policy.

International Affairs and Foreign Aid

Michelin Hires Mayer Brown to Lobby on Section 232 Tariff Investigations

Michelin has hired Mayer Brown to lobby specifically on Section 232 tariff investigations as it ramps up efforts to influence trade policy affecting its North American tire operations.

Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce

Qi Card Hires Valcour LLC to Lobby on Banking Issues

Qi Card retained Valcour LLC to lobby on U.S. banking policy, focusing on digital payments, stablecoins, and international banking regulations.

Energy

Sun Africa Hires Valcour LLC to Lobby on Commercial Diplomacy in Energy Sector

Sun Africa has hired Valcour LLC to lead commercial diplomacy lobbying in the energy sector, complementing ongoing project-focused advocacy by Brownstein. The move aims to leverage congressional momentum and pending legislation to expand U.S.-Africa energy partnerships.