Elections

SuperPAC Shuffle: Florida for the Win

In the money race in this year's midterms, Florida led the pack over the last 24 hours. The sunshine state received nearly $5 million dollars in...

Politics

Texas Forever Super PAC Spends $5.85 Million Against Ken Paxton

In one of the most watched and contested races of this year's midterm elections, SuperPac Texas Forever entered the fray and has reported $5.85 million in...

Politics

Fresh Start SC PAC Spends $2.5 Million on South Carolina Senate Race

Fresh Start SC PAC has reported nearly $2.5 million in spending on South Carolina's U.S. Senate election, spending nearly twice as much opposing incumbent...

Elections

A Democratic Super PAC Just Spent $148K Opposing Two Democrats

The American Democracy Project, a Democratic-aligned super PAC, says on its website that its mission is to “support Democrats who support our democracy.”...

Lobbying Activity

TerraPower Lobbies On Nuclear Law Implementation

TerraPower LLC filed a third-quarter lobbying report focused on implementation of several enacted laws and fiscal 2026 appropriations.

Politics

Federal Anthropic Restrictions Raise AI Competition Concerns

A Congressional Research Service report examines the Trump administration's efforts to restrict federal use of Anthropic's artificial intelligence...

Congress

Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation Caseload Still Unresolved

The Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation (ONHIR) was designed as a time-limited program, yet it continues to draw annual appropriations and carry...

Banking and Finance

SEC Moves to Eliminate the Shareholder Proposal Rule

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed rescinding the shareholder proposal rule, according to a new Congressional Research Service (CRS)...

Politics

Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing Program History and Stakes for Congress

The structure of the offshore oil and gas leasing program gives Congress and the Trump administration direct leverage over domestic energy production...

Congress

Cost-of-Living Changes for Civil Service Annuities Clarified

The formula for cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) to federal civil service annuities and how it compares to Social Security's adjustment process carries...

Elections

SuperPAC Shuffle: GOP Groups Outspend Dems Nearly 5-to-1 on Ads

Republican-aligned outside groups are buying airtime at close to five times the Democratic rate with both sides heating up in Michigan.

Politics

Aging Water Systems Face Federal Uncertainty Over Repair Mandates

Aging water systems across the country require repair or replacement, and communities often struggle to identify which federal program applies to their...

Congress

House-Passed SPEED Act Would Narrow Federal Environmental Reviews

Federal environmental reviews for energy infrastructure and other projects could become faster but less comprehensive if the Senate acts on a House-passed...

Politics

Cornhusker Majority Targets Osborn in Nebraska Senate Race

Cornhusker Majority, a Scottsbluff, Nebraska-based super PAC, has reported approximately $7.08 million in independent expenditures in Nebraska's U.S. Senate...

Politics

Fresh Start SC PAC Spends $2.5 Million Opposing Graham In SC Senate Race

Fresh Start SC PAC has reported nearly $2.5 million in spending on health care ads and criticism of the Republican candidate in the South Carolina U.S....

Elections

Data Center Opposition Crosses Party Lines as Midterms Approach,

Data-center opposition is crossing party lines and shaping some of the tightest races ahead of the midterm elections.

Politics

Iran's Nuclear Weapons Production Capacity Faces Congressional Scrutiny

Iran's capacity to produce nuclear weapons remains a central concern for Congress and the Trump administration, according to a new Congressional Research...