Kate Ackley Zeller
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Advocacy groups denounce GOP proposals to ‘gut’ ethics office
A GOP-proposed House rules package would oust Democrats from the bipartisan ethics office and make hiring more difficult. → Read More
DCCC designates four more members for special protection
Democrats add Reps. Anne McLane Kuster, Teresa Leger Fernandez, Frank J. Mrvan and David Trone to the Frontline incumbent protection program. → Read More
10 most vulnerable senators: Outspent Republicans overrun final list before election
If Democrats don’t retake the Senate, it won’t be for a lack of cash. Most challengers attracted record support from donors against vulnerable Republicans. → Read More
Republican super PAC to spend $9 million in Michigan Senate race
Michigan Democratic Sen. Gary Peters, who faces Army veteran John James in a state Donald Trump carried in 2016, is a top GOP target. → Read More
‘Optimistic’ Devin Nunes planning late May winery tour fundraiser
Republican Rep. Devin Nunes is inviting contributors to a winery tour in Napa Valey, which is currently under a shelter-at-home order. → Read More
Rhode Island governor postpones primary until June 2
Gov. Gina Raimondo said she would sign an executive order moving Rhode Island's presidential primary to June 2 and take steps to encourage voting by mail. → Read More
Big business, tech, health care lead K Street spending in 2019
Big business, big technology and medical interests spent the most on lobbying Congress in 2019, especially in the fourth quarter. → Read More
With impeachment churning, Modernization panel urges civility
One congressional panel spent Thursday morning brainstorming ways to promote civility and collaboration among lawmakers. → Read More
Gun laws may not be changing, but the gun debate certainly is
Gun safety groups now operate a lot more like their opponents and are on pace this year to spend more on federal lobbying than they ever have. → Read More
Elizabeth Warren’s K Street overhaul
Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren announced a new set of proposals aimed at curbing the revolving door between business and government. → Read More
Rodney Davis seeks to ban public financing in campaigns
A new bill by Illinois Republican Rep. Rodney Davis take aim at a signature piece of House Democrats’ political money overhaul. → Read More
Retiring lawmakers will face tough market on K Street
The lobbying sector offers a shrinking supply of big-money positions for retiring lawmakers heading into the 2020 elections. → Read More
Tim Ryan misses next presidential debate, but has a backup plan
Still running for president, Ohio Democrat Tim Ryan has scheduled a fundraiser for his simultaneous congressional campaign. → Read More
David Koch leaves behind legacy of dark money political network
Republican mega-donor David Koch helped pioneer a network of often surreptitious organizations aimed at influencing elections and public policy. → Read More
Amazon, Facebook up their K Street spending; other players dip
Tech powerhouses Facebook and Amazon spent the most in their histories on lobbying in this year’s second quarter, propelling them into the top tier. → Read More
Rep. Derek Kilmer: Disputes among Democrats amount to ‘false divisions’
Rep. Derek Kilmer, a Washington Democrat who chairs the moderate, business-friendly New Democrat Coalition, sought to downplay disputes within his party. → Read More
Clete Willems is trading in the White House for K Street
Clete Willems has gone from chauffeuring Rep. Paul D. Ryan to working on trade policy at the White House to partnering at the Akin Gump law firm. → Read More
House doing ‘deep dive’ to smooth new member office setup
The Chief Administrative Officer of the House is conducting a “deep dive” into the problems of setting up offices for the 116th Congress’ freshman class. → Read More
Beltway ‘inundated’ with fundraisers as deadline nears
With the second quarter fundraising deadline looming on Sunday, lawmakers are sounding the alarms for their donors. → Read More
Rep. Hartzler to host $500-per-person event for defense executives on eve of defense markup
Rep. Vicky Hartzler, a Republican, has invited defense industry executives to a luncheon fundraiser on the eve of the House Armed Services Committee markup. → Read More