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Today, Nov. 17, is International Student Day, a global celebration of higher education. We looked at the recent history of lobbying on issues related to international students and found this year to be the busiest on that topic since 2020.
November 17, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Today, Nov. 17, is International Student Day, a global celebration of higher education. We looked at the recent history of lobbying on issues related to international students and found this year to be the busiest on that topic since 2020.
As the cold weather settles in, it's time for some new gear. Get your OpenSecrets hoodie or crew neck sweatshirt today. You'll be supporting transparency - and looking great while doing it. www.bonfire.com/store/opense...
November 13, 2025 at 10:05 PM
As the cold weather settles in, it's time for some new gear. Get your OpenSecrets hoodie or crew neck sweatshirt today. You'll be supporting transparency - and looking great while doing it. www.bonfire.com/store/opense...
Political giving by Marines (including retirees and reservists).
November 11, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Political giving by Marines (including retirees and reservists).
Political giving by members of the Army (including retirees and reservists).
November 11, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Political giving by members of the Army (including retirees and reservists).
Political giving by members of the Navy (including retirees and reservists).
November 11, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Political giving by members of the Navy (including retirees and reservists).
Political giving by members of the Air Force (including retirees and reservists).
November 11, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Political giving by members of the Air Force (including retirees and reservists).
Your voice matters. Your vote matters. This Election Day, let’s keep democracy strong. Because at OpenSecrets, we believe in a transparent and responsive government that works for all.
November 4, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Your voice matters. Your vote matters. This Election Day, let’s keep democracy strong. Because at OpenSecrets, we believe in a transparent and responsive government that works for all.
The biggest candy makers and trade groups spend millions lobbying on sugar policy, trade, and labeling to shape what ends up in our trick-or-treat bags and how much it costs. For Halloween, we looked at their federal lobbying efforts. Unwrap the data, no costume necessary.
October 31, 2025 at 1:40 PM
The biggest candy makers and trade groups spend millions lobbying on sugar policy, trade, and labeling to shape what ends up in our trick-or-treat bags and how much it costs. For Halloween, we looked at their federal lobbying efforts. Unwrap the data, no costume necessary.
We ran the numbers to see which metro areas provided the most campaign dollars in 2024. Most of the top 10 are among the most popular cities. But #10 on our list, the West Palm Beach-Boca Raton area, is an outlier, falling much further down the population list.
October 30, 2025 at 4:05 PM
We ran the numbers to see which metro areas provided the most campaign dollars in 2024. Most of the top 10 are among the most popular cities. But #10 on our list, the West Palm Beach-Boca Raton area, is an outlier, falling much further down the population list.
OpenSecrets Executive Director Hilary Braseth joined @milaatmos.bsky.social on @futurehindsight.bsky.social to discuss the unavoidable intersection between our capitalist economy and democratic governance. Listen to the episode:
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October 7, 2025 at 8:41 PM
OpenSecrets Executive Director Hilary Braseth joined @milaatmos.bsky.social on @futurehindsight.bsky.social to discuss the unavoidable intersection between our capitalist economy and democratic governance. Listen to the episode:
www.futurehindsight.com/episodes/fol...
www.futurehindsight.com/episodes/fol...
Ballard’s income mushroomed to $20 million during Q2 of 2025, an increase of $6.1 million over the previous period. If Ballard keep up that pace, it could break the record for annual earnings ($67.8 million, set last year by Brownstein, Hyatt).
September 3, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Ballard’s income mushroomed to $20 million during Q2 of 2025, an increase of $6.1 million over the previous period. If Ballard keep up that pace, it could break the record for annual earnings ($67.8 million, set last year by Brownstein, Hyatt).
"Mike Johnson Brings Palantir CEO to Exclusive GOP Donor Retreat" - @dailycaller.bsky.social
August 15, 2025 at 1:30 PM
"Mike Johnson Brings Palantir CEO to Exclusive GOP Donor Retreat" - @dailycaller.bsky.social
"Killer robots, China and Peter Thiel: Ted Cruz’s campaign to keep government out of AI" - @houstonchronicle.com
August 15, 2025 at 1:30 PM
"Killer robots, China and Peter Thiel: Ted Cruz’s campaign to keep government out of AI" - @houstonchronicle.com
"Sherrod Brown Plans to Try for a Senate Comeback in Ohio" - @nytimes.com
August 15, 2025 at 1:30 PM
"Sherrod Brown Plans to Try for a Senate Comeback in Ohio" - @nytimes.com
MAGA Inc. has raised nearly $44.5 million this year from its top six individual donors and $51.3 million from its top six corporate donors.
August 14, 2025 at 4:07 PM
MAGA Inc. has raised nearly $44.5 million this year from its top six individual donors and $51.3 million from its top six corporate donors.
🧵President Donald Trump may not be eligible to seek another term, but his political organizations spent the first half of 2025 refilling their coffers with the midterm elections looming, to the tune of nearly $240 million.
August 14, 2025 at 4:07 PM
🧵President Donald Trump may not be eligible to seek another term, but his political organizations spent the first half of 2025 refilling their coffers with the midterm elections looming, to the tune of nearly $240 million.
Biggest spender: U.S. Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber spent $19.8M, up just $10,000 from the quarter prior. The National Association of Realtors spent the second most, $16.2M.
The Chamber spent $19.8M, up just $10,000 from the quarter prior. The National Association of Realtors spent the second most, $16.2M.
July 30, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Biggest spender: U.S. Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber spent $19.8M, up just $10,000 from the quarter prior. The National Association of Realtors spent the second most, $16.2M.
The Chamber spent $19.8M, up just $10,000 from the quarter prior. The National Association of Realtors spent the second most, $16.2M.
Top lobbing firm: Ballard Partners
Partners raked in $20M during Q2, continuing a growth pattern, up from $13.9M in Q1. Both White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and Attorney General Pam Bondi worked for Ballard before joining the administration.
Partners raked in $20M during Q2, continuing a growth pattern, up from $13.9M in Q1. Both White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and Attorney General Pam Bondi worked for Ballard before joining the administration.
July 30, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Top lobbing firm: Ballard Partners
Partners raked in $20M during Q2, continuing a growth pattern, up from $13.9M in Q1. Both White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and Attorney General Pam Bondi worked for Ballard before joining the administration.
Partners raked in $20M during Q2, continuing a growth pattern, up from $13.9M in Q1. Both White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and Attorney General Pam Bondi worked for Ballard before joining the administration.
Industry leader: Pharma.
Pharmaceutical and health products companies continued to dominate the lobbying space in Q2, spending $105.4M. That industry has spent more on lobbying than any other, during every quarter but one, since 2010.
Pharmaceutical and health products companies continued to dominate the lobbying space in Q2, spending $105.4M. That industry has spent more on lobbying than any other, during every quarter but one, since 2010.
July 30, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Industry leader: Pharma.
Pharmaceutical and health products companies continued to dominate the lobbying space in Q2, spending $105.4M. That industry has spent more on lobbying than any other, during every quarter but one, since 2010.
Pharmaceutical and health products companies continued to dominate the lobbying space in Q2, spending $105.4M. That industry has spent more on lobbying than any other, during every quarter but one, since 2010.
The numbers for January-June political fundraising are in, and we've tallied them up to see which House and Senate candidates raised the most money, and who has the most in the bank. More data at: www.opensecrets.org/news/2025/07...
July 23, 2025 at 8:20 PM
The numbers for January-June political fundraising are in, and we've tallied them up to see which House and Senate candidates raised the most money, and who has the most in the bank. More data at: www.opensecrets.org/news/2025/07...
OpenSecrets takes a closer look at the bipartisan pattern of a jump in PAC donations after new House members receive committee assignments.
Read more: www.opensecrets.org/news/2025/07...
Read more: www.opensecrets.org/news/2025/07...
July 23, 2025 at 3:18 PM
OpenSecrets takes a closer look at the bipartisan pattern of a jump in PAC donations after new House members receive committee assignments.
Read more: www.opensecrets.org/news/2025/07...
Read more: www.opensecrets.org/news/2025/07...
A dive into the Board of Visitors’ political donations (Grace Little, The Cavalier Daily) www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2025...
July 16, 2025 at 2:19 PM
A dive into the Board of Visitors’ political donations (Grace Little, The Cavalier Daily) www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2025...
Elon Musk faces glaring hurdle as he forms new America Party after Trump feud (Stephen M. Lepore, Daily Mail) www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
July 16, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Elon Musk faces glaring hurdle as he forms new America Party after Trump feud (Stephen M. Lepore, Daily Mail) www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
Illinois Playbook (Shia Kapos, Politico) www.politico.com/newsletters/...
July 16, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Illinois Playbook (Shia Kapos, Politico) www.politico.com/newsletters/...
How a Supreme Court case on campaign finance could change elections (Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner) www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaig...
July 16, 2025 at 2:19 PM
How a Supreme Court case on campaign finance could change elections (Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner) www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaig...