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Trump Foundation Gave Away No Money in the Year Before Its Shutdown
The controversial foundation faced raging legal battles until Trump agreed to shut it down.
After Meeting With Pharma-Backed Rep, Trump Scraps Support for Lower Drug Prices
Rep. Greg Walden is the biggest recipient of pharmaceutical campaign cash in the last election cycle.
“Green Amendment” Movement Demands Constitutional Right to Clean Environment
Two states have already passed “green amendments,” and proposals are being considered in at least 13 other states.
Despite Cries of Unfairness, Trump Refuses Impeachment Hearing Invite
Democratic lawmakers say the president's repeated complaints about lack of due process are completely empty.
Top Democratic Consultants Have Worked for Anti-Medicare for All Campaign
The array of consultants includes presidential candidate Joe Biden’s pollster.
Palm Oil in Snack Foods Could Be Destroying the World’s “Orangutan Capital”
Food manufacturers may be causing the destruction of a nationally protected wildlife reserve in Indonesia.
Trump Tax Records Reveal New Inconsistencies — This Time for Trump Tower
Documents show Trump’s company reported different numbers for his signature building.
Democratic Party Set Up One-on-One Meetings for Lobbyists and State Lawmakers
Documents reveal that lobbyists from oil, pharma, insurance and other industries met with state legislative leaders.
Oil and Gas Industry Tries to Rehabilitate Fracking Amid Calls for National Ban
Industry leaders are trying to tie fracking to patriotism through arguments about “energy security.”
Last-Minute Loophole Could Undermine Texas Law Against Surprise Medical Bills
A rare bipartisan effort to reform billing for out-of-network care could be undermined by the way it's implemented.