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The Battles Ahead: Meet the Biggest Opponents of Single-Payer
Medicare for All has massive public support but only meager support in Congress. Here's why.
Dark Money Turns Elections Into Trench Warfare
Voters see the results of money in political fights — ads, direct mail, etc. — but they often can't see who's behind it.
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Why Even the Private Health Insurance Industry Hates the House Health Bill
Leaders of the private health industry want you to look elsewhere while they help write the Senate version of Trumpcare.
Biggest Share of Inaugural Funding Came From Wall Street
Trump has not made it easy to calculate where his contributions came from.
Nonprofits Backing Trump Have Deep, Swampy Ties
Outside groups supporting Trump have already spent tens of millions — and may never have to reveal where they got the money.
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Surge in LLC Contributions Brings More Mystery About True Donors
Trump's limited liability companies (or LLCs) donations have spurred many queries from the Federal Election Commission.
Fossil Fuel Companies Spend Big to Boost GOP in Heated Special Elections for Congress
With Trump and his cabinet already in their pockets, energy companies are seeking more friends in Georgia and Montana.
Who’s Behind the Billionaire PAC Targeting Elizabeth Warren?
A billionaire-backed conservative group is targeting Sen. Elizabeth Warren as she tours the country in support of her new book.
A Bigger Nuclear Option: Packing the Supreme Court
Should Democrats return to power, they need to “pack” the Supreme Court with extra justices to overturn campaign finance decisions.
The Worst $1 Million Trump Ever Saved
It looks like the Trump Administration may be running afoul of long standing ethical norms.