Fake news has been weaponized as never before.
Fake News Machine Ready to Defend Trump White House Against Robert Mueller
By Mary Bottari | at
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Jeff Sessions’ Incredible Shrinking Russia Denial
By Arn Pearson | at
The most heated exchanges during Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee last week concerned his ever-shifting explanation of what he discussed—or didn’t discuss—with Russian officials while serving as Donald Trump’s “go-to person” on foreign policy during the 2016 presidential campaign.
Koch Troops Queasy About Killing State and Local Tax Deduction to Fund Tax Breaks for the Rich
By Don Wiener | at
Koch-funded groups are split on a key issue in the tax debate.
This Group Helps Lobbyists Influence Public Officials. The Trump Hotel Is Hosting Its 2018 Gala.
By Nick Surgey and Lee Fang | at
The American Legislative Exchange Council, a controversial group that brings corporate lobbyists together with state legislators to formulate business- and Republican-friendly policies, will host its 45th anniversary gala at the Trump International Hotel next year.
Trump v. Mueller?
By Arn Pearson | at
As Mueller homes in on the White House, the need to protect his investigation grows
Trump Ally Sinclair Moves to Consolidate TV Empire
By Rebekah Wilce | at
Trump TV could become a reality if the FCC approves the media merger between Sinclair and Tribune Company.
Government Watchdogs Urge Support of Bills to Prevent Firing of Special Counsel Mueller
By ExposedByCMD Editors | at
The Center for Media and Democracy signed onto a letter yesterday with 22 other government watchdog groups and ethics experts calling on senators to support two bipartisan bills designed to protect Special Counsel Robert Mueller from being fired by President Trump.
After Massive Giveaways to Industry, Mining Executives Will Spend Big at Trump’s D.C. Hotel
By Nick Surgey and Lee Fang | at
Trump has been good to the mining industry. Now its lobbyists will spend big at his hotel.
Tough Trade Talk Fades as Trump and Pence Toe the Koch Line
By Richard Eskow | at
When he was running for president, Donald Trump had very harsh words for deals like the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the then-pending Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).
Fierce Push Back on Trump “Voter Fraud” Commission
By Dave C. Johnson and Mary Bottari | at
The Trump administration has set up what Trump calls a “vote fraud panel. “Billed as an official “Advisory Commission on Election Integrity Resources,”the commission is being met with resistance and lawsuits and is even prompting some worried voters to take the names off the voter rolls.