Donald Trump has a record of pardoning favored companies from tariffs. Companies are once again lining up to try to influence him.
Category: Lobbying and Lobbyists
RFK Jr.’s Vow to Take On Big Food Could Face Resistance
Processed foods are in the cross hairs of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., but battling major companies could collide with President-elect Donald J. Trump’s corporate-friendly goals.
Elon Musk’s Diplomacy: Woo Right-Wing World Leaders. Then Benefit.
Mr. Musk has built a constellation of like-minded heads of state — including Argentina’s Javier Milei and India’s Narendra Modi — to push his own politics and expand his business empire.
Apple Steps Up Its Lobbying to Change Patent Rules
After losing two complaints before the U.S. International Trade Commission, Apple has stepped up its lobbying to change the agency’s practices.
The Antitrust Enforcers Aimed at Big Tech. Then Came the Backlash.
South Korea pledged to protect its online platforms from marketplace giants, but lobbyists are crying foul play.
Since the East Palestine, Ohio, Train Derailment, Accidents Have Risen
The total number of accidents for the top five freight railroads increased, and Congress still hasn’t passed legislation to prevent similar disasters.
What Is the Basel III Endgame, and Why Are Banks So Upset About It?
Federal regulators want to raise capital requirements for big banks. Their plan is drawing criticism from groups that aren’t normally aligned with the industry.
Gifts, Gadgets and Greece: Inside a Huawei Lobbying Campaign
Leaked internal messages detail efforts by the Chinese tech giant to court Greek officials and fight an American-led effort against its technology.
Fourth Top FTX Executive Pleads Guilty Ahead of Sam Bankman-Fried Trial
Ryan Salame, a former FTX executive, pleaded guilty to charges linked to the sweeping fraud case against Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of the failed cryptocurrency exchange.