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Federal Corruption

Investigations, analysis, and data on corruption at the federal level — Congress, the executive branch, federal agencies, and the courts.

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Investigation

Defense Contractor Funneled $4.2M Through Shell Companies to Key Committee Members

A six-month investigation reveals a network of LLCs used to circumvent campaign finance limits, with donations flowing to legislators who approved a $12 billion weapons contract.

Sarah Chen · May 19, 2026 · 12 min read
Federal

Interior Secretary's Former Firm Won $340M in Contracts After Appointment

Ethics watchdogs flag potential conflict of interest in oil and gas leasing decisions on federal lands.

Marcus Webb · May 18, 2026 · 8 min read
Campaign Finance

Why Campaign Finance Reform Keeps Dying — Follow the Money

The members blocking reform are its biggest beneficiaries. An analysis of 20 years of votes and donations.

Editorial Board · May 14, 2026 · 6 min read
Judiciary

The Judges Who Rule on Cases Involving Their Own Stock Holdings

Analysis of 12,000 financial disclosures reveals systemic recusal failures across federal courts.

Sarah Chen · May 15, 2026 · 10 min read
Lobbying

Pharma Lobbying Blitz: $47M Spent in 90 Days to Block Drug Pricing Bill

Industry deployed 1,500+ lobbyists — three for every member of Congress.

Data Team · May 16, 2026 · 6 min read
Agencies

EPA Inspector Found Chemical Plant Violations, Then the Report Disappeared

A former EPA inspector speaks out about internal pressure to soften enforcement.

James Rivera · May 12, 2026 · 9 min read
Congress

Six Senators Who Trade Stocks in Industries They Regulate

Despite bipartisan support for the STOCK Act, enforcement remains virtually nonexistent.

Data Team · May 10, 2026 · 7 min read
Executive

Former White House Aide Now Lobbies for Three Foreign Governments

The revolving door between government service and foreign lobbying continues to spin.

Marcus Webb · May 8, 2026 · 5 min read