Analysis
In-depth, data-driven analysis of federal lobbying. We follow the money so you don't have to.
The Top 20 Lobbying Spenders
A ranked breakdown of the corporations and trade groups that spend the most to buy influence in Washington — with exact dollar amounts from Senate LDA filings.
Read the full analysis →The Revolving Door
How former members of Congress become million-dollar lobbyists. The pipeline from Capitol Hill to K Street.
Read Analysis →Big Tech's Washington Takeover
Google, Meta, Amazon, Apple, and Microsoft have spent $950M+ on lobbying. Here's how Silicon Valley bought DC.
Read Analysis →Pharma's $4.4B Influence Machine
The pharmaceutical industry outspends every other sector. Drug pricing, patents, and the business of blocking reform.
Read Analysis →The Military-Industrial Lobbying Complex
Defense contractors spend hundreds of millions lobbying for weapons systems. Eisenhower warned us.
Read Analysis →Big Oil's Climate Lobbying Playbook
Fossil fuel companies pledge net-zero while spending $890M+ lobbying against climate legislation.
Read Analysis →The 22,000% Return on Lobbying
Academic research proves lobbying is the best investment in America. $1 in → $220 out.
Read Analysis →Shadow Lobbying
Think tanks, 501(c)(4)s, and "strategic advisors" — the influence that never gets reported.
Read Analysis →Foreign Governments Lobbying America
Saudi Arabia, Israel, China, and 100+ countries spend millions lobbying the U.S. government. FARA exposed.
Read Analysis →Lobbying 101
How lobbying works, who the players are, what's legal, and what the disclosure rules actually say.
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