Sludge produces investigative journalism on lobbying and money in politics. We look beyond public records and disclosures to reveal the hidden networks and conflicts of interest that drive systemic corruption.
Sludge reports on the ways industries launder their agendas through independent groups, the power maps of corporate networks that extend deep into government, how concentrated economic powers dictate public policy, and more. We scour traditional lobbying disclosures and campaign contributions, but our primary focus is all the ways that money influences politics that don’t fit established patterns and often don’t have to be disclosed.
- House GOP Rushes to Protect Netanyahu
- The Known Trump Inaugural Donors
- The 119th Congress, Brought to You by AIPAC
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- Harris Super PAC Leaders Profited From Spending Splurge
- Four Reps Cleared of Ethics Charges Over Misused Campaign Funds
- Crypto Ally French Hill to Lead Financial Services Committee
- Ro Khanna’s Loophole-Laden Stock Ban
- Top Dem Bundler Lobbies Against Worker Protections for Amazon
- DOGE’s Ties to the Military-Industrial Complex
- Top Pharma Cash Recipient Takes Key Industry Oversight Job
- Trump’s Lobbyists Buddies Cash In
- Groups Urge State AGs to Bring Antitrust Cases Against Nvidia
- Sabotage in the Democratic Party
- Kamala Harris’ Popstar Splurge
