Senate GOP’s Scheme To Let Trump Self-Police Ethics
Trump’s Senate ally is blocking the appointment of the government’s top ethics chief, which could let Trump pick his own crony — and deliver huge gifts to Elon Musk and others.
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The Gambling Industry’s Cynical Play For Your Vote
The industry aims to expand its reach this election season by promising revenue windfalls and downplaying evidence their services are a bad bet.
Musk Could Now Reap Huge Tax Gift From Trump Win
Trump’s plan to appoint Musk could make the billionaire CEO eligible for a special tax benefit available only to government officials.
MASTER PLAN Bonus: How Democrats Lost The Courts
In this exclusive Master Plan bonus episode, David Sirota interviews former Senate Democratic Leader Tom Daschle, who led the fight against conservatives’ court packing in the early 2000s.
The Coming Financial Hurricane
How Hurricane Milton and other climate chaos could trigger the next economic crisis.
MASTER PLAN, Ep 10: The Master Planners’ Heist Of The Century
If you thought the master planners would be content to end their assault on democracy with Citizens United, think again.
Amid Hurricane Milton, Florida Republicans Aim To Block Climate Emergency Declaration
As the storm bears down on their districts, fossil fuel-backed Reps. Greg Steube and Byron Donalds are pushing legislation claiming the climate crisis is a “false emergency.”
MASTER PLAN, Ep 9: The Swing Vote That Changed America
Indiana attorney James Bopp engineered the case allowing dark money in politics specifically with the court’s “swing vote” in mind.
An Oil Giant Railroads Its SCOTUS Connection To Gut Environmental Law
A fossil fuel tycoon tied to Neil Gorsuch and other corporate power brokers are pushing the Supreme Court to help approve a controversial oil train and kill environmental protections.
Lawmakers Are Hiding Their Private Equity Millions
As Wall Street fights legislative crackdowns, J.D. Vance and other top lawmakers have tens of millions invested in private equity — and most don’t have to disclose the details.