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1/4 Americans will eat about 50M turkeys on Thanksgiving. Producers are represented by the National Turkey Federation, which has spent $3.3M on lobbying over the past two decades. NTF is on pace for its most lobbying spending since 2009. www.opensecrets.org/news/2025/11...
November 26, 2025 at 3:27 PM
1/4 Americans will eat about 50M turkeys on Thanksgiving. Producers are represented by the National Turkey Federation, which has spent $3.3M on lobbying over the past two decades. NTF is on pace for its most lobbying spending since 2009. www.opensecrets.org/news/2025/11...
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R) and former Sen. Doug Jones (D) have both announced they are running for governor of Alabama, setting up a rematch of their 2020 race. That year, Tuberville easily defeated Jones even though the Democrat spent about 4x on the race.
November 25, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R) and former Sen. Doug Jones (D) have both announced they are running for governor of Alabama, setting up a rematch of their 2020 race. That year, Tuberville easily defeated Jones even though the Democrat spent about 4x on the race.
OpenSecrets in the news - check out some of the latest reporting based on our research.
November 24, 2025 at 6:41 PM
OpenSecrets in the news - check out some of the latest reporting based on our research.
Our data, analyzed by @washingtonpost.com, shows giving from the 100 wealthiest Americans has risen 140x since 2000. In 2024 they accounted for 7.5% of federal election spending - $1 of every $13. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/int... @bethreinhard.bsky.social @ence.bsky.social @aaronschaffer.com
How billionaires took over American politics
The current concentration of wealth is unlike anything in history. So is billionaires’ involvement in politics.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Our data, analyzed by @washingtonpost.com, shows giving from the 100 wealthiest Americans has risen 140x since 2000. In 2024 they accounted for 7.5% of federal election spending - $1 of every $13. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/int... @bethreinhard.bsky.social @ence.bsky.social @aaronschaffer.com
Billionaire Tom Steyer has entered CA's race for governor. The longtime climate activist and former presidential candidate has poured hundreds of millions into Democratic politics and progressive causes. Take a look at the chart below to explore his giving over the years.
November 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Billionaire Tom Steyer has entered CA's race for governor. The longtime climate activist and former presidential candidate has poured hundreds of millions into Democratic politics and progressive causes. Take a look at the chart below to explore his giving over the years.
Lobbying firms with ties to President Trump are raking in staggering amounts of revenue, and K Street spending is growing at the fastest pace since the government began quarterly reporting in 2008. Q1-Q3 2025 saw a 13.1% increase in lobbying spending over 2024.🧵
November 19, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Lobbying firms with ties to President Trump are raking in staggering amounts of revenue, and K Street spending is growing at the fastest pace since the government began quarterly reporting in 2008. Q1-Q3 2025 saw a 13.1% increase in lobbying spending over 2024.🧵
Today, Nov. 17, is International Student Day, a global celebration of higher education. We looked at the recent history of lobbying on issues related to international students and found this year to be the busiest on that topic since 2020.
November 17, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Today, Nov. 17, is International Student Day, a global celebration of higher education. We looked at the recent history of lobbying on issues related to international students and found this year to be the busiest on that topic since 2020.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:05 PM
As the cold weather settles in, it's time for some new gear. Get your OpenSecrets hoodie or crew neck sweatshirt today. You'll be supporting transparency - and looking great while doing it. www.bonfire.com/store/opense...
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November 12, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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On this Veterans Day, we honor those who have served our country and celebrate their role in the political process.🧵
November 11, 2025 at 3:41 PM
On this Veterans Day, we honor those who have served our country and celebrate their role in the political process.🧵
Robert White, a leading challenger to longtime D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, appears to have violated a federal transparency and conflicts-of-interest law by not revealing his personal finances on time. www.opensecrets.org/news/2025/11...
Candidate challenging Eleanor Holmes Norton violated ethics law with late financial disclosure report - OpenSecrets News
A leading candidate to become Washington, D.C.’s first newly elected delegate to Congress since the early 1990s appears to have…
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November 10, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Robert White, a leading challenger to longtime D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, appears to have violated a federal transparency and conflicts-of-interest law by not revealing his personal finances on time. www.opensecrets.org/news/2025/11...
Reporters cite OpenSecrets on a daily basis because we provide nonpartisan, accurate data on the role money plays in politics. Here are some recent examples, from @washingtonpost.com, @cointelegraph.bsky.social and @notus.com. 🧵
November 7, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Reporters cite OpenSecrets on a daily basis because we provide nonpartisan, accurate data on the role money plays in politics. Here are some recent examples, from @washingtonpost.com, @cointelegraph.bsky.social and @notus.com. 🧵
1/8 Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday she will not seek reelection, ending a congressional career that spans nearly four decades. Pelosi has been a prolific fundraiser for her own campaigns and other Democratic candidates. Her career, by the campaign finance numbers:
November 6, 2025 at 6:51 PM
1/8 Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday she will not seek reelection, ending a congressional career that spans nearly four decades. Pelosi has been a prolific fundraiser for her own campaigns and other Democratic candidates. Her career, by the campaign finance numbers:
The electric manufacturing and equipment sector (think Microsoft, Oracle) has poured more than $226M into lobbying activity in 2025, in part to support the rapid growth of data centers and to address the resulting strain on the nation’s power grid. www.opensecrets.org/news/2025/11...
Data centers are fueling the lobbying industry, not just the growth of AI - OpenSecrets News
From the farmlands of Northern Virginia to the industrial parks of New Jersey, massive new data centers are popping up…
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November 5, 2025 at 2:59 PM
The electric manufacturing and equipment sector (think Microsoft, Oracle) has poured more than $226M into lobbying activity in 2025, in part to support the rapid growth of data centers and to address the resulting strain on the nation’s power grid. www.opensecrets.org/news/2025/11...
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November 4, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Your voice matters. Your vote matters. This Election Day, let’s keep democracy strong. Because at OpenSecrets, we believe in a transparent and responsive government that works for all.
Abigail Spanbeger and Winsome Earle-Sears raked in millions in contributions in the final weeks of the race for governor of Virginia. Voters head to the polls Tuesday as the candidates keep spending their war chests on ads. www.opensecrets.org/news/2025/11...
Virginia’s gubernatorial candidates approach Election Day on a fundraising tear - OpenSecrets News
As the race to be Virginia’s next governor entered the homestretch, frontrunner Abigail Spanberger (D) and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears have…
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November 3, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Abigail Spanbeger and Winsome Earle-Sears raked in millions in contributions in the final weeks of the race for governor of Virginia. Voters head to the polls Tuesday as the candidates keep spending their war chests on ads. www.opensecrets.org/news/2025/11...
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The biggest candy makers and trade groups spend millions lobbying on sugar policy, trade, and labeling to shape what ends up in our trick-or-treat bags and how much it costs. For Halloween, we looked at their federal lobbying efforts. Unwrap the data, no costume necessary.
October 31, 2025 at 1:40 PM
The biggest candy makers and trade groups spend millions lobbying on sugar policy, trade, and labeling to shape what ends up in our trick-or-treat bags and how much it costs. For Halloween, we looked at their federal lobbying efforts. Unwrap the data, no costume necessary.
We ran the numbers to see which metro areas provided the most campaign dollars in 2024. Most of the top 10 are among the most popular cities. But #10 on our list, the West Palm Beach-Boca Raton area, is an outlier, falling much further down the population list.
October 30, 2025 at 4:05 PM
We ran the numbers to see which metro areas provided the most campaign dollars in 2024. Most of the top 10 are among the most popular cities. But #10 on our list, the West Palm Beach-Boca Raton area, is an outlier, falling much further down the population list.
Third-quarter lobbying data is now available from OpenSecrets. Dig in to see the latest trends, including which industries are spending the most money to influence policy and which lobbyists are getting paid to exert that influence. www.opensecrets.org/federal-lobb...
Trends in Spending
View industries with the greatest increases and decreases in lobbying spending by quarter and by year.
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October 28, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Third-quarter lobbying data is now available from OpenSecrets. Dig in to see the latest trends, including which industries are spending the most money to influence policy and which lobbyists are getting paid to exert that influence. www.opensecrets.org/federal-lobb...
The vast majority of Americans — no matter their partisan identification — say unlimited political spending weakens democracy and wealthy donors have too much power in elections, according to a new national poll by @issueonereform.bsky.social. www.opensecrets.org/news/2025/10...
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October 28, 2025 at 5:03 PM
The vast majority of Americans — no matter their partisan identification — say unlimited political spending weakens democracy and wealthy donors have too much power in elections, according to a new national poll by @issueonereform.bsky.social. www.opensecrets.org/news/2025/10...
“A government of the people must be transparent. The public has a right to know who’s paying, how much, and for what,” said Hilary Braseth, executive director of OpenSecrets. www.opensecrets.org/news/2025/10...
Private funds flowing into government spaces threaten transparency and accountability - OpenSecrets News
Washington, D.C. — The executive branch’s decision to spend private, undisclosed money on government operations raise serious concerns about private…
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October 24, 2025 at 7:11 PM
“A government of the people must be transparent. The public has a right to know who’s paying, how much, and for what,” said Hilary Braseth, executive director of OpenSecrets. www.opensecrets.org/news/2025/10...
Our data helps decision-makers see how money moves in politics. We're cited in yesterday's @nytimes.com op-ed from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former Rep. David Trone on congressional term limits. Read more: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/22/o...
Opinion | The Real Lesson of the Shutdown: We Need Term Limits
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October 24, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Our data helps decision-makers see how money moves in politics. We're cited in yesterday's @nytimes.com op-ed from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former Rep. David Trone on congressional term limits. Read more: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/22/o...
ICYMI: OpenSecrets Executive Director Hilary Braseth joined
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to discuss the unavoidable intersection between our capitalist economy and democratic governance. Listen to the episode: www.futurehindsight.com/episodes/fol...
@milaatmos.bsky.social on @futurehindsight.bsky.social
to discuss the unavoidable intersection between our capitalist economy and democratic governance. Listen to the episode: www.futurehindsight.com/episodes/fol...
Following the Money in Politics: Hilary Braseth — Future Hindsight
We discuss the unavoidable intersection between our capitalist economy and democratic governance, and how their relationship plays out through campaign finance and other political transactions.
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October 23, 2025 at 3:55 PM
ICYMI: OpenSecrets Executive Director Hilary Braseth joined
@milaatmos.bsky.social on @futurehindsight.bsky.social
to discuss the unavoidable intersection between our capitalist economy and democratic governance. Listen to the episode: www.futurehindsight.com/episodes/fol...
@milaatmos.bsky.social on @futurehindsight.bsky.social
to discuss the unavoidable intersection between our capitalist economy and democratic governance. Listen to the episode: www.futurehindsight.com/episodes/fol...
Since taking over the Energy & Commerce Cmte in Jan., Rep. Brett Guthrie has more than doubled contributions from PACs, the vehicle that allows corps. and other interests to fund campaigns. This is just one example of PACs showing interest in new chairs. www.opensecrets.org/news/2025/10...
PAC donations flow to new committee chairs - OpenSecrets News
When he ran for re-election during the 2023-24 election cycle, Kentucky Republican Brett Guthrie raised $851,493 during the first nine…
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October 21, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Since taking over the Energy & Commerce Cmte in Jan., Rep. Brett Guthrie has more than doubled contributions from PACs, the vehicle that allows corps. and other interests to fund campaigns. This is just one example of PACs showing interest in new chairs. www.opensecrets.org/news/2025/10...