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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 1d

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:
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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 2d

Rep. @ocasio-cortez.house.gov outraised every other House member in the first half of 2025, pulling in $15.4M and ending June with $9.8M on hand. How has she raised so much money and what does it mean for her political future? Our deep dive: www.opensecrets.org/news/2025/10...

Congressional profile: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez - OpenSecrets News

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) outraised all of her House colleagues in the first half of 2025. Her campaign raised a…

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 5d

A new report by OpenSecrets shows the NFL and team owners have funneled millions into campaigns and committees as well as lobbying efforts, money that shapes policy far from the field. www.opensecrets.org/news/2025/10...

Blitzing Washington: How the NFL and team owners spend millions to influence government - OpenSecrets News

Ahead of the start of its 106th season, the National Football League saw an astonishing 710 percent increase in value…

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 7d

In early September, NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani announced he could no longer accept contributions, even though the election was two months away, thanks to restrictions associated with the city's public financing system. Here's how it works. www.opensecrets.org/news/2025/09...

How New York’s public financing system has shaped the 2025 mayoral race - OpenSecrets News

In early September, Zohran Mamdani, the leading candidate to be the next mayor of New York, announced he could no…

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 8d

After OpenSecrets reported that Rep. Val Hoyle violated the STOCK Act for the second time, the Oregon Democrat said she and her husband will stop making individual stock transactions. www.opensecrets.org/news/2025/09...

After violating STOCK Act, Rep. Val Hoyle swears off future stock transactions - OpenSecrets News

A Democratic House member from Oregon has become the latest lawmaker to quit the stock-trading game after twice violating the…

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 12d

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Trump administration profile: Chris Wright - OpenSecrets News

Chris Wright, a longtime fossil fuel advocate and outspoken critic of climate policy, was confirmed as secretary of energy in…

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 12d

In 2016, Wright swore off future support of Trump. But in 2024, he made personal contributions to Trump and other Republican candidates, including a $228K donation to the Trump 47 Committee.

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 12d

In November 2024, Wright donated $50K to Americans for Prosperity Action Committee, following previous contributions of $100K and $25K. Americans for Prosperity was founded by the Koch brothers, who made their money in fossil fuels.

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 12d

As CEO of Liberty Energy, Wright earned $5.6 million in 2023, and he owns stock in the company worth between $5 million and $25 million.

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 12d

Wright served on the board of nuclear tech company Oklo, which went public in 2023 via a SPAC merger with AltC Acquisition Corporation, founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Wright held unvested restricted stock units in Oklo valued between $250K and $500K while he was director.

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 12d

Follow the money: Energy Secretary Chris Wright is a fossil fuel advocate and critic of climate policy. During his confirmation he denounced the “green new scam.” He has endorses combining finite sources like oil & gas with nuclear and other resources to meet energy needs.🧵

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 13d

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Oracle invested millions in government influence before winning a major stake in TikTok - OpenSecrets News

Oracle isn’t quite a household name on par with other American technology companies such as Microsoft, Meta or Apple. But…

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 13d

Oracle has engaged in Trump-friendly public relations activity, including lauding “President Trump’s leadership” on a health care data initiative and sponsoring the June military parade in Washington, D.C.

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 13d

Trump and several members of Congress hold shares of Oracle stock. Trump's most recent personal financial disclosure indicates he owned Oracle shares worth between $32,004 and $130,000 during 2024.

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 13d

Hundreds of other executives and employees have made sizable political donations of late, including former CEO Safra Catz, now executive vice chairwoman. Catz, who served on Trump’s 2016 transition team, gave $1M last year to a Trump-aligned super PAC.

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 13d

Oracle sponsors the Oracle America Inc. Political Action Committee, which typically contributes hundreds of thousands of dollars each election cycle to federal political candidates and party committees

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 13d

Oracle has spent at least $11 million on federal-level government lobbying during each of the past four full years. And the company is on pace to match that level of spending in 2025.
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Oracle invested millions in government influence before winning a major stake in TikTok - OpenSecrets News

Oracle isn’t quite a household name on par with other American technology companies such as Microsoft, Meta or Apple. But…

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 13d

Oracle founder Larry Ellison has forged a strong connection with President Donald Trump. And while he has not been a Trump megadonor, Ellison has given hundreds of thousands to Republican national party committees, along with numerous smaller contributions to other GOP causes.

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 13d

The new version of TikTok to be launched in the United States will include an algorithm overseen by Oracle. The tech giant and its top employees has invested heavily in its political influence operations in recent years. 🧵