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Lockheed Martin, Raytheon and Northrop Grumman signed deals topping $40 billion at Farnborough, backed by U.S. and allied government budgets.

President Trump's return to the White House Correspondents' Dinner ends years of boycotts and reshuffles the informal access game between the press and the administration.

The president's move follows a $5.2 billion antitrust penalty from the European Commission against Alphabet, risking a broader trade dispute for U.S. tech firms.

The New York assemblyman's drive for a public bank and wealth taxes is redirecting campaign cash and scrambling lobbying priorities across the Democratic Party.

Supply disruptions in West Africa and Central Asia compound Hormuz tensions, driving up pump prices and handing domestic oil producers new leverage over a White House caught between consumers and donors.

The House passed its $895 billion defense bill with a provision to rename the Defense Department, steering massive new contracts to Lockheed Martin, Raytheon and Boeing.

President Trump's public attacks on Senate Minority Whip John Thune are splitting Republican ranks just weeks before a government shutdown deadline.

Embedded in the annual defense bill, the amendment drew millions in contractor lobbying and now heads to a skeptical Senate.

Sen. Bill Cassidy cited a June CDC autism data change to support Dr. Evelyn Reed's nomination, a move that hands neurodiversity advocates a concrete win and could redirect millions in federal research grants.

The Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee voted 9-4 to add 20 peptide substances to the permitted compounding list, overriding internal FDA safety warnings.

A double-digit generic ballot advantage is pushing corporate donors and lobbyists to rethink who gets their money before the next election cycle.

Federal investigators descended on Puget Sound after a Kenmore Air seaplane went down near Whidbey Island, putting the regional aviation lobby's regulatory deals in the spotlight.

The public spat between Fetterman and Mamdani lays bare the financial fault lines splitting Democrats on Israel policy.

The Republican-led House is demanding $1.5 trillion in cuts and an environmental rollback, cornering Senate Republicans before budget negotiations begin.

Sen. Tommy Tuberville's suggestion that Rep. Jamaal Bowman could end up at Guantanamo Bay draws sharp condemnation from House Democratic leadership.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton dodged questions on HB 32, a state digital asset licensing bill that drew $1.5 million in lobbying last quarter.

The decision leaves the brothers to face human trafficking and organized crime charges in Romania without U.S. diplomatic cover.

A bipartisan push to kill the proposed U.S.-Saudi civilian nuclear pact threatens massive contracts for Westinghouse and Bechtel while reigniting non-proliferation fears.

Jensen Huang told lawmakers to dismiss AI safety fears in closed-door Capitol Hill meetings, a direct push to block regulations that could cut into Nvidia's chip dominance.

Conservative senators including Rand Paul and Mike Lee moved to block Johnson's $1.5 trillion spending plan, raising the odds of a continuing resolution past the Sept. 30 deadline.

GOP lawmakers are pressing legislation to cut U.S. economic ties to China, forcing multinationals from Apple to Tesla to weigh political risk against established supply chains.

Defense contractors and tech firms locked in stable federal funding as Senate leadership crushed conservative attempts to attach policy riders.

The New Jersey senator's call for new party leadership signals an internal power struggle with major implications for fundraising and legislative priorities

The state's $150 billion agriculture industry, a major political donor, prepares for a volatile hurricane season after more than $6 billion in damages over the past two years

The narrower support base could reshape GOP fundraising and empower specific conservative lobbying groups for 2026

The rejection of AI political advertising fears highlights tech giants' lobbying push to limit government oversight

The South Carolina senator's comments challenge the Trump administration's current diplomatic strategy toward Havana

Republican senators are leading opposition to a proposed $60 billion federal spending package, sparking a battle over defense contracts and tech investment

Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick delivered a $5 million donation to the House Republican super PAC weeks before his scheduled deposition in ongoing litigation related to Jeffrey Epstein's estate

President's escalating legal challenges divert White House attention, delaying key crypto and banking legislation while benefiting established financial players

President Trump's budget proposal strips billions from housing and urban development programs, setting up a confrontation with House Republicans ahead of appropriations deadlines

The disclosure of hundreds of UAP documents opens new avenues for defense spending, with aerospace giants vying for expanded government contracts

Bipartisan efforts to streamline infrastructure project approvals collapsed, ensuring continued delays for energy and manufacturing developments

The New Jersey Republican's sudden push for digital asset market structure legislation follows weeks of lobbying and campaign contributions from major crypto firms

Rep. Tim Burchett slams Senate gridlock as banking lobbyists spend millions to block crypto rules

President Trump delivered a focused message on lowering costs in a critical New York district, targeting voters hit by inflation and high housing expenses

Eyewitness accounts detail beatings and tasers by Israeli forces during aid convoy interception, prompting calls for investigation from European capitals and the United Nations

The president's concerns with the draft executive order align with industry calls for lighter regulation, delaying federal oversight

Former National Security Advisor challenges Trump's diplomatic approach, signaling a win for defense interests

Senate leaders shelved a $42 billion border security package, drawing sharp criticism from House Republicans who sought immediate action on enforcement and funding

Midwest swing-district representative cites 15 percent decline in large donor contributions as party strategists scramble to reassure financial backers

Senator Dick Durbin warns Robert F. Kennedy Jr. against loosening flavored vape restrictions in a move that could benefit major tobacco firms

The New Jersey Republican's expected return in weeks could swing votes on appropriations and digital asset legislation

Actor Noah Wyle told Congress that healthcare workers should not have to 'beg for basic support,' putting pressure on the industry's financial giants

The President's pick for the Department of Defense's chief financial officer will oversee a nearly $900 billion annual budget

The House will adjourn for recess without action on the president's $14 billion supplemental request for border security

Coalition funded by Coinbase and Ripple escalated campaign against federal prosecutors with Washington light display

President's campaign against disloyal Republicans fractures party, halting progress on tax reform and $500 billion infrastructure package

City leaders weigh new tax abatements and zoning changes that critics say favor luxury development over affordable housing

Indiana Republican says current legislative timelines deter capital, echoing industry calls for stable regulatory paths to support R&D and job creation