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Revealed: Elon Musk’s $1 Million Gift to Trump Inauguration
Elon Musk’s X Corp. gave $1 million to Trump’s inauguration but the inaugural committee didn’t disclose it until six months later… and Musk has…
Aug 1 • 
Anna Massoglia
Scoop: Trump envoy’s conflict of interest: a Russia-linked business partner
Steve Witkoff, Trump's Special Envoy, has a serious and unreported conflict of interest in Russia-Ukraine negotiations: his relationship with…
Published on The Counteroffensive with Tim Mak • Apr 20
The $1.5 Million Lobbying Blitz Behind the Self-Described “Dictator” Visiting Trump’s White House
Justice Department records reveal how a multimillion-dollar foreign lobbying campaign helped Bukele secure rare access to Trump’s inner circle.
Apr 14 • 
Anna Massoglia
A New Chapter: Why I Am Leaving OpenSecrets – And What’s Next
After nearly a decade of following the money at OpenSecrets, I’ve made the difficult decision to step away.
Dec 18, 2024 • 
Anna Massoglia
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