Search Results for

Clear All Filters

July 03, 2025 | Revolving Door Project Newsletter

KJ Boyle Chris Lewis

Newsletter Congressional OversightCorruption CalendarFEMAFTCHealth

Want a Big Tent? Use Congressional Oversight

Ahead of the 4th of July holiday weekend, Republicans are trying to ram through their One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which includes enough horrors to dampen any parade. As written, the bill will do untold harm to Americans across the country through devastating cuts to Medicaid, food assistance, and student loan forgiveness. Working people will suffer, but the Republican’s bill will be a boon for the wealthy, fossil fuel interests, and draconian immigration detention centers. Democrats will not be able to stop the destruction, but they can use every available tool to make sure the public knows who is to blame.

February 25, 2025

Chris Lewis

Blog Post Executive BranchLinda McMahon

Mrs. McMahon, What’s Your Plan for the Education Department? 

The Senate confirmations process continues apace with Linda McMahon’s floor vote expected in the near future. McMahon is likely to be confirmed as Secretary of Education—this would be her second executive branch assignment following her spell as Administrator of the Small Business Administration during Trump’s first term. Despite the reputation as a middle of the road pick for a Party that now unabashedly champions neo-Nazis, McMahon still holds numerous worrisome education policy positions. 

February 14, 2025 | Watchdog Weekly

Chris Lewis

Newsletter Corruption CalendarEthics in GovernmentExecutive BranchTrump 2.0

Corruption Calendar Week 4: Messrs.Trump And Musk Want You To Know The Presidency Is For Sale 

Week 4 of Trump’s presidency proves yet again that Trump is only in it for his billionaire buddies. This past week, Trump and Musk repeatedly reminded us that the federal government is ready to serve the interests of their wealthy friends. In fact, in one case, Trump managed to pair this ongoing corruption with another core theme of his administration: demonization of immigrants. As our Jeff Hauser noted, by reassigning Internal Revenue Service agents to the immigration crackdown, Trump has essentially granted billionaires a “get out of taxes free card.”Let’s take a look at some other recipients of Trumpworld’s largesse (Spoiler alert: The biggest is of course Elon Musk):