InvestigationBusiness, Politics Congress Incorporated A wave of lobbyists has arrived on Capitol Hill. But this time, they’re occupying top staff positions in the new Congress. Lee FangThe NationFebruary 11, 2015
InvestigationPolitics McConnell’s Ties to a Shadowy Shipping Company After drugs were found aboard the Ping May, a vessel owned by his wife’s family’s company, Colombian authorities are investigating. Lee FangThe NationOctober 30, 2014
NewsPolitics Revealed: New Ethics Scandal Involves a South Dakota Senate Candidate Documents show former Gov. Mike Rounds’ campaign manager may have improperly awarded state economic incentives to firms in which he and the candidate held investments. Lee FangOctober 23, 2014
InvestigationPolitics How to Buy an Election Post–Citizens United, candidates aren’t supposed to coordinate with “outside” spending groups — but even that minimal restriction isn’t being enforced. Lee FangThe NationOctober 23, 2014
AnalysisEnvironment, Politics Mitch McConnell on Climate Change: ‘I’m Not a Scientist’ McConnell isn’t a stranger to doubting science — he also pushed back on medical anti-smoking claims while accepting lavish industry gifts. Lee FangOctober 21, 2014
InvestigationPolitics Are Venture Capitalists Poised to ‘Disrupt’ Education? Venture capitalists and for-profit firms are salivating over the exploding $788.7 billion market in K-12 education. Lee FangThe NationSeptember 25, 2014
InvestigationBusiness, Politics, World The Saudi Lobbying Complex As the Obama administration signals an effort to partner with the kingdom as its key ally against ISIS, the Saudi government adds GOP Super PAC Chair Norm Coleman to its payroll. Lee FangThe NationSeptember 18, 2014
InvestigationBusiness, Politics, World Who’s Paying the Pro-War Pundits? Talking heads are fanning fears of ISIS — but the public doesn’t know about their links to Pentagon contractors. Lee FangThe NationSeptember 12, 2014
ImpactPolitics After Investigative Fund Report, DOJ May Investigate Shadow Lobbyists The Department of Justice finally takes notice. Lee FangJuly 28, 2014
InvestigationBusiness, Politics The Anti-Pot Lobby’s Big Bankroll Opponents of marijuana-law reform insist that legalization is dangerous — but the biggest threat is to their own bottom line. Lee FangThe NationJuly 3, 2014