August 15, 2025 · Economy, Trade & Fiscal Policy

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Oil Money Talks: How the Big Beautiful Bill Paid Back Its Donors

An analysis published in August 2025 found that congressional Republicans who voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act had collectively received more than $105 million in campaign donations from the oil and gas industry...

August 5, 2025 · Corruption, Ethics & Self-Dealing

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Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' Channels Hundreds of Billions Toward Friendly Defense Contractors

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed in summer 2025, included roughly $150 billion in new military and border-technology spending covering missile defense, autonomous systems, and surveillance infrastructure. Analysts...

July 18, 2025 · Corruption, Ethics & Self-Dealing

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The GENIUS Act: Stablecoin Legitimacy, Presidential Opportunity

President Trump signed the GENIUS Act into law on July 18, 2025, establishing the first major federal regulatory framework for payment stablecoins, requiring full reserve backing and monthly public disclosures from...