Politics
New FTX Filing Pulls Back the Curtain on Sam Bankman-Fried’s Massive Influence-Peddling Operation
A bankruptcy filing revealed new information about how the crypto exchange spent money on consultants, think tanks, and business relationships.
George Santos Benefactor Bankrolled Group Opposing LA’s Progressive Prosecutor
A big spender on right-wing causes, investor Andrew Intrater gave seed money to a group formed to oust a reform-minded district attorney.
A Biologist Fought to Remove Grizzlies From the Endangered Species List — Until Montana Republicans Changed His Mind
Former U.S. wildlife official Chris Serhveen lost faith in delisting when Montana’s GOP revealed its anti-bear “hysteria.”
Classified Documents Scandals Point to Larger Culture of Impunity
The snowballing investigations into Trump, Biden, Pence, and others over their mishandling of classified documents present us with a unique opportunity.
Centrist Democratic PAC’s Sole Funder Is a Republican Megadonor
The Moderate PAC, created to go after progressive primary challengers, received all its money from one source: Republican megadonor Jeffrey Yass.