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Bloomberg· 2025-12-23 17:16
There’s been a new arrival in Washington’s corridors of power. Jane Street has hired lobbyists for the first time in 20 years, and top executives have been proactively meeting with lawmakers https://t.co/6CeOC8u2kR ...
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Nick Szabo· 2025-12-18 21:40
RT Aesthetica (@Anc_Aesthetics)He should be expelled and deported. This is a sitting member of congress lobbying on behalf of a foreign government. The indian government relies heavily on remittances and offshoring from the indians they've sent to America via H1B and OPT.The indian government funds the india lobby in America which includes foreign lobbyist groups that are not registered under FARA such as IT Serve Alliance. IT Serve Alliance then funds their puppets in congress like this guy to do the india ...
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Nick Szabo· 2025-12-04 15:36
Immigration & Lobbying Concerns - ITServe, a lobbying group involved in lawsuits against DOL and USCIS, is under scrutiny [1] - ITServe leadership is allegedly bragging about sending 50% of their income overseas [1] - All ITServe leaders reportedly have operations in India [1] - ITServe leaders are praising Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu [1] - The same individuals are lobbying Congress on U S visa policy [1]
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Nick Szabo· 2025-12-02 23:53
RT Aesthetica (@Anc_Aesthetics)Free land in india courtesy of the indian government for politicians and lobbyists who sell out the American people and replace their jobs with offshore jobs for india.IT Serve is the same foreign lobbying group that wrote the H1B and OPT bills. Now they are trying to push through the "HIRE" act again which would double H1Bs along with making it much easier for indians to scam our immigration system.And btw Vivek Ramaswamy is their keynote speaker at their major conference in ...
X @The Economist
The Economist· 2025-11-29 01:00
Industry Outlook - Lobbyists are anticipating increased activity and opportunities related to the year 2026 [1] - Many firms are concerned or worried about the year 2026 [1]
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Nick Szabo· 2025-11-28 05:29
RT The Resonance (@Partisan_12)🇺🇸Jeffrey Sachs: “Our politicians have sold themselves to the Israel lobby, They take big bucks—This is a lobby that wants to turn American policy over to Israel...For 30 years, the U.S. has gotten dragged into was because Israel has said so” https://t.co/cbyhjeBJ1E ...
AI industry expands DC power: Here's what to know
CNBC Television· 2025-11-25 12:04
Lobbying Efforts & Political Influence - The AI industry is increasing its presence in Washington DC through lobbying efforts and campaigns [2] - AI companies like Anthropic, OpenAI, Corewave, Nvidia, and Scale AI are reportedly starting or expanding offices in the DC area [3] - OpenAI, Anthropic, and Nvidia set records for lobbying spending in the last quarter [3] - Nvidia increased its lobbying spending to $1.9 million in Q3 [4] - Andre Horowit spent over $1 million in lobbying in Q3 for the first time [4] AI Regulation & Policy - Anthropic spent a record $1 million in lobbying in Q3, pushing for more AI safety standards [4] - Lawmakers are divided on AI regulation, with the White House pushing to override state laws, while some Republicans warn against this approach [5] - Congressional leaders are aiming for a potential vote on preemption in the coming weeks [5] - There is a move to separate AI laws, leaving consumer protections, child safety, and privacy to the states, while federalizing development and deployment to compete with China [9] Congressional Action & Bipartisanship - Steve Scaliz and Brett Guthrie are leading efforts in the House regarding AI [11] - Congressman Gottheimr believes there is a bipartisan path forward on AI [12] - The key is to put a detailed plan on paper for Congress to consider [10][11][13]
How Silicon Valley Buys Influence In Washington
Alex Kantrowitz· 2025-11-22 15:15
US Political System & Corporate Influence - Microsoft president's memo reveals that corporate donations, though not necessarily large, provide access and influence within the US political process through events and retreats [1][2][3] - The US political system is heavily influenced by money, potentially more so than other democracies, with transactional relationships becoming increasingly overt [5] - Corporations openly and legally participate in this system by contributing to political action committees (PACs) and attending fundraising events [6] - While these contributions provide access, they don't necessarily guarantee specific decisions, but rather buy an "entry ticket" into the political process [6][7] Regulation & Political Action - The US political system is still capable of regulating industries, despite corporate contributions and lobbying efforts [9][10] - Lack of consensus on issues often stems from fundamental differences between political parties, rather than solely from corporate influence [20] - There is a surprising lack of federal legislation to protect children and teens online, leading states like California to take independent action [21] Hypocrisy & Public Perception - Politicians may accept corporate money and then publicly criticize tech companies, which some view as hypocritical [12] - The amount of money involved in American democracy is considered extraordinary compared to other democracies [13] - The system is open and not illicit, but its transactional nature can be surprising to the average person [11][10]
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Bloomberg· 2025-11-21 17:33
Pras Michel, a Grammy-winning rapper turned political influencer, was sentenced to 14 years in prison for conspiring to wage a back-channel lobbying campaign to end US probes of fugitive Malaysian tycoon Jho Low and other crimes https://t.co/9PLEARK7AK ...
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Bloomberg· 2025-11-04 15:42
US utilities are on track to spend $150 million on lobbying this year, reaching the highest level in more than a decade, according to fresh data from nonprofit OpenSecrets https://t.co/coO81vLsXI ...