Tulsi Gabbard changes tune on controversial intelligence tool following GOP lobbying
Tulsi Gabbard, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to be the next administration's director of national intelligence, reversed course on a controversial item after lobbying from Republican senators. Gabbard made it clear Friday that she believes Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) is “important for gathering foreign intelligence about non-U.S. persons abroad.” She previously […]
Lobbying World: Ferguson follows familiar path from Congress to K Street
former member of parliament Drew Ferguson (Republican, Georgia) who did not seek re-election in 2024 participated. Alston & BirdAppointed as a senior policy advisor to the Legislative and Public Policy Group. During his tenure in the House of Representatives, Mr. Ferguson served on the Tax Development and Revenue Committee, chaired the Social Security Subcommittee, and […]
5 lobbying fights looming in 2025
Lobbyists will have their hands full with several major legislative battles scheduled for the early days of the second Trump administration. When President-elect Trump takes office on January 20, he is poised to disrupt normal business in Washington and limit U.S. imports that could hurt foreign allies and adversaries, as well as companies using international […]
Lobbying World: Federalist Society taps new president
sheldon gilbert will be the next president and chief executive officer (CEO) of federalist society On January 2, 2025, he succeeded Eugene B. Meyer, becoming the second president in the influential conservative and liberal legal organization's 40-year history. Mr. Gilbert is currently Senior Chief Counsel for Strategic Initiatives at Walmart and previously served as Vice […]
Lobbying World: Holy See ambassador rejoins Akin
Former senator and congressman Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.) rejoins akin As a senior consultant. During his time on The Hill, Mr. Donnelly served on the Senate Banking, Agriculture and Armed Services Committees and was a partner at the firm until he became ambassador to the Holy See in 2022. George Sifakis and Michael Lamoureux I am […]
Joni Ernst warms up to Hegseth despite reportedly lobbying against him
Iowa Republican Sen. Joni Ernst appears to have warmed up to Pentagon chief nominee Pete Hegseth, despite his reluctance to support him behind closed doors. Ernst and Hegseth met for the second time on Monday after meeting for the first time last week. After their first meeting, Ernst said the two had a “frank and […]
Lobbying World: YouTube taps new federal affairs manager
Andrew Meyer I participated YouTube as manager of federal affairs; He most recently served as legislative director for Representative Greg Pence (R-Ind.). Will Lemke I am participating defense of monuments She works as Vice President of Public Relations in the company's Seattle office. He most recently managed corporate and industry communications at Zillow Group and […]
Lobbying World: S-3 launches tax practice
S-3 group The United States is rolling out a new tax package as Congressional Republicans push for a massive tax cut within President Trump's first 100 days in office. marty riser, Simmy Stein, Malloy McDaniel and kevin casey I will lead the tax practice. Mr. Riser is a former policy director for House Minority Leader […]
DC lobbying giant adds Florida firepower
An influential Florida lobbyist is joining one of Washington's largest lobbying firms, a powerful addition as the Sunshine State looks to play an outsized role in the incoming Trump administration. The Hill has exclusively learned that BGR Group will hire Nick Iarossi as managing director. Bob Wood, Chairman and CEO of BGR Group, called Mr. […]
Lobbying World: AirBnB books new federal affairs lead
airbnb Added Aquila Powell as Secretary General of the Federation. She most recently served as Managing Director of Prime Policy Group and is also a General Motors alumnus. Phil Bianchi I participated JP Morgan Chase as vice president of government relations; He most recently served as public policy advisor at Squire Patton Boggs. adam meinhart […]