Videos

Tony Mecia talked about the increase in lobbyist spending by companies and trade associations during the Trump Administration.

A group of activists discussed strategies for lobbying members of Congress, including building alliances and coalitions and using social media. Joining them were U.S. Representatives Mark…

Tom Holyoke talked about his book The Ethical Lobbyist: Reforming Washington’s Influence Industry, in which he discusses the ethics involved in lobbying and argues for stronger lobbying regulations.…

Patent-holding inventors talked about their displeasure with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), a three-judge panel they said was weakening U.S.…

Financier and former Russia investor William Browder testified at a hearing on the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA). This law requires those representing the political interests of foreign powers to disclose…

Dan Pickard, an attorney who specializes in the Foreign Agents Registration Act, talked about the origins of the law and its relevance in the Russia investigation.

Justice Department officials, including the agency’s inspector general, testified at a hearing on foreign agent registration requirements. Inspector General Michael Horowitz detailed a review his office conducted of the…

Eric Lipton talked about his New York Times story, “Drug Lobbyists' Battle Cry Over Prices: Blame the Others,” on the pharmaceutical industry’s response to increasing calls by Congress and the White…

Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) delivers the luncheon keynote address at the Center for American Progress Ideas Conference. She encouraged attendees to resist special interests in…

Republican lawyers talked about President Trump’s push to restrict lobbyist access to the White House and executive branch agencies. The discussion was part of the Republican National…

Brody Mullins talked about his Wall Street Journal front-page story, “The Rise and Fall of a K Street Renegade,” about the career and downfall of former drug industry lobbyist Evan Morris.…

Panelists from the Center for Responsive Politics talked about the revolving door between public and private sectors, lobbying rules and restrictions, and how journalists can cover the issue. They talked about…

Catherine Ho discussed what Donald Trump’s victory could mean for lobbying firms. She also examined to so-called “revolving door” between Capitol Hill and K Street.

Craig Holman talked about how political parties' conventions are funded, including the role of lobbyists and corporations.

Omri Ceren talked by video from New York City and about the Iran nuclear deal, his opposition to the deal, and the lobbying effects of other groups who were supporting the deal. He…

Daniel Kalik talked about the Iran nuclear agreement and lobbying efforts on behalf of Jewish-American groups that oppose it. His group has said that it is a pro-Israel group that supports…

Anna Palmer talked about reactions to the Iran nuclear deal from various lobbyist groups. Among other issues she discussed which members of Congress are expected to receive the most money,…

James Thurber talked about lobby reform and ethical issues regarding members of Congress. He spoke about previous efforts to change lobbying practices on Capitol Hill and discussed potential change in…

Attorney Joseph Sandler talked about the strengths and weaknesses in the laws governing lobbying practices, gift rules, and foreign agents. Mr. Sandler is a former general counsel of the Democratic…

Neil Kerwin talked about federal regulation of lobbying, as well as strengths and weaknesses of the current system of rules and restrictions. This talk was part of American University’s biannual…