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Meet the CNP

a little-known club of a few hundred of the most powerful conservatives in the country

The Council for National Policy (CNP) is a body that mixes large numbers of ostensibly mainstream conservatives with far-right and extremist ideologues, mostly from the far fringes of the religious right. They are not a direct actor, rather they are the coordinating body that sets the tone for the hard right.

The YouTubers who blew the whistle on an anti-vax plotA mysterious marketing agency secretly offered to pay social media stars to spread disinformation about Covid-19 vaccines

Marketing agency Fazze pays bloggers to spread Vax Misinfo!

The Mysterious Marketing agency offered to pay Youtubers to spread misinformation about vaccine safety.

The group used out of context snippets of data from multiple sources and asked bloggers not to disclose sponsorship

Update: Once the story broke, Fazze's social media went dark

The actual reason why Republicans and their media are discouraging people from getting vaccinatedDr. Jonathan Reiner, a CNN Medical Analyst, said last week, "A surprising amount of death will occur soon..." But why, when the deadly Delta variant is sweeping the world, are Republicans and their media warning people not to get vaccinated? There's always a reason. People don't do things — particu...

Trump’s Tech Lawsuit Already Turning Into Fundraising SchemeTrump supporters think they’re signing on to a class-action lawsuit against social media companies. What they’re really signing on to is a fundraising email list.

Toyota is the top donor to the 'Sedition Caucus' of Republicans who wouldn't certify Biden's win

This sedition is brought to you by... - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in WashingtonCorporations and industry groups are filling the coffers of political committees tied to the so-called Sedition Caucus — creating one of the biggest obstacles to holding these members accountable for their actions. It’s time to call them out.

Release of PPP loan recipients' reveals troubling patternsTenants paying rent at Trump Organization and Kushner Companies properties are beneficiaries of PPP loans.

Just 12 People Are Behind Most Vaccine Hoaxes On Social Media, Research ShowsThe majority of false claims about COVID-19 vaccines on social media trace back to just a handful of influential figures. So why don't the companies just shut them down?

Why platforms must act on twelve leading online Anti-Vaxxers

The Center for Countering Digital Hate is a not-for-profit NGO that seeks to disrupt the architecture of online hate and misinformation.

Activists and Ex-Spy Said to Have Plotted to Discredit Trump ‘Enemies’ in GovernmentThe campaign included planned operations against President Trump’s national security adviser at the time, H.R. McMaster, and F.B.I. employees, according to documents and interviews.

Leaked video: Dark money group brags about writing GOP voter suppression bills across the country“We did it quickly and we did it quietly,” said the executive director of Heritage Action.

Trump’s ‘Fringe Benefits’ for Employees Are Under ScrutinyThe investigation into the former president has led prosecutors to subpoena records from a New York City private school.

Mitch McConnell benefits from corporate cash. And corporations benefit from him. - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in WashingtonPerhaps more than any other politician, Mitch McConnell has both vigorously defended and benefited from big money in politics.

Senate Stock Watcher - See What Senators are TradingUpdated Daily - See the stock trades US Senators are making as they are reported. Get notifications when new reports are uploaded. Get insight now!

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“That’s Their Problem”: How Jared Kushner Let the Markets Decide America’s COVID-19 FateFirst-person accounts of a tense meeting at the White House in late March suggest that President Trump’s son-in-law resisted taking federal action to alleviate shortages and help Democratic-led New York. Instead, he enlisted a former roommate to lead a Consultant State to take on the Deep State, with results ranging from the Eastman Kodak fiasco to a mysterious deal to send ventilators to Russia.

The U.S. awarded a firm $1.3 billion to make syringes. Where are they?The Covid vaccines are here, but the ApiJect syringe is not yet approved by federal regulators and a new factory in North Carolina is not yet built.

US police and public officials donated to Kyle Rittenhouse, data breach revealsOfficers and officials also donated to fundraisers for far-right activists and fellow officers accused of shooting black Americans

WSJ News Exclusive | U.S. Chamber Urges Lawmakers to Oppose Democratic-Backed Voting BillThe Chamber objects to the proposal’s restrictions on business political activity, saying that voting changes should be bipartisan.

Cato Indoctrination for EducatorsBy Thomas Ultican 4/8/2021 The Education Week Advertiser just notified me about an opportunity to be indoctrinated into the Cato Institute’s culture and education views. The ad proclaims, “The Cato…

McConnell: Big Business acting like 'woke parallel government'The broadside from the Senate minority leader is just the latest sign of a fraying alliance between big companies and the Republican Party.

HBO Max Debuts 'Q: Into the Storm,' on Sunday, March 21This Sunday, March 21, the cable network HBO and its sibling streamer HBO Max address the question: Who – and what – is QAnon? HBO debuts the first two episodes of the six-episode documentary series, 'Q: Into the Storm' from 9 to 11 pm ET/PT, with subsequent episodes landing Sundays at 9 pm. HBO Ma

Inside a stealth ‘persuasion machine’ promising Republican victories in 2022The American Culture Project looks like a community news site. Internal fundraising documents show it has different aims.

How Trump Steered Supporters Into Unwitting DonationsOnline donors were guided into weekly recurring contributions. Demands for refunds spiked. Complaints to banks and credit card companies soared. But the money helped keep Donald Trump’s struggling campaign afloat.

Inside the Koch-Backed Effort to Block the Largest Election-Reform Bill in Half a CenturyOn a leaked conference call, leaders of dark-money groups and an aide to Mitch McConnell expressed frustration with the popularity of the legislation—even among Republican voters.

Dark money spending exceeded $1 billion in 2020 electionMore than $1 billion spent on the 2020 election — the most expensive presidential contest in history — came from unknown sources.

Inspector General’s Report Cites Elaine Chao for Using Office to Help FamilyThe Justice Department under the Trump administration declined to open a criminal investigation into the actions by Ms. Chao when she was transportation secretary.

Erik Prince, Trump Ally, Violated Libya Arms Embargo, U.N. Report SaysMr. Prince offered to supply weapons, drones and mercenaries to a Libyan militia commander seeking to overthrow the government, according to U.N. investigators.

The richest 1 percent dodge taxes on more than one-fifth of their income, study showsThose at the very top of the income spectrum deny the U.S. government roughly $175 billion a year in revenue, researchers estimate.

Who Owns Kavanaugh #1: The Justice & The ReplacementPart One of this five-part series examines how Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court seat came to be open, and why he was chosen to fill it.

Who Owns Kavanaugh #2: The Financials & The Red FlagsPart two of the series examines Brett Kavanaugh's finances, which don't add up.

Who Owns Kavanaugh #3: The Basketball Coach & The Devil's TriangleJust as the press begins to dig into Kavanaugh's finances and sketchy work with Bush 43, all hell breaks loose.

Virginia Senate punts on campaign finance bill, but lawmakers agree to study future reform - Virginia MercuryA proposal to prevent Virginia politicians from using campaign funds to enrich themselves failed in the state Senate Tuesday, the latest sign of the legislature’s continuing wariness toward campaign finance reform.

Major Trump backer Rebekah Mercer orchestrates Parler’s second actRebekah Mercer, a daughter of a major Republican donor, is a founding investor of Parler, where she reportedly is pulling strings. Mercer holds the majority stake in Parler and controlled two of three board seats as of early February — a board to which she recently appointed allies.

Virginia Senate bill demands Metro change station name to include bank or lose millions in fundingA proposal would withhold the funding unless the transit agency renames the McLean station to include “Capital One Hall.”

USPS head Louis DeJoy to address House panel with agency in crisis and as Democrats clamor for his removalPostmaster General Louis DeJoy faces the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. The Postal Service is battling financial and service crises caused by years of mail declines worsened by the coronavirus pandemic.

Lawmakers to grill Robinhood CEO, 'Roaring Kitty' Thursday in hearing regarding GameStop stockThe House Financial Services Committee is ready to dig into the confounding episode regarding the recent rise and fall of GameStop's stock at a hearing on Thursday.

Florida governor threatens to pull COVID vaccines from counties that criticize state rolloutHe’s taking shots.

February UnKoch National Network CallJoin students activists taking action to on their campuses to remove Koch-funded research centers.

Advanced recycling bill goes to governor after 'Great Polystyrene Compromise of 2021' - Virginia MercuryLegislation to classify chemical recycling as manufacturing rather than solid waste management is on its way to the governor despite early resistance from the House of Delegates. The hotly contested bill, which supporters say will encourage the repurposing of plastic waste while creating jobs and opponents say will allow the fledgling industry to sidestep regulation, […]

Parler’s Ties To Trump And Russia, Finances Under Scrutiny By House DemocratsThe deplatformed social media site has been using a Russian hosting service and was reportedly in talks to give Trump an ownership stake.

'We have the receipts': Analysis reveals $170 million in corporate gifts to GOP lawmakers who voted to overturn Biden winA new analysis entitled "Bankrolling the Disenfranchisers" calls out the corporate and trade association political action committees that—despite any condemnation of last week's attack on the U.S. Capitol—poured millions in campaign contributions to the 147 Republicans who voted to object to Preside...

Va. House committee advances bill giving FOIA exemption to new Northam cabinet officials - Virginia MercuryTwo recently created cabinet-level positions in Gov. Ralph Northam’s office would gain a broad exemption from Virginia’s public-records laws under a bill advanced Tuesday by a House of Delegates committee. The legislation would extend the Virginia Freedom of Information Act’s working papers and correspondence exemption, often criticized by open-government advocates as creating a vaguely defined […]

Exclusive: Large bitcoin payments to right-wing activists a month before Capitol riot linked to foreign accountU.S. law enforcement is investigating whether a bitcoin transfer to right-wing organizations and personalities was linked to the Jan. 6 assault on the Capitol.

Dark money groups are shutting down now that the FEC can enforce the law again - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in WashingtonLZP, LLC and Independence and Freedom Network, are the subject of a complaint CREW filed with the FEC that is still awaiting resolution.

Media Executives Step Down As U.S. Faces New Presidency, Fight For Racial JusticeBosses at several major national publications and TV networks are retiring, signaling a changing of the guard that coincides with the presidential transition and the fight for racial justice.

How the Mercers’ millions bankrolled election lies, white nationalism and the Capitol riotRebekah Mercer is “one of the chief financiers of the fascist movement” says longtime Republican insider Steve Schmidt.

Nevada bill would allow tech companies to create governmentsCARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Planned legislation to establish new business areas in Nevada would allow technology companies to effectively form separate local governments. Democratic Gov. Steve...

Jennifer Carroll Foy releases plan to curb lobbyist power - plus the latest in VA politicsNew plan from Carroll Foy, Snyder adds campaign leadership, Perryman releases video, plus so much more.

Dominion Energy nearly quadruples Virginia political contributions from 2018 to 2020 - Energy and Policy InstituteUtility directed large, repeat contributions to legislators

The Koch Coup: Charles Koch's Political Machine Bankrolled Senators Who Will Attempt to Steal Election for Trump Tomorrow - EXPOSEDbyCMDCharles Koch's political operation and his close family members have funded the campaigns and leadership PACs of all 13 U.S. senators who will attempt to stop Congress from certifying Joe Biden's victory on Jan. 6 based on Trump's conspiracy theories and lies.

Pro-Trump dark money groups organized the rally that led to deadly Capitol Hill riotA web of pro-Trump dark money groups organized and funded a rally that led to the infamous riot on Capitol Hill.

Hold Koch Funded GOP Insurrectionists Accountable!Join us in calling on House Majority Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senator Chuck Schumer to hold these Koch-funded politicians accountable for their actions today.

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