As the leaves turn and tailgates fire up, Washington, D.C., hosts its own high-stakes rivalry game over federal funding. Congress, federal agencies and stakeholders operate under the same tight rules, referees and play clock.
Let’s be honest: most companies wait until Washington disrupts their business before considering a D.C. strategy, but the smartest organizations position themselves to benefit from political change before it happens. While many companies are scrambling to understand new regulations or manage congressional scrutiny, the strategically prepared ones are already capitalizing on opportunities others can’t even […]
The crypto industry stands at a pivotal crossroads. After years of uncertain and contentious regulation and enforcement, we’re witnessing the most significant legislative breakthrough in digital asset history with the Genius Act on track to reach the president’s desk. But catching the car is only half the battle.
When it comes to persuasive communications and public influence, a clear frontrunner is emerging from the media revolution: podcasts.
When it comes to Joe Biden and Donald Trump in front of two hot microphones, a betting man wouldn’t dare guess what events may unfold. Even so, our team of experts with lifetimes of combined experience in the halls of government, the chaos of campaigns, and throughout Capitol Hill weighed in with their predictions and […]
Nothing conjures up childhood summer memories quite like soap operas. Growing up, I would join my grandmother in front of the TV late morning until mid-afternoon to watch her “stories.” As a kid, I didn’t see the appeal, but as an adult, I recognize there is plenty to love — outrageous storylines, backstabbing “frenemies,” intriguing […]
Much to Democrats’ disappointment, the Trump years resulted in a mostly dormant Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC). The committee acquiesced to the administration’s America First, unilateral, and inward-looking approach to foreign policy that broke with our traditional allies, holding fewer than ten full committee hearings in 2020. Throughout the Trump presidency and the pandemic, the SFRC’s […]
Much to Democrats’ disappointment, the Trump years resulted in a mostly dormant Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC). The committee acquiesced to the administration’s America First, unilateral, and inward-looking approach to foreign policy that broke with our traditional allies, holding fewer than ten full committee hearings in 2020. Throughout the Trump presidency and the pandemic, the SFRC’s […]
Managing Director Dave Oxner discusses GameStop, Robinhood and Congress There are but a handful of moments over the past 15-years when I can recall the equity markets remaining the sustained focus of front page news. Social media mentions of “Wall Street” and “investigation” or “regulation” are up 2,000% since last week and among members of Congress, up 1,000% over the same period, with a near even divide between […]
It’s been a heck of a year. And after eight months of a pandemic topped off by a heated election, tensions are high. So whether you’re gathering the family around a computer screen or under an outdoor heat lamp this year, here are some activities and conversation starters to help you keep the peace. While […]