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A photo illustration of Republican candidate for Iowa governor Zach Lahn flying in a Piper Meridian.
NO PLACE LIKE HOME

MAGA Gov Candidate Busted Living in Luxury Out of State

The Trump-endorsed candidate in the toss-up Iowa governor’s race now faces carpetbagging accusations.

Annabella Rosciglione

Donald Trump mocked the Koch-aligned Americans For Prosperity Action political network after it said it would no longer spend money on Nikki Haley’s campaign.
BELIEVE ME

Trump Says He’s Over Haley—Then Repeatedly Posts About Her

There appears to be a sizeable gap between what the former president says and what he actually does.

Dan Ladden-Hall

Nikki Haley stares forward while standing at a podium during a press conference.
BIG BLOW

Koch Network Ends Spending on Nikki Haley’s Campaign: Report

The group reportedly said its turning its attention—and checkbook—to more competitive races in Congress.

Josh Fiallo

The Supreme Court will hear a case which could have implications for the “Chevron deference” this week.
BEHIND THE SCENES

SCOTUS Case Secretly Backed by Conservative Billionaire: NYT

The case could have wide-reaching consequences for government regulation.

Dan Ladden-Hall

Three repeating images of Elizabeth Koch smiling
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THE TIES THAT BIND

Koch Heiress’ Project Gets $60M Tax-Free From Family Network

The Koch network started a tax-exempt organization to funnel money to the reluctant nepo baby.

Emily Shugerman

Republican presidential candidate and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis gestures as he speaks at a campaign event at The Thunderdome in Newton, Iowa
‘TURN THE PAGE’

Fired Koch Network Staffer Joins DeSantis Campaign Super PAC

The official said he was let go for speaking out against the Koch network’s backing of Nikki Haley.

Alex Nguyen

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Nikki Haley, former governor of South Carolina and former ambassador to the United Nations, holds a rally in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
‘TERMINATED’

Koch Official: I Was Let Go for Opposing Haley Endorsement

He claimed that Haley is “anti free speech” and “totally sideways” on his organization’s foreign policy stance.

Alex Nguyen

Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley listens as she is introduced during a campaign stop in Hooksett, New Hampshire, Nov. 20, 2023.
‘FULL SUPPORT’

Powerful Koch Network Endorses Haley Over DeSantis for 2024

Americans for Prosperity Action said Haley is “in the best position to defeat Donald Trump in the primaries.” The news has apparently not gone down well with the DeSantis campaign.

Dan Ladden-Hall

 Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.
‘EXTRAORDINARY’

Clarence Thomas Went to Least 2 Koch Donor Summits: Report

A retired federal judge told ProPublica the revelation “takes my breath away.”

Philippe Naughton

Former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump arrives on stage to speak during a 2024 presidential campaign rally in Dubuque, Iowa, Sept. 20, 2023.
TANTRUM

Trump: ‘Very Stupid’ Tycoon Will Regret Going Against Me

The former president is lashing out over a months-old report about billionaire donor Charles Koch.

Allison Quinn

Groups linked to the Koch brothers are orchestrating a $70 million plan to sink Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign.
ANYONE BUT HIM

Groups Linked to Koch Brothers Plot $70M Push to Sink Trump

It’s not yet clear which Republican candidate they will support instead.

Noah Kirsch

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