david bernhardt

Saying Goodbye to Planet Earth

Chris Hedges and Mr. Fish / Truthdig Apr 15, 2019 Climate change is no mere "problem." We are in a planetary transition and will survive only if we rapidly create new forms of civilization. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Recording Reveals Oil Industry Execs Laughing About Access to Trump

Lance Williams / Reveal Mar 27, 2019 Lobbyists openly acknowledge they haven't enjoyed this kind of influence in the White House since Dick Cheney was vice president. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

The Revolver (Video)

Mark Fiore / Truthdig Feb 14, 2019 Trump’s pick to lead the Department of the Interior has been through the revolving door between government and lobbying so much it’ll make your head spin. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

A Former Oil Lobbyist Quietly Wields Power Behind the Scenes at the Interior Department

Ilana Novick Oct 9, 2018 Deputy Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt is “the ultimate D.C. swamp creature,” according to watchdog organizations. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Trump Nominee Told Senate He Had Dropped Big Client, but Documents Say Otherwise

By Lance Williams and Matt Smith / Reveal Jul 19, 2017 Although lobbyist David Bernhardt claimed he had stopped promoting a water district in California, emails and other evidence indicate he was still on the job. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )