The Lever
Exposing political and corporate maneuvering, corruption and the greed behind the decisions that affect our lives.
Trump’s $8 Billion Box Seats
Tuesday June 09, 2026
Madison Square Garden owner James Dolan rolled out the red carpet for Donald Trump weeks after the White House spared the arena from relocation plans.Today’s Referendum On Graham Platner
Tuesday June 09, 2026The Maine Senate primary today has become a national referendum on populism, power, character, and the future of the Democratic Party. Here’s our essential coverage.The Supreme Court Lets Corporations Sidestep Their Victims
Monday June 08, 2026Justices declined to stop a bankruptcy maneuver that allows companies to dump legal liabilities into a separate entity — and leave victims fighting for compensation.Uber’s Secret Hawaiian Slush Fund
Monday June 08, 2026A new report alleges Uber has parked $12.5 billion in a Hawaiian shell company that could help finance robotaxis, sidestep taxes, and bankroll efforts to weaken consumer protections.LEVER WEEKLY: Fighting Fraud — With More Fraud?
Sunday June 07, 2026A top pension officer trading fossil fuels, the monopoly stopping fire trucks from fighting fires, and more from The Lever this week.YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: ICE, Crushed
Saturday June 06, 2026Immigration enforcers face justice from Minnesota to Texas, abortion patients preserve their privacy, and oil drillers come clean.More Than One Thing Can Be True About Graham Platner
Friday June 05, 2026Platner’s critics, supporters, and detractors have valid points — but the most powerful voices in the debate are politically motivated to deny that complexity exists.Trump Wants Lawyers’ Files On Migrant Children
Friday June 05, 2026
As immigration courts accelerate deportation proceedings, the Trump administration is withholding funding while pressuring legal aid groups to disclose sensitive data about vulnerable children.When Obama Gave Up On The Public Option
Friday June 05, 2026Newly obtained records show the former president once snarkily rejected calls to bypass Senate roadblocks to deliver public health insurance — the same barriers he now condemns.