Caitlin Oprysko

Washington, D.C.

Influence Reporter at POLITICO

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How K Street priorities fared in the tax package

1 day ago | politico.com | Caitlin Oprysko

With help from Daniel LippmanWHAT’S IN THE BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL: The marathon process lovingly referred to on K Street as the “Super Bowl of tax” formally kicked off last night as House GOP tax writers unveiled their long-anticipated bill to extend President Donald Trump’s 2017 tax cuts. And this afternoon began the markup, which is expected to turn into an all-nighter.
Ballard does damage control

2 days ago | politico.com | Rachael Bade |Caitlin Oprysko

With Daniel LippmanBALLARD APOLOGIZES TO TRUMP: After we reported last week that Brian Ballard was on the outs with the West Wing for overly aggressive lobbying tactics, the prominent Donald Trump-aligned lobbyist was granted face time with the president late last week to clear the air. — White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, Ballard’s one-time employee, green-lighted a meeting between the lobbyist and Trump that took place Friday.
Japan, Bosnia hire Continental

5 days ago | politico.com | Caitlin Oprysko

With help from Daniel LippmanFARA FRIDAY: Continental Strategy’s foreign lobbying work is picking up. The firm is now registered to represent the Japanese Embassy and Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Washington, according to documents filed with the Justice Department this week.
How Ballard got burned in Trump world

6 days ago | politico.com | Caitlin Oprysko

With Daniel LippmanANNALS OF FLYING TOO CLOSE TO THE SUN: Since President Donald Trump’s return to Washington, Ballard Partners has established a reputation as perhaps the go-to shop in town, thanks in part to founder Brian Ballard’s longstanding relationship with the president and the firm’s presence on the resumes of top officials in his administration, all of which PI readers are well aware.
From Trump whisperer to West Wing pariah: How lobbyist Brian Ballard angered Trump

6 days ago | politico.com | Rachael Bade |Caitlin Oprysko

After a March incident at Mar-A-Lago involving cryptocurrency and a Truth Social post, the White House turns on a well-known political fixer. Brian Ballard, photographed March 13, 2018, at his office in Washington, D.C. | M. Scott Mahaskey/POLITICO On a Sunday morning in early March, President Donald Trump greenlit a Truth Social post promoting a “Crypto Strategic Reserve.” Hours later, he felt like he’d been played.
From Trump whisperer to West Wing pariah: How lobbyist Brian Ballard angered Trump

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Rachael Bade |Caitlin Oprysko

On a Sunday morning in early March, President Donald Trump greenlit a Truth Social post promoting a “Crypto Strategic Reserve.” Hours later, he felt like he'd been played. That weekend at Mar-a-Lago, an employee of the lobby shop run by Brian Ballard who was attending a donor event at the resort, had personally buttonholed the president and encouraged him multiple times to tout his desire to promote the industry. She even gave him a copy of a message she thought he should write.
Sig Sauer hires Cox

1 week ago | politico.com | Caitlin Oprysko

With Daniel Lippman, Alex GuillenHIRED GUNS: Sig Sauer has added the gun lobby’s former top lobbyist to its lineup of outside firms. The German handgun maker and defense manufacturer retained Capitol 6 Advisors, the firm started by Chris Cox after stepping down as the chief lobbyist at the National Rifle Association, back in February, according to a newly filed disclosure.
Retail executives fly in to talk C-SALT

1 week ago | politico.com | Caitlin Oprysko

With Daniel LippmanC SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING: Financial officers and tax executives from nearly a dozen of the nation’s top retailers headed to the Hill today in an effort to stave off new limits on the state and local tax deduction for businesses that are being considered as congressional Republicans construct their reconciliation package.
Akin hires Trump trade negotiator

1 week ago | politico.com | Caitlin Oprysko

With Daniel LippmanAKIN SNAGS TRUMP TRADE VETERAN: Kelly Ann Shaw, who served as one of President Donald Trump’s top trade advisers during his first administration, has decamped from Hogan Lovells to join Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld as a partner in the lobbying practice. — Shaw most recently co-led Hogan Lovells’ geopolitical risk and national security program.
Panama Maritime Authority hires Checkmate

1 week ago | politico.com | Caitlin Oprysko

With Daniel LippmanFIRST IN PI:The entity that oversees Panama’s shipping registry and ports has added new lobbying firepower with ties to President Donald Trump as he doubles down on a pressure campaign targeting the vital shipping passage. — The Panama Maritime Authority has hired Checkmate Government Relations — the firm founded by Ches McDowell, a close friend of Donald Trump Jr. and the brother of first-term Rep.