Foreign influence in U.S. policy stories

Jun 9, 2026

ProPublica Investigation Reveals Ambani Family Secured Trump Policy Wins While Backing Firm Linked to Donald Trump Jr.

An investigation found that India's Ambani family secured major policy concessions from the Trump administration while secretly funneling at least $100 million to a Texas firm connected to Donald Trump Jr.

Jun 9, 20262 sources

May 13, 2026

California Mayor Resigns After Admitting to Being Chinese Government Agent

Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang resigned after admitting she will plead guilty to being an agent for the Chinese government. US officials say she operated on behalf of Beijing while serving in local office.

May 13, 20261 source