Trump-Linked Lobbyists Land Big Money, Foreign Client Contracts

Lobbying shops with close ties to the White House are commanding eye-popping sums for influence work for foreign clients—some of whom were facing federal charges—according to disclosures filed last week.

International firms with roots in the finance, energy, and mining sectors were among those who shelled out lobbying retainer fees of well over half a million dollars apiece during the first three months of the year, making them among the most lucrative contracts.