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Coinbase and Binance have returned to the market. Both businesses had previously withdrawn from the market due to unclear regulations. Since many MPs are gradually coming around to the notion, Coinbase sees India as a critical development location and has just received major regulatory permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the warming attitude toward crypto in India is partly attributed to ongoing trade negotiations and closer economic ties with the United States. New Delhi policymakers are encouraged to link more near with US regulatory trends to attract foreign investment and foster innovation in the digital asset space. This alignment is encouraging India\u2019s crypto sector to intensify lobbying efforts in the U.S. to gain support for tax reforms and regulatory clarity that could benefit both countries\u2019 crypto markets.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Crypto lobby gains momentum in India as U.S. trade talks influence policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"crypto-lobby-gains-momentum-in-india-as-u-s-trade-talks-influence-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7914","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":42},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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Additionally, communication with Indian policymakers has greatly strengthened. They now meet with the industry \"monthly, if not weekly.\" Reexamining the harsh tax system\u2014a 30%<\/a> capital gains tax and a 1% transaction tax\u2014which has caused more than 90% of India's cryptocurrency trade to go abroad remains the primary objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coinbase and Binance have returned to the market. Both businesses had previously withdrawn from the market due to unclear regulations. Since many MPs are gradually coming around to the notion, Coinbase sees India as a critical development location and has just received major regulatory permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the warming attitude toward crypto in India is partly attributed to ongoing trade negotiations and closer economic ties with the United States. New Delhi policymakers are encouraged to link more near with US regulatory trends to attract foreign investment and foster innovation in the digital asset space. This alignment is encouraging India\u2019s crypto sector to intensify lobbying efforts in the U.S. to gain support for tax reforms and regulatory clarity that could benefit both countries\u2019 crypto markets.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Crypto lobby gains momentum in India as U.S. trade talks influence policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"crypto-lobby-gains-momentum-in-india-as-u-s-trade-talks-influence-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7914","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":42},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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Trump's return to the White House and his outspoken support for crypto innovation appear to be in line with the recent change. Industry insiders claim that this abrupt shift in strategy is not an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, communication with Indian policymakers has greatly strengthened. They now meet with the industry \"monthly, if not weekly.\" Reexamining the harsh tax system\u2014a 30%<\/a> capital gains tax and a 1% transaction tax\u2014which has caused more than 90% of India's cryptocurrency trade to go abroad remains the primary objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coinbase and Binance have returned to the market. Both businesses had previously withdrawn from the market due to unclear regulations. Since many MPs are gradually coming around to the notion, Coinbase sees India as a critical development location and has just received major regulatory permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the warming attitude toward crypto in India is partly attributed to ongoing trade negotiations and closer economic ties with the United States. New Delhi policymakers are encouraged to link more near with US regulatory trends to attract foreign investment and foster innovation in the digital asset space. This alignment is encouraging India\u2019s crypto sector to intensify lobbying efforts in the U.S. to gain support for tax reforms and regulatory clarity that could benefit both countries\u2019 crypto markets.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Crypto lobby gains momentum in India as U.S. trade talks influence policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"crypto-lobby-gains-momentum-in-india-as-u-s-trade-talks-influence-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7914","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":42},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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The primary demand from India\u2019s crypto industry is a significant reduction in the capital gains tax and the TDS on crypto transactions. Industry representatives argue that the current 30% tax rate is excessively high compared to other investment classes, such as equities, and stifles retail and institutional participation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's return to the White House and his outspoken support for crypto innovation appear to be in line with the recent change. Industry insiders claim that this abrupt shift in strategy is not an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, communication with Indian policymakers has greatly strengthened. They now meet with the industry \"monthly, if not weekly.\" Reexamining the harsh tax system\u2014a 30%<\/a> capital gains tax and a 1% transaction tax\u2014which has caused more than 90% of India's cryptocurrency trade to go abroad remains the primary objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coinbase and Binance have returned to the market. Both businesses had previously withdrawn from the market due to unclear regulations. Since many MPs are gradually coming around to the notion, Coinbase sees India as a critical development location and has just received major regulatory permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the warming attitude toward crypto in India is partly attributed to ongoing trade negotiations and closer economic ties with the United States. New Delhi policymakers are encouraged to link more near with US regulatory trends to attract foreign investment and foster innovation in the digital asset space. This alignment is encouraging India\u2019s crypto sector to intensify lobbying efforts in the U.S. to gain support for tax reforms and regulatory clarity that could benefit both countries\u2019 crypto markets.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Crypto lobby gains momentum in India as U.S. trade talks influence policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"crypto-lobby-gains-momentum-in-india-as-u-s-trade-talks-influence-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7914","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":42},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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The Reserve Bank of India forbade banks from offering service accounts in 2018. But after a two-year court struggle, the Indian Supreme Court declared the RBI restriction to be unconstitutional, allowing banks to once more provide services to cryptocurrency firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary demand from India\u2019s crypto industry is a significant reduction in the capital gains tax and the TDS on crypto transactions. Industry representatives argue that the current 30% tax rate is excessively high compared to other investment classes, such as equities, and stifles retail and institutional participation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's return to the White House and his outspoken support for crypto innovation appear to be in line with the recent change. Industry insiders claim that this abrupt shift in strategy is not an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, communication with Indian policymakers has greatly strengthened. They now meet with the industry \"monthly, if not weekly.\" Reexamining the harsh tax system\u2014a 30%<\/a> capital gains tax and a 1% transaction tax\u2014which has caused more than 90% of India's cryptocurrency trade to go abroad remains the primary objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coinbase and Binance have returned to the market. Both businesses had previously withdrawn from the market due to unclear regulations. Since many MPs are gradually coming around to the notion, Coinbase sees India as a critical development location and has just received major regulatory permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the warming attitude toward crypto in India is partly attributed to ongoing trade negotiations and closer economic ties with the United States. New Delhi policymakers are encouraged to link more near with US regulatory trends to attract foreign investment and foster innovation in the digital asset space. This alignment is encouraging India\u2019s crypto sector to intensify lobbying efforts in the U.S. to gain support for tax reforms and regulatory clarity that could benefit both countries\u2019 crypto markets.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Crypto lobby gains momentum in India as U.S. trade talks influence policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"crypto-lobby-gains-momentum-in-india-as-u-s-trade-talks-influence-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7914","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":42},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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Since 2022, India has imposed stringent taxes on cryptocurrency transactions, including a 30% capital gains tax and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on every crypto transaction. These measures were introduced to curb the illicit use of digital assets but have significantly dampened domestic trading activity. Industry reports suggest that over 90% of Indian crypto trading has shifted offshore due to these harsh tax burdens, undermining the growth of India\u2019s crypto ecosystem and reducing government oversight and tax revenue potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reserve Bank of India forbade banks from offering service accounts in 2018. But after a two-year court struggle, the Indian Supreme Court declared the RBI restriction to be unconstitutional, allowing banks to once more provide services to cryptocurrency firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary demand from India\u2019s crypto industry is a significant reduction in the capital gains tax and the TDS on crypto transactions. Industry representatives argue that the current 30% tax rate is excessively high compared to other investment classes, such as equities, and stifles retail and institutional participation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's return to the White House and his outspoken support for crypto innovation appear to be in line with the recent change. Industry insiders claim that this abrupt shift in strategy is not an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, communication with Indian policymakers has greatly strengthened. They now meet with the industry \"monthly, if not weekly.\" Reexamining the harsh tax system\u2014a 30%<\/a> capital gains tax and a 1% transaction tax\u2014which has caused more than 90% of India's cryptocurrency trade to go abroad remains the primary objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coinbase and Binance have returned to the market. Both businesses had previously withdrawn from the market due to unclear regulations. Since many MPs are gradually coming around to the notion, Coinbase sees India as a critical development location and has just received major regulatory permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the warming attitude toward crypto in India is partly attributed to ongoing trade negotiations and closer economic ties with the United States. New Delhi policymakers are encouraged to link more near with US regulatory trends to attract foreign investment and foster innovation in the digital asset space. This alignment is encouraging India\u2019s crypto sector to intensify lobbying efforts in the U.S. to gain support for tax reforms and regulatory clarity that could benefit both countries\u2019 crypto markets.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Crypto lobby gains momentum in India as U.S. trade talks influence policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"crypto-lobby-gains-momentum-in-india-as-u-s-trade-talks-influence-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7914","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":42},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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In contrast to a legislative structure that was more hostile to digital assets, the majority of business stakeholders believe that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration is now more receptive to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2022, India has imposed stringent taxes on cryptocurrency transactions, including a 30% capital gains tax and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on every crypto transaction. These measures were introduced to curb the illicit use of digital assets but have significantly dampened domestic trading activity. Industry reports suggest that over 90% of Indian crypto trading has shifted offshore due to these harsh tax burdens, undermining the growth of India\u2019s crypto ecosystem and reducing government oversight and tax revenue potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reserve Bank of India forbade banks from offering service accounts in 2018. But after a two-year court struggle, the Indian Supreme Court declared the RBI restriction to be unconstitutional, allowing banks to once more provide services to cryptocurrency firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary demand from India\u2019s crypto industry is a significant reduction in the capital gains tax and the TDS on crypto transactions. Industry representatives argue that the current 30% tax rate is excessively high compared to other investment classes, such as equities, and stifles retail and institutional participation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's return to the White House and his outspoken support for crypto innovation appear to be in line with the recent change. Industry insiders claim that this abrupt shift in strategy is not an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, communication with Indian policymakers has greatly strengthened. They now meet with the industry \"monthly, if not weekly.\" Reexamining the harsh tax system\u2014a 30%<\/a> capital gains tax and a 1% transaction tax\u2014which has caused more than 90% of India's cryptocurrency trade to go abroad remains the primary objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coinbase and Binance have returned to the market. Both businesses had previously withdrawn from the market due to unclear regulations. Since many MPs are gradually coming around to the notion, Coinbase sees India as a critical development location and has just received major regulatory permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the warming attitude toward crypto in India is partly attributed to ongoing trade negotiations and closer economic ties with the United States. New Delhi policymakers are encouraged to link more near with US regulatory trends to attract foreign investment and foster innovation in the digital asset space. This alignment is encouraging India\u2019s crypto sector to intensify lobbying efforts in the U.S. to gain support for tax reforms and regulatory clarity that could benefit both countries\u2019 crypto markets.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Crypto lobby gains momentum in India as U.S. trade talks influence policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"crypto-lobby-gains-momentum-in-india-as-u-s-trade-talks-influence-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7914","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":42},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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Due in part to President Donald Trump<\/a>'s crypto-friendly stance and the ongoing trade<\/a> negotiations his administration has been holding with New Delhi, India's cryptocurrency industry is stepping up lobbying efforts to lower the onerous levies that have hindered domestic commerce for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast to a legislative structure that was more hostile to digital assets, the majority of business stakeholders believe that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration is now more receptive to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2022, India has imposed stringent taxes on cryptocurrency transactions, including a 30% capital gains tax and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on every crypto transaction. These measures were introduced to curb the illicit use of digital assets but have significantly dampened domestic trading activity. Industry reports suggest that over 90% of Indian crypto trading has shifted offshore due to these harsh tax burdens, undermining the growth of India\u2019s crypto ecosystem and reducing government oversight and tax revenue potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reserve Bank of India forbade banks from offering service accounts in 2018. But after a two-year court struggle, the Indian Supreme Court declared the RBI restriction to be unconstitutional, allowing banks to once more provide services to cryptocurrency firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary demand from India\u2019s crypto industry is a significant reduction in the capital gains tax and the TDS on crypto transactions. Industry representatives argue that the current 30% tax rate is excessively high compared to other investment classes, such as equities, and stifles retail and institutional participation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's return to the White House and his outspoken support for crypto innovation appear to be in line with the recent change. Industry insiders claim that this abrupt shift in strategy is not an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, communication with Indian policymakers has greatly strengthened. They now meet with the industry \"monthly, if not weekly.\" Reexamining the harsh tax system\u2014a 30%<\/a> capital gains tax and a 1% transaction tax\u2014which has caused more than 90% of India's cryptocurrency trade to go abroad remains the primary objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coinbase and Binance have returned to the market. Both businesses had previously withdrawn from the market due to unclear regulations. Since many MPs are gradually coming around to the notion, Coinbase sees India as a critical development location and has just received major regulatory permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the warming attitude toward crypto in India is partly attributed to ongoing trade negotiations and closer economic ties with the United States. New Delhi policymakers are encouraged to link more near with US regulatory trends to attract foreign investment and foster innovation in the digital asset space. This alignment is encouraging India\u2019s crypto sector to intensify lobbying efforts in the U.S. to gain support for tax reforms and regulatory clarity that could benefit both countries\u2019 crypto markets.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Crypto lobby gains momentum in India as U.S. trade talks influence policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"crypto-lobby-gains-momentum-in-india-as-u-s-trade-talks-influence-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7914","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":42},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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He also provided testimony on Trump's 2013 travel to Moscow to the House Intelligence Committee that same year. According to CNN, he informed the committee that a Russian had offered to send ladies to Trump's hotel room, but Schiller said the idea was quickly turned down as a joke.<\/p>\n","post_title":"US Lobbyists with Trump ties engaged by India and Pakistan during period of strain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"us-lobbyists-with-trump-ties-engaged-by-india-and-pakistan-during-period-of-strain","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7863","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7914,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_content":"\n

Due in part to President Donald Trump<\/a>'s crypto-friendly stance and the ongoing trade<\/a> negotiations his administration has been holding with New Delhi, India's cryptocurrency industry is stepping up lobbying efforts to lower the onerous levies that have hindered domestic commerce for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast to a legislative structure that was more hostile to digital assets, the majority of business stakeholders believe that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration is now more receptive to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2022, India has imposed stringent taxes on cryptocurrency transactions, including a 30% capital gains tax and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on every crypto transaction. These measures were introduced to curb the illicit use of digital assets but have significantly dampened domestic trading activity. Industry reports suggest that over 90% of Indian crypto trading has shifted offshore due to these harsh tax burdens, undermining the growth of India\u2019s crypto ecosystem and reducing government oversight and tax revenue potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reserve Bank of India forbade banks from offering service accounts in 2018. But after a two-year court struggle, the Indian Supreme Court declared the RBI restriction to be unconstitutional, allowing banks to once more provide services to cryptocurrency firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary demand from India\u2019s crypto industry is a significant reduction in the capital gains tax and the TDS on crypto transactions. Industry representatives argue that the current 30% tax rate is excessively high compared to other investment classes, such as equities, and stifles retail and institutional participation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's return to the White House and his outspoken support for crypto innovation appear to be in line with the recent change. Industry insiders claim that this abrupt shift in strategy is not an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, communication with Indian policymakers has greatly strengthened. They now meet with the industry \"monthly, if not weekly.\" Reexamining the harsh tax system\u2014a 30%<\/a> capital gains tax and a 1% transaction tax\u2014which has caused more than 90% of India's cryptocurrency trade to go abroad remains the primary objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coinbase and Binance have returned to the market. Both businesses had previously withdrawn from the market due to unclear regulations. Since many MPs are gradually coming around to the notion, Coinbase sees India as a critical development location and has just received major regulatory permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the warming attitude toward crypto in India is partly attributed to ongoing trade negotiations and closer economic ties with the United States. New Delhi policymakers are encouraged to link more near with US regulatory trends to attract foreign investment and foster innovation in the digital asset space. This alignment is encouraging India\u2019s crypto sector to intensify lobbying efforts in the U.S. to gain support for tax reforms and regulatory clarity that could benefit both countries\u2019 crypto markets.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Crypto lobby gains momentum in India as U.S. trade talks influence policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"crypto-lobby-gains-momentum-in-india-as-u-s-trade-talks-influence-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7914","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":42},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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Schiller and Sorial registered to assist Pakistan in creating \u201clong-term economic partnerships\u201d in the United States by enhancing Pakistan\u2019s connections with the U.S. government and commercial sector, according to the Politico story. The letter about Schiller's firing was personally given to James Comey, the FBI director at the time, in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also provided testimony on Trump's 2013 travel to Moscow to the House Intelligence Committee that same year. According to CNN, he informed the committee that a Russian had offered to send ladies to Trump's hotel room, but Schiller said the idea was quickly turned down as a joke.<\/p>\n","post_title":"US Lobbyists with Trump ties engaged by India and Pakistan during period of strain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"us-lobbyists-with-trump-ties-engaged-by-india-and-pakistan-during-period-of-strain","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7863","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7914,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_content":"\n

Due in part to President Donald Trump<\/a>'s crypto-friendly stance and the ongoing trade<\/a> negotiations his administration has been holding with New Delhi, India's cryptocurrency industry is stepping up lobbying efforts to lower the onerous levies that have hindered domestic commerce for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast to a legislative structure that was more hostile to digital assets, the majority of business stakeholders believe that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration is now more receptive to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2022, India has imposed stringent taxes on cryptocurrency transactions, including a 30% capital gains tax and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on every crypto transaction. These measures were introduced to curb the illicit use of digital assets but have significantly dampened domestic trading activity. Industry reports suggest that over 90% of Indian crypto trading has shifted offshore due to these harsh tax burdens, undermining the growth of India\u2019s crypto ecosystem and reducing government oversight and tax revenue potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reserve Bank of India forbade banks from offering service accounts in 2018. But after a two-year court struggle, the Indian Supreme Court declared the RBI restriction to be unconstitutional, allowing banks to once more provide services to cryptocurrency firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary demand from India\u2019s crypto industry is a significant reduction in the capital gains tax and the TDS on crypto transactions. Industry representatives argue that the current 30% tax rate is excessively high compared to other investment classes, such as equities, and stifles retail and institutional participation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's return to the White House and his outspoken support for crypto innovation appear to be in line with the recent change. Industry insiders claim that this abrupt shift in strategy is not an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, communication with Indian policymakers has greatly strengthened. They now meet with the industry \"monthly, if not weekly.\" Reexamining the harsh tax system\u2014a 30%<\/a> capital gains tax and a 1% transaction tax\u2014which has caused more than 90% of India's cryptocurrency trade to go abroad remains the primary objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coinbase and Binance have returned to the market. Both businesses had previously withdrawn from the market due to unclear regulations. Since many MPs are gradually coming around to the notion, Coinbase sees India as a critical development location and has just received major regulatory permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the warming attitude toward crypto in India is partly attributed to ongoing trade negotiations and closer economic ties with the United States. New Delhi policymakers are encouraged to link more near with US regulatory trends to attract foreign investment and foster innovation in the digital asset space. This alignment is encouraging India\u2019s crypto sector to intensify lobbying efforts in the U.S. to gain support for tax reforms and regulatory clarity that could benefit both countries\u2019 crypto markets.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Crypto lobby gains momentum in India as U.S. trade talks influence policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"crypto-lobby-gains-momentum-in-india-as-u-s-trade-talks-influence-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7914","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":42},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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In December 2024, he and George Sorial, the former compliance officer for the Trump Organization, co-founded the consultancy business Javelin Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schiller and Sorial registered to assist Pakistan in creating \u201clong-term economic partnerships\u201d in the United States by enhancing Pakistan\u2019s connections with the U.S. government and commercial sector, according to the Politico story. The letter about Schiller's firing was personally given to James Comey, the FBI director at the time, in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also provided testimony on Trump's 2013 travel to Moscow to the House Intelligence Committee that same year. According to CNN, he informed the committee that a Russian had offered to send ladies to Trump's hotel room, but Schiller said the idea was quickly turned down as a joke.<\/p>\n","post_title":"US Lobbyists with Trump ties engaged by India and Pakistan during period of strain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"us-lobbyists-with-trump-ties-engaged-by-india-and-pakistan-during-period-of-strain","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7863","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7914,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_content":"\n

Due in part to President Donald Trump<\/a>'s crypto-friendly stance and the ongoing trade<\/a> negotiations his administration has been holding with New Delhi, India's cryptocurrency industry is stepping up lobbying efforts to lower the onerous levies that have hindered domestic commerce for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast to a legislative structure that was more hostile to digital assets, the majority of business stakeholders believe that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration is now more receptive to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2022, India has imposed stringent taxes on cryptocurrency transactions, including a 30% capital gains tax and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on every crypto transaction. These measures were introduced to curb the illicit use of digital assets but have significantly dampened domestic trading activity. Industry reports suggest that over 90% of Indian crypto trading has shifted offshore due to these harsh tax burdens, undermining the growth of India\u2019s crypto ecosystem and reducing government oversight and tax revenue potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reserve Bank of India forbade banks from offering service accounts in 2018. But after a two-year court struggle, the Indian Supreme Court declared the RBI restriction to be unconstitutional, allowing banks to once more provide services to cryptocurrency firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary demand from India\u2019s crypto industry is a significant reduction in the capital gains tax and the TDS on crypto transactions. Industry representatives argue that the current 30% tax rate is excessively high compared to other investment classes, such as equities, and stifles retail and institutional participation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's return to the White House and his outspoken support for crypto innovation appear to be in line with the recent change. Industry insiders claim that this abrupt shift in strategy is not an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, communication with Indian policymakers has greatly strengthened. They now meet with the industry \"monthly, if not weekly.\" Reexamining the harsh tax system\u2014a 30%<\/a> capital gains tax and a 1% transaction tax\u2014which has caused more than 90% of India's cryptocurrency trade to go abroad remains the primary objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coinbase and Binance have returned to the market. Both businesses had previously withdrawn from the market due to unclear regulations. Since many MPs are gradually coming around to the notion, Coinbase sees India as a critical development location and has just received major regulatory permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the warming attitude toward crypto in India is partly attributed to ongoing trade negotiations and closer economic ties with the United States. New Delhi policymakers are encouraged to link more near with US regulatory trends to attract foreign investment and foster innovation in the digital asset space. This alignment is encouraging India\u2019s crypto sector to intensify lobbying efforts in the U.S. to gain support for tax reforms and regulatory clarity that could benefit both countries\u2019 crypto markets.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Crypto lobby gains momentum in India as U.S. trade talks influence policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"crypto-lobby-gains-momentum-in-india-as-u-s-trade-talks-influence-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7914","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":42},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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Keith Schiller, who served as Trump's bodyguard, will act as a lobbyist for Islamabad in the America. He began his association with the US president in the early 2000s, taking on the role of chief of security at Trump Tower in Manhattan. Previously, he was a detective with the NYPD. Subsequently, during Trump's first term, Schiller was named Director of Oval Office Operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In December 2024, he and George Sorial, the former compliance officer for the Trump Organization, co-founded the consultancy business Javelin Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schiller and Sorial registered to assist Pakistan in creating \u201clong-term economic partnerships\u201d in the United States by enhancing Pakistan\u2019s connections with the U.S. government and commercial sector, according to the Politico story. The letter about Schiller's firing was personally given to James Comey, the FBI director at the time, in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also provided testimony on Trump's 2013 travel to Moscow to the House Intelligence Committee that same year. According to CNN, he informed the committee that a Russian had offered to send ladies to Trump's hotel room, but Schiller said the idea was quickly turned down as a joke.<\/p>\n","post_title":"US Lobbyists with Trump ties engaged by India and Pakistan during period of strain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"us-lobbyists-with-trump-ties-engaged-by-india-and-pakistan-during-period-of-strain","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7863","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7914,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_content":"\n

Due in part to President Donald Trump<\/a>'s crypto-friendly stance and the ongoing trade<\/a> negotiations his administration has been holding with New Delhi, India's cryptocurrency industry is stepping up lobbying efforts to lower the onerous levies that have hindered domestic commerce for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast to a legislative structure that was more hostile to digital assets, the majority of business stakeholders believe that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration is now more receptive to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2022, India has imposed stringent taxes on cryptocurrency transactions, including a 30% capital gains tax and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on every crypto transaction. These measures were introduced to curb the illicit use of digital assets but have significantly dampened domestic trading activity. Industry reports suggest that over 90% of Indian crypto trading has shifted offshore due to these harsh tax burdens, undermining the growth of India\u2019s crypto ecosystem and reducing government oversight and tax revenue potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reserve Bank of India forbade banks from offering service accounts in 2018. But after a two-year court struggle, the Indian Supreme Court declared the RBI restriction to be unconstitutional, allowing banks to once more provide services to cryptocurrency firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary demand from India\u2019s crypto industry is a significant reduction in the capital gains tax and the TDS on crypto transactions. Industry representatives argue that the current 30% tax rate is excessively high compared to other investment classes, such as equities, and stifles retail and institutional participation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's return to the White House and his outspoken support for crypto innovation appear to be in line with the recent change. Industry insiders claim that this abrupt shift in strategy is not an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, communication with Indian policymakers has greatly strengthened. They now meet with the industry \"monthly, if not weekly.\" Reexamining the harsh tax system\u2014a 30%<\/a> capital gains tax and a 1% transaction tax\u2014which has caused more than 90% of India's cryptocurrency trade to go abroad remains the primary objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coinbase and Binance have returned to the market. Both businesses had previously withdrawn from the market due to unclear regulations. Since many MPs are gradually coming around to the notion, Coinbase sees India as a critical development location and has just received major regulatory permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the warming attitude toward crypto in India is partly attributed to ongoing trade negotiations and closer economic ties with the United States. New Delhi policymakers are encouraged to link more near with US regulatory trends to attract foreign investment and foster innovation in the digital asset space. This alignment is encouraging India\u2019s crypto sector to intensify lobbying efforts in the U.S. to gain support for tax reforms and regulatory clarity that could benefit both countries\u2019 crypto markets.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Crypto lobby gains momentum in India as U.S. trade talks influence policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"crypto-lobby-gains-momentum-in-india-as-u-s-trade-talks-influence-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7914","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":42},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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Islamabad employs Keith Schiller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keith Schiller, who served as Trump's bodyguard, will act as a lobbyist for Islamabad in the America. He began his association with the US president in the early 2000s, taking on the role of chief of security at Trump Tower in Manhattan. Previously, he was a detective with the NYPD. Subsequently, during Trump's first term, Schiller was named Director of Oval Office Operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In December 2024, he and George Sorial, the former compliance officer for the Trump Organization, co-founded the consultancy business Javelin Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schiller and Sorial registered to assist Pakistan in creating \u201clong-term economic partnerships\u201d in the United States by enhancing Pakistan\u2019s connections with the U.S. government and commercial sector, according to the Politico story. The letter about Schiller's firing was personally given to James Comey, the FBI director at the time, in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also provided testimony on Trump's 2013 travel to Moscow to the House Intelligence Committee that same year. According to CNN, he informed the committee that a Russian had offered to send ladies to Trump's hotel room, but Schiller said the idea was quickly turned down as a joke.<\/p>\n","post_title":"US Lobbyists with Trump ties engaged by India and Pakistan during period of strain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"us-lobbyists-with-trump-ties-engaged-by-india-and-pakistan-during-period-of-strain","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7863","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7914,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_content":"\n

Due in part to President Donald Trump<\/a>'s crypto-friendly stance and the ongoing trade<\/a> negotiations his administration has been holding with New Delhi, India's cryptocurrency industry is stepping up lobbying efforts to lower the onerous levies that have hindered domestic commerce for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast to a legislative structure that was more hostile to digital assets, the majority of business stakeholders believe that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration is now more receptive to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2022, India has imposed stringent taxes on cryptocurrency transactions, including a 30% capital gains tax and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on every crypto transaction. These measures were introduced to curb the illicit use of digital assets but have significantly dampened domestic trading activity. Industry reports suggest that over 90% of Indian crypto trading has shifted offshore due to these harsh tax burdens, undermining the growth of India\u2019s crypto ecosystem and reducing government oversight and tax revenue potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reserve Bank of India forbade banks from offering service accounts in 2018. But after a two-year court struggle, the Indian Supreme Court declared the RBI restriction to be unconstitutional, allowing banks to once more provide services to cryptocurrency firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary demand from India\u2019s crypto industry is a significant reduction in the capital gains tax and the TDS on crypto transactions. Industry representatives argue that the current 30% tax rate is excessively high compared to other investment classes, such as equities, and stifles retail and institutional participation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's return to the White House and his outspoken support for crypto innovation appear to be in line with the recent change. Industry insiders claim that this abrupt shift in strategy is not an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, communication with Indian policymakers has greatly strengthened. They now meet with the industry \"monthly, if not weekly.\" Reexamining the harsh tax system\u2014a 30%<\/a> capital gains tax and a 1% transaction tax\u2014which has caused more than 90% of India's cryptocurrency trade to go abroad remains the primary objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coinbase and Binance have returned to the market. Both businesses had previously withdrawn from the market due to unclear regulations. Since many MPs are gradually coming around to the notion, Coinbase sees India as a critical development location and has just received major regulatory permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the warming attitude toward crypto in India is partly attributed to ongoing trade negotiations and closer economic ties with the United States. New Delhi policymakers are encouraged to link more near with US regulatory trends to attract foreign investment and foster innovation in the digital asset space. This alignment is encouraging India\u2019s crypto sector to intensify lobbying efforts in the U.S. to gain support for tax reforms and regulatory clarity that could benefit both countries\u2019 crypto markets.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Crypto lobby gains momentum in India as U.S. trade talks influence policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"crypto-lobby-gains-momentum-in-india-as-u-s-trade-talks-influence-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7914","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":42},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

\n

Miller's companionship with Trump may support Delhi's diplomatic measures. \u201cThis is not a novel approach, Since the 1950s, this has persisted for several decades and under various administrations. The Embassy has frequently hired these companies in accordance with the circumstances.: During a recent press briefing, Randhir Jaiswal, the Ministry of External Affairs' (MEA) official spokeswoman, stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Islamabad employs Keith Schiller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keith Schiller, who served as Trump's bodyguard, will act as a lobbyist for Islamabad in the America. He began his association with the US president in the early 2000s, taking on the role of chief of security at Trump Tower in Manhattan. Previously, he was a detective with the NYPD. Subsequently, during Trump's first term, Schiller was named Director of Oval Office Operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In December 2024, he and George Sorial, the former compliance officer for the Trump Organization, co-founded the consultancy business Javelin Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schiller and Sorial registered to assist Pakistan in creating \u201clong-term economic partnerships\u201d in the United States by enhancing Pakistan\u2019s connections with the U.S. government and commercial sector, according to the Politico story. The letter about Schiller's firing was personally given to James Comey, the FBI director at the time, in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also provided testimony on Trump's 2013 travel to Moscow to the House Intelligence Committee that same year. According to CNN, he informed the committee that a Russian had offered to send ladies to Trump's hotel room, but Schiller said the idea was quickly turned down as a joke.<\/p>\n","post_title":"US Lobbyists with Trump ties engaged by India and Pakistan during period of strain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"us-lobbyists-with-trump-ties-engaged-by-india-and-pakistan-during-period-of-strain","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7863","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7914,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_content":"\n

Due in part to President Donald Trump<\/a>'s crypto-friendly stance and the ongoing trade<\/a> negotiations his administration has been holding with New Delhi, India's cryptocurrency industry is stepping up lobbying efforts to lower the onerous levies that have hindered domestic commerce for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast to a legislative structure that was more hostile to digital assets, the majority of business stakeholders believe that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration is now more receptive to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2022, India has imposed stringent taxes on cryptocurrency transactions, including a 30% capital gains tax and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on every crypto transaction. These measures were introduced to curb the illicit use of digital assets but have significantly dampened domestic trading activity. Industry reports suggest that over 90% of Indian crypto trading has shifted offshore due to these harsh tax burdens, undermining the growth of India\u2019s crypto ecosystem and reducing government oversight and tax revenue potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reserve Bank of India forbade banks from offering service accounts in 2018. But after a two-year court struggle, the Indian Supreme Court declared the RBI restriction to be unconstitutional, allowing banks to once more provide services to cryptocurrency firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary demand from India\u2019s crypto industry is a significant reduction in the capital gains tax and the TDS on crypto transactions. Industry representatives argue that the current 30% tax rate is excessively high compared to other investment classes, such as equities, and stifles retail and institutional participation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's return to the White House and his outspoken support for crypto innovation appear to be in line with the recent change. Industry insiders claim that this abrupt shift in strategy is not an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, communication with Indian policymakers has greatly strengthened. They now meet with the industry \"monthly, if not weekly.\" Reexamining the harsh tax system\u2014a 30%<\/a> capital gains tax and a 1% transaction tax\u2014which has caused more than 90% of India's cryptocurrency trade to go abroad remains the primary objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coinbase and Binance have returned to the market. Both businesses had previously withdrawn from the market due to unclear regulations. Since many MPs are gradually coming around to the notion, Coinbase sees India as a critical development location and has just received major regulatory permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the warming attitude toward crypto in India is partly attributed to ongoing trade negotiations and closer economic ties with the United States. New Delhi policymakers are encouraged to link more near with US regulatory trends to attract foreign investment and foster innovation in the digital asset space. This alignment is encouraging India\u2019s crypto sector to intensify lobbying efforts in the U.S. to gain support for tax reforms and regulatory clarity that could benefit both countries\u2019 crypto markets.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Crypto lobby gains momentum in India as U.S. trade talks influence policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"crypto-lobby-gains-momentum-in-india-as-u-s-trade-talks-influence-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7914","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":42},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

\n

According to the Justice Department document, the former Trump associate would provide \u201cstrategic counsel, tactical planning\u201d and traditional lobbying services, as well as public relations and reputation management services as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miller's companionship with Trump may support Delhi's diplomatic measures. \u201cThis is not a novel approach, Since the 1950s, this has persisted for several decades and under various administrations. The Embassy has frequently hired these companies in accordance with the circumstances.: During a recent press briefing, Randhir Jaiswal, the Ministry of External Affairs' (MEA) official spokeswoman, stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Islamabad employs Keith Schiller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keith Schiller, who served as Trump's bodyguard, will act as a lobbyist for Islamabad in the America. He began his association with the US president in the early 2000s, taking on the role of chief of security at Trump Tower in Manhattan. Previously, he was a detective with the NYPD. Subsequently, during Trump's first term, Schiller was named Director of Oval Office Operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In December 2024, he and George Sorial, the former compliance officer for the Trump Organization, co-founded the consultancy business Javelin Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schiller and Sorial registered to assist Pakistan in creating \u201clong-term economic partnerships\u201d in the United States by enhancing Pakistan\u2019s connections with the U.S. government and commercial sector, according to the Politico story. The letter about Schiller's firing was personally given to James Comey, the FBI director at the time, in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also provided testimony on Trump's 2013 travel to Moscow to the House Intelligence Committee that same year. According to CNN, he informed the committee that a Russian had offered to send ladies to Trump's hotel room, but Schiller said the idea was quickly turned down as a joke.<\/p>\n","post_title":"US Lobbyists with Trump ties engaged by India and Pakistan during period of strain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"us-lobbyists-with-trump-ties-engaged-by-india-and-pakistan-during-period-of-strain","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7863","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7914,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_content":"\n

Due in part to President Donald Trump<\/a>'s crypto-friendly stance and the ongoing trade<\/a> negotiations his administration has been holding with New Delhi, India's cryptocurrency industry is stepping up lobbying efforts to lower the onerous levies that have hindered domestic commerce for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast to a legislative structure that was more hostile to digital assets, the majority of business stakeholders believe that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration is now more receptive to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2022, India has imposed stringent taxes on cryptocurrency transactions, including a 30% capital gains tax and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on every crypto transaction. These measures were introduced to curb the illicit use of digital assets but have significantly dampened domestic trading activity. Industry reports suggest that over 90% of Indian crypto trading has shifted offshore due to these harsh tax burdens, undermining the growth of India\u2019s crypto ecosystem and reducing government oversight and tax revenue potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reserve Bank of India forbade banks from offering service accounts in 2018. But after a two-year court struggle, the Indian Supreme Court declared the RBI restriction to be unconstitutional, allowing banks to once more provide services to cryptocurrency firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary demand from India\u2019s crypto industry is a significant reduction in the capital gains tax and the TDS on crypto transactions. Industry representatives argue that the current 30% tax rate is excessively high compared to other investment classes, such as equities, and stifles retail and institutional participation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's return to the White House and his outspoken support for crypto innovation appear to be in line with the recent change. Industry insiders claim that this abrupt shift in strategy is not an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, communication with Indian policymakers has greatly strengthened. They now meet with the industry \"monthly, if not weekly.\" Reexamining the harsh tax system\u2014a 30%<\/a> capital gains tax and a 1% transaction tax\u2014which has caused more than 90% of India's cryptocurrency trade to go abroad remains the primary objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coinbase and Binance have returned to the market. Both businesses had previously withdrawn from the market due to unclear regulations. Since many MPs are gradually coming around to the notion, Coinbase sees India as a critical development location and has just received major regulatory permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the warming attitude toward crypto in India is partly attributed to ongoing trade negotiations and closer economic ties with the United States. New Delhi policymakers are encouraged to link more near with US regulatory trends to attract foreign investment and foster innovation in the digital asset space. This alignment is encouraging India\u2019s crypto sector to intensify lobbying efforts in the U.S. to gain support for tax reforms and regulatory clarity that could benefit both countries\u2019 crypto markets.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Crypto lobby gains momentum in India as U.S. trade talks influence policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"crypto-lobby-gains-momentum-in-india-as-u-s-trade-talks-influence-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7914","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":42},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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SHW Partners LLC, led by Miller, will receive a monthly retainer of $150,000 for its services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Justice Department document, the former Trump associate would provide \u201cstrategic counsel, tactical planning\u201d and traditional lobbying services, as well as public relations and reputation management services as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miller's companionship with Trump may support Delhi's diplomatic measures. \u201cThis is not a novel approach, Since the 1950s, this has persisted for several decades and under various administrations. The Embassy has frequently hired these companies in accordance with the circumstances.: During a recent press briefing, Randhir Jaiswal, the Ministry of External Affairs' (MEA) official spokeswoman, stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Islamabad employs Keith Schiller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keith Schiller, who served as Trump's bodyguard, will act as a lobbyist for Islamabad in the America. He began his association with the US president in the early 2000s, taking on the role of chief of security at Trump Tower in Manhattan. Previously, he was a detective with the NYPD. Subsequently, during Trump's first term, Schiller was named Director of Oval Office Operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In December 2024, he and George Sorial, the former compliance officer for the Trump Organization, co-founded the consultancy business Javelin Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schiller and Sorial registered to assist Pakistan in creating \u201clong-term economic partnerships\u201d in the United States by enhancing Pakistan\u2019s connections with the U.S. government and commercial sector, according to the Politico story. The letter about Schiller's firing was personally given to James Comey, the FBI director at the time, in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also provided testimony on Trump's 2013 travel to Moscow to the House Intelligence Committee that same year. According to CNN, he informed the committee that a Russian had offered to send ladies to Trump's hotel room, but Schiller said the idea was quickly turned down as a joke.<\/p>\n","post_title":"US Lobbyists with Trump ties engaged by India and Pakistan during period of strain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"us-lobbyists-with-trump-ties-engaged-by-india-and-pakistan-during-period-of-strain","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7863","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7914,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_content":"\n

Due in part to President Donald Trump<\/a>'s crypto-friendly stance and the ongoing trade<\/a> negotiations his administration has been holding with New Delhi, India's cryptocurrency industry is stepping up lobbying efforts to lower the onerous levies that have hindered domestic commerce for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast to a legislative structure that was more hostile to digital assets, the majority of business stakeholders believe that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration is now more receptive to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2022, India has imposed stringent taxes on cryptocurrency transactions, including a 30% capital gains tax and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on every crypto transaction. These measures were introduced to curb the illicit use of digital assets but have significantly dampened domestic trading activity. Industry reports suggest that over 90% of Indian crypto trading has shifted offshore due to these harsh tax burdens, undermining the growth of India\u2019s crypto ecosystem and reducing government oversight and tax revenue potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reserve Bank of India forbade banks from offering service accounts in 2018. But after a two-year court struggle, the Indian Supreme Court declared the RBI restriction to be unconstitutional, allowing banks to once more provide services to cryptocurrency firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary demand from India\u2019s crypto industry is a significant reduction in the capital gains tax and the TDS on crypto transactions. Industry representatives argue that the current 30% tax rate is excessively high compared to other investment classes, such as equities, and stifles retail and institutional participation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's return to the White House and his outspoken support for crypto innovation appear to be in line with the recent change. Industry insiders claim that this abrupt shift in strategy is not an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, communication with Indian policymakers has greatly strengthened. They now meet with the industry \"monthly, if not weekly.\" Reexamining the harsh tax system\u2014a 30%<\/a> capital gains tax and a 1% transaction tax\u2014which has caused more than 90% of India's cryptocurrency trade to go abroad remains the primary objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coinbase and Binance have returned to the market. Both businesses had previously withdrawn from the market due to unclear regulations. Since many MPs are gradually coming around to the notion, Coinbase sees India as a critical development location and has just received major regulatory permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the warming attitude toward crypto in India is partly attributed to ongoing trade negotiations and closer economic ties with the United States. New Delhi policymakers are encouraged to link more near with US regulatory trends to attract foreign investment and foster innovation in the digital asset space. This alignment is encouraging India\u2019s crypto sector to intensify lobbying efforts in the U.S. to gain support for tax reforms and regulatory clarity that could benefit both countries\u2019 crypto markets.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Crypto lobby gains momentum in India as U.S. trade talks influence policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"crypto-lobby-gains-momentum-in-india-as-u-s-trade-talks-influence-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7914","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":42},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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In Washington, Miller will represent India. For the first time in years, Miller has registered to advocate on behalf of the Indian government, as reported by documents from the US Justice Department cited by Politico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SHW Partners LLC, led by Miller, will receive a monthly retainer of $150,000 for its services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Justice Department document, the former Trump associate would provide \u201cstrategic counsel, tactical planning\u201d and traditional lobbying services, as well as public relations and reputation management services as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miller's companionship with Trump may support Delhi's diplomatic measures. \u201cThis is not a novel approach, Since the 1950s, this has persisted for several decades and under various administrations. The Embassy has frequently hired these companies in accordance with the circumstances.: During a recent press briefing, Randhir Jaiswal, the Ministry of External Affairs' (MEA) official spokeswoman, stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Islamabad employs Keith Schiller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keith Schiller, who served as Trump's bodyguard, will act as a lobbyist for Islamabad in the America. He began his association with the US president in the early 2000s, taking on the role of chief of security at Trump Tower in Manhattan. Previously, he was a detective with the NYPD. Subsequently, during Trump's first term, Schiller was named Director of Oval Office Operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In December 2024, he and George Sorial, the former compliance officer for the Trump Organization, co-founded the consultancy business Javelin Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schiller and Sorial registered to assist Pakistan in creating \u201clong-term economic partnerships\u201d in the United States by enhancing Pakistan\u2019s connections with the U.S. government and commercial sector, according to the Politico story. The letter about Schiller's firing was personally given to James Comey, the FBI director at the time, in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also provided testimony on Trump's 2013 travel to Moscow to the House Intelligence Committee that same year. According to CNN, he informed the committee that a Russian had offered to send ladies to Trump's hotel room, but Schiller said the idea was quickly turned down as a joke.<\/p>\n","post_title":"US Lobbyists with Trump ties engaged by India and Pakistan during period of strain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"us-lobbyists-with-trump-ties-engaged-by-india-and-pakistan-during-period-of-strain","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7863","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7914,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_content":"\n

Due in part to President Donald Trump<\/a>'s crypto-friendly stance and the ongoing trade<\/a> negotiations his administration has been holding with New Delhi, India's cryptocurrency industry is stepping up lobbying efforts to lower the onerous levies that have hindered domestic commerce for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast to a legislative structure that was more hostile to digital assets, the majority of business stakeholders believe that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration is now more receptive to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2022, India has imposed stringent taxes on cryptocurrency transactions, including a 30% capital gains tax and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on every crypto transaction. These measures were introduced to curb the illicit use of digital assets but have significantly dampened domestic trading activity. Industry reports suggest that over 90% of Indian crypto trading has shifted offshore due to these harsh tax burdens, undermining the growth of India\u2019s crypto ecosystem and reducing government oversight and tax revenue potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reserve Bank of India forbade banks from offering service accounts in 2018. But after a two-year court struggle, the Indian Supreme Court declared the RBI restriction to be unconstitutional, allowing banks to once more provide services to cryptocurrency firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary demand from India\u2019s crypto industry is a significant reduction in the capital gains tax and the TDS on crypto transactions. Industry representatives argue that the current 30% tax rate is excessively high compared to other investment classes, such as equities, and stifles retail and institutional participation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's return to the White House and his outspoken support for crypto innovation appear to be in line with the recent change. Industry insiders claim that this abrupt shift in strategy is not an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, communication with Indian policymakers has greatly strengthened. They now meet with the industry \"monthly, if not weekly.\" Reexamining the harsh tax system\u2014a 30%<\/a> capital gains tax and a 1% transaction tax\u2014which has caused more than 90% of India's cryptocurrency trade to go abroad remains the primary objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coinbase and Binance have returned to the market. Both businesses had previously withdrawn from the market due to unclear regulations. Since many MPs are gradually coming around to the notion, Coinbase sees India as a critical development location and has just received major regulatory permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the warming attitude toward crypto in India is partly attributed to ongoing trade negotiations and closer economic ties with the United States. New Delhi policymakers are encouraged to link more near with US regulatory trends to attract foreign investment and foster innovation in the digital asset space. This alignment is encouraging India\u2019s crypto sector to intensify lobbying efforts in the U.S. to gain support for tax reforms and regulatory clarity that could benefit both countries\u2019 crypto markets.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Crypto lobby gains momentum in India as U.S. trade talks influence policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"crypto-lobby-gains-momentum-in-india-as-u-s-trade-talks-influence-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7914","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":42},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

\n

Delhi brings on Jason Miller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Washington, Miller will represent India. For the first time in years, Miller has registered to advocate on behalf of the Indian government, as reported by documents from the US Justice Department cited by Politico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SHW Partners LLC, led by Miller, will receive a monthly retainer of $150,000 for its services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Justice Department document, the former Trump associate would provide \u201cstrategic counsel, tactical planning\u201d and traditional lobbying services, as well as public relations and reputation management services as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miller's companionship with Trump may support Delhi's diplomatic measures. \u201cThis is not a novel approach, Since the 1950s, this has persisted for several decades and under various administrations. The Embassy has frequently hired these companies in accordance with the circumstances.: During a recent press briefing, Randhir Jaiswal, the Ministry of External Affairs' (MEA) official spokeswoman, stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Islamabad employs Keith Schiller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keith Schiller, who served as Trump's bodyguard, will act as a lobbyist for Islamabad in the America. He began his association with the US president in the early 2000s, taking on the role of chief of security at Trump Tower in Manhattan. Previously, he was a detective with the NYPD. Subsequently, during Trump's first term, Schiller was named Director of Oval Office Operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In December 2024, he and George Sorial, the former compliance officer for the Trump Organization, co-founded the consultancy business Javelin Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schiller and Sorial registered to assist Pakistan in creating \u201clong-term economic partnerships\u201d in the United States by enhancing Pakistan\u2019s connections with the U.S. government and commercial sector, according to the Politico story. The letter about Schiller's firing was personally given to James Comey, the FBI director at the time, in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also provided testimony on Trump's 2013 travel to Moscow to the House Intelligence Committee that same year. According to CNN, he informed the committee that a Russian had offered to send ladies to Trump's hotel room, but Schiller said the idea was quickly turned down as a joke.<\/p>\n","post_title":"US Lobbyists with Trump ties engaged by India and Pakistan during period of strain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"us-lobbyists-with-trump-ties-engaged-by-india-and-pakistan-during-period-of-strain","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7863","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7914,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_content":"\n

Due in part to President Donald Trump<\/a>'s crypto-friendly stance and the ongoing trade<\/a> negotiations his administration has been holding with New Delhi, India's cryptocurrency industry is stepping up lobbying efforts to lower the onerous levies that have hindered domestic commerce for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast to a legislative structure that was more hostile to digital assets, the majority of business stakeholders believe that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration is now more receptive to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2022, India has imposed stringent taxes on cryptocurrency transactions, including a 30% capital gains tax and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on every crypto transaction. These measures were introduced to curb the illicit use of digital assets but have significantly dampened domestic trading activity. Industry reports suggest that over 90% of Indian crypto trading has shifted offshore due to these harsh tax burdens, undermining the growth of India\u2019s crypto ecosystem and reducing government oversight and tax revenue potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reserve Bank of India forbade banks from offering service accounts in 2018. But after a two-year court struggle, the Indian Supreme Court declared the RBI restriction to be unconstitutional, allowing banks to once more provide services to cryptocurrency firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary demand from India\u2019s crypto industry is a significant reduction in the capital gains tax and the TDS on crypto transactions. Industry representatives argue that the current 30% tax rate is excessively high compared to other investment classes, such as equities, and stifles retail and institutional participation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's return to the White House and his outspoken support for crypto innovation appear to be in line with the recent change. Industry insiders claim that this abrupt shift in strategy is not an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, communication with Indian policymakers has greatly strengthened. They now meet with the industry \"monthly, if not weekly.\" Reexamining the harsh tax system\u2014a 30%<\/a> capital gains tax and a 1% transaction tax\u2014which has caused more than 90% of India's cryptocurrency trade to go abroad remains the primary objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coinbase and Binance have returned to the market. Both businesses had previously withdrawn from the market due to unclear regulations. Since many MPs are gradually coming around to the notion, Coinbase sees India as a critical development location and has just received major regulatory permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the warming attitude toward crypto in India is partly attributed to ongoing trade negotiations and closer economic ties with the United States. New Delhi policymakers are encouraged to link more near with US regulatory trends to attract foreign investment and foster innovation in the digital asset space. This alignment is encouraging India\u2019s crypto sector to intensify lobbying efforts in the U.S. to gain support for tax reforms and regulatory clarity that could benefit both countries\u2019 crypto markets.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Crypto lobby gains momentum in India as U.S. trade talks influence policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"crypto-lobby-gains-momentum-in-india-as-u-s-trade-talks-influence-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7914","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":42},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

\n

On Stephen Bannon's radio program <\/a>in 2022, Miller revealed Trump's intention to run for the US presidency in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi brings on Jason Miller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Washington, Miller will represent India. For the first time in years, Miller has registered to advocate on behalf of the Indian government, as reported by documents from the US Justice Department cited by Politico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SHW Partners LLC, led by Miller, will receive a monthly retainer of $150,000 for its services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Justice Department document, the former Trump associate would provide \u201cstrategic counsel, tactical planning\u201d and traditional lobbying services, as well as public relations and reputation management services as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miller's companionship with Trump may support Delhi's diplomatic measures. \u201cThis is not a novel approach, Since the 1950s, this has persisted for several decades and under various administrations. The Embassy has frequently hired these companies in accordance with the circumstances.: During a recent press briefing, Randhir Jaiswal, the Ministry of External Affairs' (MEA) official spokeswoman, stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Islamabad employs Keith Schiller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keith Schiller, who served as Trump's bodyguard, will act as a lobbyist for Islamabad in the America. He began his association with the US president in the early 2000s, taking on the role of chief of security at Trump Tower in Manhattan. Previously, he was a detective with the NYPD. Subsequently, during Trump's first term, Schiller was named Director of Oval Office Operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In December 2024, he and George Sorial, the former compliance officer for the Trump Organization, co-founded the consultancy business Javelin Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schiller and Sorial registered to assist Pakistan in creating \u201clong-term economic partnerships\u201d in the United States by enhancing Pakistan\u2019s connections with the U.S. government and commercial sector, according to the Politico story. The letter about Schiller's firing was personally given to James Comey, the FBI director at the time, in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also provided testimony on Trump's 2013 travel to Moscow to the House Intelligence Committee that same year. According to CNN, he informed the committee that a Russian had offered to send ladies to Trump's hotel room, but Schiller said the idea was quickly turned down as a joke.<\/p>\n","post_title":"US Lobbyists with Trump ties engaged by India and Pakistan during period of strain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"us-lobbyists-with-trump-ties-engaged-by-india-and-pakistan-during-period-of-strain","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7863","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7914,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_content":"\n

Due in part to President Donald Trump<\/a>'s crypto-friendly stance and the ongoing trade<\/a> negotiations his administration has been holding with New Delhi, India's cryptocurrency industry is stepping up lobbying efforts to lower the onerous levies that have hindered domestic commerce for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast to a legislative structure that was more hostile to digital assets, the majority of business stakeholders believe that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration is now more receptive to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2022, India has imposed stringent taxes on cryptocurrency transactions, including a 30% capital gains tax and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on every crypto transaction. These measures were introduced to curb the illicit use of digital assets but have significantly dampened domestic trading activity. Industry reports suggest that over 90% of Indian crypto trading has shifted offshore due to these harsh tax burdens, undermining the growth of India\u2019s crypto ecosystem and reducing government oversight and tax revenue potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reserve Bank of India forbade banks from offering service accounts in 2018. But after a two-year court struggle, the Indian Supreme Court declared the RBI restriction to be unconstitutional, allowing banks to once more provide services to cryptocurrency firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary demand from India\u2019s crypto industry is a significant reduction in the capital gains tax and the TDS on crypto transactions. Industry representatives argue that the current 30% tax rate is excessively high compared to other investment classes, such as equities, and stifles retail and institutional participation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's return to the White House and his outspoken support for crypto innovation appear to be in line with the recent change. Industry insiders claim that this abrupt shift in strategy is not an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, communication with Indian policymakers has greatly strengthened. They now meet with the industry \"monthly, if not weekly.\" Reexamining the harsh tax system\u2014a 30%<\/a> capital gains tax and a 1% transaction tax\u2014which has caused more than 90% of India's cryptocurrency trade to go abroad remains the primary objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coinbase and Binance have returned to the market. Both businesses had previously withdrawn from the market due to unclear regulations. Since many MPs are gradually coming around to the notion, Coinbase sees India as a critical development location and has just received major regulatory permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the warming attitude toward crypto in India is partly attributed to ongoing trade negotiations and closer economic ties with the United States. New Delhi policymakers are encouraged to link more near with US regulatory trends to attract foreign investment and foster innovation in the digital asset space. This alignment is encouraging India\u2019s crypto sector to intensify lobbying efforts in the U.S. to gain support for tax reforms and regulatory clarity that could benefit both countries\u2019 crypto markets.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Crypto lobby gains momentum in India as U.S. trade talks influence policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"crypto-lobby-gains-momentum-in-india-as-u-s-trade-talks-influence-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7914","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":42},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

\n

When Trump ran against Joe Biden for reelection in 2020, Miller rejoined the campaign as a senior advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Stephen Bannon's radio program <\/a>in 2022, Miller revealed Trump's intention to run for the US presidency in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi brings on Jason Miller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Washington, Miller will represent India. For the first time in years, Miller has registered to advocate on behalf of the Indian government, as reported by documents from the US Justice Department cited by Politico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SHW Partners LLC, led by Miller, will receive a monthly retainer of $150,000 for its services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Justice Department document, the former Trump associate would provide \u201cstrategic counsel, tactical planning\u201d and traditional lobbying services, as well as public relations and reputation management services as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miller's companionship with Trump may support Delhi's diplomatic measures. \u201cThis is not a novel approach, Since the 1950s, this has persisted for several decades and under various administrations. The Embassy has frequently hired these companies in accordance with the circumstances.: During a recent press briefing, Randhir Jaiswal, the Ministry of External Affairs' (MEA) official spokeswoman, stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Islamabad employs Keith Schiller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keith Schiller, who served as Trump's bodyguard, will act as a lobbyist for Islamabad in the America. He began his association with the US president in the early 2000s, taking on the role of chief of security at Trump Tower in Manhattan. Previously, he was a detective with the NYPD. Subsequently, during Trump's first term, Schiller was named Director of Oval Office Operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In December 2024, he and George Sorial, the former compliance officer for the Trump Organization, co-founded the consultancy business Javelin Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schiller and Sorial registered to assist Pakistan in creating \u201clong-term economic partnerships\u201d in the United States by enhancing Pakistan\u2019s connections with the U.S. government and commercial sector, according to the Politico story. The letter about Schiller's firing was personally given to James Comey, the FBI director at the time, in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also provided testimony on Trump's 2013 travel to Moscow to the House Intelligence Committee that same year. According to CNN, he informed the committee that a Russian had offered to send ladies to Trump's hotel room, but Schiller said the idea was quickly turned down as a joke.<\/p>\n","post_title":"US Lobbyists with Trump ties engaged by India and Pakistan during period of strain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"us-lobbyists-with-trump-ties-engaged-by-india-and-pakistan-during-period-of-strain","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7863","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7914,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_content":"\n

Due in part to President Donald Trump<\/a>'s crypto-friendly stance and the ongoing trade<\/a> negotiations his administration has been holding with New Delhi, India's cryptocurrency industry is stepping up lobbying efforts to lower the onerous levies that have hindered domestic commerce for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast to a legislative structure that was more hostile to digital assets, the majority of business stakeholders believe that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration is now more receptive to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2022, India has imposed stringent taxes on cryptocurrency transactions, including a 30% capital gains tax and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on every crypto transaction. These measures were introduced to curb the illicit use of digital assets but have significantly dampened domestic trading activity. Industry reports suggest that over 90% of Indian crypto trading has shifted offshore due to these harsh tax burdens, undermining the growth of India\u2019s crypto ecosystem and reducing government oversight and tax revenue potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reserve Bank of India forbade banks from offering service accounts in 2018. But after a two-year court struggle, the Indian Supreme Court declared the RBI restriction to be unconstitutional, allowing banks to once more provide services to cryptocurrency firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary demand from India\u2019s crypto industry is a significant reduction in the capital gains tax and the TDS on crypto transactions. Industry representatives argue that the current 30% tax rate is excessively high compared to other investment classes, such as equities, and stifles retail and institutional participation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's return to the White House and his outspoken support for crypto innovation appear to be in line with the recent change. Industry insiders claim that this abrupt shift in strategy is not an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, communication with Indian policymakers has greatly strengthened. They now meet with the industry \"monthly, if not weekly.\" Reexamining the harsh tax system\u2014a 30%<\/a> capital gains tax and a 1% transaction tax\u2014which has caused more than 90% of India's cryptocurrency trade to go abroad remains the primary objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coinbase and Binance have returned to the market. Both businesses had previously withdrawn from the market due to unclear regulations. Since many MPs are gradually coming around to the notion, Coinbase sees India as a critical development location and has just received major regulatory permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the warming attitude toward crypto in India is partly attributed to ongoing trade negotiations and closer economic ties with the United States. New Delhi policymakers are encouraged to link more near with US regulatory trends to attract foreign investment and foster innovation in the digital asset space. This alignment is encouraging India\u2019s crypto sector to intensify lobbying efforts in the U.S. to gain support for tax reforms and regulatory clarity that could benefit both countries\u2019 crypto markets.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Crypto lobby gains momentum in India as U.S. trade talks influence policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"crypto-lobby-gains-momentum-in-india-as-u-s-trade-talks-influence-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7914","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":42},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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During the 2016 presidential campaign, he played a significant role in Trump's communications staff. Miller was named the head of the presidential transition team after Trump defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton to win the US presidency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Trump ran against Joe Biden for reelection in 2020, Miller rejoined the campaign as a senior advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Stephen Bannon's radio program <\/a>in 2022, Miller revealed Trump's intention to run for the US presidency in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi brings on Jason Miller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Washington, Miller will represent India. For the first time in years, Miller has registered to advocate on behalf of the Indian government, as reported by documents from the US Justice Department cited by Politico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SHW Partners LLC, led by Miller, will receive a monthly retainer of $150,000 for its services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Justice Department document, the former Trump associate would provide \u201cstrategic counsel, tactical planning\u201d and traditional lobbying services, as well as public relations and reputation management services as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miller's companionship with Trump may support Delhi's diplomatic measures. \u201cThis is not a novel approach, Since the 1950s, this has persisted for several decades and under various administrations. The Embassy has frequently hired these companies in accordance with the circumstances.: During a recent press briefing, Randhir Jaiswal, the Ministry of External Affairs' (MEA) official spokeswoman, stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Islamabad employs Keith Schiller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keith Schiller, who served as Trump's bodyguard, will act as a lobbyist for Islamabad in the America. He began his association with the US president in the early 2000s, taking on the role of chief of security at Trump Tower in Manhattan. Previously, he was a detective with the NYPD. Subsequently, during Trump's first term, Schiller was named Director of Oval Office Operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In December 2024, he and George Sorial, the former compliance officer for the Trump Organization, co-founded the consultancy business Javelin Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schiller and Sorial registered to assist Pakistan in creating \u201clong-term economic partnerships\u201d in the United States by enhancing Pakistan\u2019s connections with the U.S. government and commercial sector, according to the Politico story. The letter about Schiller's firing was personally given to James Comey, the FBI director at the time, in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also provided testimony on Trump's 2013 travel to Moscow to the House Intelligence Committee that same year. According to CNN, he informed the committee that a Russian had offered to send ladies to Trump's hotel room, but Schiller said the idea was quickly turned down as a joke.<\/p>\n","post_title":"US Lobbyists with Trump ties engaged by India and Pakistan during period of strain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"us-lobbyists-with-trump-ties-engaged-by-india-and-pakistan-during-period-of-strain","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7863","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7914,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_content":"\n

Due in part to President Donald Trump<\/a>'s crypto-friendly stance and the ongoing trade<\/a> negotiations his administration has been holding with New Delhi, India's cryptocurrency industry is stepping up lobbying efforts to lower the onerous levies that have hindered domestic commerce for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast to a legislative structure that was more hostile to digital assets, the majority of business stakeholders believe that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration is now more receptive to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2022, India has imposed stringent taxes on cryptocurrency transactions, including a 30% capital gains tax and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on every crypto transaction. These measures were introduced to curb the illicit use of digital assets but have significantly dampened domestic trading activity. Industry reports suggest that over 90% of Indian crypto trading has shifted offshore due to these harsh tax burdens, undermining the growth of India\u2019s crypto ecosystem and reducing government oversight and tax revenue potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reserve Bank of India forbade banks from offering service accounts in 2018. But after a two-year court struggle, the Indian Supreme Court declared the RBI restriction to be unconstitutional, allowing banks to once more provide services to cryptocurrency firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary demand from India\u2019s crypto industry is a significant reduction in the capital gains tax and the TDS on crypto transactions. Industry representatives argue that the current 30% tax rate is excessively high compared to other investment classes, such as equities, and stifles retail and institutional participation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's return to the White House and his outspoken support for crypto innovation appear to be in line with the recent change. Industry insiders claim that this abrupt shift in strategy is not an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, communication with Indian policymakers has greatly strengthened. They now meet with the industry \"monthly, if not weekly.\" Reexamining the harsh tax system\u2014a 30%<\/a> capital gains tax and a 1% transaction tax\u2014which has caused more than 90% of India's cryptocurrency trade to go abroad remains the primary objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coinbase and Binance have returned to the market. Both businesses had previously withdrawn from the market due to unclear regulations. Since many MPs are gradually coming around to the notion, Coinbase sees India as a critical development location and has just received major regulatory permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the warming attitude toward crypto in India is partly attributed to ongoing trade negotiations and closer economic ties with the United States. New Delhi policymakers are encouraged to link more near with US regulatory trends to attract foreign investment and foster innovation in the digital asset space. This alignment is encouraging India\u2019s crypto sector to intensify lobbying efforts in the U.S. to gain support for tax reforms and regulatory clarity that could benefit both countries\u2019 crypto markets.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Crypto lobby gains momentum in India as U.S. trade talks influence policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"crypto-lobby-gains-momentum-in-india-as-u-s-trade-talks-influence-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7914","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":42},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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Delhi\u2019s lobbyist in America will be Jason Miller, a senior assistant to Donald Trump. Throughout his career, the political strategist has been connected to the US president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the 2016 presidential campaign, he played a significant role in Trump's communications staff. Miller was named the head of the presidential transition team after Trump defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton to win the US presidency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Trump ran against Joe Biden for reelection in 2020, Miller rejoined the campaign as a senior advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Stephen Bannon's radio program <\/a>in 2022, Miller revealed Trump's intention to run for the US presidency in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi brings on Jason Miller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Washington, Miller will represent India. For the first time in years, Miller has registered to advocate on behalf of the Indian government, as reported by documents from the US Justice Department cited by Politico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SHW Partners LLC, led by Miller, will receive a monthly retainer of $150,000 for its services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Justice Department document, the former Trump associate would provide \u201cstrategic counsel, tactical planning\u201d and traditional lobbying services, as well as public relations and reputation management services as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miller's companionship with Trump may support Delhi's diplomatic measures. \u201cThis is not a novel approach, Since the 1950s, this has persisted for several decades and under various administrations. The Embassy has frequently hired these companies in accordance with the circumstances.: During a recent press briefing, Randhir Jaiswal, the Ministry of External Affairs' (MEA) official spokeswoman, stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Islamabad employs Keith Schiller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keith Schiller, who served as Trump's bodyguard, will act as a lobbyist for Islamabad in the America. He began his association with the US president in the early 2000s, taking on the role of chief of security at Trump Tower in Manhattan. Previously, he was a detective with the NYPD. Subsequently, during Trump's first term, Schiller was named Director of Oval Office Operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In December 2024, he and George Sorial, the former compliance officer for the Trump Organization, co-founded the consultancy business Javelin Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schiller and Sorial registered to assist Pakistan in creating \u201clong-term economic partnerships\u201d in the United States by enhancing Pakistan\u2019s connections with the U.S. government and commercial sector, according to the Politico story. The letter about Schiller's firing was personally given to James Comey, the FBI director at the time, in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also provided testimony on Trump's 2013 travel to Moscow to the House Intelligence Committee that same year. According to CNN, he informed the committee that a Russian had offered to send ladies to Trump's hotel room, but Schiller said the idea was quickly turned down as a joke.<\/p>\n","post_title":"US Lobbyists with Trump ties engaged by India and Pakistan during period of strain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"us-lobbyists-with-trump-ties-engaged-by-india-and-pakistan-during-period-of-strain","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7863","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7914,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_content":"\n

Due in part to President Donald Trump<\/a>'s crypto-friendly stance and the ongoing trade<\/a> negotiations his administration has been holding with New Delhi, India's cryptocurrency industry is stepping up lobbying efforts to lower the onerous levies that have hindered domestic commerce for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast to a legislative structure that was more hostile to digital assets, the majority of business stakeholders believe that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration is now more receptive to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2022, India has imposed stringent taxes on cryptocurrency transactions, including a 30% capital gains tax and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on every crypto transaction. These measures were introduced to curb the illicit use of digital assets but have significantly dampened domestic trading activity. Industry reports suggest that over 90% of Indian crypto trading has shifted offshore due to these harsh tax burdens, undermining the growth of India\u2019s crypto ecosystem and reducing government oversight and tax revenue potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reserve Bank of India forbade banks from offering service accounts in 2018. But after a two-year court struggle, the Indian Supreme Court declared the RBI restriction to be unconstitutional, allowing banks to once more provide services to cryptocurrency firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary demand from India\u2019s crypto industry is a significant reduction in the capital gains tax and the TDS on crypto transactions. Industry representatives argue that the current 30% tax rate is excessively high compared to other investment classes, such as equities, and stifles retail and institutional participation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's return to the White House and his outspoken support for crypto innovation appear to be in line with the recent change. Industry insiders claim that this abrupt shift in strategy is not an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, communication with Indian policymakers has greatly strengthened. They now meet with the industry \"monthly, if not weekly.\" Reexamining the harsh tax system\u2014a 30%<\/a> capital gains tax and a 1% transaction tax\u2014which has caused more than 90% of India's cryptocurrency trade to go abroad remains the primary objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coinbase and Binance have returned to the market. Both businesses had previously withdrawn from the market due to unclear regulations. Since many MPs are gradually coming around to the notion, Coinbase sees India as a critical development location and has just received major regulatory permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the warming attitude toward crypto in India is partly attributed to ongoing trade negotiations and closer economic ties with the United States. New Delhi policymakers are encouraged to link more near with US regulatory trends to attract foreign investment and foster innovation in the digital asset space. This alignment is encouraging India\u2019s crypto sector to intensify lobbying efforts in the U.S. to gain support for tax reforms and regulatory clarity that could benefit both countries\u2019 crypto markets.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Crypto lobby gains momentum in India as U.S. trade talks influence policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"crypto-lobby-gains-momentum-in-india-as-u-s-trade-talks-influence-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7914","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":42},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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Pakistan has chosen Keith Schiller, an ex-bodyguard of the US president, while India has chosen Jason Miller, a longstanding Trump aide. The events take place as India and Pakistan use high-level delegations to reach out to the globe in an effort to maintain their position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi\u2019s lobbyist in America will be Jason Miller, a senior assistant to Donald Trump. Throughout his career, the political strategist has been connected to the US president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the 2016 presidential campaign, he played a significant role in Trump's communications staff. Miller was named the head of the presidential transition team after Trump defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton to win the US presidency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Trump ran against Joe Biden for reelection in 2020, Miller rejoined the campaign as a senior advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Stephen Bannon's radio program <\/a>in 2022, Miller revealed Trump's intention to run for the US presidency in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi brings on Jason Miller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Washington, Miller will represent India. For the first time in years, Miller has registered to advocate on behalf of the Indian government, as reported by documents from the US Justice Department cited by Politico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SHW Partners LLC, led by Miller, will receive a monthly retainer of $150,000 for its services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Justice Department document, the former Trump associate would provide \u201cstrategic counsel, tactical planning\u201d and traditional lobbying services, as well as public relations and reputation management services as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miller's companionship with Trump may support Delhi's diplomatic measures. \u201cThis is not a novel approach, Since the 1950s, this has persisted for several decades and under various administrations. The Embassy has frequently hired these companies in accordance with the circumstances.: During a recent press briefing, Randhir Jaiswal, the Ministry of External Affairs' (MEA) official spokeswoman, stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Islamabad employs Keith Schiller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keith Schiller, who served as Trump's bodyguard, will act as a lobbyist for Islamabad in the America. He began his association with the US president in the early 2000s, taking on the role of chief of security at Trump Tower in Manhattan. Previously, he was a detective with the NYPD. Subsequently, during Trump's first term, Schiller was named Director of Oval Office Operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In December 2024, he and George Sorial, the former compliance officer for the Trump Organization, co-founded the consultancy business Javelin Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schiller and Sorial registered to assist Pakistan in creating \u201clong-term economic partnerships\u201d in the United States by enhancing Pakistan\u2019s connections with the U.S. government and commercial sector, according to the Politico story. The letter about Schiller's firing was personally given to James Comey, the FBI director at the time, in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also provided testimony on Trump's 2013 travel to Moscow to the House Intelligence Committee that same year. According to CNN, he informed the committee that a Russian had offered to send ladies to Trump's hotel room, but Schiller said the idea was quickly turned down as a joke.<\/p>\n","post_title":"US Lobbyists with Trump ties engaged by India and Pakistan during period of strain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"us-lobbyists-with-trump-ties-engaged-by-india-and-pakistan-during-period-of-strain","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7863","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7914,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_content":"\n

Due in part to President Donald Trump<\/a>'s crypto-friendly stance and the ongoing trade<\/a> negotiations his administration has been holding with New Delhi, India's cryptocurrency industry is stepping up lobbying efforts to lower the onerous levies that have hindered domestic commerce for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast to a legislative structure that was more hostile to digital assets, the majority of business stakeholders believe that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration is now more receptive to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2022, India has imposed stringent taxes on cryptocurrency transactions, including a 30% capital gains tax and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on every crypto transaction. These measures were introduced to curb the illicit use of digital assets but have significantly dampened domestic trading activity. Industry reports suggest that over 90% of Indian crypto trading has shifted offshore due to these harsh tax burdens, undermining the growth of India\u2019s crypto ecosystem and reducing government oversight and tax revenue potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reserve Bank of India forbade banks from offering service accounts in 2018. But after a two-year court struggle, the Indian Supreme Court declared the RBI restriction to be unconstitutional, allowing banks to once more provide services to cryptocurrency firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary demand from India\u2019s crypto industry is a significant reduction in the capital gains tax and the TDS on crypto transactions. Industry representatives argue that the current 30% tax rate is excessively high compared to other investment classes, such as equities, and stifles retail and institutional participation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's return to the White House and his outspoken support for crypto innovation appear to be in line with the recent change. Industry insiders claim that this abrupt shift in strategy is not an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, communication with Indian policymakers has greatly strengthened. They now meet with the industry \"monthly, if not weekly.\" Reexamining the harsh tax system\u2014a 30%<\/a> capital gains tax and a 1% transaction tax\u2014which has caused more than 90% of India's cryptocurrency trade to go abroad remains the primary objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coinbase and Binance have returned to the market. Both businesses had previously withdrawn from the market due to unclear regulations. Since many MPs are gradually coming around to the notion, Coinbase sees India as a critical development location and has just received major regulatory permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the warming attitude toward crypto in India is partly attributed to ongoing trade negotiations and closer economic ties with the United States. New Delhi policymakers are encouraged to link more near with US regulatory trends to attract foreign investment and foster innovation in the digital asset space. This alignment is encouraging India\u2019s crypto sector to intensify lobbying efforts in the U.S. to gain support for tax reforms and regulatory clarity that could benefit both countries\u2019 crypto markets.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Crypto lobby gains momentum in India as U.S. trade talks influence policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"crypto-lobby-gains-momentum-in-india-as-u-s-trade-talks-influence-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7914","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":42},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

\n

Amid simmering tensions between the two countries following the Pahalgam incident on April 22\u00a0and Operation Sindoor, India and Pakistan have increased diplomatic attempts to influence international policy. Important individuals with strong connections to US President Donald Trump<\/a> have been enlisted by New Delhi and Islamabad to serve as lobbyists in Washington, DC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistan has chosen Keith Schiller, an ex-bodyguard of the US president, while India has chosen Jason Miller, a longstanding Trump aide. The events take place as India and Pakistan use high-level delegations to reach out to the globe in an effort to maintain their position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi\u2019s lobbyist in America will be Jason Miller, a senior assistant to Donald Trump. Throughout his career, the political strategist has been connected to the US president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the 2016 presidential campaign, he played a significant role in Trump's communications staff. Miller was named the head of the presidential transition team after Trump defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton to win the US presidency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Trump ran against Joe Biden for reelection in 2020, Miller rejoined the campaign as a senior advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Stephen Bannon's radio program <\/a>in 2022, Miller revealed Trump's intention to run for the US presidency in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi brings on Jason Miller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Washington, Miller will represent India. For the first time in years, Miller has registered to advocate on behalf of the Indian government, as reported by documents from the US Justice Department cited by Politico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SHW Partners LLC, led by Miller, will receive a monthly retainer of $150,000 for its services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Justice Department document, the former Trump associate would provide \u201cstrategic counsel, tactical planning\u201d and traditional lobbying services, as well as public relations and reputation management services as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miller's companionship with Trump may support Delhi's diplomatic measures. \u201cThis is not a novel approach, Since the 1950s, this has persisted for several decades and under various administrations. The Embassy has frequently hired these companies in accordance with the circumstances.: During a recent press briefing, Randhir Jaiswal, the Ministry of External Affairs' (MEA) official spokeswoman, stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Islamabad employs Keith Schiller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keith Schiller, who served as Trump's bodyguard, will act as a lobbyist for Islamabad in the America. He began his association with the US president in the early 2000s, taking on the role of chief of security at Trump Tower in Manhattan. Previously, he was a detective with the NYPD. Subsequently, during Trump's first term, Schiller was named Director of Oval Office Operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In December 2024, he and George Sorial, the former compliance officer for the Trump Organization, co-founded the consultancy business Javelin Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schiller and Sorial registered to assist Pakistan in creating \u201clong-term economic partnerships\u201d in the United States by enhancing Pakistan\u2019s connections with the U.S. government and commercial sector, according to the Politico story. The letter about Schiller's firing was personally given to James Comey, the FBI director at the time, in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also provided testimony on Trump's 2013 travel to Moscow to the House Intelligence Committee that same year. According to CNN, he informed the committee that a Russian had offered to send ladies to Trump's hotel room, but Schiller said the idea was quickly turned down as a joke.<\/p>\n","post_title":"US Lobbyists with Trump ties engaged by India and Pakistan during period of strain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"us-lobbyists-with-trump-ties-engaged-by-india-and-pakistan-during-period-of-strain","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7863","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7914,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_content":"\n

Due in part to President Donald Trump<\/a>'s crypto-friendly stance and the ongoing trade<\/a> negotiations his administration has been holding with New Delhi, India's cryptocurrency industry is stepping up lobbying efforts to lower the onerous levies that have hindered domestic commerce for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast to a legislative structure that was more hostile to digital assets, the majority of business stakeholders believe that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration is now more receptive to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2022, India has imposed stringent taxes on cryptocurrency transactions, including a 30% capital gains tax and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on every crypto transaction. These measures were introduced to curb the illicit use of digital assets but have significantly dampened domestic trading activity. Industry reports suggest that over 90% of Indian crypto trading has shifted offshore due to these harsh tax burdens, undermining the growth of India\u2019s crypto ecosystem and reducing government oversight and tax revenue potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reserve Bank of India forbade banks from offering service accounts in 2018. But after a two-year court struggle, the Indian Supreme Court declared the RBI restriction to be unconstitutional, allowing banks to once more provide services to cryptocurrency firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary demand from India\u2019s crypto industry is a significant reduction in the capital gains tax and the TDS on crypto transactions. Industry representatives argue that the current 30% tax rate is excessively high compared to other investment classes, such as equities, and stifles retail and institutional participation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's return to the White House and his outspoken support for crypto innovation appear to be in line with the recent change. Industry insiders claim that this abrupt shift in strategy is not an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, communication with Indian policymakers has greatly strengthened. They now meet with the industry \"monthly, if not weekly.\" Reexamining the harsh tax system\u2014a 30%<\/a> capital gains tax and a 1% transaction tax\u2014which has caused more than 90% of India's cryptocurrency trade to go abroad remains the primary objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coinbase and Binance have returned to the market. Both businesses had previously withdrawn from the market due to unclear regulations. Since many MPs are gradually coming around to the notion, Coinbase sees India as a critical development location and has just received major regulatory permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the warming attitude toward crypto in India is partly attributed to ongoing trade negotiations and closer economic ties with the United States. New Delhi policymakers are encouraged to link more near with US regulatory trends to attract foreign investment and foster innovation in the digital asset space. This alignment is encouraging India\u2019s crypto sector to intensify lobbying efforts in the U.S. to gain support for tax reforms and regulatory clarity that could benefit both countries\u2019 crypto markets.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Crypto lobby gains momentum in India as U.S. trade talks influence policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"crypto-lobby-gains-momentum-in-india-as-u-s-trade-talks-influence-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7914","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":42},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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During a visit to Brazil this month, Ricardo Pita, a top Latin America advisor for the US State Department, shocked authorities by visiting Jair Bolsonaro at his residence. Pita was part of a delegation that came to Bras\u00edlia to discuss combating organised crime, according to the U.S. embassy there. Regarding possible fines, the State Department chose not to comment. Although he denies any involvement, Bolsonaro, 70, is on trial for allegedly planning a military-backed coup to stay in office. Due to campaign offences, he has been prohibited from seeking public office until 2030.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Brazil launches final lobbying effort to prevent US sanctions on senior judge","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"brazil-launches-final-lobbying-effort-to-prevent-us-sanctions-on-senior-judge","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7870","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7863,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content":"\n

Amid simmering tensions between the two countries following the Pahalgam incident on April 22\u00a0and Operation Sindoor, India and Pakistan have increased diplomatic attempts to influence international policy. Important individuals with strong connections to US President Donald Trump<\/a> have been enlisted by New Delhi and Islamabad to serve as lobbyists in Washington, DC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistan has chosen Keith Schiller, an ex-bodyguard of the US president, while India has chosen Jason Miller, a longstanding Trump aide. The events take place as India and Pakistan use high-level delegations to reach out to the globe in an effort to maintain their position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi\u2019s lobbyist in America will be Jason Miller, a senior assistant to Donald Trump. Throughout his career, the political strategist has been connected to the US president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the 2016 presidential campaign, he played a significant role in Trump's communications staff. Miller was named the head of the presidential transition team after Trump defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton to win the US presidency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Trump ran against Joe Biden for reelection in 2020, Miller rejoined the campaign as a senior advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Stephen Bannon's radio program <\/a>in 2022, Miller revealed Trump's intention to run for the US presidency in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi brings on Jason Miller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Washington, Miller will represent India. For the first time in years, Miller has registered to advocate on behalf of the Indian government, as reported by documents from the US Justice Department cited by Politico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SHW Partners LLC, led by Miller, will receive a monthly retainer of $150,000 for its services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Justice Department document, the former Trump associate would provide \u201cstrategic counsel, tactical planning\u201d and traditional lobbying services, as well as public relations and reputation management services as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miller's companionship with Trump may support Delhi's diplomatic measures. \u201cThis is not a novel approach, Since the 1950s, this has persisted for several decades and under various administrations. The Embassy has frequently hired these companies in accordance with the circumstances.: During a recent press briefing, Randhir Jaiswal, the Ministry of External Affairs' (MEA) official spokeswoman, stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Islamabad employs Keith Schiller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keith Schiller, who served as Trump's bodyguard, will act as a lobbyist for Islamabad in the America. He began his association with the US president in the early 2000s, taking on the role of chief of security at Trump Tower in Manhattan. Previously, he was a detective with the NYPD. Subsequently, during Trump's first term, Schiller was named Director of Oval Office Operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In December 2024, he and George Sorial, the former compliance officer for the Trump Organization, co-founded the consultancy business Javelin Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schiller and Sorial registered to assist Pakistan in creating \u201clong-term economic partnerships\u201d in the United States by enhancing Pakistan\u2019s connections with the U.S. government and commercial sector, according to the Politico story. The letter about Schiller's firing was personally given to James Comey, the FBI director at the time, in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also provided testimony on Trump's 2013 travel to Moscow to the House Intelligence Committee that same year. According to CNN, he informed the committee that a Russian had offered to send ladies to Trump's hotel room, but Schiller said the idea was quickly turned down as a joke.<\/p>\n","post_title":"US Lobbyists with Trump ties engaged by India and Pakistan during period of strain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"us-lobbyists-with-trump-ties-engaged-by-india-and-pakistan-during-period-of-strain","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7863","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7914,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_content":"\n

Due in part to President Donald Trump<\/a>'s crypto-friendly stance and the ongoing trade<\/a> negotiations his administration has been holding with New Delhi, India's cryptocurrency industry is stepping up lobbying efforts to lower the onerous levies that have hindered domestic commerce for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast to a legislative structure that was more hostile to digital assets, the majority of business stakeholders believe that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration is now more receptive to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2022, India has imposed stringent taxes on cryptocurrency transactions, including a 30% capital gains tax and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on every crypto transaction. These measures were introduced to curb the illicit use of digital assets but have significantly dampened domestic trading activity. Industry reports suggest that over 90% of Indian crypto trading has shifted offshore due to these harsh tax burdens, undermining the growth of India\u2019s crypto ecosystem and reducing government oversight and tax revenue potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reserve Bank of India forbade banks from offering service accounts in 2018. But after a two-year court struggle, the Indian Supreme Court declared the RBI restriction to be unconstitutional, allowing banks to once more provide services to cryptocurrency firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary demand from India\u2019s crypto industry is a significant reduction in the capital gains tax and the TDS on crypto transactions. Industry representatives argue that the current 30% tax rate is excessively high compared to other investment classes, such as equities, and stifles retail and institutional participation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's return to the White House and his outspoken support for crypto innovation appear to be in line with the recent change. Industry insiders claim that this abrupt shift in strategy is not an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, communication with Indian policymakers has greatly strengthened. They now meet with the industry \"monthly, if not weekly.\" Reexamining the harsh tax system\u2014a 30%<\/a> capital gains tax and a 1% transaction tax\u2014which has caused more than 90% of India's cryptocurrency trade to go abroad remains the primary objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coinbase and Binance have returned to the market. Both businesses had previously withdrawn from the market due to unclear regulations. Since many MPs are gradually coming around to the notion, Coinbase sees India as a critical development location and has just received major regulatory permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the warming attitude toward crypto in India is partly attributed to ongoing trade negotiations and closer economic ties with the United States. New Delhi policymakers are encouraged to link more near with US regulatory trends to attract foreign investment and foster innovation in the digital asset space. This alignment is encouraging India\u2019s crypto sector to intensify lobbying efforts in the U.S. to gain support for tax reforms and regulatory clarity that could benefit both countries\u2019 crypto markets.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Crypto lobby gains momentum in India as U.S. trade talks influence policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"crypto-lobby-gains-momentum-in-india-as-u-s-trade-talks-influence-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7914","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":42},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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They believe that the US sanctions would compel Brazil's top court to make concessions. This year, de Moraes was sued in Florida by the video-sharing website Rumble and the US president's Trump Media & Technology Group, who claimed that he had engaged in \"extraterritorial censorship\" by directing the suspension of a Brazilian national's account while he was in the US. Boies Schiller Flexner partner Martin De Luca, who worked on the case, charged Moraes with attempting to \u201cto access through inconspicuous methods by consistently issuing covert court orders to US companies and focusing on American citizens while evading the US administration\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During a visit to Brazil this month, Ricardo Pita, a top Latin America advisor for the US State Department, shocked authorities by visiting Jair Bolsonaro at his residence. Pita was part of a delegation that came to Bras\u00edlia to discuss combating organised crime, according to the U.S. embassy there. Regarding possible fines, the State Department chose not to comment. Although he denies any involvement, Bolsonaro, 70, is on trial for allegedly planning a military-backed coup to stay in office. Due to campaign offences, he has been prohibited from seeking public office until 2030.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Brazil launches final lobbying effort to prevent US sanctions on senior judge","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"brazil-launches-final-lobbying-effort-to-prevent-us-sanctions-on-senior-judge","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7870","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7863,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content":"\n

Amid simmering tensions between the two countries following the Pahalgam incident on April 22\u00a0and Operation Sindoor, India and Pakistan have increased diplomatic attempts to influence international policy. Important individuals with strong connections to US President Donald Trump<\/a> have been enlisted by New Delhi and Islamabad to serve as lobbyists in Washington, DC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistan has chosen Keith Schiller, an ex-bodyguard of the US president, while India has chosen Jason Miller, a longstanding Trump aide. The events take place as India and Pakistan use high-level delegations to reach out to the globe in an effort to maintain their position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi\u2019s lobbyist in America will be Jason Miller, a senior assistant to Donald Trump. Throughout his career, the political strategist has been connected to the US president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the 2016 presidential campaign, he played a significant role in Trump's communications staff. Miller was named the head of the presidential transition team after Trump defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton to win the US presidency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Trump ran against Joe Biden for reelection in 2020, Miller rejoined the campaign as a senior advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Stephen Bannon's radio program <\/a>in 2022, Miller revealed Trump's intention to run for the US presidency in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi brings on Jason Miller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Washington, Miller will represent India. For the first time in years, Miller has registered to advocate on behalf of the Indian government, as reported by documents from the US Justice Department cited by Politico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SHW Partners LLC, led by Miller, will receive a monthly retainer of $150,000 for its services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Justice Department document, the former Trump associate would provide \u201cstrategic counsel, tactical planning\u201d and traditional lobbying services, as well as public relations and reputation management services as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miller's companionship with Trump may support Delhi's diplomatic measures. \u201cThis is not a novel approach, Since the 1950s, this has persisted for several decades and under various administrations. The Embassy has frequently hired these companies in accordance with the circumstances.: During a recent press briefing, Randhir Jaiswal, the Ministry of External Affairs' (MEA) official spokeswoman, stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Islamabad employs Keith Schiller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keith Schiller, who served as Trump's bodyguard, will act as a lobbyist for Islamabad in the America. He began his association with the US president in the early 2000s, taking on the role of chief of security at Trump Tower in Manhattan. Previously, he was a detective with the NYPD. Subsequently, during Trump's first term, Schiller was named Director of Oval Office Operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In December 2024, he and George Sorial, the former compliance officer for the Trump Organization, co-founded the consultancy business Javelin Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schiller and Sorial registered to assist Pakistan in creating \u201clong-term economic partnerships\u201d in the United States by enhancing Pakistan\u2019s connections with the U.S. government and commercial sector, according to the Politico story. The letter about Schiller's firing was personally given to James Comey, the FBI director at the time, in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also provided testimony on Trump's 2013 travel to Moscow to the House Intelligence Committee that same year. According to CNN, he informed the committee that a Russian had offered to send ladies to Trump's hotel room, but Schiller said the idea was quickly turned down as a joke.<\/p>\n","post_title":"US Lobbyists with Trump ties engaged by India and Pakistan during period of strain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"us-lobbyists-with-trump-ties-engaged-by-india-and-pakistan-during-period-of-strain","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7863","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7914,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_content":"\n

Due in part to President Donald Trump<\/a>'s crypto-friendly stance and the ongoing trade<\/a> negotiations his administration has been holding with New Delhi, India's cryptocurrency industry is stepping up lobbying efforts to lower the onerous levies that have hindered domestic commerce for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast to a legislative structure that was more hostile to digital assets, the majority of business stakeholders believe that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration is now more receptive to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2022, India has imposed stringent taxes on cryptocurrency transactions, including a 30% capital gains tax and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on every crypto transaction. These measures were introduced to curb the illicit use of digital assets but have significantly dampened domestic trading activity. Industry reports suggest that over 90% of Indian crypto trading has shifted offshore due to these harsh tax burdens, undermining the growth of India\u2019s crypto ecosystem and reducing government oversight and tax revenue potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reserve Bank of India forbade banks from offering service accounts in 2018. But after a two-year court struggle, the Indian Supreme Court declared the RBI restriction to be unconstitutional, allowing banks to once more provide services to cryptocurrency firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary demand from India\u2019s crypto industry is a significant reduction in the capital gains tax and the TDS on crypto transactions. Industry representatives argue that the current 30% tax rate is excessively high compared to other investment classes, such as equities, and stifles retail and institutional participation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's return to the White House and his outspoken support for crypto innovation appear to be in line with the recent change. Industry insiders claim that this abrupt shift in strategy is not an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, communication with Indian policymakers has greatly strengthened. They now meet with the industry \"monthly, if not weekly.\" Reexamining the harsh tax system\u2014a 30%<\/a> capital gains tax and a 1% transaction tax\u2014which has caused more than 90% of India's cryptocurrency trade to go abroad remains the primary objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coinbase and Binance have returned to the market. Both businesses had previously withdrawn from the market due to unclear regulations. Since many MPs are gradually coming around to the notion, Coinbase sees India as a critical development location and has just received major regulatory permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the warming attitude toward crypto in India is partly attributed to ongoing trade negotiations and closer economic ties with the United States. New Delhi policymakers are encouraged to link more near with US regulatory trends to attract foreign investment and foster innovation in the digital asset space. This alignment is encouraging India\u2019s crypto sector to intensify lobbying efforts in the U.S. to gain support for tax reforms and regulatory clarity that could benefit both countries\u2019 crypto markets.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Crypto lobby gains momentum in India as U.S. trade talks influence policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"crypto-lobby-gains-momentum-in-india-as-u-s-trade-talks-influence-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7914","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":42},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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Before the most recent election in 2022, De Moraes began a campaign against false news, which led to him clashing with Elon Musk, the owner of X and a Trump supporter. De Moraes unfairly singles out conservatives, according to Musk and other supporters of Bolsonaro, a hard-right former army captain who led from 2019 to 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They believe that the US sanctions would compel Brazil's top court to make concessions. This year, de Moraes was sued in Florida by the video-sharing website Rumble and the US president's Trump Media & Technology Group, who claimed that he had engaged in \"extraterritorial censorship\" by directing the suspension of a Brazilian national's account while he was in the US. Boies Schiller Flexner partner Martin De Luca, who worked on the case, charged Moraes with attempting to \u201cto access through inconspicuous methods by consistently issuing covert court orders to US companies and focusing on American citizens while evading the US administration\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During a visit to Brazil this month, Ricardo Pita, a top Latin America advisor for the US State Department, shocked authorities by visiting Jair Bolsonaro at his residence. Pita was part of a delegation that came to Bras\u00edlia to discuss combating organised crime, according to the U.S. embassy there. Regarding possible fines, the State Department chose not to comment. Although he denies any involvement, Bolsonaro, 70, is on trial for allegedly planning a military-backed coup to stay in office. Due to campaign offences, he has been prohibited from seeking public office until 2030.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Brazil launches final lobbying effort to prevent US sanctions on senior judge","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"brazil-launches-final-lobbying-effort-to-prevent-us-sanctions-on-senior-judge","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7870","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7863,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content":"\n

Amid simmering tensions between the two countries following the Pahalgam incident on April 22\u00a0and Operation Sindoor, India and Pakistan have increased diplomatic attempts to influence international policy. Important individuals with strong connections to US President Donald Trump<\/a> have been enlisted by New Delhi and Islamabad to serve as lobbyists in Washington, DC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistan has chosen Keith Schiller, an ex-bodyguard of the US president, while India has chosen Jason Miller, a longstanding Trump aide. The events take place as India and Pakistan use high-level delegations to reach out to the globe in an effort to maintain their position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi\u2019s lobbyist in America will be Jason Miller, a senior assistant to Donald Trump. Throughout his career, the political strategist has been connected to the US president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the 2016 presidential campaign, he played a significant role in Trump's communications staff. Miller was named the head of the presidential transition team after Trump defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton to win the US presidency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Trump ran against Joe Biden for reelection in 2020, Miller rejoined the campaign as a senior advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Stephen Bannon's radio program <\/a>in 2022, Miller revealed Trump's intention to run for the US presidency in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi brings on Jason Miller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Washington, Miller will represent India. For the first time in years, Miller has registered to advocate on behalf of the Indian government, as reported by documents from the US Justice Department cited by Politico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SHW Partners LLC, led by Miller, will receive a monthly retainer of $150,000 for its services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Justice Department document, the former Trump associate would provide \u201cstrategic counsel, tactical planning\u201d and traditional lobbying services, as well as public relations and reputation management services as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miller's companionship with Trump may support Delhi's diplomatic measures. \u201cThis is not a novel approach, Since the 1950s, this has persisted for several decades and under various administrations. The Embassy has frequently hired these companies in accordance with the circumstances.: During a recent press briefing, Randhir Jaiswal, the Ministry of External Affairs' (MEA) official spokeswoman, stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Islamabad employs Keith Schiller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keith Schiller, who served as Trump's bodyguard, will act as a lobbyist for Islamabad in the America. He began his association with the US president in the early 2000s, taking on the role of chief of security at Trump Tower in Manhattan. Previously, he was a detective with the NYPD. Subsequently, during Trump's first term, Schiller was named Director of Oval Office Operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In December 2024, he and George Sorial, the former compliance officer for the Trump Organization, co-founded the consultancy business Javelin Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schiller and Sorial registered to assist Pakistan in creating \u201clong-term economic partnerships\u201d in the United States by enhancing Pakistan\u2019s connections with the U.S. government and commercial sector, according to the Politico story. The letter about Schiller's firing was personally given to James Comey, the FBI director at the time, in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also provided testimony on Trump's 2013 travel to Moscow to the House Intelligence Committee that same year. According to CNN, he informed the committee that a Russian had offered to send ladies to Trump's hotel room, but Schiller said the idea was quickly turned down as a joke.<\/p>\n","post_title":"US Lobbyists with Trump ties engaged by India and Pakistan during period of strain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"us-lobbyists-with-trump-ties-engaged-by-india-and-pakistan-during-period-of-strain","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7863","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7914,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_content":"\n

Due in part to President Donald Trump<\/a>'s crypto-friendly stance and the ongoing trade<\/a> negotiations his administration has been holding with New Delhi, India's cryptocurrency industry is stepping up lobbying efforts to lower the onerous levies that have hindered domestic commerce for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast to a legislative structure that was more hostile to digital assets, the majority of business stakeholders believe that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration is now more receptive to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2022, India has imposed stringent taxes on cryptocurrency transactions, including a 30% capital gains tax and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on every crypto transaction. These measures were introduced to curb the illicit use of digital assets but have significantly dampened domestic trading activity. Industry reports suggest that over 90% of Indian crypto trading has shifted offshore due to these harsh tax burdens, undermining the growth of India\u2019s crypto ecosystem and reducing government oversight and tax revenue potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reserve Bank of India forbade banks from offering service accounts in 2018. But after a two-year court struggle, the Indian Supreme Court declared the RBI restriction to be unconstitutional, allowing banks to once more provide services to cryptocurrency firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary demand from India\u2019s crypto industry is a significant reduction in the capital gains tax and the TDS on crypto transactions. Industry representatives argue that the current 30% tax rate is excessively high compared to other investment classes, such as equities, and stifles retail and institutional participation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's return to the White House and his outspoken support for crypto innovation appear to be in line with the recent change. Industry insiders claim that this abrupt shift in strategy is not an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, communication with Indian policymakers has greatly strengthened. They now meet with the industry \"monthly, if not weekly.\" Reexamining the harsh tax system\u2014a 30%<\/a> capital gains tax and a 1% transaction tax\u2014which has caused more than 90% of India's cryptocurrency trade to go abroad remains the primary objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coinbase and Binance have returned to the market. Both businesses had previously withdrawn from the market due to unclear regulations. Since many MPs are gradually coming around to the notion, Coinbase sees India as a critical development location and has just received major regulatory permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the warming attitude toward crypto in India is partly attributed to ongoing trade negotiations and closer economic ties with the United States. New Delhi policymakers are encouraged to link more near with US regulatory trends to attract foreign investment and foster innovation in the digital asset space. This alignment is encouraging India\u2019s crypto sector to intensify lobbying efforts in the U.S. to gain support for tax reforms and regulatory clarity that could benefit both countries\u2019 crypto markets.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Crypto lobby gains momentum in India as U.S. trade talks influence policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"crypto-lobby-gains-momentum-in-india-as-u-s-trade-talks-influence-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7914","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":42},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

\n

Further intensifying the controversy, de Moraes started a criminal investigation into Eduardo on Monday in response to a request from the attorney general's office to look into claims of attempts to subvert the rule of law and obstruction of justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before the most recent election in 2022, De Moraes began a campaign against false news, which led to him clashing with Elon Musk, the owner of X and a Trump supporter. De Moraes unfairly singles out conservatives, according to Musk and other supporters of Bolsonaro, a hard-right former army captain who led from 2019 to 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They believe that the US sanctions would compel Brazil's top court to make concessions. This year, de Moraes was sued in Florida by the video-sharing website Rumble and the US president's Trump Media & Technology Group, who claimed that he had engaged in \"extraterritorial censorship\" by directing the suspension of a Brazilian national's account while he was in the US. Boies Schiller Flexner partner Martin De Luca, who worked on the case, charged Moraes with attempting to \u201cto access through inconspicuous methods by consistently issuing covert court orders to US companies and focusing on American citizens while evading the US administration\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During a visit to Brazil this month, Ricardo Pita, a top Latin America advisor for the US State Department, shocked authorities by visiting Jair Bolsonaro at his residence. Pita was part of a delegation that came to Bras\u00edlia to discuss combating organised crime, according to the U.S. embassy there. Regarding possible fines, the State Department chose not to comment. Although he denies any involvement, Bolsonaro, 70, is on trial for allegedly planning a military-backed coup to stay in office. Due to campaign offences, he has been prohibited from seeking public office until 2030.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Brazil launches final lobbying effort to prevent US sanctions on senior judge","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"brazil-launches-final-lobbying-effort-to-prevent-us-sanctions-on-senior-judge","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7870","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7863,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content":"\n

Amid simmering tensions between the two countries following the Pahalgam incident on April 22\u00a0and Operation Sindoor, India and Pakistan have increased diplomatic attempts to influence international policy. Important individuals with strong connections to US President Donald Trump<\/a> have been enlisted by New Delhi and Islamabad to serve as lobbyists in Washington, DC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistan has chosen Keith Schiller, an ex-bodyguard of the US president, while India has chosen Jason Miller, a longstanding Trump aide. The events take place as India and Pakistan use high-level delegations to reach out to the globe in an effort to maintain their position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi\u2019s lobbyist in America will be Jason Miller, a senior assistant to Donald Trump. Throughout his career, the political strategist has been connected to the US president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the 2016 presidential campaign, he played a significant role in Trump's communications staff. Miller was named the head of the presidential transition team after Trump defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton to win the US presidency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Trump ran against Joe Biden for reelection in 2020, Miller rejoined the campaign as a senior advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Stephen Bannon's radio program <\/a>in 2022, Miller revealed Trump's intention to run for the US presidency in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi brings on Jason Miller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Washington, Miller will represent India. For the first time in years, Miller has registered to advocate on behalf of the Indian government, as reported by documents from the US Justice Department cited by Politico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SHW Partners LLC, led by Miller, will receive a monthly retainer of $150,000 for its services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Justice Department document, the former Trump associate would provide \u201cstrategic counsel, tactical planning\u201d and traditional lobbying services, as well as public relations and reputation management services as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miller's companionship with Trump may support Delhi's diplomatic measures. \u201cThis is not a novel approach, Since the 1950s, this has persisted for several decades and under various administrations. The Embassy has frequently hired these companies in accordance with the circumstances.: During a recent press briefing, Randhir Jaiswal, the Ministry of External Affairs' (MEA) official spokeswoman, stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Islamabad employs Keith Schiller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keith Schiller, who served as Trump's bodyguard, will act as a lobbyist for Islamabad in the America. He began his association with the US president in the early 2000s, taking on the role of chief of security at Trump Tower in Manhattan. Previously, he was a detective with the NYPD. Subsequently, during Trump's first term, Schiller was named Director of Oval Office Operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In December 2024, he and George Sorial, the former compliance officer for the Trump Organization, co-founded the consultancy business Javelin Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schiller and Sorial registered to assist Pakistan in creating \u201clong-term economic partnerships\u201d in the United States by enhancing Pakistan\u2019s connections with the U.S. government and commercial sector, according to the Politico story. The letter about Schiller's firing was personally given to James Comey, the FBI director at the time, in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also provided testimony on Trump's 2013 travel to Moscow to the House Intelligence Committee that same year. According to CNN, he informed the committee that a Russian had offered to send ladies to Trump's hotel room, but Schiller said the idea was quickly turned down as a joke.<\/p>\n","post_title":"US Lobbyists with Trump ties engaged by India and Pakistan during period of strain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"us-lobbyists-with-trump-ties-engaged-by-india-and-pakistan-during-period-of-strain","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7863","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7914,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_content":"\n

Due in part to President Donald Trump<\/a>'s crypto-friendly stance and the ongoing trade<\/a> negotiations his administration has been holding with New Delhi, India's cryptocurrency industry is stepping up lobbying efforts to lower the onerous levies that have hindered domestic commerce for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast to a legislative structure that was more hostile to digital assets, the majority of business stakeholders believe that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration is now more receptive to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2022, India has imposed stringent taxes on cryptocurrency transactions, including a 30% capital gains tax and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on every crypto transaction. These measures were introduced to curb the illicit use of digital assets but have significantly dampened domestic trading activity. Industry reports suggest that over 90% of Indian crypto trading has shifted offshore due to these harsh tax burdens, undermining the growth of India\u2019s crypto ecosystem and reducing government oversight and tax revenue potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reserve Bank of India forbade banks from offering service accounts in 2018. But after a two-year court struggle, the Indian Supreme Court declared the RBI restriction to be unconstitutional, allowing banks to once more provide services to cryptocurrency firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary demand from India\u2019s crypto industry is a significant reduction in the capital gains tax and the TDS on crypto transactions. Industry representatives argue that the current 30% tax rate is excessively high compared to other investment classes, such as equities, and stifles retail and institutional participation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's return to the White House and his outspoken support for crypto innovation appear to be in line with the recent change. Industry insiders claim that this abrupt shift in strategy is not an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, communication with Indian policymakers has greatly strengthened. They now meet with the industry \"monthly, if not weekly.\" Reexamining the harsh tax system\u2014a 30%<\/a> capital gains tax and a 1% transaction tax\u2014which has caused more than 90% of India's cryptocurrency trade to go abroad remains the primary objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coinbase and Binance have returned to the market. Both businesses had previously withdrawn from the market due to unclear regulations. Since many MPs are gradually coming around to the notion, Coinbase sees India as a critical development location and has just received major regulatory permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the warming attitude toward crypto in India is partly attributed to ongoing trade negotiations and closer economic ties with the United States. New Delhi policymakers are encouraged to link more near with US regulatory trends to attract foreign investment and foster innovation in the digital asset space. This alignment is encouraging India\u2019s crypto sector to intensify lobbying efforts in the U.S. to gain support for tax reforms and regulatory clarity that could benefit both countries\u2019 crypto markets.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Crypto lobby gains momentum in India as U.S. trade talks influence policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"crypto-lobby-gains-momentum-in-india-as-u-s-trade-talks-influence-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7914","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":42},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

\n

\u201cIf I had to wager my house on it, I would... \" would.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Further intensifying the controversy, de Moraes started a criminal investigation into Eduardo on Monday in response to a request from the attorney general's office to look into claims of attempts to subvert the rule of law and obstruction of justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before the most recent election in 2022, De Moraes began a campaign against false news, which led to him clashing with Elon Musk, the owner of X and a Trump supporter. De Moraes unfairly singles out conservatives, according to Musk and other supporters of Bolsonaro, a hard-right former army captain who led from 2019 to 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They believe that the US sanctions would compel Brazil's top court to make concessions. This year, de Moraes was sued in Florida by the video-sharing website Rumble and the US president's Trump Media & Technology Group, who claimed that he had engaged in \"extraterritorial censorship\" by directing the suspension of a Brazilian national's account while he was in the US. Boies Schiller Flexner partner Martin De Luca, who worked on the case, charged Moraes with attempting to \u201cto access through inconspicuous methods by consistently issuing covert court orders to US companies and focusing on American citizens while evading the US administration\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During a visit to Brazil this month, Ricardo Pita, a top Latin America advisor for the US State Department, shocked authorities by visiting Jair Bolsonaro at his residence. Pita was part of a delegation that came to Bras\u00edlia to discuss combating organised crime, according to the U.S. embassy there. Regarding possible fines, the State Department chose not to comment. Although he denies any involvement, Bolsonaro, 70, is on trial for allegedly planning a military-backed coup to stay in office. Due to campaign offences, he has been prohibited from seeking public office until 2030.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Brazil launches final lobbying effort to prevent US sanctions on senior judge","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"brazil-launches-final-lobbying-effort-to-prevent-us-sanctions-on-senior-judge","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7870","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7863,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content":"\n

Amid simmering tensions between the two countries following the Pahalgam incident on April 22\u00a0and Operation Sindoor, India and Pakistan have increased diplomatic attempts to influence international policy. Important individuals with strong connections to US President Donald Trump<\/a> have been enlisted by New Delhi and Islamabad to serve as lobbyists in Washington, DC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistan has chosen Keith Schiller, an ex-bodyguard of the US president, while India has chosen Jason Miller, a longstanding Trump aide. The events take place as India and Pakistan use high-level delegations to reach out to the globe in an effort to maintain their position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi\u2019s lobbyist in America will be Jason Miller, a senior assistant to Donald Trump. Throughout his career, the political strategist has been connected to the US president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the 2016 presidential campaign, he played a significant role in Trump's communications staff. Miller was named the head of the presidential transition team after Trump defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton to win the US presidency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Trump ran against Joe Biden for reelection in 2020, Miller rejoined the campaign as a senior advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Stephen Bannon's radio program <\/a>in 2022, Miller revealed Trump's intention to run for the US presidency in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi brings on Jason Miller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Washington, Miller will represent India. For the first time in years, Miller has registered to advocate on behalf of the Indian government, as reported by documents from the US Justice Department cited by Politico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SHW Partners LLC, led by Miller, will receive a monthly retainer of $150,000 for its services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Justice Department document, the former Trump associate would provide \u201cstrategic counsel, tactical planning\u201d and traditional lobbying services, as well as public relations and reputation management services as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miller's companionship with Trump may support Delhi's diplomatic measures. \u201cThis is not a novel approach, Since the 1950s, this has persisted for several decades and under various administrations. The Embassy has frequently hired these companies in accordance with the circumstances.: During a recent press briefing, Randhir Jaiswal, the Ministry of External Affairs' (MEA) official spokeswoman, stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Islamabad employs Keith Schiller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keith Schiller, who served as Trump's bodyguard, will act as a lobbyist for Islamabad in the America. He began his association with the US president in the early 2000s, taking on the role of chief of security at Trump Tower in Manhattan. Previously, he was a detective with the NYPD. Subsequently, during Trump's first term, Schiller was named Director of Oval Office Operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In December 2024, he and George Sorial, the former compliance officer for the Trump Organization, co-founded the consultancy business Javelin Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schiller and Sorial registered to assist Pakistan in creating \u201clong-term economic partnerships\u201d in the United States by enhancing Pakistan\u2019s connections with the U.S. government and commercial sector, according to the Politico story. The letter about Schiller's firing was personally given to James Comey, the FBI director at the time, in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also provided testimony on Trump's 2013 travel to Moscow to the House Intelligence Committee that same year. According to CNN, he informed the committee that a Russian had offered to send ladies to Trump's hotel room, but Schiller said the idea was quickly turned down as a joke.<\/p>\n","post_title":"US Lobbyists with Trump ties engaged by India and Pakistan during period of strain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"us-lobbyists-with-trump-ties-engaged-by-india-and-pakistan-during-period-of-strain","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7863","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7914,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_content":"\n

Due in part to President Donald Trump<\/a>'s crypto-friendly stance and the ongoing trade<\/a> negotiations his administration has been holding with New Delhi, India's cryptocurrency industry is stepping up lobbying efforts to lower the onerous levies that have hindered domestic commerce for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast to a legislative structure that was more hostile to digital assets, the majority of business stakeholders believe that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration is now more receptive to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2022, India has imposed stringent taxes on cryptocurrency transactions, including a 30% capital gains tax and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on every crypto transaction. These measures were introduced to curb the illicit use of digital assets but have significantly dampened domestic trading activity. Industry reports suggest that over 90% of Indian crypto trading has shifted offshore due to these harsh tax burdens, undermining the growth of India\u2019s crypto ecosystem and reducing government oversight and tax revenue potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reserve Bank of India forbade banks from offering service accounts in 2018. But after a two-year court struggle, the Indian Supreme Court declared the RBI restriction to be unconstitutional, allowing banks to once more provide services to cryptocurrency firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary demand from India\u2019s crypto industry is a significant reduction in the capital gains tax and the TDS on crypto transactions. Industry representatives argue that the current 30% tax rate is excessively high compared to other investment classes, such as equities, and stifles retail and institutional participation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's return to the White House and his outspoken support for crypto innovation appear to be in line with the recent change. Industry insiders claim that this abrupt shift in strategy is not an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, communication with Indian policymakers has greatly strengthened. They now meet with the industry \"monthly, if not weekly.\" Reexamining the harsh tax system\u2014a 30%<\/a> capital gains tax and a 1% transaction tax\u2014which has caused more than 90% of India's cryptocurrency trade to go abroad remains the primary objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coinbase and Binance have returned to the market. Both businesses had previously withdrawn from the market due to unclear regulations. Since many MPs are gradually coming around to the notion, Coinbase sees India as a critical development location and has just received major regulatory permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the warming attitude toward crypto in India is partly attributed to ongoing trade negotiations and closer economic ties with the United States. New Delhi policymakers are encouraged to link more near with US regulatory trends to attract foreign investment and foster innovation in the digital asset space. This alignment is encouraging India\u2019s crypto sector to intensify lobbying efforts in the U.S. to gain support for tax reforms and regulatory clarity that could benefit both countries\u2019 crypto markets.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Crypto lobby gains momentum in India as U.S. trade talks influence policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"crypto-lobby-gains-momentum-in-india-as-u-s-trade-talks-influence-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7914","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":42},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

\n
\n

\u201cIf I had to wager my house on it, I would... \" would.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Further intensifying the controversy, de Moraes started a criminal investigation into Eduardo on Monday in response to a request from the attorney general's office to look into claims of attempts to subvert the rule of law and obstruction of justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before the most recent election in 2022, De Moraes began a campaign against false news, which led to him clashing with Elon Musk, the owner of X and a Trump supporter. De Moraes unfairly singles out conservatives, according to Musk and other supporters of Bolsonaro, a hard-right former army captain who led from 2019 to 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They believe that the US sanctions would compel Brazil's top court to make concessions. This year, de Moraes was sued in Florida by the video-sharing website Rumble and the US president's Trump Media & Technology Group, who claimed that he had engaged in \"extraterritorial censorship\" by directing the suspension of a Brazilian national's account while he was in the US. Boies Schiller Flexner partner Martin De Luca, who worked on the case, charged Moraes with attempting to \u201cto access through inconspicuous methods by consistently issuing covert court orders to US companies and focusing on American citizens while evading the US administration\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During a visit to Brazil this month, Ricardo Pita, a top Latin America advisor for the US State Department, shocked authorities by visiting Jair Bolsonaro at his residence. Pita was part of a delegation that came to Bras\u00edlia to discuss combating organised crime, according to the U.S. embassy there. Regarding possible fines, the State Department chose not to comment. Although he denies any involvement, Bolsonaro, 70, is on trial for allegedly planning a military-backed coup to stay in office. Due to campaign offences, he has been prohibited from seeking public office until 2030.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Brazil launches final lobbying effort to prevent US sanctions on senior judge","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"brazil-launches-final-lobbying-effort-to-prevent-us-sanctions-on-senior-judge","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7870","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7863,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content":"\n

Amid simmering tensions between the two countries following the Pahalgam incident on April 22\u00a0and Operation Sindoor, India and Pakistan have increased diplomatic attempts to influence international policy. Important individuals with strong connections to US President Donald Trump<\/a> have been enlisted by New Delhi and Islamabad to serve as lobbyists in Washington, DC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistan has chosen Keith Schiller, an ex-bodyguard of the US president, while India has chosen Jason Miller, a longstanding Trump aide. The events take place as India and Pakistan use high-level delegations to reach out to the globe in an effort to maintain their position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi\u2019s lobbyist in America will be Jason Miller, a senior assistant to Donald Trump. Throughout his career, the political strategist has been connected to the US president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the 2016 presidential campaign, he played a significant role in Trump's communications staff. Miller was named the head of the presidential transition team after Trump defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton to win the US presidency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Trump ran against Joe Biden for reelection in 2020, Miller rejoined the campaign as a senior advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Stephen Bannon's radio program <\/a>in 2022, Miller revealed Trump's intention to run for the US presidency in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi brings on Jason Miller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Washington, Miller will represent India. For the first time in years, Miller has registered to advocate on behalf of the Indian government, as reported by documents from the US Justice Department cited by Politico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SHW Partners LLC, led by Miller, will receive a monthly retainer of $150,000 for its services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Justice Department document, the former Trump associate would provide \u201cstrategic counsel, tactical planning\u201d and traditional lobbying services, as well as public relations and reputation management services as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miller's companionship with Trump may support Delhi's diplomatic measures. \u201cThis is not a novel approach, Since the 1950s, this has persisted for several decades and under various administrations. The Embassy has frequently hired these companies in accordance with the circumstances.: During a recent press briefing, Randhir Jaiswal, the Ministry of External Affairs' (MEA) official spokeswoman, stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Islamabad employs Keith Schiller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keith Schiller, who served as Trump's bodyguard, will act as a lobbyist for Islamabad in the America. He began his association with the US president in the early 2000s, taking on the role of chief of security at Trump Tower in Manhattan. Previously, he was a detective with the NYPD. Subsequently, during Trump's first term, Schiller was named Director of Oval Office Operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In December 2024, he and George Sorial, the former compliance officer for the Trump Organization, co-founded the consultancy business Javelin Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schiller and Sorial registered to assist Pakistan in creating \u201clong-term economic partnerships\u201d in the United States by enhancing Pakistan\u2019s connections with the U.S. government and commercial sector, according to the Politico story. The letter about Schiller's firing was personally given to James Comey, the FBI director at the time, in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also provided testimony on Trump's 2013 travel to Moscow to the House Intelligence Committee that same year. According to CNN, he informed the committee that a Russian had offered to send ladies to Trump's hotel room, but Schiller said the idea was quickly turned down as a joke.<\/p>\n","post_title":"US Lobbyists with Trump ties engaged by India and Pakistan during period of strain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"us-lobbyists-with-trump-ties-engaged-by-india-and-pakistan-during-period-of-strain","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7863","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7914,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_content":"\n

Due in part to President Donald Trump<\/a>'s crypto-friendly stance and the ongoing trade<\/a> negotiations his administration has been holding with New Delhi, India's cryptocurrency industry is stepping up lobbying efforts to lower the onerous levies that have hindered domestic commerce for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast to a legislative structure that was more hostile to digital assets, the majority of business stakeholders believe that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration is now more receptive to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2022, India has imposed stringent taxes on cryptocurrency transactions, including a 30% capital gains tax and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on every crypto transaction. These measures were introduced to curb the illicit use of digital assets but have significantly dampened domestic trading activity. Industry reports suggest that over 90% of Indian crypto trading has shifted offshore due to these harsh tax burdens, undermining the growth of India\u2019s crypto ecosystem and reducing government oversight and tax revenue potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reserve Bank of India forbade banks from offering service accounts in 2018. But after a two-year court struggle, the Indian Supreme Court declared the RBI restriction to be unconstitutional, allowing banks to once more provide services to cryptocurrency firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary demand from India\u2019s crypto industry is a significant reduction in the capital gains tax and the TDS on crypto transactions. Industry representatives argue that the current 30% tax rate is excessively high compared to other investment classes, such as equities, and stifles retail and institutional participation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's return to the White House and his outspoken support for crypto innovation appear to be in line with the recent change. Industry insiders claim that this abrupt shift in strategy is not an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, communication with Indian policymakers has greatly strengthened. They now meet with the industry \"monthly, if not weekly.\" Reexamining the harsh tax system\u2014a 30%<\/a> capital gains tax and a 1% transaction tax\u2014which has caused more than 90% of India's cryptocurrency trade to go abroad remains the primary objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coinbase and Binance have returned to the market. Both businesses had previously withdrawn from the market due to unclear regulations. Since many MPs are gradually coming around to the notion, Coinbase sees India as a critical development location and has just received major regulatory permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the warming attitude toward crypto in India is partly attributed to ongoing trade negotiations and closer economic ties with the United States. New Delhi policymakers are encouraged to link more near with US regulatory trends to attract foreign investment and foster innovation in the digital asset space. This alignment is encouraging India\u2019s crypto sector to intensify lobbying efforts in the U.S. to gain support for tax reforms and regulatory clarity that could benefit both countries\u2019 crypto markets.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Crypto lobby gains momentum in India as U.S. trade talks influence policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"crypto-lobby-gains-momentum-in-india-as-u-s-trade-talks-influence-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7914","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":42},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

\n

Eduardo informed the Financial Times in Washington. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n

\u201cIf I had to wager my house on it, I would... \" would.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Further intensifying the controversy, de Moraes started a criminal investigation into Eduardo on Monday in response to a request from the attorney general's office to look into claims of attempts to subvert the rule of law and obstruction of justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before the most recent election in 2022, De Moraes began a campaign against false news, which led to him clashing with Elon Musk, the owner of X and a Trump supporter. De Moraes unfairly singles out conservatives, according to Musk and other supporters of Bolsonaro, a hard-right former army captain who led from 2019 to 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They believe that the US sanctions would compel Brazil's top court to make concessions. This year, de Moraes was sued in Florida by the video-sharing website Rumble and the US president's Trump Media & Technology Group, who claimed that he had engaged in \"extraterritorial censorship\" by directing the suspension of a Brazilian national's account while he was in the US. Boies Schiller Flexner partner Martin De Luca, who worked on the case, charged Moraes with attempting to \u201cto access through inconspicuous methods by consistently issuing covert court orders to US companies and focusing on American citizens while evading the US administration\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During a visit to Brazil this month, Ricardo Pita, a top Latin America advisor for the US State Department, shocked authorities by visiting Jair Bolsonaro at his residence. Pita was part of a delegation that came to Bras\u00edlia to discuss combating organised crime, according to the U.S. embassy there. Regarding possible fines, the State Department chose not to comment. Although he denies any involvement, Bolsonaro, 70, is on trial for allegedly planning a military-backed coup to stay in office. Due to campaign offences, he has been prohibited from seeking public office until 2030.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Brazil launches final lobbying effort to prevent US sanctions on senior judge","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"brazil-launches-final-lobbying-effort-to-prevent-us-sanctions-on-senior-judge","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7870","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7863,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content":"\n

Amid simmering tensions between the two countries following the Pahalgam incident on April 22\u00a0and Operation Sindoor, India and Pakistan have increased diplomatic attempts to influence international policy. Important individuals with strong connections to US President Donald Trump<\/a> have been enlisted by New Delhi and Islamabad to serve as lobbyists in Washington, DC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistan has chosen Keith Schiller, an ex-bodyguard of the US president, while India has chosen Jason Miller, a longstanding Trump aide. The events take place as India and Pakistan use high-level delegations to reach out to the globe in an effort to maintain their position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi\u2019s lobbyist in America will be Jason Miller, a senior assistant to Donald Trump. Throughout his career, the political strategist has been connected to the US president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the 2016 presidential campaign, he played a significant role in Trump's communications staff. Miller was named the head of the presidential transition team after Trump defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton to win the US presidency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Trump ran against Joe Biden for reelection in 2020, Miller rejoined the campaign as a senior advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Stephen Bannon's radio program <\/a>in 2022, Miller revealed Trump's intention to run for the US presidency in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi brings on Jason Miller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Washington, Miller will represent India. For the first time in years, Miller has registered to advocate on behalf of the Indian government, as reported by documents from the US Justice Department cited by Politico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SHW Partners LLC, led by Miller, will receive a monthly retainer of $150,000 for its services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Justice Department document, the former Trump associate would provide \u201cstrategic counsel, tactical planning\u201d and traditional lobbying services, as well as public relations and reputation management services as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miller's companionship with Trump may support Delhi's diplomatic measures. \u201cThis is not a novel approach, Since the 1950s, this has persisted for several decades and under various administrations. The Embassy has frequently hired these companies in accordance with the circumstances.: During a recent press briefing, Randhir Jaiswal, the Ministry of External Affairs' (MEA) official spokeswoman, stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Islamabad employs Keith Schiller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keith Schiller, who served as Trump's bodyguard, will act as a lobbyist for Islamabad in the America. He began his association with the US president in the early 2000s, taking on the role of chief of security at Trump Tower in Manhattan. Previously, he was a detective with the NYPD. Subsequently, during Trump's first term, Schiller was named Director of Oval Office Operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In December 2024, he and George Sorial, the former compliance officer for the Trump Organization, co-founded the consultancy business Javelin Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schiller and Sorial registered to assist Pakistan in creating \u201clong-term economic partnerships\u201d in the United States by enhancing Pakistan\u2019s connections with the U.S. government and commercial sector, according to the Politico story. The letter about Schiller's firing was personally given to James Comey, the FBI director at the time, in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also provided testimony on Trump's 2013 travel to Moscow to the House Intelligence Committee that same year. According to CNN, he informed the committee that a Russian had offered to send ladies to Trump's hotel room, but Schiller said the idea was quickly turned down as a joke.<\/p>\n","post_title":"US Lobbyists with Trump ties engaged by India and Pakistan during period of strain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"us-lobbyists-with-trump-ties-engaged-by-india-and-pakistan-during-period-of-strain","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7863","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7914,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_content":"\n

Due in part to President Donald Trump<\/a>'s crypto-friendly stance and the ongoing trade<\/a> negotiations his administration has been holding with New Delhi, India's cryptocurrency industry is stepping up lobbying efforts to lower the onerous levies that have hindered domestic commerce for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast to a legislative structure that was more hostile to digital assets, the majority of business stakeholders believe that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration is now more receptive to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2022, India has imposed stringent taxes on cryptocurrency transactions, including a 30% capital gains tax and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on every crypto transaction. These measures were introduced to curb the illicit use of digital assets but have significantly dampened domestic trading activity. Industry reports suggest that over 90% of Indian crypto trading has shifted offshore due to these harsh tax burdens, undermining the growth of India\u2019s crypto ecosystem and reducing government oversight and tax revenue potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reserve Bank of India forbade banks from offering service accounts in 2018. But after a two-year court struggle, the Indian Supreme Court declared the RBI restriction to be unconstitutional, allowing banks to once more provide services to cryptocurrency firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary demand from India\u2019s crypto industry is a significant reduction in the capital gains tax and the TDS on crypto transactions. Industry representatives argue that the current 30% tax rate is excessively high compared to other investment classes, such as equities, and stifles retail and institutional participation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's return to the White House and his outspoken support for crypto innovation appear to be in line with the recent change. Industry insiders claim that this abrupt shift in strategy is not an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, communication with Indian policymakers has greatly strengthened. They now meet with the industry \"monthly, if not weekly.\" Reexamining the harsh tax system\u2014a 30%<\/a> capital gains tax and a 1% transaction tax\u2014which has caused more than 90% of India's cryptocurrency trade to go abroad remains the primary objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coinbase and Binance have returned to the market. Both businesses had previously withdrawn from the market due to unclear regulations. Since many MPs are gradually coming around to the notion, Coinbase sees India as a critical development location and has just received major regulatory permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the warming attitude toward crypto in India is partly attributed to ongoing trade negotiations and closer economic ties with the United States. New Delhi policymakers are encouraged to link more near with US regulatory trends to attract foreign investment and foster innovation in the digital asset space. This alignment is encouraging India\u2019s crypto sector to intensify lobbying efforts in the U.S. to gain support for tax reforms and regulatory clarity that could benefit both countries\u2019 crypto markets.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Crypto lobby gains momentum in India as U.S. trade talks influence policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"crypto-lobby-gains-momentum-in-india-as-u-s-trade-talks-influence-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7914","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":42},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

\n

\u201cI would estimate there is an 85 per cent likelihood of sanctions against Alexandre de Moraes,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Eduardo informed the Financial Times in Washington. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n

\u201cIf I had to wager my house on it, I would... \" would.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Further intensifying the controversy, de Moraes started a criminal investigation into Eduardo on Monday in response to a request from the attorney general's office to look into claims of attempts to subvert the rule of law and obstruction of justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before the most recent election in 2022, De Moraes began a campaign against false news, which led to him clashing with Elon Musk, the owner of X and a Trump supporter. De Moraes unfairly singles out conservatives, according to Musk and other supporters of Bolsonaro, a hard-right former army captain who led from 2019 to 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They believe that the US sanctions would compel Brazil's top court to make concessions. This year, de Moraes was sued in Florida by the video-sharing website Rumble and the US president's Trump Media & Technology Group, who claimed that he had engaged in \"extraterritorial censorship\" by directing the suspension of a Brazilian national's account while he was in the US. Boies Schiller Flexner partner Martin De Luca, who worked on the case, charged Moraes with attempting to \u201cto access through inconspicuous methods by consistently issuing covert court orders to US companies and focusing on American citizens while evading the US administration\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During a visit to Brazil this month, Ricardo Pita, a top Latin America advisor for the US State Department, shocked authorities by visiting Jair Bolsonaro at his residence. Pita was part of a delegation that came to Bras\u00edlia to discuss combating organised crime, according to the U.S. embassy there. Regarding possible fines, the State Department chose not to comment. Although he denies any involvement, Bolsonaro, 70, is on trial for allegedly planning a military-backed coup to stay in office. Due to campaign offences, he has been prohibited from seeking public office until 2030.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Brazil launches final lobbying effort to prevent US sanctions on senior judge","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"brazil-launches-final-lobbying-effort-to-prevent-us-sanctions-on-senior-judge","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7870","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7863,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content":"\n

Amid simmering tensions between the two countries following the Pahalgam incident on April 22\u00a0and Operation Sindoor, India and Pakistan have increased diplomatic attempts to influence international policy. Important individuals with strong connections to US President Donald Trump<\/a> have been enlisted by New Delhi and Islamabad to serve as lobbyists in Washington, DC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistan has chosen Keith Schiller, an ex-bodyguard of the US president, while India has chosen Jason Miller, a longstanding Trump aide. The events take place as India and Pakistan use high-level delegations to reach out to the globe in an effort to maintain their position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi\u2019s lobbyist in America will be Jason Miller, a senior assistant to Donald Trump. Throughout his career, the political strategist has been connected to the US president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the 2016 presidential campaign, he played a significant role in Trump's communications staff. Miller was named the head of the presidential transition team after Trump defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton to win the US presidency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Trump ran against Joe Biden for reelection in 2020, Miller rejoined the campaign as a senior advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Stephen Bannon's radio program <\/a>in 2022, Miller revealed Trump's intention to run for the US presidency in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi brings on Jason Miller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Washington, Miller will represent India. For the first time in years, Miller has registered to advocate on behalf of the Indian government, as reported by documents from the US Justice Department cited by Politico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SHW Partners LLC, led by Miller, will receive a monthly retainer of $150,000 for its services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Justice Department document, the former Trump associate would provide \u201cstrategic counsel, tactical planning\u201d and traditional lobbying services, as well as public relations and reputation management services as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miller's companionship with Trump may support Delhi's diplomatic measures. \u201cThis is not a novel approach, Since the 1950s, this has persisted for several decades and under various administrations. The Embassy has frequently hired these companies in accordance with the circumstances.: During a recent press briefing, Randhir Jaiswal, the Ministry of External Affairs' (MEA) official spokeswoman, stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Islamabad employs Keith Schiller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keith Schiller, who served as Trump's bodyguard, will act as a lobbyist for Islamabad in the America. He began his association with the US president in the early 2000s, taking on the role of chief of security at Trump Tower in Manhattan. Previously, he was a detective with the NYPD. Subsequently, during Trump's first term, Schiller was named Director of Oval Office Operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In December 2024, he and George Sorial, the former compliance officer for the Trump Organization, co-founded the consultancy business Javelin Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schiller and Sorial registered to assist Pakistan in creating \u201clong-term economic partnerships\u201d in the United States by enhancing Pakistan\u2019s connections with the U.S. government and commercial sector, according to the Politico story. The letter about Schiller's firing was personally given to James Comey, the FBI director at the time, in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also provided testimony on Trump's 2013 travel to Moscow to the House Intelligence Committee that same year. According to CNN, he informed the committee that a Russian had offered to send ladies to Trump's hotel room, but Schiller said the idea was quickly turned down as a joke.<\/p>\n","post_title":"US Lobbyists with Trump ties engaged by India and Pakistan during period of strain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"us-lobbyists-with-trump-ties-engaged-by-india-and-pakistan-during-period-of-strain","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7863","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7914,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_content":"\n

Due in part to President Donald Trump<\/a>'s crypto-friendly stance and the ongoing trade<\/a> negotiations his administration has been holding with New Delhi, India's cryptocurrency industry is stepping up lobbying efforts to lower the onerous levies that have hindered domestic commerce for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast to a legislative structure that was more hostile to digital assets, the majority of business stakeholders believe that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration is now more receptive to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2022, India has imposed stringent taxes on cryptocurrency transactions, including a 30% capital gains tax and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on every crypto transaction. These measures were introduced to curb the illicit use of digital assets but have significantly dampened domestic trading activity. Industry reports suggest that over 90% of Indian crypto trading has shifted offshore due to these harsh tax burdens, undermining the growth of India\u2019s crypto ecosystem and reducing government oversight and tax revenue potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reserve Bank of India forbade banks from offering service accounts in 2018. But after a two-year court struggle, the Indian Supreme Court declared the RBI restriction to be unconstitutional, allowing banks to once more provide services to cryptocurrency firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary demand from India\u2019s crypto industry is a significant reduction in the capital gains tax and the TDS on crypto transactions. Industry representatives argue that the current 30% tax rate is excessively high compared to other investment classes, such as equities, and stifles retail and institutional participation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's return to the White House and his outspoken support for crypto innovation appear to be in line with the recent change. Industry insiders claim that this abrupt shift in strategy is not an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, communication with Indian policymakers has greatly strengthened. They now meet with the industry \"monthly, if not weekly.\" Reexamining the harsh tax system\u2014a 30%<\/a> capital gains tax and a 1% transaction tax\u2014which has caused more than 90% of India's cryptocurrency trade to go abroad remains the primary objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coinbase and Binance have returned to the market. Both businesses had previously withdrawn from the market due to unclear regulations. Since many MPs are gradually coming around to the notion, Coinbase sees India as a critical development location and has just received major regulatory permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the warming attitude toward crypto in India is partly attributed to ongoing trade negotiations and closer economic ties with the United States. New Delhi policymakers are encouraged to link more near with US regulatory trends to attract foreign investment and foster innovation in the digital asset space. This alignment is encouraging India\u2019s crypto sector to intensify lobbying efforts in the U.S. to gain support for tax reforms and regulatory clarity that could benefit both countries\u2019 crypto markets.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Crypto lobby gains momentum in India as U.S. trade talks influence policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"crypto-lobby-gains-momentum-in-india-as-u-s-trade-talks-influence-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7914","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":42},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

\n
\n

\u201cI would estimate there is an 85 per cent likelihood of sanctions against Alexandre de Moraes,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Eduardo informed the Financial Times in Washington. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n

\u201cIf I had to wager my house on it, I would... \" would.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Further intensifying the controversy, de Moraes started a criminal investigation into Eduardo on Monday in response to a request from the attorney general's office to look into claims of attempts to subvert the rule of law and obstruction of justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before the most recent election in 2022, De Moraes began a campaign against false news, which led to him clashing with Elon Musk, the owner of X and a Trump supporter. De Moraes unfairly singles out conservatives, according to Musk and other supporters of Bolsonaro, a hard-right former army captain who led from 2019 to 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They believe that the US sanctions would compel Brazil's top court to make concessions. This year, de Moraes was sued in Florida by the video-sharing website Rumble and the US president's Trump Media & Technology Group, who claimed that he had engaged in \"extraterritorial censorship\" by directing the suspension of a Brazilian national's account while he was in the US. Boies Schiller Flexner partner Martin De Luca, who worked on the case, charged Moraes with attempting to \u201cto access through inconspicuous methods by consistently issuing covert court orders to US companies and focusing on American citizens while evading the US administration\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During a visit to Brazil this month, Ricardo Pita, a top Latin America advisor for the US State Department, shocked authorities by visiting Jair Bolsonaro at his residence. Pita was part of a delegation that came to Bras\u00edlia to discuss combating organised crime, according to the U.S. embassy there. Regarding possible fines, the State Department chose not to comment. Although he denies any involvement, Bolsonaro, 70, is on trial for allegedly planning a military-backed coup to stay in office. Due to campaign offences, he has been prohibited from seeking public office until 2030.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Brazil launches final lobbying effort to prevent US sanctions on senior judge","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"brazil-launches-final-lobbying-effort-to-prevent-us-sanctions-on-senior-judge","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7870","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7863,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content":"\n

Amid simmering tensions between the two countries following the Pahalgam incident on April 22\u00a0and Operation Sindoor, India and Pakistan have increased diplomatic attempts to influence international policy. Important individuals with strong connections to US President Donald Trump<\/a> have been enlisted by New Delhi and Islamabad to serve as lobbyists in Washington, DC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistan has chosen Keith Schiller, an ex-bodyguard of the US president, while India has chosen Jason Miller, a longstanding Trump aide. The events take place as India and Pakistan use high-level delegations to reach out to the globe in an effort to maintain their position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi\u2019s lobbyist in America will be Jason Miller, a senior assistant to Donald Trump. Throughout his career, the political strategist has been connected to the US president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the 2016 presidential campaign, he played a significant role in Trump's communications staff. Miller was named the head of the presidential transition team after Trump defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton to win the US presidency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Trump ran against Joe Biden for reelection in 2020, Miller rejoined the campaign as a senior advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Stephen Bannon's radio program <\/a>in 2022, Miller revealed Trump's intention to run for the US presidency in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi brings on Jason Miller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Washington, Miller will represent India. For the first time in years, Miller has registered to advocate on behalf of the Indian government, as reported by documents from the US Justice Department cited by Politico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SHW Partners LLC, led by Miller, will receive a monthly retainer of $150,000 for its services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Justice Department document, the former Trump associate would provide \u201cstrategic counsel, tactical planning\u201d and traditional lobbying services, as well as public relations and reputation management services as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miller's companionship with Trump may support Delhi's diplomatic measures. \u201cThis is not a novel approach, Since the 1950s, this has persisted for several decades and under various administrations. The Embassy has frequently hired these companies in accordance with the circumstances.: During a recent press briefing, Randhir Jaiswal, the Ministry of External Affairs' (MEA) official spokeswoman, stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Islamabad employs Keith Schiller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keith Schiller, who served as Trump's bodyguard, will act as a lobbyist for Islamabad in the America. He began his association with the US president in the early 2000s, taking on the role of chief of security at Trump Tower in Manhattan. Previously, he was a detective with the NYPD. Subsequently, during Trump's first term, Schiller was named Director of Oval Office Operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In December 2024, he and George Sorial, the former compliance officer for the Trump Organization, co-founded the consultancy business Javelin Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schiller and Sorial registered to assist Pakistan in creating \u201clong-term economic partnerships\u201d in the United States by enhancing Pakistan\u2019s connections with the U.S. government and commercial sector, according to the Politico story. The letter about Schiller's firing was personally given to James Comey, the FBI director at the time, in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also provided testimony on Trump's 2013 travel to Moscow to the House Intelligence Committee that same year. According to CNN, he informed the committee that a Russian had offered to send ladies to Trump's hotel room, but Schiller said the idea was quickly turned down as a joke.<\/p>\n","post_title":"US Lobbyists with Trump ties engaged by India and Pakistan during period of strain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"us-lobbyists-with-trump-ties-engaged-by-india-and-pakistan-during-period-of-strain","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7863","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7914,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_content":"\n

Due in part to President Donald Trump<\/a>'s crypto-friendly stance and the ongoing trade<\/a> negotiations his administration has been holding with New Delhi, India's cryptocurrency industry is stepping up lobbying efforts to lower the onerous levies that have hindered domestic commerce for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast to a legislative structure that was more hostile to digital assets, the majority of business stakeholders believe that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration is now more receptive to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2022, India has imposed stringent taxes on cryptocurrency transactions, including a 30% capital gains tax and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on every crypto transaction. These measures were introduced to curb the illicit use of digital assets but have significantly dampened domestic trading activity. Industry reports suggest that over 90% of Indian crypto trading has shifted offshore due to these harsh tax burdens, undermining the growth of India\u2019s crypto ecosystem and reducing government oversight and tax revenue potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reserve Bank of India forbade banks from offering service accounts in 2018. But after a two-year court struggle, the Indian Supreme Court declared the RBI restriction to be unconstitutional, allowing banks to once more provide services to cryptocurrency firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary demand from India\u2019s crypto industry is a significant reduction in the capital gains tax and the TDS on crypto transactions. Industry representatives argue that the current 30% tax rate is excessively high compared to other investment classes, such as equities, and stifles retail and institutional participation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's return to the White House and his outspoken support for crypto innovation appear to be in line with the recent change. Industry insiders claim that this abrupt shift in strategy is not an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, communication with Indian policymakers has greatly strengthened. They now meet with the industry \"monthly, if not weekly.\" Reexamining the harsh tax system\u2014a 30%<\/a> capital gains tax and a 1% transaction tax\u2014which has caused more than 90% of India's cryptocurrency trade to go abroad remains the primary objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coinbase and Binance have returned to the market. Both businesses had previously withdrawn from the market due to unclear regulations. Since many MPs are gradually coming around to the notion, Coinbase sees India as a critical development location and has just received major regulatory permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the warming attitude toward crypto in India is partly attributed to ongoing trade negotiations and closer economic ties with the United States. New Delhi policymakers are encouraged to link more near with US regulatory trends to attract foreign investment and foster innovation in the digital asset space. This alignment is encouraging India\u2019s crypto sector to intensify lobbying efforts in the U.S. to gain support for tax reforms and regulatory clarity that could benefit both countries\u2019 crypto markets.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Crypto lobby gains momentum in India as U.S. trade talks influence policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"crypto-lobby-gains-momentum-in-india-as-u-s-trade-talks-influence-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7914","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":42},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

\n

Rubio\u2019s remarks came after a lobbying campaign in the US by Bolsonaro\u2019s congressman son Eduardo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n

\u201cI would estimate there is an 85 per cent likelihood of sanctions against Alexandre de Moraes,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Eduardo informed the Financial Times in Washington. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n

\u201cIf I had to wager my house on it, I would... \" would.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Further intensifying the controversy, de Moraes started a criminal investigation into Eduardo on Monday in response to a request from the attorney general's office to look into claims of attempts to subvert the rule of law and obstruction of justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before the most recent election in 2022, De Moraes began a campaign against false news, which led to him clashing with Elon Musk, the owner of X and a Trump supporter. De Moraes unfairly singles out conservatives, according to Musk and other supporters of Bolsonaro, a hard-right former army captain who led from 2019 to 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They believe that the US sanctions would compel Brazil's top court to make concessions. This year, de Moraes was sued in Florida by the video-sharing website Rumble and the US president's Trump Media & Technology Group, who claimed that he had engaged in \"extraterritorial censorship\" by directing the suspension of a Brazilian national's account while he was in the US. Boies Schiller Flexner partner Martin De Luca, who worked on the case, charged Moraes with attempting to \u201cto access through inconspicuous methods by consistently issuing covert court orders to US companies and focusing on American citizens while evading the US administration\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During a visit to Brazil this month, Ricardo Pita, a top Latin America advisor for the US State Department, shocked authorities by visiting Jair Bolsonaro at his residence. Pita was part of a delegation that came to Bras\u00edlia to discuss combating organised crime, according to the U.S. embassy there. Regarding possible fines, the State Department chose not to comment. Although he denies any involvement, Bolsonaro, 70, is on trial for allegedly planning a military-backed coup to stay in office. Due to campaign offences, he has been prohibited from seeking public office until 2030.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Brazil launches final lobbying effort to prevent US sanctions on senior judge","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"brazil-launches-final-lobbying-effort-to-prevent-us-sanctions-on-senior-judge","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7870","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7863,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content":"\n

Amid simmering tensions between the two countries following the Pahalgam incident on April 22\u00a0and Operation Sindoor, India and Pakistan have increased diplomatic attempts to influence international policy. Important individuals with strong connections to US President Donald Trump<\/a> have been enlisted by New Delhi and Islamabad to serve as lobbyists in Washington, DC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistan has chosen Keith Schiller, an ex-bodyguard of the US president, while India has chosen Jason Miller, a longstanding Trump aide. The events take place as India and Pakistan use high-level delegations to reach out to the globe in an effort to maintain their position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi\u2019s lobbyist in America will be Jason Miller, a senior assistant to Donald Trump. Throughout his career, the political strategist has been connected to the US president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the 2016 presidential campaign, he played a significant role in Trump's communications staff. Miller was named the head of the presidential transition team after Trump defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton to win the US presidency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Trump ran against Joe Biden for reelection in 2020, Miller rejoined the campaign as a senior advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Stephen Bannon's radio program <\/a>in 2022, Miller revealed Trump's intention to run for the US presidency in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi brings on Jason Miller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Washington, Miller will represent India. For the first time in years, Miller has registered to advocate on behalf of the Indian government, as reported by documents from the US Justice Department cited by Politico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SHW Partners LLC, led by Miller, will receive a monthly retainer of $150,000 for its services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Justice Department document, the former Trump associate would provide \u201cstrategic counsel, tactical planning\u201d and traditional lobbying services, as well as public relations and reputation management services as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miller's companionship with Trump may support Delhi's diplomatic measures. \u201cThis is not a novel approach, Since the 1950s, this has persisted for several decades and under various administrations. The Embassy has frequently hired these companies in accordance with the circumstances.: During a recent press briefing, Randhir Jaiswal, the Ministry of External Affairs' (MEA) official spokeswoman, stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Islamabad employs Keith Schiller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keith Schiller, who served as Trump's bodyguard, will act as a lobbyist for Islamabad in the America. He began his association with the US president in the early 2000s, taking on the role of chief of security at Trump Tower in Manhattan. Previously, he was a detective with the NYPD. Subsequently, during Trump's first term, Schiller was named Director of Oval Office Operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In December 2024, he and George Sorial, the former compliance officer for the Trump Organization, co-founded the consultancy business Javelin Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schiller and Sorial registered to assist Pakistan in creating \u201clong-term economic partnerships\u201d in the United States by enhancing Pakistan\u2019s connections with the U.S. government and commercial sector, according to the Politico story. The letter about Schiller's firing was personally given to James Comey, the FBI director at the time, in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also provided testimony on Trump's 2013 travel to Moscow to the House Intelligence Committee that same year. According to CNN, he informed the committee that a Russian had offered to send ladies to Trump's hotel room, but Schiller said the idea was quickly turned down as a joke.<\/p>\n","post_title":"US Lobbyists with Trump ties engaged by India and Pakistan during period of strain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"us-lobbyists-with-trump-ties-engaged-by-india-and-pakistan-during-period-of-strain","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7863","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7914,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_content":"\n

Due in part to President Donald Trump<\/a>'s crypto-friendly stance and the ongoing trade<\/a> negotiations his administration has been holding with New Delhi, India's cryptocurrency industry is stepping up lobbying efforts to lower the onerous levies that have hindered domestic commerce for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast to a legislative structure that was more hostile to digital assets, the majority of business stakeholders believe that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration is now more receptive to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2022, India has imposed stringent taxes on cryptocurrency transactions, including a 30% capital gains tax and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on every crypto transaction. These measures were introduced to curb the illicit use of digital assets but have significantly dampened domestic trading activity. Industry reports suggest that over 90% of Indian crypto trading has shifted offshore due to these harsh tax burdens, undermining the growth of India\u2019s crypto ecosystem and reducing government oversight and tax revenue potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reserve Bank of India forbade banks from offering service accounts in 2018. But after a two-year court struggle, the Indian Supreme Court declared the RBI restriction to be unconstitutional, allowing banks to once more provide services to cryptocurrency firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary demand from India\u2019s crypto industry is a significant reduction in the capital gains tax and the TDS on crypto transactions. Industry representatives argue that the current 30% tax rate is excessively high compared to other investment classes, such as equities, and stifles retail and institutional participation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's return to the White House and his outspoken support for crypto innovation appear to be in line with the recent change. Industry insiders claim that this abrupt shift in strategy is not an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, communication with Indian policymakers has greatly strengthened. They now meet with the industry \"monthly, if not weekly.\" Reexamining the harsh tax system\u2014a 30%<\/a> capital gains tax and a 1% transaction tax\u2014which has caused more than 90% of India's cryptocurrency trade to go abroad remains the primary objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coinbase and Binance have returned to the market. Both businesses had previously withdrawn from the market due to unclear regulations. Since many MPs are gradually coming around to the notion, Coinbase sees India as a critical development location and has just received major regulatory permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the warming attitude toward crypto in India is partly attributed to ongoing trade negotiations and closer economic ties with the United States. New Delhi policymakers are encouraged to link more near with US regulatory trends to attract foreign investment and foster innovation in the digital asset space. This alignment is encouraging India\u2019s crypto sector to intensify lobbying efforts in the U.S. to gain support for tax reforms and regulatory clarity that could benefit both countries\u2019 crypto markets.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Crypto lobby gains momentum in India as U.S. trade talks influence policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"crypto-lobby-gains-momentum-in-india-as-u-s-trade-talks-influence-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7914","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":42},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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Another said that Brazil's embassy in Washington was attempting to clarify our interpretation of the facts by claiming that democracy and freedom of speech were secure in Brazil. The US administration is becoming more receptive to claims made by Bolsonaro's family and conservative Brazilians that former president Jair Bolsonaro, a supporter of Donald Trump, is being persecuted for his political views and that free expression in Brazil is in danger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rubio\u2019s remarks came after a lobbying campaign in the US by Bolsonaro\u2019s congressman son Eduardo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n

\u201cI would estimate there is an 85 per cent likelihood of sanctions against Alexandre de Moraes,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Eduardo informed the Financial Times in Washington. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n

\u201cIf I had to wager my house on it, I would... \" would.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Further intensifying the controversy, de Moraes started a criminal investigation into Eduardo on Monday in response to a request from the attorney general's office to look into claims of attempts to subvert the rule of law and obstruction of justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before the most recent election in 2022, De Moraes began a campaign against false news, which led to him clashing with Elon Musk, the owner of X and a Trump supporter. De Moraes unfairly singles out conservatives, according to Musk and other supporters of Bolsonaro, a hard-right former army captain who led from 2019 to 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They believe that the US sanctions would compel Brazil's top court to make concessions. This year, de Moraes was sued in Florida by the video-sharing website Rumble and the US president's Trump Media & Technology Group, who claimed that he had engaged in \"extraterritorial censorship\" by directing the suspension of a Brazilian national's account while he was in the US. Boies Schiller Flexner partner Martin De Luca, who worked on the case, charged Moraes with attempting to \u201cto access through inconspicuous methods by consistently issuing covert court orders to US companies and focusing on American citizens while evading the US administration\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During a visit to Brazil this month, Ricardo Pita, a top Latin America advisor for the US State Department, shocked authorities by visiting Jair Bolsonaro at his residence. Pita was part of a delegation that came to Bras\u00edlia to discuss combating organised crime, according to the U.S. embassy there. Regarding possible fines, the State Department chose not to comment. Although he denies any involvement, Bolsonaro, 70, is on trial for allegedly planning a military-backed coup to stay in office. Due to campaign offences, he has been prohibited from seeking public office until 2030.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Brazil launches final lobbying effort to prevent US sanctions on senior judge","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"brazil-launches-final-lobbying-effort-to-prevent-us-sanctions-on-senior-judge","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7870","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7863,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content":"\n

Amid simmering tensions between the two countries following the Pahalgam incident on April 22\u00a0and Operation Sindoor, India and Pakistan have increased diplomatic attempts to influence international policy. Important individuals with strong connections to US President Donald Trump<\/a> have been enlisted by New Delhi and Islamabad to serve as lobbyists in Washington, DC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistan has chosen Keith Schiller, an ex-bodyguard of the US president, while India has chosen Jason Miller, a longstanding Trump aide. The events take place as India and Pakistan use high-level delegations to reach out to the globe in an effort to maintain their position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi\u2019s lobbyist in America will be Jason Miller, a senior assistant to Donald Trump. Throughout his career, the political strategist has been connected to the US president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the 2016 presidential campaign, he played a significant role in Trump's communications staff. Miller was named the head of the presidential transition team after Trump defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton to win the US presidency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Trump ran against Joe Biden for reelection in 2020, Miller rejoined the campaign as a senior advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Stephen Bannon's radio program <\/a>in 2022, Miller revealed Trump's intention to run for the US presidency in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi brings on Jason Miller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Washington, Miller will represent India. For the first time in years, Miller has registered to advocate on behalf of the Indian government, as reported by documents from the US Justice Department cited by Politico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SHW Partners LLC, led by Miller, will receive a monthly retainer of $150,000 for its services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Justice Department document, the former Trump associate would provide \u201cstrategic counsel, tactical planning\u201d and traditional lobbying services, as well as public relations and reputation management services as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miller's companionship with Trump may support Delhi's diplomatic measures. \u201cThis is not a novel approach, Since the 1950s, this has persisted for several decades and under various administrations. The Embassy has frequently hired these companies in accordance with the circumstances.: During a recent press briefing, Randhir Jaiswal, the Ministry of External Affairs' (MEA) official spokeswoman, stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Islamabad employs Keith Schiller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keith Schiller, who served as Trump's bodyguard, will act as a lobbyist for Islamabad in the America. He began his association with the US president in the early 2000s, taking on the role of chief of security at Trump Tower in Manhattan. Previously, he was a detective with the NYPD. Subsequently, during Trump's first term, Schiller was named Director of Oval Office Operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In December 2024, he and George Sorial, the former compliance officer for the Trump Organization, co-founded the consultancy business Javelin Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schiller and Sorial registered to assist Pakistan in creating \u201clong-term economic partnerships\u201d in the United States by enhancing Pakistan\u2019s connections with the U.S. government and commercial sector, according to the Politico story. The letter about Schiller's firing was personally given to James Comey, the FBI director at the time, in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also provided testimony on Trump's 2013 travel to Moscow to the House Intelligence Committee that same year. According to CNN, he informed the committee that a Russian had offered to send ladies to Trump's hotel room, but Schiller said the idea was quickly turned down as a joke.<\/p>\n","post_title":"US Lobbyists with Trump ties engaged by India and Pakistan during period of strain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"us-lobbyists-with-trump-ties-engaged-by-india-and-pakistan-during-period-of-strain","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7863","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7914,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_content":"\n

Due in part to President Donald Trump<\/a>'s crypto-friendly stance and the ongoing trade<\/a> negotiations his administration has been holding with New Delhi, India's cryptocurrency industry is stepping up lobbying efforts to lower the onerous levies that have hindered domestic commerce for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast to a legislative structure that was more hostile to digital assets, the majority of business stakeholders believe that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration is now more receptive to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2022, India has imposed stringent taxes on cryptocurrency transactions, including a 30% capital gains tax and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on every crypto transaction. These measures were introduced to curb the illicit use of digital assets but have significantly dampened domestic trading activity. Industry reports suggest that over 90% of Indian crypto trading has shifted offshore due to these harsh tax burdens, undermining the growth of India\u2019s crypto ecosystem and reducing government oversight and tax revenue potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reserve Bank of India forbade banks from offering service accounts in 2018. But after a two-year court struggle, the Indian Supreme Court declared the RBI restriction to be unconstitutional, allowing banks to once more provide services to cryptocurrency firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary demand from India\u2019s crypto industry is a significant reduction in the capital gains tax and the TDS on crypto transactions. Industry representatives argue that the current 30% tax rate is excessively high compared to other investment classes, such as equities, and stifles retail and institutional participation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's return to the White House and his outspoken support for crypto innovation appear to be in line with the recent change. Industry insiders claim that this abrupt shift in strategy is not an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, communication with Indian policymakers has greatly strengthened. They now meet with the industry \"monthly, if not weekly.\" Reexamining the harsh tax system\u2014a 30%<\/a> capital gains tax and a 1% transaction tax\u2014which has caused more than 90% of India's cryptocurrency trade to go abroad remains the primary objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coinbase and Binance have returned to the market. Both businesses had previously withdrawn from the market due to unclear regulations. Since many MPs are gradually coming around to the notion, Coinbase sees India as a critical development location and has just received major regulatory permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the warming attitude toward crypto in India is partly attributed to ongoing trade negotiations and closer economic ties with the United States. New Delhi policymakers are encouraged to link more near with US regulatory trends to attract foreign investment and foster innovation in the digital asset space. This alignment is encouraging India\u2019s crypto sector to intensify lobbying efforts in the U.S. to gain support for tax reforms and regulatory clarity that could benefit both countries\u2019 crypto markets.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Crypto lobby gains momentum in India as U.S. trade talks influence policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"crypto-lobby-gains-momentum-in-india-as-u-s-trade-talks-influence-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7914","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":42},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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A government official commented that Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira is leading the diplomatic effort. He noted that the pressure from major tech companies, which are facing restrictions from Brazil\u2019s highest court, seems to be influencing the debate against the court's decisions in Washington.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another said that Brazil's embassy in Washington was attempting to clarify our interpretation of the facts by claiming that democracy and freedom of speech were secure in Brazil. The US administration is becoming more receptive to claims made by Bolsonaro's family and conservative Brazilians that former president Jair Bolsonaro, a supporter of Donald Trump, is being persecuted for his political views and that free expression in Brazil is in danger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rubio\u2019s remarks came after a lobbying campaign in the US by Bolsonaro\u2019s congressman son Eduardo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n

\u201cI would estimate there is an 85 per cent likelihood of sanctions against Alexandre de Moraes,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Eduardo informed the Financial Times in Washington. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n

\u201cIf I had to wager my house on it, I would... \" would.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Further intensifying the controversy, de Moraes started a criminal investigation into Eduardo on Monday in response to a request from the attorney general's office to look into claims of attempts to subvert the rule of law and obstruction of justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before the most recent election in 2022, De Moraes began a campaign against false news, which led to him clashing with Elon Musk, the owner of X and a Trump supporter. De Moraes unfairly singles out conservatives, according to Musk and other supporters of Bolsonaro, a hard-right former army captain who led from 2019 to 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They believe that the US sanctions would compel Brazil's top court to make concessions. This year, de Moraes was sued in Florida by the video-sharing website Rumble and the US president's Trump Media & Technology Group, who claimed that he had engaged in \"extraterritorial censorship\" by directing the suspension of a Brazilian national's account while he was in the US. Boies Schiller Flexner partner Martin De Luca, who worked on the case, charged Moraes with attempting to \u201cto access through inconspicuous methods by consistently issuing covert court orders to US companies and focusing on American citizens while evading the US administration\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During a visit to Brazil this month, Ricardo Pita, a top Latin America advisor for the US State Department, shocked authorities by visiting Jair Bolsonaro at his residence. Pita was part of a delegation that came to Bras\u00edlia to discuss combating organised crime, according to the U.S. embassy there. Regarding possible fines, the State Department chose not to comment. Although he denies any involvement, Bolsonaro, 70, is on trial for allegedly planning a military-backed coup to stay in office. Due to campaign offences, he has been prohibited from seeking public office until 2030.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Brazil launches final lobbying effort to prevent US sanctions on senior judge","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"brazil-launches-final-lobbying-effort-to-prevent-us-sanctions-on-senior-judge","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7870","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7863,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content":"\n

Amid simmering tensions between the two countries following the Pahalgam incident on April 22\u00a0and Operation Sindoor, India and Pakistan have increased diplomatic attempts to influence international policy. Important individuals with strong connections to US President Donald Trump<\/a> have been enlisted by New Delhi and Islamabad to serve as lobbyists in Washington, DC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistan has chosen Keith Schiller, an ex-bodyguard of the US president, while India has chosen Jason Miller, a longstanding Trump aide. The events take place as India and Pakistan use high-level delegations to reach out to the globe in an effort to maintain their position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi\u2019s lobbyist in America will be Jason Miller, a senior assistant to Donald Trump. Throughout his career, the political strategist has been connected to the US president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the 2016 presidential campaign, he played a significant role in Trump's communications staff. Miller was named the head of the presidential transition team after Trump defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton to win the US presidency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Trump ran against Joe Biden for reelection in 2020, Miller rejoined the campaign as a senior advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Stephen Bannon's radio program <\/a>in 2022, Miller revealed Trump's intention to run for the US presidency in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi brings on Jason Miller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Washington, Miller will represent India. For the first time in years, Miller has registered to advocate on behalf of the Indian government, as reported by documents from the US Justice Department cited by Politico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SHW Partners LLC, led by Miller, will receive a monthly retainer of $150,000 for its services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Justice Department document, the former Trump associate would provide \u201cstrategic counsel, tactical planning\u201d and traditional lobbying services, as well as public relations and reputation management services as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miller's companionship with Trump may support Delhi's diplomatic measures. \u201cThis is not a novel approach, Since the 1950s, this has persisted for several decades and under various administrations. The Embassy has frequently hired these companies in accordance with the circumstances.: During a recent press briefing, Randhir Jaiswal, the Ministry of External Affairs' (MEA) official spokeswoman, stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Islamabad employs Keith Schiller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keith Schiller, who served as Trump's bodyguard, will act as a lobbyist for Islamabad in the America. He began his association with the US president in the early 2000s, taking on the role of chief of security at Trump Tower in Manhattan. Previously, he was a detective with the NYPD. Subsequently, during Trump's first term, Schiller was named Director of Oval Office Operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In December 2024, he and George Sorial, the former compliance officer for the Trump Organization, co-founded the consultancy business Javelin Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schiller and Sorial registered to assist Pakistan in creating \u201clong-term economic partnerships\u201d in the United States by enhancing Pakistan\u2019s connections with the U.S. government and commercial sector, according to the Politico story. The letter about Schiller's firing was personally given to James Comey, the FBI director at the time, in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also provided testimony on Trump's 2013 travel to Moscow to the House Intelligence Committee that same year. According to CNN, he informed the committee that a Russian had offered to send ladies to Trump's hotel room, but Schiller said the idea was quickly turned down as a joke.<\/p>\n","post_title":"US Lobbyists with Trump ties engaged by India and Pakistan during period of strain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"us-lobbyists-with-trump-ties-engaged-by-india-and-pakistan-during-period-of-strain","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7863","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7914,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_content":"\n

Due in part to President Donald Trump<\/a>'s crypto-friendly stance and the ongoing trade<\/a> negotiations his administration has been holding with New Delhi, India's cryptocurrency industry is stepping up lobbying efforts to lower the onerous levies that have hindered domestic commerce for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast to a legislative structure that was more hostile to digital assets, the majority of business stakeholders believe that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration is now more receptive to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2022, India has imposed stringent taxes on cryptocurrency transactions, including a 30% capital gains tax and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on every crypto transaction. These measures were introduced to curb the illicit use of digital assets but have significantly dampened domestic trading activity. Industry reports suggest that over 90% of Indian crypto trading has shifted offshore due to these harsh tax burdens, undermining the growth of India\u2019s crypto ecosystem and reducing government oversight and tax revenue potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reserve Bank of India forbade banks from offering service accounts in 2018. But after a two-year court struggle, the Indian Supreme Court declared the RBI restriction to be unconstitutional, allowing banks to once more provide services to cryptocurrency firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary demand from India\u2019s crypto industry is a significant reduction in the capital gains tax and the TDS on crypto transactions. Industry representatives argue that the current 30% tax rate is excessively high compared to other investment classes, such as equities, and stifles retail and institutional participation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's return to the White House and his outspoken support for crypto innovation appear to be in line with the recent change. Industry insiders claim that this abrupt shift in strategy is not an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, communication with Indian policymakers has greatly strengthened. They now meet with the industry \"monthly, if not weekly.\" Reexamining the harsh tax system\u2014a 30%<\/a> capital gains tax and a 1% transaction tax\u2014which has caused more than 90% of India's cryptocurrency trade to go abroad remains the primary objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coinbase and Binance have returned to the market. Both businesses had previously withdrawn from the market due to unclear regulations. Since many MPs are gradually coming around to the notion, Coinbase sees India as a critical development location and has just received major regulatory permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the warming attitude toward crypto in India is partly attributed to ongoing trade negotiations and closer economic ties with the United States. New Delhi policymakers are encouraged to link more near with US regulatory trends to attract foreign investment and foster innovation in the digital asset space. This alignment is encouraging India\u2019s crypto sector to intensify lobbying efforts in the U.S. to gain support for tax reforms and regulatory clarity that could benefit both countries\u2019 crypto markets.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Crypto lobby gains momentum in India as U.S. trade talks influence policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"crypto-lobby-gains-momentum-in-india-as-u-s-trade-talks-influence-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7914","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":42},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

\n

\u201cWe are working to prevent the blood from flowing into the river.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

A government official commented that Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira is leading the diplomatic effort. He noted that the pressure from major tech companies, which are facing restrictions from Brazil\u2019s highest court, seems to be influencing the debate against the court's decisions in Washington.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another said that Brazil's embassy in Washington was attempting to clarify our interpretation of the facts by claiming that democracy and freedom of speech were secure in Brazil. The US administration is becoming more receptive to claims made by Bolsonaro's family and conservative Brazilians that former president Jair Bolsonaro, a supporter of Donald Trump, is being persecuted for his political views and that free expression in Brazil is in danger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rubio\u2019s remarks came after a lobbying campaign in the US by Bolsonaro\u2019s congressman son Eduardo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n

\u201cI would estimate there is an 85 per cent likelihood of sanctions against Alexandre de Moraes,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Eduardo informed the Financial Times in Washington. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n

\u201cIf I had to wager my house on it, I would... \" would.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Further intensifying the controversy, de Moraes started a criminal investigation into Eduardo on Monday in response to a request from the attorney general's office to look into claims of attempts to subvert the rule of law and obstruction of justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before the most recent election in 2022, De Moraes began a campaign against false news, which led to him clashing with Elon Musk, the owner of X and a Trump supporter. De Moraes unfairly singles out conservatives, according to Musk and other supporters of Bolsonaro, a hard-right former army captain who led from 2019 to 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They believe that the US sanctions would compel Brazil's top court to make concessions. This year, de Moraes was sued in Florida by the video-sharing website Rumble and the US president's Trump Media & Technology Group, who claimed that he had engaged in \"extraterritorial censorship\" by directing the suspension of a Brazilian national's account while he was in the US. Boies Schiller Flexner partner Martin De Luca, who worked on the case, charged Moraes with attempting to \u201cto access through inconspicuous methods by consistently issuing covert court orders to US companies and focusing on American citizens while evading the US administration\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During a visit to Brazil this month, Ricardo Pita, a top Latin America advisor for the US State Department, shocked authorities by visiting Jair Bolsonaro at his residence. Pita was part of a delegation that came to Bras\u00edlia to discuss combating organised crime, according to the U.S. embassy there. Regarding possible fines, the State Department chose not to comment. Although he denies any involvement, Bolsonaro, 70, is on trial for allegedly planning a military-backed coup to stay in office. Due to campaign offences, he has been prohibited from seeking public office until 2030.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Brazil launches final lobbying effort to prevent US sanctions on senior judge","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"brazil-launches-final-lobbying-effort-to-prevent-us-sanctions-on-senior-judge","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7870","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7863,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content":"\n

Amid simmering tensions between the two countries following the Pahalgam incident on April 22\u00a0and Operation Sindoor, India and Pakistan have increased diplomatic attempts to influence international policy. Important individuals with strong connections to US President Donald Trump<\/a> have been enlisted by New Delhi and Islamabad to serve as lobbyists in Washington, DC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistan has chosen Keith Schiller, an ex-bodyguard of the US president, while India has chosen Jason Miller, a longstanding Trump aide. The events take place as India and Pakistan use high-level delegations to reach out to the globe in an effort to maintain their position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi\u2019s lobbyist in America will be Jason Miller, a senior assistant to Donald Trump. Throughout his career, the political strategist has been connected to the US president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the 2016 presidential campaign, he played a significant role in Trump's communications staff. Miller was named the head of the presidential transition team after Trump defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton to win the US presidency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Trump ran against Joe Biden for reelection in 2020, Miller rejoined the campaign as a senior advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Stephen Bannon's radio program <\/a>in 2022, Miller revealed Trump's intention to run for the US presidency in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi brings on Jason Miller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Washington, Miller will represent India. For the first time in years, Miller has registered to advocate on behalf of the Indian government, as reported by documents from the US Justice Department cited by Politico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SHW Partners LLC, led by Miller, will receive a monthly retainer of $150,000 for its services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Justice Department document, the former Trump associate would provide \u201cstrategic counsel, tactical planning\u201d and traditional lobbying services, as well as public relations and reputation management services as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miller's companionship with Trump may support Delhi's diplomatic measures. \u201cThis is not a novel approach, Since the 1950s, this has persisted for several decades and under various administrations. The Embassy has frequently hired these companies in accordance with the circumstances.: During a recent press briefing, Randhir Jaiswal, the Ministry of External Affairs' (MEA) official spokeswoman, stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Islamabad employs Keith Schiller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keith Schiller, who served as Trump's bodyguard, will act as a lobbyist for Islamabad in the America. He began his association with the US president in the early 2000s, taking on the role of chief of security at Trump Tower in Manhattan. Previously, he was a detective with the NYPD. Subsequently, during Trump's first term, Schiller was named Director of Oval Office Operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In December 2024, he and George Sorial, the former compliance officer for the Trump Organization, co-founded the consultancy business Javelin Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schiller and Sorial registered to assist Pakistan in creating \u201clong-term economic partnerships\u201d in the United States by enhancing Pakistan\u2019s connections with the U.S. government and commercial sector, according to the Politico story. The letter about Schiller's firing was personally given to James Comey, the FBI director at the time, in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also provided testimony on Trump's 2013 travel to Moscow to the House Intelligence Committee that same year. According to CNN, he informed the committee that a Russian had offered to send ladies to Trump's hotel room, but Schiller said the idea was quickly turned down as a joke.<\/p>\n","post_title":"US Lobbyists with Trump ties engaged by India and Pakistan during period of strain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"us-lobbyists-with-trump-ties-engaged-by-india-and-pakistan-during-period-of-strain","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7863","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7914,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_content":"\n

Due in part to President Donald Trump<\/a>'s crypto-friendly stance and the ongoing trade<\/a> negotiations his administration has been holding with New Delhi, India's cryptocurrency industry is stepping up lobbying efforts to lower the onerous levies that have hindered domestic commerce for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast to a legislative structure that was more hostile to digital assets, the majority of business stakeholders believe that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration is now more receptive to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2022, India has imposed stringent taxes on cryptocurrency transactions, including a 30% capital gains tax and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on every crypto transaction. These measures were introduced to curb the illicit use of digital assets but have significantly dampened domestic trading activity. Industry reports suggest that over 90% of Indian crypto trading has shifted offshore due to these harsh tax burdens, undermining the growth of India\u2019s crypto ecosystem and reducing government oversight and tax revenue potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reserve Bank of India forbade banks from offering service accounts in 2018. But after a two-year court struggle, the Indian Supreme Court declared the RBI restriction to be unconstitutional, allowing banks to once more provide services to cryptocurrency firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary demand from India\u2019s crypto industry is a significant reduction in the capital gains tax and the TDS on crypto transactions. Industry representatives argue that the current 30% tax rate is excessively high compared to other investment classes, such as equities, and stifles retail and institutional participation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's return to the White House and his outspoken support for crypto innovation appear to be in line with the recent change. Industry insiders claim that this abrupt shift in strategy is not an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, communication with Indian policymakers has greatly strengthened. They now meet with the industry \"monthly, if not weekly.\" Reexamining the harsh tax system\u2014a 30%<\/a> capital gains tax and a 1% transaction tax\u2014which has caused more than 90% of India's cryptocurrency trade to go abroad remains the primary objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coinbase and Binance have returned to the market. Both businesses had previously withdrawn from the market due to unclear regulations. Since many MPs are gradually coming around to the notion, Coinbase sees India as a critical development location and has just received major regulatory permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the warming attitude toward crypto in India is partly attributed to ongoing trade negotiations and closer economic ties with the United States. New Delhi policymakers are encouraged to link more near with US regulatory trends to attract foreign investment and foster innovation in the digital asset space. This alignment is encouraging India\u2019s crypto sector to intensify lobbying efforts in the U.S. to gain support for tax reforms and regulatory clarity that could benefit both countries\u2019 crypto markets.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Crypto lobby gains momentum in India as U.S. trade talks influence policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"crypto-lobby-gains-momentum-in-india-as-u-s-trade-talks-influence-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7914","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":42},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

\n
\n

\u201cWe are working to prevent the blood from flowing into the river.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

A government official commented that Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira is leading the diplomatic effort. He noted that the pressure from major tech companies, which are facing restrictions from Brazil\u2019s highest court, seems to be influencing the debate against the court's decisions in Washington.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another said that Brazil's embassy in Washington was attempting to clarify our interpretation of the facts by claiming that democracy and freedom of speech were secure in Brazil. The US administration is becoming more receptive to claims made by Bolsonaro's family and conservative Brazilians that former president Jair Bolsonaro, a supporter of Donald Trump, is being persecuted for his political views and that free expression in Brazil is in danger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rubio\u2019s remarks came after a lobbying campaign in the US by Bolsonaro\u2019s congressman son Eduardo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n

\u201cI would estimate there is an 85 per cent likelihood of sanctions against Alexandre de Moraes,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Eduardo informed the Financial Times in Washington. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n

\u201cIf I had to wager my house on it, I would... \" would.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Further intensifying the controversy, de Moraes started a criminal investigation into Eduardo on Monday in response to a request from the attorney general's office to look into claims of attempts to subvert the rule of law and obstruction of justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before the most recent election in 2022, De Moraes began a campaign against false news, which led to him clashing with Elon Musk, the owner of X and a Trump supporter. De Moraes unfairly singles out conservatives, according to Musk and other supporters of Bolsonaro, a hard-right former army captain who led from 2019 to 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They believe that the US sanctions would compel Brazil's top court to make concessions. This year, de Moraes was sued in Florida by the video-sharing website Rumble and the US president's Trump Media & Technology Group, who claimed that he had engaged in \"extraterritorial censorship\" by directing the suspension of a Brazilian national's account while he was in the US. Boies Schiller Flexner partner Martin De Luca, who worked on the case, charged Moraes with attempting to \u201cto access through inconspicuous methods by consistently issuing covert court orders to US companies and focusing on American citizens while evading the US administration\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During a visit to Brazil this month, Ricardo Pita, a top Latin America advisor for the US State Department, shocked authorities by visiting Jair Bolsonaro at his residence. Pita was part of a delegation that came to Bras\u00edlia to discuss combating organised crime, according to the U.S. embassy there. Regarding possible fines, the State Department chose not to comment. Although he denies any involvement, Bolsonaro, 70, is on trial for allegedly planning a military-backed coup to stay in office. Due to campaign offences, he has been prohibited from seeking public office until 2030.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Brazil launches final lobbying effort to prevent US sanctions on senior judge","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"brazil-launches-final-lobbying-effort-to-prevent-us-sanctions-on-senior-judge","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7870","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7863,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content":"\n

Amid simmering tensions between the two countries following the Pahalgam incident on April 22\u00a0and Operation Sindoor, India and Pakistan have increased diplomatic attempts to influence international policy. Important individuals with strong connections to US President Donald Trump<\/a> have been enlisted by New Delhi and Islamabad to serve as lobbyists in Washington, DC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistan has chosen Keith Schiller, an ex-bodyguard of the US president, while India has chosen Jason Miller, a longstanding Trump aide. The events take place as India and Pakistan use high-level delegations to reach out to the globe in an effort to maintain their position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi\u2019s lobbyist in America will be Jason Miller, a senior assistant to Donald Trump. Throughout his career, the political strategist has been connected to the US president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the 2016 presidential campaign, he played a significant role in Trump's communications staff. Miller was named the head of the presidential transition team after Trump defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton to win the US presidency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Trump ran against Joe Biden for reelection in 2020, Miller rejoined the campaign as a senior advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Stephen Bannon's radio program <\/a>in 2022, Miller revealed Trump's intention to run for the US presidency in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi brings on Jason Miller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Washington, Miller will represent India. For the first time in years, Miller has registered to advocate on behalf of the Indian government, as reported by documents from the US Justice Department cited by Politico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SHW Partners LLC, led by Miller, will receive a monthly retainer of $150,000 for its services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Justice Department document, the former Trump associate would provide \u201cstrategic counsel, tactical planning\u201d and traditional lobbying services, as well as public relations and reputation management services as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miller's companionship with Trump may support Delhi's diplomatic measures. \u201cThis is not a novel approach, Since the 1950s, this has persisted for several decades and under various administrations. The Embassy has frequently hired these companies in accordance with the circumstances.: During a recent press briefing, Randhir Jaiswal, the Ministry of External Affairs' (MEA) official spokeswoman, stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Islamabad employs Keith Schiller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keith Schiller, who served as Trump's bodyguard, will act as a lobbyist for Islamabad in the America. He began his association with the US president in the early 2000s, taking on the role of chief of security at Trump Tower in Manhattan. Previously, he was a detective with the NYPD. Subsequently, during Trump's first term, Schiller was named Director of Oval Office Operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In December 2024, he and George Sorial, the former compliance officer for the Trump Organization, co-founded the consultancy business Javelin Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schiller and Sorial registered to assist Pakistan in creating \u201clong-term economic partnerships\u201d in the United States by enhancing Pakistan\u2019s connections with the U.S. government and commercial sector, according to the Politico story. The letter about Schiller's firing was personally given to James Comey, the FBI director at the time, in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also provided testimony on Trump's 2013 travel to Moscow to the House Intelligence Committee that same year. According to CNN, he informed the committee that a Russian had offered to send ladies to Trump's hotel room, but Schiller said the idea was quickly turned down as a joke.<\/p>\n","post_title":"US Lobbyists with Trump ties engaged by India and Pakistan during period of strain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"us-lobbyists-with-trump-ties-engaged-by-india-and-pakistan-during-period-of-strain","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7863","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7914,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_content":"\n

Due in part to President Donald Trump<\/a>'s crypto-friendly stance and the ongoing trade<\/a> negotiations his administration has been holding with New Delhi, India's cryptocurrency industry is stepping up lobbying efforts to lower the onerous levies that have hindered domestic commerce for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast to a legislative structure that was more hostile to digital assets, the majority of business stakeholders believe that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration is now more receptive to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2022, India has imposed stringent taxes on cryptocurrency transactions, including a 30% capital gains tax and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on every crypto transaction. These measures were introduced to curb the illicit use of digital assets but have significantly dampened domestic trading activity. Industry reports suggest that over 90% of Indian crypto trading has shifted offshore due to these harsh tax burdens, undermining the growth of India\u2019s crypto ecosystem and reducing government oversight and tax revenue potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reserve Bank of India forbade banks from offering service accounts in 2018. But after a two-year court struggle, the Indian Supreme Court declared the RBI restriction to be unconstitutional, allowing banks to once more provide services to cryptocurrency firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary demand from India\u2019s crypto industry is a significant reduction in the capital gains tax and the TDS on crypto transactions. Industry representatives argue that the current 30% tax rate is excessively high compared to other investment classes, such as equities, and stifles retail and institutional participation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's return to the White House and his outspoken support for crypto innovation appear to be in line with the recent change. Industry insiders claim that this abrupt shift in strategy is not an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, communication with Indian policymakers has greatly strengthened. They now meet with the industry \"monthly, if not weekly.\" Reexamining the harsh tax system\u2014a 30%<\/a> capital gains tax and a 1% transaction tax\u2014which has caused more than 90% of India's cryptocurrency trade to go abroad remains the primary objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coinbase and Binance have returned to the market. Both businesses had previously withdrawn from the market due to unclear regulations. Since many MPs are gradually coming around to the notion, Coinbase sees India as a critical development location and has just received major regulatory permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the warming attitude toward crypto in India is partly attributed to ongoing trade negotiations and closer economic ties with the United States. New Delhi policymakers are encouraged to link more near with US regulatory trends to attract foreign investment and foster innovation in the digital asset space. This alignment is encouraging India\u2019s crypto sector to intensify lobbying efforts in the U.S. to gain support for tax reforms and regulatory clarity that could benefit both countries\u2019 crypto markets.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Crypto lobby gains momentum in India as U.S. trade talks influence policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"crypto-lobby-gains-momentum-in-india-as-u-s-trade-talks-influence-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7914","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":42},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

\n

Brazilian authorities worry that the possibility of financial and visa restrictions may put the two most populous countries in the Americas on a collision course, despite US Secretary of State Marco Rubio<\/a>'s statement last week that Washington was considering punishment against top judge Alexandre de Moraes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n

\u201cWe are working to prevent the blood from flowing into the river.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

A government official commented that Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira is leading the diplomatic effort. He noted that the pressure from major tech companies, which are facing restrictions from Brazil\u2019s highest court, seems to be influencing the debate against the court's decisions in Washington.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another said that Brazil's embassy in Washington was attempting to clarify our interpretation of the facts by claiming that democracy and freedom of speech were secure in Brazil. The US administration is becoming more receptive to claims made by Bolsonaro's family and conservative Brazilians that former president Jair Bolsonaro, a supporter of Donald Trump, is being persecuted for his political views and that free expression in Brazil is in danger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rubio\u2019s remarks came after a lobbying campaign in the US by Bolsonaro\u2019s congressman son Eduardo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n

\u201cI would estimate there is an 85 per cent likelihood of sanctions against Alexandre de Moraes,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Eduardo informed the Financial Times in Washington. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n

\u201cIf I had to wager my house on it, I would... \" would.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Further intensifying the controversy, de Moraes started a criminal investigation into Eduardo on Monday in response to a request from the attorney general's office to look into claims of attempts to subvert the rule of law and obstruction of justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before the most recent election in 2022, De Moraes began a campaign against false news, which led to him clashing with Elon Musk, the owner of X and a Trump supporter. De Moraes unfairly singles out conservatives, according to Musk and other supporters of Bolsonaro, a hard-right former army captain who led from 2019 to 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They believe that the US sanctions would compel Brazil's top court to make concessions. This year, de Moraes was sued in Florida by the video-sharing website Rumble and the US president's Trump Media & Technology Group, who claimed that he had engaged in \"extraterritorial censorship\" by directing the suspension of a Brazilian national's account while he was in the US. Boies Schiller Flexner partner Martin De Luca, who worked on the case, charged Moraes with attempting to \u201cto access through inconspicuous methods by consistently issuing covert court orders to US companies and focusing on American citizens while evading the US administration\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During a visit to Brazil this month, Ricardo Pita, a top Latin America advisor for the US State Department, shocked authorities by visiting Jair Bolsonaro at his residence. Pita was part of a delegation that came to Bras\u00edlia to discuss combating organised crime, according to the U.S. embassy there. Regarding possible fines, the State Department chose not to comment. Although he denies any involvement, Bolsonaro, 70, is on trial for allegedly planning a military-backed coup to stay in office. Due to campaign offences, he has been prohibited from seeking public office until 2030.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Brazil launches final lobbying effort to prevent US sanctions on senior judge","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"brazil-launches-final-lobbying-effort-to-prevent-us-sanctions-on-senior-judge","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7870","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7863,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content":"\n

Amid simmering tensions between the two countries following the Pahalgam incident on April 22\u00a0and Operation Sindoor, India and Pakistan have increased diplomatic attempts to influence international policy. Important individuals with strong connections to US President Donald Trump<\/a> have been enlisted by New Delhi and Islamabad to serve as lobbyists in Washington, DC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistan has chosen Keith Schiller, an ex-bodyguard of the US president, while India has chosen Jason Miller, a longstanding Trump aide. The events take place as India and Pakistan use high-level delegations to reach out to the globe in an effort to maintain their position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi\u2019s lobbyist in America will be Jason Miller, a senior assistant to Donald Trump. Throughout his career, the political strategist has been connected to the US president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the 2016 presidential campaign, he played a significant role in Trump's communications staff. Miller was named the head of the presidential transition team after Trump defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton to win the US presidency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Trump ran against Joe Biden for reelection in 2020, Miller rejoined the campaign as a senior advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Stephen Bannon's radio program <\/a>in 2022, Miller revealed Trump's intention to run for the US presidency in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi brings on Jason Miller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Washington, Miller will represent India. For the first time in years, Miller has registered to advocate on behalf of the Indian government, as reported by documents from the US Justice Department cited by Politico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SHW Partners LLC, led by Miller, will receive a monthly retainer of $150,000 for its services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Justice Department document, the former Trump associate would provide \u201cstrategic counsel, tactical planning\u201d and traditional lobbying services, as well as public relations and reputation management services as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miller's companionship with Trump may support Delhi's diplomatic measures. \u201cThis is not a novel approach, Since the 1950s, this has persisted for several decades and under various administrations. The Embassy has frequently hired these companies in accordance with the circumstances.: During a recent press briefing, Randhir Jaiswal, the Ministry of External Affairs' (MEA) official spokeswoman, stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Islamabad employs Keith Schiller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keith Schiller, who served as Trump's bodyguard, will act as a lobbyist for Islamabad in the America. He began his association with the US president in the early 2000s, taking on the role of chief of security at Trump Tower in Manhattan. Previously, he was a detective with the NYPD. Subsequently, during Trump's first term, Schiller was named Director of Oval Office Operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In December 2024, he and George Sorial, the former compliance officer for the Trump Organization, co-founded the consultancy business Javelin Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schiller and Sorial registered to assist Pakistan in creating \u201clong-term economic partnerships\u201d in the United States by enhancing Pakistan\u2019s connections with the U.S. government and commercial sector, according to the Politico story. The letter about Schiller's firing was personally given to James Comey, the FBI director at the time, in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also provided testimony on Trump's 2013 travel to Moscow to the House Intelligence Committee that same year. According to CNN, he informed the committee that a Russian had offered to send ladies to Trump's hotel room, but Schiller said the idea was quickly turned down as a joke.<\/p>\n","post_title":"US Lobbyists with Trump ties engaged by India and Pakistan during period of strain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"us-lobbyists-with-trump-ties-engaged-by-india-and-pakistan-during-period-of-strain","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7863","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7914,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_content":"\n

Due in part to President Donald Trump<\/a>'s crypto-friendly stance and the ongoing trade<\/a> negotiations his administration has been holding with New Delhi, India's cryptocurrency industry is stepping up lobbying efforts to lower the onerous levies that have hindered domestic commerce for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast to a legislative structure that was more hostile to digital assets, the majority of business stakeholders believe that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration is now more receptive to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2022, India has imposed stringent taxes on cryptocurrency transactions, including a 30% capital gains tax and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on every crypto transaction. These measures were introduced to curb the illicit use of digital assets but have significantly dampened domestic trading activity. Industry reports suggest that over 90% of Indian crypto trading has shifted offshore due to these harsh tax burdens, undermining the growth of India\u2019s crypto ecosystem and reducing government oversight and tax revenue potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reserve Bank of India forbade banks from offering service accounts in 2018. But after a two-year court struggle, the Indian Supreme Court declared the RBI restriction to be unconstitutional, allowing banks to once more provide services to cryptocurrency firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary demand from India\u2019s crypto industry is a significant reduction in the capital gains tax and the TDS on crypto transactions. Industry representatives argue that the current 30% tax rate is excessively high compared to other investment classes, such as equities, and stifles retail and institutional participation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's return to the White House and his outspoken support for crypto innovation appear to be in line with the recent change. Industry insiders claim that this abrupt shift in strategy is not an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, communication with Indian policymakers has greatly strengthened. They now meet with the industry \"monthly, if not weekly.\" Reexamining the harsh tax system\u2014a 30%<\/a> capital gains tax and a 1% transaction tax\u2014which has caused more than 90% of India's cryptocurrency trade to go abroad remains the primary objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coinbase and Binance have returned to the market. Both businesses had previously withdrawn from the market due to unclear regulations. Since many MPs are gradually coming around to the notion, Coinbase sees India as a critical development location and has just received major regulatory permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the warming attitude toward crypto in India is partly attributed to ongoing trade negotiations and closer economic ties with the United States. New Delhi policymakers are encouraged to link more near with US regulatory trends to attract foreign investment and foster innovation in the digital asset space. This alignment is encouraging India\u2019s crypto sector to intensify lobbying efforts in the U.S. to gain support for tax reforms and regulatory clarity that could benefit both countries\u2019 crypto markets.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Crypto lobby gains momentum in India as U.S. trade talks influence policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"crypto-lobby-gains-momentum-in-india-as-u-s-trade-talks-influence-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7914","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":42},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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A Brazilian Supreme Court judge who is presiding over a case in which former President Jair Bolsonaro is being charged with coup d'etat is the target of a last-ditch lobbying effort by the country's left-wing administration to prevent the United States from putting sanctions on him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brazilian authorities worry that the possibility of financial and visa restrictions may put the two most populous countries in the Americas on a collision course, despite US Secretary of State Marco Rubio<\/a>'s statement last week that Washington was considering punishment against top judge Alexandre de Moraes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n

\u201cWe are working to prevent the blood from flowing into the river.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

A government official commented that Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira is leading the diplomatic effort. He noted that the pressure from major tech companies, which are facing restrictions from Brazil\u2019s highest court, seems to be influencing the debate against the court's decisions in Washington.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another said that Brazil's embassy in Washington was attempting to clarify our interpretation of the facts by claiming that democracy and freedom of speech were secure in Brazil. The US administration is becoming more receptive to claims made by Bolsonaro's family and conservative Brazilians that former president Jair Bolsonaro, a supporter of Donald Trump, is being persecuted for his political views and that free expression in Brazil is in danger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rubio\u2019s remarks came after a lobbying campaign in the US by Bolsonaro\u2019s congressman son Eduardo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n

\u201cI would estimate there is an 85 per cent likelihood of sanctions against Alexandre de Moraes,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Eduardo informed the Financial Times in Washington. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n

\u201cIf I had to wager my house on it, I would... \" would.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Further intensifying the controversy, de Moraes started a criminal investigation into Eduardo on Monday in response to a request from the attorney general's office to look into claims of attempts to subvert the rule of law and obstruction of justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before the most recent election in 2022, De Moraes began a campaign against false news, which led to him clashing with Elon Musk, the owner of X and a Trump supporter. De Moraes unfairly singles out conservatives, according to Musk and other supporters of Bolsonaro, a hard-right former army captain who led from 2019 to 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They believe that the US sanctions would compel Brazil's top court to make concessions. This year, de Moraes was sued in Florida by the video-sharing website Rumble and the US president's Trump Media & Technology Group, who claimed that he had engaged in \"extraterritorial censorship\" by directing the suspension of a Brazilian national's account while he was in the US. Boies Schiller Flexner partner Martin De Luca, who worked on the case, charged Moraes with attempting to \u201cto access through inconspicuous methods by consistently issuing covert court orders to US companies and focusing on American citizens while evading the US administration\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During a visit to Brazil this month, Ricardo Pita, a top Latin America advisor for the US State Department, shocked authorities by visiting Jair Bolsonaro at his residence. Pita was part of a delegation that came to Bras\u00edlia to discuss combating organised crime, according to the U.S. embassy there. Regarding possible fines, the State Department chose not to comment. Although he denies any involvement, Bolsonaro, 70, is on trial for allegedly planning a military-backed coup to stay in office. Due to campaign offences, he has been prohibited from seeking public office until 2030.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Brazil launches final lobbying effort to prevent US sanctions on senior judge","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"brazil-launches-final-lobbying-effort-to-prevent-us-sanctions-on-senior-judge","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7870","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7863,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content":"\n

Amid simmering tensions between the two countries following the Pahalgam incident on April 22\u00a0and Operation Sindoor, India and Pakistan have increased diplomatic attempts to influence international policy. Important individuals with strong connections to US President Donald Trump<\/a> have been enlisted by New Delhi and Islamabad to serve as lobbyists in Washington, DC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistan has chosen Keith Schiller, an ex-bodyguard of the US president, while India has chosen Jason Miller, a longstanding Trump aide. The events take place as India and Pakistan use high-level delegations to reach out to the globe in an effort to maintain their position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi\u2019s lobbyist in America will be Jason Miller, a senior assistant to Donald Trump. Throughout his career, the political strategist has been connected to the US president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the 2016 presidential campaign, he played a significant role in Trump's communications staff. Miller was named the head of the presidential transition team after Trump defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton to win the US presidency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Trump ran against Joe Biden for reelection in 2020, Miller rejoined the campaign as a senior advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Stephen Bannon's radio program <\/a>in 2022, Miller revealed Trump's intention to run for the US presidency in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi brings on Jason Miller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Washington, Miller will represent India. For the first time in years, Miller has registered to advocate on behalf of the Indian government, as reported by documents from the US Justice Department cited by Politico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SHW Partners LLC, led by Miller, will receive a monthly retainer of $150,000 for its services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Justice Department document, the former Trump associate would provide \u201cstrategic counsel, tactical planning\u201d and traditional lobbying services, as well as public relations and reputation management services as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miller's companionship with Trump may support Delhi's diplomatic measures. \u201cThis is not a novel approach, Since the 1950s, this has persisted for several decades and under various administrations. The Embassy has frequently hired these companies in accordance with the circumstances.: During a recent press briefing, Randhir Jaiswal, the Ministry of External Affairs' (MEA) official spokeswoman, stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Islamabad employs Keith Schiller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keith Schiller, who served as Trump's bodyguard, will act as a lobbyist for Islamabad in the America. He began his association with the US president in the early 2000s, taking on the role of chief of security at Trump Tower in Manhattan. Previously, he was a detective with the NYPD. Subsequently, during Trump's first term, Schiller was named Director of Oval Office Operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In December 2024, he and George Sorial, the former compliance officer for the Trump Organization, co-founded the consultancy business Javelin Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schiller and Sorial registered to assist Pakistan in creating \u201clong-term economic partnerships\u201d in the United States by enhancing Pakistan\u2019s connections with the U.S. government and commercial sector, according to the Politico story. The letter about Schiller's firing was personally given to James Comey, the FBI director at the time, in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also provided testimony on Trump's 2013 travel to Moscow to the House Intelligence Committee that same year. According to CNN, he informed the committee that a Russian had offered to send ladies to Trump's hotel room, but Schiller said the idea was quickly turned down as a joke.<\/p>\n","post_title":"US Lobbyists with Trump ties engaged by India and Pakistan during period of strain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"us-lobbyists-with-trump-ties-engaged-by-india-and-pakistan-during-period-of-strain","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7863","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7914,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_content":"\n

Due in part to President Donald Trump<\/a>'s crypto-friendly stance and the ongoing trade<\/a> negotiations his administration has been holding with New Delhi, India's cryptocurrency industry is stepping up lobbying efforts to lower the onerous levies that have hindered domestic commerce for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast to a legislative structure that was more hostile to digital assets, the majority of business stakeholders believe that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration is now more receptive to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2022, India has imposed stringent taxes on cryptocurrency transactions, including a 30% capital gains tax and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on every crypto transaction. These measures were introduced to curb the illicit use of digital assets but have significantly dampened domestic trading activity. Industry reports suggest that over 90% of Indian crypto trading has shifted offshore due to these harsh tax burdens, undermining the growth of India\u2019s crypto ecosystem and reducing government oversight and tax revenue potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reserve Bank of India forbade banks from offering service accounts in 2018. But after a two-year court struggle, the Indian Supreme Court declared the RBI restriction to be unconstitutional, allowing banks to once more provide services to cryptocurrency firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary demand from India\u2019s crypto industry is a significant reduction in the capital gains tax and the TDS on crypto transactions. Industry representatives argue that the current 30% tax rate is excessively high compared to other investment classes, such as equities, and stifles retail and institutional participation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's return to the White House and his outspoken support for crypto innovation appear to be in line with the recent change. Industry insiders claim that this abrupt shift in strategy is not an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, communication with Indian policymakers has greatly strengthened. They now meet with the industry \"monthly, if not weekly.\" Reexamining the harsh tax system\u2014a 30%<\/a> capital gains tax and a 1% transaction tax\u2014which has caused more than 90% of India's cryptocurrency trade to go abroad remains the primary objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coinbase and Binance have returned to the market. Both businesses had previously withdrawn from the market due to unclear regulations. Since many MPs are gradually coming around to the notion, Coinbase sees India as a critical development location and has just received major regulatory permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the warming attitude toward crypto in India is partly attributed to ongoing trade negotiations and closer economic ties with the United States. New Delhi policymakers are encouraged to link more near with US regulatory trends to attract foreign investment and foster innovation in the digital asset space. This alignment is encouraging India\u2019s crypto sector to intensify lobbying efforts in the U.S. to gain support for tax reforms and regulatory clarity that could benefit both countries\u2019 crypto markets.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Crypto lobby gains momentum in India as U.S. trade talks influence policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"crypto-lobby-gains-momentum-in-india-as-u-s-trade-talks-influence-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7914","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":42},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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China's increasing influence in Panama, particularly through the Belt and Road Initiative and CK Hutchison's port activities, was seen as a strategic danger by the Trump administration. To offset China's influence, the U.S. responded by promoting American investments, closely examining concessions held by China, and pursuing diplomatic initiatives. In order to improve bilateral relations and allay worries about China's involvement in the canal's operations, Secretary of State Marco Rubio held discussions with Panama.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Panama turns to U.S. lobbyists to deal with Trump\u2019s canal threats","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"panama-turns-to-u-s-lobbyists-to-deal-with-trumps-canal-threats","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 13:29:57","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 13:29:57","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7878","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7870,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_content":"\n

A Brazilian Supreme Court judge who is presiding over a case in which former President Jair Bolsonaro is being charged with coup d'etat is the target of a last-ditch lobbying effort by the country's left-wing administration to prevent the United States from putting sanctions on him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brazilian authorities worry that the possibility of financial and visa restrictions may put the two most populous countries in the Americas on a collision course, despite US Secretary of State Marco Rubio<\/a>'s statement last week that Washington was considering punishment against top judge Alexandre de Moraes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n

\u201cWe are working to prevent the blood from flowing into the river.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

A government official commented that Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira is leading the diplomatic effort. He noted that the pressure from major tech companies, which are facing restrictions from Brazil\u2019s highest court, seems to be influencing the debate against the court's decisions in Washington.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another said that Brazil's embassy in Washington was attempting to clarify our interpretation of the facts by claiming that democracy and freedom of speech were secure in Brazil. The US administration is becoming more receptive to claims made by Bolsonaro's family and conservative Brazilians that former president Jair Bolsonaro, a supporter of Donald Trump, is being persecuted for his political views and that free expression in Brazil is in danger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rubio\u2019s remarks came after a lobbying campaign in the US by Bolsonaro\u2019s congressman son Eduardo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n

\u201cI would estimate there is an 85 per cent likelihood of sanctions against Alexandre de Moraes,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Eduardo informed the Financial Times in Washington. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n

\u201cIf I had to wager my house on it, I would... \" would.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Further intensifying the controversy, de Moraes started a criminal investigation into Eduardo on Monday in response to a request from the attorney general's office to look into claims of attempts to subvert the rule of law and obstruction of justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before the most recent election in 2022, De Moraes began a campaign against false news, which led to him clashing with Elon Musk, the owner of X and a Trump supporter. De Moraes unfairly singles out conservatives, according to Musk and other supporters of Bolsonaro, a hard-right former army captain who led from 2019 to 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They believe that the US sanctions would compel Brazil's top court to make concessions. This year, de Moraes was sued in Florida by the video-sharing website Rumble and the US president's Trump Media & Technology Group, who claimed that he had engaged in \"extraterritorial censorship\" by directing the suspension of a Brazilian national's account while he was in the US. Boies Schiller Flexner partner Martin De Luca, who worked on the case, charged Moraes with attempting to \u201cto access through inconspicuous methods by consistently issuing covert court orders to US companies and focusing on American citizens while evading the US administration\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During a visit to Brazil this month, Ricardo Pita, a top Latin America advisor for the US State Department, shocked authorities by visiting Jair Bolsonaro at his residence. Pita was part of a delegation that came to Bras\u00edlia to discuss combating organised crime, according to the U.S. embassy there. Regarding possible fines, the State Department chose not to comment. Although he denies any involvement, Bolsonaro, 70, is on trial for allegedly planning a military-backed coup to stay in office. Due to campaign offences, he has been prohibited from seeking public office until 2030.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Brazil launches final lobbying effort to prevent US sanctions on senior judge","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"brazil-launches-final-lobbying-effort-to-prevent-us-sanctions-on-senior-judge","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7870","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7863,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content":"\n

Amid simmering tensions between the two countries following the Pahalgam incident on April 22\u00a0and Operation Sindoor, India and Pakistan have increased diplomatic attempts to influence international policy. Important individuals with strong connections to US President Donald Trump<\/a> have been enlisted by New Delhi and Islamabad to serve as lobbyists in Washington, DC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistan has chosen Keith Schiller, an ex-bodyguard of the US president, while India has chosen Jason Miller, a longstanding Trump aide. The events take place as India and Pakistan use high-level delegations to reach out to the globe in an effort to maintain their position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi\u2019s lobbyist in America will be Jason Miller, a senior assistant to Donald Trump. Throughout his career, the political strategist has been connected to the US president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the 2016 presidential campaign, he played a significant role in Trump's communications staff. Miller was named the head of the presidential transition team after Trump defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton to win the US presidency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Trump ran against Joe Biden for reelection in 2020, Miller rejoined the campaign as a senior advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Stephen Bannon's radio program <\/a>in 2022, Miller revealed Trump's intention to run for the US presidency in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi brings on Jason Miller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Washington, Miller will represent India. For the first time in years, Miller has registered to advocate on behalf of the Indian government, as reported by documents from the US Justice Department cited by Politico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SHW Partners LLC, led by Miller, will receive a monthly retainer of $150,000 for its services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Justice Department document, the former Trump associate would provide \u201cstrategic counsel, tactical planning\u201d and traditional lobbying services, as well as public relations and reputation management services as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miller's companionship with Trump may support Delhi's diplomatic measures. \u201cThis is not a novel approach, Since the 1950s, this has persisted for several decades and under various administrations. The Embassy has frequently hired these companies in accordance with the circumstances.: During a recent press briefing, Randhir Jaiswal, the Ministry of External Affairs' (MEA) official spokeswoman, stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Islamabad employs Keith Schiller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keith Schiller, who served as Trump's bodyguard, will act as a lobbyist for Islamabad in the America. He began his association with the US president in the early 2000s, taking on the role of chief of security at Trump Tower in Manhattan. Previously, he was a detective with the NYPD. Subsequently, during Trump's first term, Schiller was named Director of Oval Office Operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In December 2024, he and George Sorial, the former compliance officer for the Trump Organization, co-founded the consultancy business Javelin Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schiller and Sorial registered to assist Pakistan in creating \u201clong-term economic partnerships\u201d in the United States by enhancing Pakistan\u2019s connections with the U.S. government and commercial sector, according to the Politico story. The letter about Schiller's firing was personally given to James Comey, the FBI director at the time, in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also provided testimony on Trump's 2013 travel to Moscow to the House Intelligence Committee that same year. According to CNN, he informed the committee that a Russian had offered to send ladies to Trump's hotel room, but Schiller said the idea was quickly turned down as a joke.<\/p>\n","post_title":"US Lobbyists with Trump ties engaged by India and Pakistan during period of strain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"us-lobbyists-with-trump-ties-engaged-by-india-and-pakistan-during-period-of-strain","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7863","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7914,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_content":"\n

Due in part to President Donald Trump<\/a>'s crypto-friendly stance and the ongoing trade<\/a> negotiations his administration has been holding with New Delhi, India's cryptocurrency industry is stepping up lobbying efforts to lower the onerous levies that have hindered domestic commerce for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast to a legislative structure that was more hostile to digital assets, the majority of business stakeholders believe that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration is now more receptive to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2022, India has imposed stringent taxes on cryptocurrency transactions, including a 30% capital gains tax and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on every crypto transaction. These measures were introduced to curb the illicit use of digital assets but have significantly dampened domestic trading activity. Industry reports suggest that over 90% of Indian crypto trading has shifted offshore due to these harsh tax burdens, undermining the growth of India\u2019s crypto ecosystem and reducing government oversight and tax revenue potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reserve Bank of India forbade banks from offering service accounts in 2018. But after a two-year court struggle, the Indian Supreme Court declared the RBI restriction to be unconstitutional, allowing banks to once more provide services to cryptocurrency firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary demand from India\u2019s crypto industry is a significant reduction in the capital gains tax and the TDS on crypto transactions. Industry representatives argue that the current 30% tax rate is excessively high compared to other investment classes, such as equities, and stifles retail and institutional participation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's return to the White House and his outspoken support for crypto innovation appear to be in line with the recent change. Industry insiders claim that this abrupt shift in strategy is not an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, communication with Indian policymakers has greatly strengthened. They now meet with the industry \"monthly, if not weekly.\" Reexamining the harsh tax system\u2014a 30%<\/a> capital gains tax and a 1% transaction tax\u2014which has caused more than 90% of India's cryptocurrency trade to go abroad remains the primary objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coinbase and Binance have returned to the market. Both businesses had previously withdrawn from the market due to unclear regulations. Since many MPs are gradually coming around to the notion, Coinbase sees India as a critical development location and has just received major regulatory permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the warming attitude toward crypto in India is partly attributed to ongoing trade negotiations and closer economic ties with the United States. New Delhi policymakers are encouraged to link more near with US regulatory trends to attract foreign investment and foster innovation in the digital asset space. This alignment is encouraging India\u2019s crypto sector to intensify lobbying efforts in the U.S. to gain support for tax reforms and regulatory clarity that could benefit both countries\u2019 crypto markets.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Crypto lobby gains momentum in India as U.S. trade talks influence policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"crypto-lobby-gains-momentum-in-india-as-u-s-trade-talks-influence-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7914","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":42},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

\n

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently visited Panama and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen military cooperation and support for the Panama Canal security. Through training, rotating U.S. troop deployments, and collaboration to counter Chinese influence in the area, this pact seeks to enhance cooperative security operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

China's increasing influence in Panama, particularly through the Belt and Road Initiative and CK Hutchison's port activities, was seen as a strategic danger by the Trump administration. To offset China's influence, the U.S. responded by promoting American investments, closely examining concessions held by China, and pursuing diplomatic initiatives. In order to improve bilateral relations and allay worries about China's involvement in the canal's operations, Secretary of State Marco Rubio held discussions with Panama.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Panama turns to U.S. lobbyists to deal with Trump\u2019s canal threats","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"panama-turns-to-u-s-lobbyists-to-deal-with-trumps-canal-threats","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 13:29:57","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 13:29:57","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7878","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7870,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_content":"\n

A Brazilian Supreme Court judge who is presiding over a case in which former President Jair Bolsonaro is being charged with coup d'etat is the target of a last-ditch lobbying effort by the country's left-wing administration to prevent the United States from putting sanctions on him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brazilian authorities worry that the possibility of financial and visa restrictions may put the two most populous countries in the Americas on a collision course, despite US Secretary of State Marco Rubio<\/a>'s statement last week that Washington was considering punishment against top judge Alexandre de Moraes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n

\u201cWe are working to prevent the blood from flowing into the river.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

A government official commented that Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira is leading the diplomatic effort. He noted that the pressure from major tech companies, which are facing restrictions from Brazil\u2019s highest court, seems to be influencing the debate against the court's decisions in Washington.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another said that Brazil's embassy in Washington was attempting to clarify our interpretation of the facts by claiming that democracy and freedom of speech were secure in Brazil. The US administration is becoming more receptive to claims made by Bolsonaro's family and conservative Brazilians that former president Jair Bolsonaro, a supporter of Donald Trump, is being persecuted for his political views and that free expression in Brazil is in danger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rubio\u2019s remarks came after a lobbying campaign in the US by Bolsonaro\u2019s congressman son Eduardo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n

\u201cI would estimate there is an 85 per cent likelihood of sanctions against Alexandre de Moraes,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Eduardo informed the Financial Times in Washington. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n

\u201cIf I had to wager my house on it, I would... \" would.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Further intensifying the controversy, de Moraes started a criminal investigation into Eduardo on Monday in response to a request from the attorney general's office to look into claims of attempts to subvert the rule of law and obstruction of justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before the most recent election in 2022, De Moraes began a campaign against false news, which led to him clashing with Elon Musk, the owner of X and a Trump supporter. De Moraes unfairly singles out conservatives, according to Musk and other supporters of Bolsonaro, a hard-right former army captain who led from 2019 to 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They believe that the US sanctions would compel Brazil's top court to make concessions. This year, de Moraes was sued in Florida by the video-sharing website Rumble and the US president's Trump Media & Technology Group, who claimed that he had engaged in \"extraterritorial censorship\" by directing the suspension of a Brazilian national's account while he was in the US. Boies Schiller Flexner partner Martin De Luca, who worked on the case, charged Moraes with attempting to \u201cto access through inconspicuous methods by consistently issuing covert court orders to US companies and focusing on American citizens while evading the US administration\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During a visit to Brazil this month, Ricardo Pita, a top Latin America advisor for the US State Department, shocked authorities by visiting Jair Bolsonaro at his residence. Pita was part of a delegation that came to Bras\u00edlia to discuss combating organised crime, according to the U.S. embassy there. Regarding possible fines, the State Department chose not to comment. Although he denies any involvement, Bolsonaro, 70, is on trial for allegedly planning a military-backed coup to stay in office. Due to campaign offences, he has been prohibited from seeking public office until 2030.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Brazil launches final lobbying effort to prevent US sanctions on senior judge","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"brazil-launches-final-lobbying-effort-to-prevent-us-sanctions-on-senior-judge","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7870","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7863,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content":"\n

Amid simmering tensions between the two countries following the Pahalgam incident on April 22\u00a0and Operation Sindoor, India and Pakistan have increased diplomatic attempts to influence international policy. Important individuals with strong connections to US President Donald Trump<\/a> have been enlisted by New Delhi and Islamabad to serve as lobbyists in Washington, DC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistan has chosen Keith Schiller, an ex-bodyguard of the US president, while India has chosen Jason Miller, a longstanding Trump aide. The events take place as India and Pakistan use high-level delegations to reach out to the globe in an effort to maintain their position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi\u2019s lobbyist in America will be Jason Miller, a senior assistant to Donald Trump. Throughout his career, the political strategist has been connected to the US president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the 2016 presidential campaign, he played a significant role in Trump's communications staff. Miller was named the head of the presidential transition team after Trump defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton to win the US presidency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Trump ran against Joe Biden for reelection in 2020, Miller rejoined the campaign as a senior advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Stephen Bannon's radio program <\/a>in 2022, Miller revealed Trump's intention to run for the US presidency in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi brings on Jason Miller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Washington, Miller will represent India. For the first time in years, Miller has registered to advocate on behalf of the Indian government, as reported by documents from the US Justice Department cited by Politico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SHW Partners LLC, led by Miller, will receive a monthly retainer of $150,000 for its services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Justice Department document, the former Trump associate would provide \u201cstrategic counsel, tactical planning\u201d and traditional lobbying services, as well as public relations and reputation management services as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miller's companionship with Trump may support Delhi's diplomatic measures. \u201cThis is not a novel approach, Since the 1950s, this has persisted for several decades and under various administrations. The Embassy has frequently hired these companies in accordance with the circumstances.: During a recent press briefing, Randhir Jaiswal, the Ministry of External Affairs' (MEA) official spokeswoman, stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Islamabad employs Keith Schiller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keith Schiller, who served as Trump's bodyguard, will act as a lobbyist for Islamabad in the America. He began his association with the US president in the early 2000s, taking on the role of chief of security at Trump Tower in Manhattan. Previously, he was a detective with the NYPD. Subsequently, during Trump's first term, Schiller was named Director of Oval Office Operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In December 2024, he and George Sorial, the former compliance officer for the Trump Organization, co-founded the consultancy business Javelin Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schiller and Sorial registered to assist Pakistan in creating \u201clong-term economic partnerships\u201d in the United States by enhancing Pakistan\u2019s connections with the U.S. government and commercial sector, according to the Politico story. The letter about Schiller's firing was personally given to James Comey, the FBI director at the time, in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also provided testimony on Trump's 2013 travel to Moscow to the House Intelligence Committee that same year. According to CNN, he informed the committee that a Russian had offered to send ladies to Trump's hotel room, but Schiller said the idea was quickly turned down as a joke.<\/p>\n","post_title":"US Lobbyists with Trump ties engaged by India and Pakistan during period of strain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"us-lobbyists-with-trump-ties-engaged-by-india-and-pakistan-during-period-of-strain","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7863","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7914,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_content":"\n

Due in part to President Donald Trump<\/a>'s crypto-friendly stance and the ongoing trade<\/a> negotiations his administration has been holding with New Delhi, India's cryptocurrency industry is stepping up lobbying efforts to lower the onerous levies that have hindered domestic commerce for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast to a legislative structure that was more hostile to digital assets, the majority of business stakeholders believe that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration is now more receptive to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2022, India has imposed stringent taxes on cryptocurrency transactions, including a 30% capital gains tax and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on every crypto transaction. These measures were introduced to curb the illicit use of digital assets but have significantly dampened domestic trading activity. Industry reports suggest that over 90% of Indian crypto trading has shifted offshore due to these harsh tax burdens, undermining the growth of India\u2019s crypto ecosystem and reducing government oversight and tax revenue potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reserve Bank of India forbade banks from offering service accounts in 2018. But after a two-year court struggle, the Indian Supreme Court declared the RBI restriction to be unconstitutional, allowing banks to once more provide services to cryptocurrency firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary demand from India\u2019s crypto industry is a significant reduction in the capital gains tax and the TDS on crypto transactions. Industry representatives argue that the current 30% tax rate is excessively high compared to other investment classes, such as equities, and stifles retail and institutional participation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's return to the White House and his outspoken support for crypto innovation appear to be in line with the recent change. Industry insiders claim that this abrupt shift in strategy is not an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, communication with Indian policymakers has greatly strengthened. They now meet with the industry \"monthly, if not weekly.\" Reexamining the harsh tax system\u2014a 30%<\/a> capital gains tax and a 1% transaction tax\u2014which has caused more than 90% of India's cryptocurrency trade to go abroad remains the primary objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coinbase and Binance have returned to the market. Both businesses had previously withdrawn from the market due to unclear regulations. Since many MPs are gradually coming around to the notion, Coinbase sees India as a critical development location and has just received major regulatory permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the warming attitude toward crypto in India is partly attributed to ongoing trade negotiations and closer economic ties with the United States. New Delhi policymakers are encouraged to link more near with US regulatory trends to attract foreign investment and foster innovation in the digital asset space. This alignment is encouraging India\u2019s crypto sector to intensify lobbying efforts in the U.S. to gain support for tax reforms and regulatory clarity that could benefit both countries\u2019 crypto markets.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Crypto lobby gains momentum in India as U.S. trade talks influence policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"crypto-lobby-gains-momentum-in-india-as-u-s-trade-talks-influence-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7914","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":42},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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Trump's rhetoric escalated with threats to demand the return of the canal to U.S. control if Panama did not treat American shippers fairly, referencing the 1977 treaty that transferred control to Panama in 1999. He suggested that if the treaty's principles were not respected, the U.S. would reclaim the canal \"quickly and without question,\" a stance firmly rejected by Panama's president, who emphasized Panama's sovereign control over the canal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently visited Panama and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen military cooperation and support for the Panama Canal security. Through training, rotating U.S. troop deployments, and collaboration to counter Chinese influence in the area, this pact seeks to enhance cooperative security operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

China's increasing influence in Panama, particularly through the Belt and Road Initiative and CK Hutchison's port activities, was seen as a strategic danger by the Trump administration. To offset China's influence, the U.S. responded by promoting American investments, closely examining concessions held by China, and pursuing diplomatic initiatives. In order to improve bilateral relations and allay worries about China's involvement in the canal's operations, Secretary of State Marco Rubio held discussions with Panama.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Panama turns to U.S. lobbyists to deal with Trump\u2019s canal threats","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"panama-turns-to-u-s-lobbyists-to-deal-with-trumps-canal-threats","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 13:29:57","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 13:29:57","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7878","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7870,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_content":"\n

A Brazilian Supreme Court judge who is presiding over a case in which former President Jair Bolsonaro is being charged with coup d'etat is the target of a last-ditch lobbying effort by the country's left-wing administration to prevent the United States from putting sanctions on him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brazilian authorities worry that the possibility of financial and visa restrictions may put the two most populous countries in the Americas on a collision course, despite US Secretary of State Marco Rubio<\/a>'s statement last week that Washington was considering punishment against top judge Alexandre de Moraes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n

\u201cWe are working to prevent the blood from flowing into the river.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

A government official commented that Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira is leading the diplomatic effort. He noted that the pressure from major tech companies, which are facing restrictions from Brazil\u2019s highest court, seems to be influencing the debate against the court's decisions in Washington.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another said that Brazil's embassy in Washington was attempting to clarify our interpretation of the facts by claiming that democracy and freedom of speech were secure in Brazil. The US administration is becoming more receptive to claims made by Bolsonaro's family and conservative Brazilians that former president Jair Bolsonaro, a supporter of Donald Trump, is being persecuted for his political views and that free expression in Brazil is in danger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rubio\u2019s remarks came after a lobbying campaign in the US by Bolsonaro\u2019s congressman son Eduardo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n

\u201cI would estimate there is an 85 per cent likelihood of sanctions against Alexandre de Moraes,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Eduardo informed the Financial Times in Washington. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n

\u201cIf I had to wager my house on it, I would... \" would.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Further intensifying the controversy, de Moraes started a criminal investigation into Eduardo on Monday in response to a request from the attorney general's office to look into claims of attempts to subvert the rule of law and obstruction of justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before the most recent election in 2022, De Moraes began a campaign against false news, which led to him clashing with Elon Musk, the owner of X and a Trump supporter. De Moraes unfairly singles out conservatives, according to Musk and other supporters of Bolsonaro, a hard-right former army captain who led from 2019 to 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They believe that the US sanctions would compel Brazil's top court to make concessions. This year, de Moraes was sued in Florida by the video-sharing website Rumble and the US president's Trump Media & Technology Group, who claimed that he had engaged in \"extraterritorial censorship\" by directing the suspension of a Brazilian national's account while he was in the US. Boies Schiller Flexner partner Martin De Luca, who worked on the case, charged Moraes with attempting to \u201cto access through inconspicuous methods by consistently issuing covert court orders to US companies and focusing on American citizens while evading the US administration\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During a visit to Brazil this month, Ricardo Pita, a top Latin America advisor for the US State Department, shocked authorities by visiting Jair Bolsonaro at his residence. Pita was part of a delegation that came to Bras\u00edlia to discuss combating organised crime, according to the U.S. embassy there. Regarding possible fines, the State Department chose not to comment. Although he denies any involvement, Bolsonaro, 70, is on trial for allegedly planning a military-backed coup to stay in office. Due to campaign offences, he has been prohibited from seeking public office until 2030.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Brazil launches final lobbying effort to prevent US sanctions on senior judge","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"brazil-launches-final-lobbying-effort-to-prevent-us-sanctions-on-senior-judge","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7870","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7863,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content":"\n

Amid simmering tensions between the two countries following the Pahalgam incident on April 22\u00a0and Operation Sindoor, India and Pakistan have increased diplomatic attempts to influence international policy. Important individuals with strong connections to US President Donald Trump<\/a> have been enlisted by New Delhi and Islamabad to serve as lobbyists in Washington, DC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistan has chosen Keith Schiller, an ex-bodyguard of the US president, while India has chosen Jason Miller, a longstanding Trump aide. The events take place as India and Pakistan use high-level delegations to reach out to the globe in an effort to maintain their position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi\u2019s lobbyist in America will be Jason Miller, a senior assistant to Donald Trump. Throughout his career, the political strategist has been connected to the US president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the 2016 presidential campaign, he played a significant role in Trump's communications staff. Miller was named the head of the presidential transition team after Trump defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton to win the US presidency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Trump ran against Joe Biden for reelection in 2020, Miller rejoined the campaign as a senior advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Stephen Bannon's radio program <\/a>in 2022, Miller revealed Trump's intention to run for the US presidency in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi brings on Jason Miller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Washington, Miller will represent India. For the first time in years, Miller has registered to advocate on behalf of the Indian government, as reported by documents from the US Justice Department cited by Politico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SHW Partners LLC, led by Miller, will receive a monthly retainer of $150,000 for its services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Justice Department document, the former Trump associate would provide \u201cstrategic counsel, tactical planning\u201d and traditional lobbying services, as well as public relations and reputation management services as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miller's companionship with Trump may support Delhi's diplomatic measures. \u201cThis is not a novel approach, Since the 1950s, this has persisted for several decades and under various administrations. The Embassy has frequently hired these companies in accordance with the circumstances.: During a recent press briefing, Randhir Jaiswal, the Ministry of External Affairs' (MEA) official spokeswoman, stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Islamabad employs Keith Schiller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keith Schiller, who served as Trump's bodyguard, will act as a lobbyist for Islamabad in the America. He began his association with the US president in the early 2000s, taking on the role of chief of security at Trump Tower in Manhattan. Previously, he was a detective with the NYPD. Subsequently, during Trump's first term, Schiller was named Director of Oval Office Operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In December 2024, he and George Sorial, the former compliance officer for the Trump Organization, co-founded the consultancy business Javelin Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schiller and Sorial registered to assist Pakistan in creating \u201clong-term economic partnerships\u201d in the United States by enhancing Pakistan\u2019s connections with the U.S. government and commercial sector, according to the Politico story. The letter about Schiller's firing was personally given to James Comey, the FBI director at the time, in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also provided testimony on Trump's 2013 travel to Moscow to the House Intelligence Committee that same year. According to CNN, he informed the committee that a Russian had offered to send ladies to Trump's hotel room, but Schiller said the idea was quickly turned down as a joke.<\/p>\n","post_title":"US Lobbyists with Trump ties engaged by India and Pakistan during period of strain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"us-lobbyists-with-trump-ties-engaged-by-india-and-pakistan-during-period-of-strain","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7863","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7914,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_content":"\n

Due in part to President Donald Trump<\/a>'s crypto-friendly stance and the ongoing trade<\/a> negotiations his administration has been holding with New Delhi, India's cryptocurrency industry is stepping up lobbying efforts to lower the onerous levies that have hindered domestic commerce for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast to a legislative structure that was more hostile to digital assets, the majority of business stakeholders believe that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration is now more receptive to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2022, India has imposed stringent taxes on cryptocurrency transactions, including a 30% capital gains tax and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on every crypto transaction. These measures were introduced to curb the illicit use of digital assets but have significantly dampened domestic trading activity. Industry reports suggest that over 90% of Indian crypto trading has shifted offshore due to these harsh tax burdens, undermining the growth of India\u2019s crypto ecosystem and reducing government oversight and tax revenue potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reserve Bank of India forbade banks from offering service accounts in 2018. But after a two-year court struggle, the Indian Supreme Court declared the RBI restriction to be unconstitutional, allowing banks to once more provide services to cryptocurrency firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary demand from India\u2019s crypto industry is a significant reduction in the capital gains tax and the TDS on crypto transactions. Industry representatives argue that the current 30% tax rate is excessively high compared to other investment classes, such as equities, and stifles retail and institutional participation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's return to the White House and his outspoken support for crypto innovation appear to be in line with the recent change. Industry insiders claim that this abrupt shift in strategy is not an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, communication with Indian policymakers has greatly strengthened. They now meet with the industry \"monthly, if not weekly.\" Reexamining the harsh tax system\u2014a 30%<\/a> capital gains tax and a 1% transaction tax\u2014which has caused more than 90% of India's cryptocurrency trade to go abroad remains the primary objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coinbase and Binance have returned to the market. Both businesses had previously withdrawn from the market due to unclear regulations. Since many MPs are gradually coming around to the notion, Coinbase sees India as a critical development location and has just received major regulatory permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the warming attitude toward crypto in India is partly attributed to ongoing trade negotiations and closer economic ties with the United States. New Delhi policymakers are encouraged to link more near with US regulatory trends to attract foreign investment and foster innovation in the digital asset space. This alignment is encouraging India\u2019s crypto sector to intensify lobbying efforts in the U.S. to gain support for tax reforms and regulatory clarity that could benefit both countries\u2019 crypto markets.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Crypto lobby gains momentum in India as U.S. trade talks influence policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"crypto-lobby-gains-momentum-in-india-as-u-s-trade-talks-influence-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7914","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":42},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

\n

President Donald Trump has frequently denounced what he considers to be undue Chinese influence over the Panama Canal, focusing in particular on the<\/a> Hong Kong-based corporation CK Hutchison Holdings' control of the ports of Balboa and Cristobal. Asserting that the canal was first constructed by the United States and that \"we didn\u2019t give it to China, we gave it to Panama, and we\u2019re taking it back,\" Trump asserted in his inaugural speech that \"China is operating the Panama Canal\" and that the United States would \"take it back.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's rhetoric escalated with threats to demand the return of the canal to U.S. control if Panama did not treat American shippers fairly, referencing the 1977 treaty that transferred control to Panama in 1999. He suggested that if the treaty's principles were not respected, the U.S. would reclaim the canal \"quickly and without question,\" a stance firmly rejected by Panama's president, who emphasized Panama's sovereign control over the canal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently visited Panama and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen military cooperation and support for the Panama Canal security. Through training, rotating U.S. troop deployments, and collaboration to counter Chinese influence in the area, this pact seeks to enhance cooperative security operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

China's increasing influence in Panama, particularly through the Belt and Road Initiative and CK Hutchison's port activities, was seen as a strategic danger by the Trump administration. To offset China's influence, the U.S. responded by promoting American investments, closely examining concessions held by China, and pursuing diplomatic initiatives. In order to improve bilateral relations and allay worries about China's involvement in the canal's operations, Secretary of State Marco Rubio held discussions with Panama.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Panama turns to U.S. lobbyists to deal with Trump\u2019s canal threats","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"panama-turns-to-u-s-lobbyists-to-deal-with-trumps-canal-threats","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 13:29:57","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 13:29:57","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7878","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7870,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_content":"\n

A Brazilian Supreme Court judge who is presiding over a case in which former President Jair Bolsonaro is being charged with coup d'etat is the target of a last-ditch lobbying effort by the country's left-wing administration to prevent the United States from putting sanctions on him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brazilian authorities worry that the possibility of financial and visa restrictions may put the two most populous countries in the Americas on a collision course, despite US Secretary of State Marco Rubio<\/a>'s statement last week that Washington was considering punishment against top judge Alexandre de Moraes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n

\u201cWe are working to prevent the blood from flowing into the river.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

A government official commented that Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira is leading the diplomatic effort. He noted that the pressure from major tech companies, which are facing restrictions from Brazil\u2019s highest court, seems to be influencing the debate against the court's decisions in Washington.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another said that Brazil's embassy in Washington was attempting to clarify our interpretation of the facts by claiming that democracy and freedom of speech were secure in Brazil. The US administration is becoming more receptive to claims made by Bolsonaro's family and conservative Brazilians that former president Jair Bolsonaro, a supporter of Donald Trump, is being persecuted for his political views and that free expression in Brazil is in danger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rubio\u2019s remarks came after a lobbying campaign in the US by Bolsonaro\u2019s congressman son Eduardo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n

\u201cI would estimate there is an 85 per cent likelihood of sanctions against Alexandre de Moraes,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Eduardo informed the Financial Times in Washington. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n

\u201cIf I had to wager my house on it, I would... \" would.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Further intensifying the controversy, de Moraes started a criminal investigation into Eduardo on Monday in response to a request from the attorney general's office to look into claims of attempts to subvert the rule of law and obstruction of justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before the most recent election in 2022, De Moraes began a campaign against false news, which led to him clashing with Elon Musk, the owner of X and a Trump supporter. De Moraes unfairly singles out conservatives, according to Musk and other supporters of Bolsonaro, a hard-right former army captain who led from 2019 to 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They believe that the US sanctions would compel Brazil's top court to make concessions. This year, de Moraes was sued in Florida by the video-sharing website Rumble and the US president's Trump Media & Technology Group, who claimed that he had engaged in \"extraterritorial censorship\" by directing the suspension of a Brazilian national's account while he was in the US. Boies Schiller Flexner partner Martin De Luca, who worked on the case, charged Moraes with attempting to \u201cto access through inconspicuous methods by consistently issuing covert court orders to US companies and focusing on American citizens while evading the US administration\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During a visit to Brazil this month, Ricardo Pita, a top Latin America advisor for the US State Department, shocked authorities by visiting Jair Bolsonaro at his residence. Pita was part of a delegation that came to Bras\u00edlia to discuss combating organised crime, according to the U.S. embassy there. Regarding possible fines, the State Department chose not to comment. Although he denies any involvement, Bolsonaro, 70, is on trial for allegedly planning a military-backed coup to stay in office. Due to campaign offences, he has been prohibited from seeking public office until 2030.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Brazil launches final lobbying effort to prevent US sanctions on senior judge","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"brazil-launches-final-lobbying-effort-to-prevent-us-sanctions-on-senior-judge","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7870","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7863,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content":"\n

Amid simmering tensions between the two countries following the Pahalgam incident on April 22\u00a0and Operation Sindoor, India and Pakistan have increased diplomatic attempts to influence international policy. Important individuals with strong connections to US President Donald Trump<\/a> have been enlisted by New Delhi and Islamabad to serve as lobbyists in Washington, DC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistan has chosen Keith Schiller, an ex-bodyguard of the US president, while India has chosen Jason Miller, a longstanding Trump aide. The events take place as India and Pakistan use high-level delegations to reach out to the globe in an effort to maintain their position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi\u2019s lobbyist in America will be Jason Miller, a senior assistant to Donald Trump. Throughout his career, the political strategist has been connected to the US president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the 2016 presidential campaign, he played a significant role in Trump's communications staff. Miller was named the head of the presidential transition team after Trump defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton to win the US presidency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Trump ran against Joe Biden for reelection in 2020, Miller rejoined the campaign as a senior advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Stephen Bannon's radio program <\/a>in 2022, Miller revealed Trump's intention to run for the US presidency in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi brings on Jason Miller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Washington, Miller will represent India. For the first time in years, Miller has registered to advocate on behalf of the Indian government, as reported by documents from the US Justice Department cited by Politico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SHW Partners LLC, led by Miller, will receive a monthly retainer of $150,000 for its services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Justice Department document, the former Trump associate would provide \u201cstrategic counsel, tactical planning\u201d and traditional lobbying services, as well as public relations and reputation management services as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miller's companionship with Trump may support Delhi's diplomatic measures. \u201cThis is not a novel approach, Since the 1950s, this has persisted for several decades and under various administrations. The Embassy has frequently hired these companies in accordance with the circumstances.: During a recent press briefing, Randhir Jaiswal, the Ministry of External Affairs' (MEA) official spokeswoman, stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Islamabad employs Keith Schiller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keith Schiller, who served as Trump's bodyguard, will act as a lobbyist for Islamabad in the America. He began his association with the US president in the early 2000s, taking on the role of chief of security at Trump Tower in Manhattan. Previously, he was a detective with the NYPD. Subsequently, during Trump's first term, Schiller was named Director of Oval Office Operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In December 2024, he and George Sorial, the former compliance officer for the Trump Organization, co-founded the consultancy business Javelin Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schiller and Sorial registered to assist Pakistan in creating \u201clong-term economic partnerships\u201d in the United States by enhancing Pakistan\u2019s connections with the U.S. government and commercial sector, according to the Politico story. The letter about Schiller's firing was personally given to James Comey, the FBI director at the time, in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also provided testimony on Trump's 2013 travel to Moscow to the House Intelligence Committee that same year. According to CNN, he informed the committee that a Russian had offered to send ladies to Trump's hotel room, but Schiller said the idea was quickly turned down as a joke.<\/p>\n","post_title":"US Lobbyists with Trump ties engaged by India and Pakistan during period of strain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"us-lobbyists-with-trump-ties-engaged-by-india-and-pakistan-during-period-of-strain","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7863","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7914,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_content":"\n

Due in part to President Donald Trump<\/a>'s crypto-friendly stance and the ongoing trade<\/a> negotiations his administration has been holding with New Delhi, India's cryptocurrency industry is stepping up lobbying efforts to lower the onerous levies that have hindered domestic commerce for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast to a legislative structure that was more hostile to digital assets, the majority of business stakeholders believe that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration is now more receptive to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2022, India has imposed stringent taxes on cryptocurrency transactions, including a 30% capital gains tax and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on every crypto transaction. These measures were introduced to curb the illicit use of digital assets but have significantly dampened domestic trading activity. Industry reports suggest that over 90% of Indian crypto trading has shifted offshore due to these harsh tax burdens, undermining the growth of India\u2019s crypto ecosystem and reducing government oversight and tax revenue potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reserve Bank of India forbade banks from offering service accounts in 2018. But after a two-year court struggle, the Indian Supreme Court declared the RBI restriction to be unconstitutional, allowing banks to once more provide services to cryptocurrency firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary demand from India\u2019s crypto industry is a significant reduction in the capital gains tax and the TDS on crypto transactions. Industry representatives argue that the current 30% tax rate is excessively high compared to other investment classes, such as equities, and stifles retail and institutional participation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's return to the White House and his outspoken support for crypto innovation appear to be in line with the recent change. Industry insiders claim that this abrupt shift in strategy is not an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, communication with Indian policymakers has greatly strengthened. They now meet with the industry \"monthly, if not weekly.\" Reexamining the harsh tax system\u2014a 30%<\/a> capital gains tax and a 1% transaction tax\u2014which has caused more than 90% of India's cryptocurrency trade to go abroad remains the primary objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coinbase and Binance have returned to the market. Both businesses had previously withdrawn from the market due to unclear regulations. Since many MPs are gradually coming around to the notion, Coinbase sees India as a critical development location and has just received major regulatory permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the warming attitude toward crypto in India is partly attributed to ongoing trade negotiations and closer economic ties with the United States. New Delhi policymakers are encouraged to link more near with US regulatory trends to attract foreign investment and foster innovation in the digital asset space. This alignment is encouraging India\u2019s crypto sector to intensify lobbying efforts in the U.S. to gain support for tax reforms and regulatory clarity that could benefit both countries\u2019 crypto markets.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Crypto lobby gains momentum in India as U.S. trade talks influence policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"crypto-lobby-gains-momentum-in-india-as-u-s-trade-talks-influence-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7914","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":42},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

\n

The AMP is run by Checkmate managing partner Ches McDowell, who is reportedly close to Donald Trump Jr., along with partners Fritz Vaughan and Ryan O'Dwyer. Thanks to its connections to Trump, the lobbying tactic from North Carolina has lately spread to Washington.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

President Donald Trump has frequently denounced what he considers to be undue Chinese influence over the Panama Canal, focusing in particular on the<\/a> Hong Kong-based corporation CK Hutchison Holdings' control of the ports of Balboa and Cristobal. Asserting that the canal was first constructed by the United States and that \"we didn\u2019t give it to China, we gave it to Panama, and we\u2019re taking it back,\" Trump asserted in his inaugural speech that \"China is operating the Panama Canal\" and that the United States would \"take it back.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's rhetoric escalated with threats to demand the return of the canal to U.S. control if Panama did not treat American shippers fairly, referencing the 1977 treaty that transferred control to Panama in 1999. He suggested that if the treaty's principles were not respected, the U.S. would reclaim the canal \"quickly and without question,\" a stance firmly rejected by Panama's president, who emphasized Panama's sovereign control over the canal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently visited Panama and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen military cooperation and support for the Panama Canal security. Through training, rotating U.S. troop deployments, and collaboration to counter Chinese influence in the area, this pact seeks to enhance cooperative security operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

China's increasing influence in Panama, particularly through the Belt and Road Initiative and CK Hutchison's port activities, was seen as a strategic danger by the Trump administration. To offset China's influence, the U.S. responded by promoting American investments, closely examining concessions held by China, and pursuing diplomatic initiatives. In order to improve bilateral relations and allay worries about China's involvement in the canal's operations, Secretary of State Marco Rubio held discussions with Panama.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Panama turns to U.S. lobbyists to deal with Trump\u2019s canal threats","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"panama-turns-to-u-s-lobbyists-to-deal-with-trumps-canal-threats","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 13:29:57","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 13:29:57","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7878","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7870,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_content":"\n

A Brazilian Supreme Court judge who is presiding over a case in which former President Jair Bolsonaro is being charged with coup d'etat is the target of a last-ditch lobbying effort by the country's left-wing administration to prevent the United States from putting sanctions on him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brazilian authorities worry that the possibility of financial and visa restrictions may put the two most populous countries in the Americas on a collision course, despite US Secretary of State Marco Rubio<\/a>'s statement last week that Washington was considering punishment against top judge Alexandre de Moraes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n

\u201cWe are working to prevent the blood from flowing into the river.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

A government official commented that Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira is leading the diplomatic effort. He noted that the pressure from major tech companies, which are facing restrictions from Brazil\u2019s highest court, seems to be influencing the debate against the court's decisions in Washington.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another said that Brazil's embassy in Washington was attempting to clarify our interpretation of the facts by claiming that democracy and freedom of speech were secure in Brazil. The US administration is becoming more receptive to claims made by Bolsonaro's family and conservative Brazilians that former president Jair Bolsonaro, a supporter of Donald Trump, is being persecuted for his political views and that free expression in Brazil is in danger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rubio\u2019s remarks came after a lobbying campaign in the US by Bolsonaro\u2019s congressman son Eduardo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n

\u201cI would estimate there is an 85 per cent likelihood of sanctions against Alexandre de Moraes,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Eduardo informed the Financial Times in Washington. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n

\u201cIf I had to wager my house on it, I would... \" would.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Further intensifying the controversy, de Moraes started a criminal investigation into Eduardo on Monday in response to a request from the attorney general's office to look into claims of attempts to subvert the rule of law and obstruction of justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before the most recent election in 2022, De Moraes began a campaign against false news, which led to him clashing with Elon Musk, the owner of X and a Trump supporter. De Moraes unfairly singles out conservatives, according to Musk and other supporters of Bolsonaro, a hard-right former army captain who led from 2019 to 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They believe that the US sanctions would compel Brazil's top court to make concessions. This year, de Moraes was sued in Florida by the video-sharing website Rumble and the US president's Trump Media & Technology Group, who claimed that he had engaged in \"extraterritorial censorship\" by directing the suspension of a Brazilian national's account while he was in the US. Boies Schiller Flexner partner Martin De Luca, who worked on the case, charged Moraes with attempting to \u201cto access through inconspicuous methods by consistently issuing covert court orders to US companies and focusing on American citizens while evading the US administration\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During a visit to Brazil this month, Ricardo Pita, a top Latin America advisor for the US State Department, shocked authorities by visiting Jair Bolsonaro at his residence. Pita was part of a delegation that came to Bras\u00edlia to discuss combating organised crime, according to the U.S. embassy there. Regarding possible fines, the State Department chose not to comment. Although he denies any involvement, Bolsonaro, 70, is on trial for allegedly planning a military-backed coup to stay in office. Due to campaign offences, he has been prohibited from seeking public office until 2030.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Brazil launches final lobbying effort to prevent US sanctions on senior judge","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"brazil-launches-final-lobbying-effort-to-prevent-us-sanctions-on-senior-judge","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7870","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7863,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content":"\n

Amid simmering tensions between the two countries following the Pahalgam incident on April 22\u00a0and Operation Sindoor, India and Pakistan have increased diplomatic attempts to influence international policy. Important individuals with strong connections to US President Donald Trump<\/a> have been enlisted by New Delhi and Islamabad to serve as lobbyists in Washington, DC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistan has chosen Keith Schiller, an ex-bodyguard of the US president, while India has chosen Jason Miller, a longstanding Trump aide. The events take place as India and Pakistan use high-level delegations to reach out to the globe in an effort to maintain their position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi\u2019s lobbyist in America will be Jason Miller, a senior assistant to Donald Trump. Throughout his career, the political strategist has been connected to the US president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the 2016 presidential campaign, he played a significant role in Trump's communications staff. Miller was named the head of the presidential transition team after Trump defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton to win the US presidency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Trump ran against Joe Biden for reelection in 2020, Miller rejoined the campaign as a senior advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Stephen Bannon's radio program <\/a>in 2022, Miller revealed Trump's intention to run for the US presidency in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi brings on Jason Miller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Washington, Miller will represent India. For the first time in years, Miller has registered to advocate on behalf of the Indian government, as reported by documents from the US Justice Department cited by Politico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SHW Partners LLC, led by Miller, will receive a monthly retainer of $150,000 for its services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Justice Department document, the former Trump associate would provide \u201cstrategic counsel, tactical planning\u201d and traditional lobbying services, as well as public relations and reputation management services as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miller's companionship with Trump may support Delhi's diplomatic measures. \u201cThis is not a novel approach, Since the 1950s, this has persisted for several decades and under various administrations. The Embassy has frequently hired these companies in accordance with the circumstances.: During a recent press briefing, Randhir Jaiswal, the Ministry of External Affairs' (MEA) official spokeswoman, stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Islamabad employs Keith Schiller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keith Schiller, who served as Trump's bodyguard, will act as a lobbyist for Islamabad in the America. He began his association with the US president in the early 2000s, taking on the role of chief of security at Trump Tower in Manhattan. Previously, he was a detective with the NYPD. Subsequently, during Trump's first term, Schiller was named Director of Oval Office Operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In December 2024, he and George Sorial, the former compliance officer for the Trump Organization, co-founded the consultancy business Javelin Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schiller and Sorial registered to assist Pakistan in creating \u201clong-term economic partnerships\u201d in the United States by enhancing Pakistan\u2019s connections with the U.S. government and commercial sector, according to the Politico story. The letter about Schiller's firing was personally given to James Comey, the FBI director at the time, in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also provided testimony on Trump's 2013 travel to Moscow to the House Intelligence Committee that same year. According to CNN, he informed the committee that a Russian had offered to send ladies to Trump's hotel room, but Schiller said the idea was quickly turned down as a joke.<\/p>\n","post_title":"US Lobbyists with Trump ties engaged by India and Pakistan during period of strain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"us-lobbyists-with-trump-ties-engaged-by-india-and-pakistan-during-period-of-strain","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7863","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7914,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_content":"\n

Due in part to President Donald Trump<\/a>'s crypto-friendly stance and the ongoing trade<\/a> negotiations his administration has been holding with New Delhi, India's cryptocurrency industry is stepping up lobbying efforts to lower the onerous levies that have hindered domestic commerce for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast to a legislative structure that was more hostile to digital assets, the majority of business stakeholders believe that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration is now more receptive to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2022, India has imposed stringent taxes on cryptocurrency transactions, including a 30% capital gains tax and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on every crypto transaction. These measures were introduced to curb the illicit use of digital assets but have significantly dampened domestic trading activity. Industry reports suggest that over 90% of Indian crypto trading has shifted offshore due to these harsh tax burdens, undermining the growth of India\u2019s crypto ecosystem and reducing government oversight and tax revenue potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reserve Bank of India forbade banks from offering service accounts in 2018. But after a two-year court struggle, the Indian Supreme Court declared the RBI restriction to be unconstitutional, allowing banks to once more provide services to cryptocurrency firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary demand from India\u2019s crypto industry is a significant reduction in the capital gains tax and the TDS on crypto transactions. Industry representatives argue that the current 30% tax rate is excessively high compared to other investment classes, such as equities, and stifles retail and institutional participation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's return to the White House and his outspoken support for crypto innovation appear to be in line with the recent change. Industry insiders claim that this abrupt shift in strategy is not an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, communication with Indian policymakers has greatly strengthened. They now meet with the industry \"monthly, if not weekly.\" Reexamining the harsh tax system\u2014a 30%<\/a> capital gains tax and a 1% transaction tax\u2014which has caused more than 90% of India's cryptocurrency trade to go abroad remains the primary objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coinbase and Binance have returned to the market. Both businesses had previously withdrawn from the market due to unclear regulations. Since many MPs are gradually coming around to the notion, Coinbase sees India as a critical development location and has just received major regulatory permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the warming attitude toward crypto in India is partly attributed to ongoing trade negotiations and closer economic ties with the United States. New Delhi policymakers are encouraged to link more near with US regulatory trends to attract foreign investment and foster innovation in the digital asset space. This alignment is encouraging India\u2019s crypto sector to intensify lobbying efforts in the U.S. to gain support for tax reforms and regulatory clarity that could benefit both countries\u2019 crypto markets.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Crypto lobby gains momentum in India as U.S. trade talks influence policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"crypto-lobby-gains-momentum-in-india-as-u-s-trade-talks-influence-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7914","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":42},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

\n

Reports state that the deal started in May and that the AMP would pay a cost of $195,000 each month for six months. Although the Panama Maritime Authority, which is in charge of managing Panama's vast maritime registry and ports, has previously engaged a number of US corporations for lobbying, this is the first time the Panamanian government has done so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The AMP is run by Checkmate managing partner Ches McDowell, who is reportedly close to Donald Trump Jr., along with partners Fritz Vaughan and Ryan O'Dwyer. Thanks to its connections to Trump, the lobbying tactic from North Carolina has lately spread to Washington.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

President Donald Trump has frequently denounced what he considers to be undue Chinese influence over the Panama Canal, focusing in particular on the<\/a> Hong Kong-based corporation CK Hutchison Holdings' control of the ports of Balboa and Cristobal. Asserting that the canal was first constructed by the United States and that \"we didn\u2019t give it to China, we gave it to Panama, and we\u2019re taking it back,\" Trump asserted in his inaugural speech that \"China is operating the Panama Canal\" and that the United States would \"take it back.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's rhetoric escalated with threats to demand the return of the canal to U.S. control if Panama did not treat American shippers fairly, referencing the 1977 treaty that transferred control to Panama in 1999. He suggested that if the treaty's principles were not respected, the U.S. would reclaim the canal \"quickly and without question,\" a stance firmly rejected by Panama's president, who emphasized Panama's sovereign control over the canal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently visited Panama and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen military cooperation and support for the Panama Canal security. Through training, rotating U.S. troop deployments, and collaboration to counter Chinese influence in the area, this pact seeks to enhance cooperative security operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

China's increasing influence in Panama, particularly through the Belt and Road Initiative and CK Hutchison's port activities, was seen as a strategic danger by the Trump administration. To offset China's influence, the U.S. responded by promoting American investments, closely examining concessions held by China, and pursuing diplomatic initiatives. In order to improve bilateral relations and allay worries about China's involvement in the canal's operations, Secretary of State Marco Rubio held discussions with Panama.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Panama turns to U.S. lobbyists to deal with Trump\u2019s canal threats","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"panama-turns-to-u-s-lobbyists-to-deal-with-trumps-canal-threats","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 13:29:57","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 13:29:57","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7878","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7870,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_content":"\n

A Brazilian Supreme Court judge who is presiding over a case in which former President Jair Bolsonaro is being charged with coup d'etat is the target of a last-ditch lobbying effort by the country's left-wing administration to prevent the United States from putting sanctions on him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brazilian authorities worry that the possibility of financial and visa restrictions may put the two most populous countries in the Americas on a collision course, despite US Secretary of State Marco Rubio<\/a>'s statement last week that Washington was considering punishment against top judge Alexandre de Moraes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n

\u201cWe are working to prevent the blood from flowing into the river.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

A government official commented that Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira is leading the diplomatic effort. He noted that the pressure from major tech companies, which are facing restrictions from Brazil\u2019s highest court, seems to be influencing the debate against the court's decisions in Washington.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another said that Brazil's embassy in Washington was attempting to clarify our interpretation of the facts by claiming that democracy and freedom of speech were secure in Brazil. The US administration is becoming more receptive to claims made by Bolsonaro's family and conservative Brazilians that former president Jair Bolsonaro, a supporter of Donald Trump, is being persecuted for his political views and that free expression in Brazil is in danger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rubio\u2019s remarks came after a lobbying campaign in the US by Bolsonaro\u2019s congressman son Eduardo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n

\u201cI would estimate there is an 85 per cent likelihood of sanctions against Alexandre de Moraes,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Eduardo informed the Financial Times in Washington. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n

\u201cIf I had to wager my house on it, I would... \" would.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Further intensifying the controversy, de Moraes started a criminal investigation into Eduardo on Monday in response to a request from the attorney general's office to look into claims of attempts to subvert the rule of law and obstruction of justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before the most recent election in 2022, De Moraes began a campaign against false news, which led to him clashing with Elon Musk, the owner of X and a Trump supporter. De Moraes unfairly singles out conservatives, according to Musk and other supporters of Bolsonaro, a hard-right former army captain who led from 2019 to 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They believe that the US sanctions would compel Brazil's top court to make concessions. This year, de Moraes was sued in Florida by the video-sharing website Rumble and the US president's Trump Media & Technology Group, who claimed that he had engaged in \"extraterritorial censorship\" by directing the suspension of a Brazilian national's account while he was in the US. Boies Schiller Flexner partner Martin De Luca, who worked on the case, charged Moraes with attempting to \u201cto access through inconspicuous methods by consistently issuing covert court orders to US companies and focusing on American citizens while evading the US administration\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During a visit to Brazil this month, Ricardo Pita, a top Latin America advisor for the US State Department, shocked authorities by visiting Jair Bolsonaro at his residence. Pita was part of a delegation that came to Bras\u00edlia to discuss combating organised crime, according to the U.S. embassy there. Regarding possible fines, the State Department chose not to comment. Although he denies any involvement, Bolsonaro, 70, is on trial for allegedly planning a military-backed coup to stay in office. Due to campaign offences, he has been prohibited from seeking public office until 2030.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Brazil launches final lobbying effort to prevent US sanctions on senior judge","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"brazil-launches-final-lobbying-effort-to-prevent-us-sanctions-on-senior-judge","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7870","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7863,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content":"\n

Amid simmering tensions between the two countries following the Pahalgam incident on April 22\u00a0and Operation Sindoor, India and Pakistan have increased diplomatic attempts to influence international policy. Important individuals with strong connections to US President Donald Trump<\/a> have been enlisted by New Delhi and Islamabad to serve as lobbyists in Washington, DC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistan has chosen Keith Schiller, an ex-bodyguard of the US president, while India has chosen Jason Miller, a longstanding Trump aide. The events take place as India and Pakistan use high-level delegations to reach out to the globe in an effort to maintain their position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi\u2019s lobbyist in America will be Jason Miller, a senior assistant to Donald Trump. Throughout his career, the political strategist has been connected to the US president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the 2016 presidential campaign, he played a significant role in Trump's communications staff. Miller was named the head of the presidential transition team after Trump defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton to win the US presidency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Trump ran against Joe Biden for reelection in 2020, Miller rejoined the campaign as a senior advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Stephen Bannon's radio program <\/a>in 2022, Miller revealed Trump's intention to run for the US presidency in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi brings on Jason Miller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Washington, Miller will represent India. For the first time in years, Miller has registered to advocate on behalf of the Indian government, as reported by documents from the US Justice Department cited by Politico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SHW Partners LLC, led by Miller, will receive a monthly retainer of $150,000 for its services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Justice Department document, the former Trump associate would provide \u201cstrategic counsel, tactical planning\u201d and traditional lobbying services, as well as public relations and reputation management services as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miller's companionship with Trump may support Delhi's diplomatic measures. \u201cThis is not a novel approach, Since the 1950s, this has persisted for several decades and under various administrations. The Embassy has frequently hired these companies in accordance with the circumstances.: During a recent press briefing, Randhir Jaiswal, the Ministry of External Affairs' (MEA) official spokeswoman, stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Islamabad employs Keith Schiller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keith Schiller, who served as Trump's bodyguard, will act as a lobbyist for Islamabad in the America. He began his association with the US president in the early 2000s, taking on the role of chief of security at Trump Tower in Manhattan. Previously, he was a detective with the NYPD. Subsequently, during Trump's first term, Schiller was named Director of Oval Office Operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In December 2024, he and George Sorial, the former compliance officer for the Trump Organization, co-founded the consultancy business Javelin Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schiller and Sorial registered to assist Pakistan in creating \u201clong-term economic partnerships\u201d in the United States by enhancing Pakistan\u2019s connections with the U.S. government and commercial sector, according to the Politico story. The letter about Schiller's firing was personally given to James Comey, the FBI director at the time, in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also provided testimony on Trump's 2013 travel to Moscow to the House Intelligence Committee that same year. According to CNN, he informed the committee that a Russian had offered to send ladies to Trump's hotel room, but Schiller said the idea was quickly turned down as a joke.<\/p>\n","post_title":"US Lobbyists with Trump ties engaged by India and Pakistan during period of strain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"us-lobbyists-with-trump-ties-engaged-by-india-and-pakistan-during-period-of-strain","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7863","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7914,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_content":"\n

Due in part to President Donald Trump<\/a>'s crypto-friendly stance and the ongoing trade<\/a> negotiations his administration has been holding with New Delhi, India's cryptocurrency industry is stepping up lobbying efforts to lower the onerous levies that have hindered domestic commerce for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast to a legislative structure that was more hostile to digital assets, the majority of business stakeholders believe that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration is now more receptive to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2022, India has imposed stringent taxes on cryptocurrency transactions, including a 30% capital gains tax and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on every crypto transaction. These measures were introduced to curb the illicit use of digital assets but have significantly dampened domestic trading activity. Industry reports suggest that over 90% of Indian crypto trading has shifted offshore due to these harsh tax burdens, undermining the growth of India\u2019s crypto ecosystem and reducing government oversight and tax revenue potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reserve Bank of India forbade banks from offering service accounts in 2018. But after a two-year court struggle, the Indian Supreme Court declared the RBI restriction to be unconstitutional, allowing banks to once more provide services to cryptocurrency firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary demand from India\u2019s crypto industry is a significant reduction in the capital gains tax and the TDS on crypto transactions. Industry representatives argue that the current 30% tax rate is excessively high compared to other investment classes, such as equities, and stifles retail and institutional participation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's return to the White House and his outspoken support for crypto innovation appear to be in line with the recent change. Industry insiders claim that this abrupt shift in strategy is not an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, communication with Indian policymakers has greatly strengthened. They now meet with the industry \"monthly, if not weekly.\" Reexamining the harsh tax system\u2014a 30%<\/a> capital gains tax and a 1% transaction tax\u2014which has caused more than 90% of India's cryptocurrency trade to go abroad remains the primary objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coinbase and Binance have returned to the market. Both businesses had previously withdrawn from the market due to unclear regulations. Since many MPs are gradually coming around to the notion, Coinbase sees India as a critical development location and has just received major regulatory permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the warming attitude toward crypto in India is partly attributed to ongoing trade negotiations and closer economic ties with the United States. New Delhi policymakers are encouraged to link more near with US regulatory trends to attract foreign investment and foster innovation in the digital asset space. This alignment is encouraging India\u2019s crypto sector to intensify lobbying efforts in the U.S. to gain support for tax reforms and regulatory clarity that could benefit both countries\u2019 crypto markets.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Crypto lobby gains momentum in India as U.S. trade talks influence policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"crypto-lobby-gains-momentum-in-india-as-u-s-trade-talks-influence-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7914","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":42},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

\n

According to Politico and O'Dwyer, the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) has agreed to a six-month contract with Checkmate Government Interactions, a US company associated with Trump, to help with interactions with US officials and the Trump administration<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reports state that the deal started in May and that the AMP would pay a cost of $195,000 each month for six months. Although the Panama Maritime Authority, which is in charge of managing Panama's vast maritime registry and ports, has previously engaged a number of US corporations for lobbying, this is the first time the Panamanian government has done so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The AMP is run by Checkmate managing partner Ches McDowell, who is reportedly close to Donald Trump Jr., along with partners Fritz Vaughan and Ryan O'Dwyer. Thanks to its connections to Trump, the lobbying tactic from North Carolina has lately spread to Washington.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

President Donald Trump has frequently denounced what he considers to be undue Chinese influence over the Panama Canal, focusing in particular on the<\/a> Hong Kong-based corporation CK Hutchison Holdings' control of the ports of Balboa and Cristobal. Asserting that the canal was first constructed by the United States and that \"we didn\u2019t give it to China, we gave it to Panama, and we\u2019re taking it back,\" Trump asserted in his inaugural speech that \"China is operating the Panama Canal\" and that the United States would \"take it back.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's rhetoric escalated with threats to demand the return of the canal to U.S. control if Panama did not treat American shippers fairly, referencing the 1977 treaty that transferred control to Panama in 1999. He suggested that if the treaty's principles were not respected, the U.S. would reclaim the canal \"quickly and without question,\" a stance firmly rejected by Panama's president, who emphasized Panama's sovereign control over the canal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently visited Panama and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen military cooperation and support for the Panama Canal security. Through training, rotating U.S. troop deployments, and collaboration to counter Chinese influence in the area, this pact seeks to enhance cooperative security operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

China's increasing influence in Panama, particularly through the Belt and Road Initiative and CK Hutchison's port activities, was seen as a strategic danger by the Trump administration. To offset China's influence, the U.S. responded by promoting American investments, closely examining concessions held by China, and pursuing diplomatic initiatives. In order to improve bilateral relations and allay worries about China's involvement in the canal's operations, Secretary of State Marco Rubio held discussions with Panama.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Panama turns to U.S. lobbyists to deal with Trump\u2019s canal threats","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"panama-turns-to-u-s-lobbyists-to-deal-with-trumps-canal-threats","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 13:29:57","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 13:29:57","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7878","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7870,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_content":"\n

A Brazilian Supreme Court judge who is presiding over a case in which former President Jair Bolsonaro is being charged with coup d'etat is the target of a last-ditch lobbying effort by the country's left-wing administration to prevent the United States from putting sanctions on him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brazilian authorities worry that the possibility of financial and visa restrictions may put the two most populous countries in the Americas on a collision course, despite US Secretary of State Marco Rubio<\/a>'s statement last week that Washington was considering punishment against top judge Alexandre de Moraes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n

\u201cWe are working to prevent the blood from flowing into the river.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

A government official commented that Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira is leading the diplomatic effort. He noted that the pressure from major tech companies, which are facing restrictions from Brazil\u2019s highest court, seems to be influencing the debate against the court's decisions in Washington.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another said that Brazil's embassy in Washington was attempting to clarify our interpretation of the facts by claiming that democracy and freedom of speech were secure in Brazil. The US administration is becoming more receptive to claims made by Bolsonaro's family and conservative Brazilians that former president Jair Bolsonaro, a supporter of Donald Trump, is being persecuted for his political views and that free expression in Brazil is in danger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rubio\u2019s remarks came after a lobbying campaign in the US by Bolsonaro\u2019s congressman son Eduardo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n

\u201cI would estimate there is an 85 per cent likelihood of sanctions against Alexandre de Moraes,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Eduardo informed the Financial Times in Washington. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n

\u201cIf I had to wager my house on it, I would... \" would.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Further intensifying the controversy, de Moraes started a criminal investigation into Eduardo on Monday in response to a request from the attorney general's office to look into claims of attempts to subvert the rule of law and obstruction of justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before the most recent election in 2022, De Moraes began a campaign against false news, which led to him clashing with Elon Musk, the owner of X and a Trump supporter. De Moraes unfairly singles out conservatives, according to Musk and other supporters of Bolsonaro, a hard-right former army captain who led from 2019 to 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They believe that the US sanctions would compel Brazil's top court to make concessions. This year, de Moraes was sued in Florida by the video-sharing website Rumble and the US president's Trump Media & Technology Group, who claimed that he had engaged in \"extraterritorial censorship\" by directing the suspension of a Brazilian national's account while he was in the US. Boies Schiller Flexner partner Martin De Luca, who worked on the case, charged Moraes with attempting to \u201cto access through inconspicuous methods by consistently issuing covert court orders to US companies and focusing on American citizens while evading the US administration\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During a visit to Brazil this month, Ricardo Pita, a top Latin America advisor for the US State Department, shocked authorities by visiting Jair Bolsonaro at his residence. Pita was part of a delegation that came to Bras\u00edlia to discuss combating organised crime, according to the U.S. embassy there. Regarding possible fines, the State Department chose not to comment. Although he denies any involvement, Bolsonaro, 70, is on trial for allegedly planning a military-backed coup to stay in office. Due to campaign offences, he has been prohibited from seeking public office until 2030.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Brazil launches final lobbying effort to prevent US sanctions on senior judge","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"brazil-launches-final-lobbying-effort-to-prevent-us-sanctions-on-senior-judge","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7870","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7863,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content":"\n

Amid simmering tensions between the two countries following the Pahalgam incident on April 22\u00a0and Operation Sindoor, India and Pakistan have increased diplomatic attempts to influence international policy. Important individuals with strong connections to US President Donald Trump<\/a> have been enlisted by New Delhi and Islamabad to serve as lobbyists in Washington, DC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistan has chosen Keith Schiller, an ex-bodyguard of the US president, while India has chosen Jason Miller, a longstanding Trump aide. The events take place as India and Pakistan use high-level delegations to reach out to the globe in an effort to maintain their position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi\u2019s lobbyist in America will be Jason Miller, a senior assistant to Donald Trump. Throughout his career, the political strategist has been connected to the US president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the 2016 presidential campaign, he played a significant role in Trump's communications staff. Miller was named the head of the presidential transition team after Trump defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton to win the US presidency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Trump ran against Joe Biden for reelection in 2020, Miller rejoined the campaign as a senior advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Stephen Bannon's radio program <\/a>in 2022, Miller revealed Trump's intention to run for the US presidency in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi brings on Jason Miller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Washington, Miller will represent India. For the first time in years, Miller has registered to advocate on behalf of the Indian government, as reported by documents from the US Justice Department cited by Politico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SHW Partners LLC, led by Miller, will receive a monthly retainer of $150,000 for its services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Justice Department document, the former Trump associate would provide \u201cstrategic counsel, tactical planning\u201d and traditional lobbying services, as well as public relations and reputation management services as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miller's companionship with Trump may support Delhi's diplomatic measures. \u201cThis is not a novel approach, Since the 1950s, this has persisted for several decades and under various administrations. The Embassy has frequently hired these companies in accordance with the circumstances.: During a recent press briefing, Randhir Jaiswal, the Ministry of External Affairs' (MEA) official spokeswoman, stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Islamabad employs Keith Schiller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keith Schiller, who served as Trump's bodyguard, will act as a lobbyist for Islamabad in the America. He began his association with the US president in the early 2000s, taking on the role of chief of security at Trump Tower in Manhattan. Previously, he was a detective with the NYPD. Subsequently, during Trump's first term, Schiller was named Director of Oval Office Operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In December 2024, he and George Sorial, the former compliance officer for the Trump Organization, co-founded the consultancy business Javelin Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schiller and Sorial registered to assist Pakistan in creating \u201clong-term economic partnerships\u201d in the United States by enhancing Pakistan\u2019s connections with the U.S. government and commercial sector, according to the Politico story. The letter about Schiller's firing was personally given to James Comey, the FBI director at the time, in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also provided testimony on Trump's 2013 travel to Moscow to the House Intelligence Committee that same year. According to CNN, he informed the committee that a Russian had offered to send ladies to Trump's hotel room, but Schiller said the idea was quickly turned down as a joke.<\/p>\n","post_title":"US Lobbyists with Trump ties engaged by India and Pakistan during period of strain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"us-lobbyists-with-trump-ties-engaged-by-india-and-pakistan-during-period-of-strain","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7863","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7914,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_content":"\n

Due in part to President Donald Trump<\/a>'s crypto-friendly stance and the ongoing trade<\/a> negotiations his administration has been holding with New Delhi, India's cryptocurrency industry is stepping up lobbying efforts to lower the onerous levies that have hindered domestic commerce for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast to a legislative structure that was more hostile to digital assets, the majority of business stakeholders believe that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration is now more receptive to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2022, India has imposed stringent taxes on cryptocurrency transactions, including a 30% capital gains tax and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on every crypto transaction. These measures were introduced to curb the illicit use of digital assets but have significantly dampened domestic trading activity. Industry reports suggest that over 90% of Indian crypto trading has shifted offshore due to these harsh tax burdens, undermining the growth of India\u2019s crypto ecosystem and reducing government oversight and tax revenue potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reserve Bank of India forbade banks from offering service accounts in 2018. But after a two-year court struggle, the Indian Supreme Court declared the RBI restriction to be unconstitutional, allowing banks to once more provide services to cryptocurrency firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary demand from India\u2019s crypto industry is a significant reduction in the capital gains tax and the TDS on crypto transactions. Industry representatives argue that the current 30% tax rate is excessively high compared to other investment classes, such as equities, and stifles retail and institutional participation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's return to the White House and his outspoken support for crypto innovation appear to be in line with the recent change. Industry insiders claim that this abrupt shift in strategy is not an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, communication with Indian policymakers has greatly strengthened. They now meet with the industry \"monthly, if not weekly.\" Reexamining the harsh tax system\u2014a 30%<\/a> capital gains tax and a 1% transaction tax\u2014which has caused more than 90% of India's cryptocurrency trade to go abroad remains the primary objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coinbase and Binance have returned to the market. Both businesses had previously withdrawn from the market due to unclear regulations. Since many MPs are gradually coming around to the notion, Coinbase sees India as a critical development location and has just received major regulatory permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the warming attitude toward crypto in India is partly attributed to ongoing trade negotiations and closer economic ties with the United States. New Delhi policymakers are encouraged to link more near with US regulatory trends to attract foreign investment and foster innovation in the digital asset space. This alignment is encouraging India\u2019s crypto sector to intensify lobbying efforts in the U.S. to gain support for tax reforms and regulatory clarity that could benefit both countries\u2019 crypto markets.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Crypto lobby gains momentum in India as U.S. trade talks influence policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"crypto-lobby-gains-momentum-in-india-as-u-s-trade-talks-influence-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7914","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":42},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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Efforts to ban taxpayer-funded lobbying, such as Texas Senate Bill 19, have faced setbacks. While initially aiming to prohibit political subdivisions from using public funds to hire lobbyists or pay dues to lobby organisations, amendments weakened the bill, allowing nonprofit associations to continue lobbying <\/a>with taxpayer funds.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Harris County\u2019s wallet wide open for lobbyists","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"harris-countys-wallet-wide-open-for-lobbyists","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 13:43:29","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 13:43:29","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7886","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7878,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-29 13:25:54","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-29 13:25:54","post_content":"\n

According to Politico and O'Dwyer, the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) has agreed to a six-month contract with Checkmate Government Interactions, a US company associated with Trump, to help with interactions with US officials and the Trump administration<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reports state that the deal started in May and that the AMP would pay a cost of $195,000 each month for six months. Although the Panama Maritime Authority, which is in charge of managing Panama's vast maritime registry and ports, has previously engaged a number of US corporations for lobbying, this is the first time the Panamanian government has done so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The AMP is run by Checkmate managing partner Ches McDowell, who is reportedly close to Donald Trump Jr., along with partners Fritz Vaughan and Ryan O'Dwyer. Thanks to its connections to Trump, the lobbying tactic from North Carolina has lately spread to Washington.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

President Donald Trump has frequently denounced what he considers to be undue Chinese influence over the Panama Canal, focusing in particular on the<\/a> Hong Kong-based corporation CK Hutchison Holdings' control of the ports of Balboa and Cristobal. Asserting that the canal was first constructed by the United States and that \"we didn\u2019t give it to China, we gave it to Panama, and we\u2019re taking it back,\" Trump asserted in his inaugural speech that \"China is operating the Panama Canal\" and that the United States would \"take it back.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's rhetoric escalated with threats to demand the return of the canal to U.S. control if Panama did not treat American shippers fairly, referencing the 1977 treaty that transferred control to Panama in 1999. He suggested that if the treaty's principles were not respected, the U.S. would reclaim the canal \"quickly and without question,\" a stance firmly rejected by Panama's president, who emphasized Panama's sovereign control over the canal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently visited Panama and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen military cooperation and support for the Panama Canal security. Through training, rotating U.S. troop deployments, and collaboration to counter Chinese influence in the area, this pact seeks to enhance cooperative security operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

China's increasing influence in Panama, particularly through the Belt and Road Initiative and CK Hutchison's port activities, was seen as a strategic danger by the Trump administration. To offset China's influence, the U.S. responded by promoting American investments, closely examining concessions held by China, and pursuing diplomatic initiatives. In order to improve bilateral relations and allay worries about China's involvement in the canal's operations, Secretary of State Marco Rubio held discussions with Panama.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Panama turns to U.S. lobbyists to deal with Trump\u2019s canal threats","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"panama-turns-to-u-s-lobbyists-to-deal-with-trumps-canal-threats","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 13:29:57","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 13:29:57","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7878","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7870,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_content":"\n

A Brazilian Supreme Court judge who is presiding over a case in which former President Jair Bolsonaro is being charged with coup d'etat is the target of a last-ditch lobbying effort by the country's left-wing administration to prevent the United States from putting sanctions on him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brazilian authorities worry that the possibility of financial and visa restrictions may put the two most populous countries in the Americas on a collision course, despite US Secretary of State Marco Rubio<\/a>'s statement last week that Washington was considering punishment against top judge Alexandre de Moraes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n

\u201cWe are working to prevent the blood from flowing into the river.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

A government official commented that Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira is leading the diplomatic effort. He noted that the pressure from major tech companies, which are facing restrictions from Brazil\u2019s highest court, seems to be influencing the debate against the court's decisions in Washington.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another said that Brazil's embassy in Washington was attempting to clarify our interpretation of the facts by claiming that democracy and freedom of speech were secure in Brazil. The US administration is becoming more receptive to claims made by Bolsonaro's family and conservative Brazilians that former president Jair Bolsonaro, a supporter of Donald Trump, is being persecuted for his political views and that free expression in Brazil is in danger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rubio\u2019s remarks came after a lobbying campaign in the US by Bolsonaro\u2019s congressman son Eduardo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n

\u201cI would estimate there is an 85 per cent likelihood of sanctions against Alexandre de Moraes,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Eduardo informed the Financial Times in Washington. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n

\u201cIf I had to wager my house on it, I would... \" would.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Further intensifying the controversy, de Moraes started a criminal investigation into Eduardo on Monday in response to a request from the attorney general's office to look into claims of attempts to subvert the rule of law and obstruction of justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before the most recent election in 2022, De Moraes began a campaign against false news, which led to him clashing with Elon Musk, the owner of X and a Trump supporter. De Moraes unfairly singles out conservatives, according to Musk and other supporters of Bolsonaro, a hard-right former army captain who led from 2019 to 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They believe that the US sanctions would compel Brazil's top court to make concessions. This year, de Moraes was sued in Florida by the video-sharing website Rumble and the US president's Trump Media & Technology Group, who claimed that he had engaged in \"extraterritorial censorship\" by directing the suspension of a Brazilian national's account while he was in the US. Boies Schiller Flexner partner Martin De Luca, who worked on the case, charged Moraes with attempting to \u201cto access through inconspicuous methods by consistently issuing covert court orders to US companies and focusing on American citizens while evading the US administration\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During a visit to Brazil this month, Ricardo Pita, a top Latin America advisor for the US State Department, shocked authorities by visiting Jair Bolsonaro at his residence. Pita was part of a delegation that came to Bras\u00edlia to discuss combating organised crime, according to the U.S. embassy there. Regarding possible fines, the State Department chose not to comment. Although he denies any involvement, Bolsonaro, 70, is on trial for allegedly planning a military-backed coup to stay in office. Due to campaign offences, he has been prohibited from seeking public office until 2030.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Brazil launches final lobbying effort to prevent US sanctions on senior judge","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"brazil-launches-final-lobbying-effort-to-prevent-us-sanctions-on-senior-judge","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7870","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7863,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content":"\n

Amid simmering tensions between the two countries following the Pahalgam incident on April 22\u00a0and Operation Sindoor, India and Pakistan have increased diplomatic attempts to influence international policy. Important individuals with strong connections to US President Donald Trump<\/a> have been enlisted by New Delhi and Islamabad to serve as lobbyists in Washington, DC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistan has chosen Keith Schiller, an ex-bodyguard of the US president, while India has chosen Jason Miller, a longstanding Trump aide. The events take place as India and Pakistan use high-level delegations to reach out to the globe in an effort to maintain their position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi\u2019s lobbyist in America will be Jason Miller, a senior assistant to Donald Trump. Throughout his career, the political strategist has been connected to the US president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the 2016 presidential campaign, he played a significant role in Trump's communications staff. Miller was named the head of the presidential transition team after Trump defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton to win the US presidency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Trump ran against Joe Biden for reelection in 2020, Miller rejoined the campaign as a senior advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Stephen Bannon's radio program <\/a>in 2022, Miller revealed Trump's intention to run for the US presidency in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi brings on Jason Miller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Washington, Miller will represent India. For the first time in years, Miller has registered to advocate on behalf of the Indian government, as reported by documents from the US Justice Department cited by Politico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SHW Partners LLC, led by Miller, will receive a monthly retainer of $150,000 for its services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Justice Department document, the former Trump associate would provide \u201cstrategic counsel, tactical planning\u201d and traditional lobbying services, as well as public relations and reputation management services as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miller's companionship with Trump may support Delhi's diplomatic measures. \u201cThis is not a novel approach, Since the 1950s, this has persisted for several decades and under various administrations. The Embassy has frequently hired these companies in accordance with the circumstances.: During a recent press briefing, Randhir Jaiswal, the Ministry of External Affairs' (MEA) official spokeswoman, stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Islamabad employs Keith Schiller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keith Schiller, who served as Trump's bodyguard, will act as a lobbyist for Islamabad in the America. He began his association with the US president in the early 2000s, taking on the role of chief of security at Trump Tower in Manhattan. Previously, he was a detective with the NYPD. Subsequently, during Trump's first term, Schiller was named Director of Oval Office Operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In December 2024, he and George Sorial, the former compliance officer for the Trump Organization, co-founded the consultancy business Javelin Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schiller and Sorial registered to assist Pakistan in creating \u201clong-term economic partnerships\u201d in the United States by enhancing Pakistan\u2019s connections with the U.S. government and commercial sector, according to the Politico story. The letter about Schiller's firing was personally given to James Comey, the FBI director at the time, in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also provided testimony on Trump's 2013 travel to Moscow to the House Intelligence Committee that same year. According to CNN, he informed the committee that a Russian had offered to send ladies to Trump's hotel room, but Schiller said the idea was quickly turned down as a joke.<\/p>\n","post_title":"US Lobbyists with Trump ties engaged by India and Pakistan during period of strain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"us-lobbyists-with-trump-ties-engaged-by-india-and-pakistan-during-period-of-strain","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7863","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7914,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_content":"\n

Due in part to President Donald Trump<\/a>'s crypto-friendly stance and the ongoing trade<\/a> negotiations his administration has been holding with New Delhi, India's cryptocurrency industry is stepping up lobbying efforts to lower the onerous levies that have hindered domestic commerce for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast to a legislative structure that was more hostile to digital assets, the majority of business stakeholders believe that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration is now more receptive to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2022, India has imposed stringent taxes on cryptocurrency transactions, including a 30% capital gains tax and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on every crypto transaction. These measures were introduced to curb the illicit use of digital assets but have significantly dampened domestic trading activity. Industry reports suggest that over 90% of Indian crypto trading has shifted offshore due to these harsh tax burdens, undermining the growth of India\u2019s crypto ecosystem and reducing government oversight and tax revenue potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reserve Bank of India forbade banks from offering service accounts in 2018. But after a two-year court struggle, the Indian Supreme Court declared the RBI restriction to be unconstitutional, allowing banks to once more provide services to cryptocurrency firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary demand from India\u2019s crypto industry is a significant reduction in the capital gains tax and the TDS on crypto transactions. Industry representatives argue that the current 30% tax rate is excessively high compared to other investment classes, such as equities, and stifles retail and institutional participation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's return to the White House and his outspoken support for crypto innovation appear to be in line with the recent change. Industry insiders claim that this abrupt shift in strategy is not an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, communication with Indian policymakers has greatly strengthened. They now meet with the industry \"monthly, if not weekly.\" Reexamining the harsh tax system\u2014a 30%<\/a> capital gains tax and a 1% transaction tax\u2014which has caused more than 90% of India's cryptocurrency trade to go abroad remains the primary objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coinbase and Binance have returned to the market. Both businesses had previously withdrawn from the market due to unclear regulations. Since many MPs are gradually coming around to the notion, Coinbase sees India as a critical development location and has just received major regulatory permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the warming attitude toward crypto in India is partly attributed to ongoing trade negotiations and closer economic ties with the United States. New Delhi policymakers are encouraged to link more near with US regulatory trends to attract foreign investment and foster innovation in the digital asset space. This alignment is encouraging India\u2019s crypto sector to intensify lobbying efforts in the U.S. to gain support for tax reforms and regulatory clarity that could benefit both countries\u2019 crypto markets.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Crypto lobby gains momentum in India as U.S. trade talks influence policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"crypto-lobby-gains-momentum-in-india-as-u-s-trade-talks-influence-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7914","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":42},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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Moreover, In 2025, Harris County and its subsidiaries have spent approximately $160,000 on federal lobbying so far. This includes $40,000 each from the Harris County Sheriff's Office and Harris County Precinct 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Efforts to ban taxpayer-funded lobbying, such as Texas Senate Bill 19, have faced setbacks. While initially aiming to prohibit political subdivisions from using public funds to hire lobbyists or pay dues to lobby organisations, amendments weakened the bill, allowing nonprofit associations to continue lobbying <\/a>with taxpayer funds.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Harris County\u2019s wallet wide open for lobbyists","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"harris-countys-wallet-wide-open-for-lobbyists","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 13:43:29","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 13:43:29","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7886","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7878,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-29 13:25:54","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-29 13:25:54","post_content":"\n

According to Politico and O'Dwyer, the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) has agreed to a six-month contract with Checkmate Government Interactions, a US company associated with Trump, to help with interactions with US officials and the Trump administration<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reports state that the deal started in May and that the AMP would pay a cost of $195,000 each month for six months. Although the Panama Maritime Authority, which is in charge of managing Panama's vast maritime registry and ports, has previously engaged a number of US corporations for lobbying, this is the first time the Panamanian government has done so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The AMP is run by Checkmate managing partner Ches McDowell, who is reportedly close to Donald Trump Jr., along with partners Fritz Vaughan and Ryan O'Dwyer. Thanks to its connections to Trump, the lobbying tactic from North Carolina has lately spread to Washington.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

President Donald Trump has frequently denounced what he considers to be undue Chinese influence over the Panama Canal, focusing in particular on the<\/a> Hong Kong-based corporation CK Hutchison Holdings' control of the ports of Balboa and Cristobal. Asserting that the canal was first constructed by the United States and that \"we didn\u2019t give it to China, we gave it to Panama, and we\u2019re taking it back,\" Trump asserted in his inaugural speech that \"China is operating the Panama Canal\" and that the United States would \"take it back.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's rhetoric escalated with threats to demand the return of the canal to U.S. control if Panama did not treat American shippers fairly, referencing the 1977 treaty that transferred control to Panama in 1999. He suggested that if the treaty's principles were not respected, the U.S. would reclaim the canal \"quickly and without question,\" a stance firmly rejected by Panama's president, who emphasized Panama's sovereign control over the canal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently visited Panama and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen military cooperation and support for the Panama Canal security. Through training, rotating U.S. troop deployments, and collaboration to counter Chinese influence in the area, this pact seeks to enhance cooperative security operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

China's increasing influence in Panama, particularly through the Belt and Road Initiative and CK Hutchison's port activities, was seen as a strategic danger by the Trump administration. To offset China's influence, the U.S. responded by promoting American investments, closely examining concessions held by China, and pursuing diplomatic initiatives. In order to improve bilateral relations and allay worries about China's involvement in the canal's operations, Secretary of State Marco Rubio held discussions with Panama.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Panama turns to U.S. lobbyists to deal with Trump\u2019s canal threats","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"panama-turns-to-u-s-lobbyists-to-deal-with-trumps-canal-threats","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 13:29:57","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 13:29:57","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7878","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7870,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_content":"\n

A Brazilian Supreme Court judge who is presiding over a case in which former President Jair Bolsonaro is being charged with coup d'etat is the target of a last-ditch lobbying effort by the country's left-wing administration to prevent the United States from putting sanctions on him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brazilian authorities worry that the possibility of financial and visa restrictions may put the two most populous countries in the Americas on a collision course, despite US Secretary of State Marco Rubio<\/a>'s statement last week that Washington was considering punishment against top judge Alexandre de Moraes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n

\u201cWe are working to prevent the blood from flowing into the river.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

A government official commented that Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira is leading the diplomatic effort. He noted that the pressure from major tech companies, which are facing restrictions from Brazil\u2019s highest court, seems to be influencing the debate against the court's decisions in Washington.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another said that Brazil's embassy in Washington was attempting to clarify our interpretation of the facts by claiming that democracy and freedom of speech were secure in Brazil. The US administration is becoming more receptive to claims made by Bolsonaro's family and conservative Brazilians that former president Jair Bolsonaro, a supporter of Donald Trump, is being persecuted for his political views and that free expression in Brazil is in danger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rubio\u2019s remarks came after a lobbying campaign in the US by Bolsonaro\u2019s congressman son Eduardo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n

\u201cI would estimate there is an 85 per cent likelihood of sanctions against Alexandre de Moraes,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Eduardo informed the Financial Times in Washington. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n

\u201cIf I had to wager my house on it, I would... \" would.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Further intensifying the controversy, de Moraes started a criminal investigation into Eduardo on Monday in response to a request from the attorney general's office to look into claims of attempts to subvert the rule of law and obstruction of justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before the most recent election in 2022, De Moraes began a campaign against false news, which led to him clashing with Elon Musk, the owner of X and a Trump supporter. De Moraes unfairly singles out conservatives, according to Musk and other supporters of Bolsonaro, a hard-right former army captain who led from 2019 to 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They believe that the US sanctions would compel Brazil's top court to make concessions. This year, de Moraes was sued in Florida by the video-sharing website Rumble and the US president's Trump Media & Technology Group, who claimed that he had engaged in \"extraterritorial censorship\" by directing the suspension of a Brazilian national's account while he was in the US. Boies Schiller Flexner partner Martin De Luca, who worked on the case, charged Moraes with attempting to \u201cto access through inconspicuous methods by consistently issuing covert court orders to US companies and focusing on American citizens while evading the US administration\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During a visit to Brazil this month, Ricardo Pita, a top Latin America advisor for the US State Department, shocked authorities by visiting Jair Bolsonaro at his residence. Pita was part of a delegation that came to Bras\u00edlia to discuss combating organised crime, according to the U.S. embassy there. Regarding possible fines, the State Department chose not to comment. Although he denies any involvement, Bolsonaro, 70, is on trial for allegedly planning a military-backed coup to stay in office. Due to campaign offences, he has been prohibited from seeking public office until 2030.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Brazil launches final lobbying effort to prevent US sanctions on senior judge","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"brazil-launches-final-lobbying-effort-to-prevent-us-sanctions-on-senior-judge","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7870","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7863,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content":"\n

Amid simmering tensions between the two countries following the Pahalgam incident on April 22\u00a0and Operation Sindoor, India and Pakistan have increased diplomatic attempts to influence international policy. Important individuals with strong connections to US President Donald Trump<\/a> have been enlisted by New Delhi and Islamabad to serve as lobbyists in Washington, DC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistan has chosen Keith Schiller, an ex-bodyguard of the US president, while India has chosen Jason Miller, a longstanding Trump aide. The events take place as India and Pakistan use high-level delegations to reach out to the globe in an effort to maintain their position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi\u2019s lobbyist in America will be Jason Miller, a senior assistant to Donald Trump. Throughout his career, the political strategist has been connected to the US president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the 2016 presidential campaign, he played a significant role in Trump's communications staff. Miller was named the head of the presidential transition team after Trump defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton to win the US presidency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Trump ran against Joe Biden for reelection in 2020, Miller rejoined the campaign as a senior advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Stephen Bannon's radio program <\/a>in 2022, Miller revealed Trump's intention to run for the US presidency in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi brings on Jason Miller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Washington, Miller will represent India. For the first time in years, Miller has registered to advocate on behalf of the Indian government, as reported by documents from the US Justice Department cited by Politico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SHW Partners LLC, led by Miller, will receive a monthly retainer of $150,000 for its services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Justice Department document, the former Trump associate would provide \u201cstrategic counsel, tactical planning\u201d and traditional lobbying services, as well as public relations and reputation management services as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miller's companionship with Trump may support Delhi's diplomatic measures. \u201cThis is not a novel approach, Since the 1950s, this has persisted for several decades and under various administrations. The Embassy has frequently hired these companies in accordance with the circumstances.: During a recent press briefing, Randhir Jaiswal, the Ministry of External Affairs' (MEA) official spokeswoman, stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Islamabad employs Keith Schiller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keith Schiller, who served as Trump's bodyguard, will act as a lobbyist for Islamabad in the America. He began his association with the US president in the early 2000s, taking on the role of chief of security at Trump Tower in Manhattan. Previously, he was a detective with the NYPD. Subsequently, during Trump's first term, Schiller was named Director of Oval Office Operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In December 2024, he and George Sorial, the former compliance officer for the Trump Organization, co-founded the consultancy business Javelin Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schiller and Sorial registered to assist Pakistan in creating \u201clong-term economic partnerships\u201d in the United States by enhancing Pakistan\u2019s connections with the U.S. government and commercial sector, according to the Politico story. The letter about Schiller's firing was personally given to James Comey, the FBI director at the time, in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also provided testimony on Trump's 2013 travel to Moscow to the House Intelligence Committee that same year. According to CNN, he informed the committee that a Russian had offered to send ladies to Trump's hotel room, but Schiller said the idea was quickly turned down as a joke.<\/p>\n","post_title":"US Lobbyists with Trump ties engaged by India and Pakistan during period of strain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"us-lobbyists-with-trump-ties-engaged-by-india-and-pakistan-during-period-of-strain","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7863","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7914,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_content":"\n

Due in part to President Donald Trump<\/a>'s crypto-friendly stance and the ongoing trade<\/a> negotiations his administration has been holding with New Delhi, India's cryptocurrency industry is stepping up lobbying efforts to lower the onerous levies that have hindered domestic commerce for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast to a legislative structure that was more hostile to digital assets, the majority of business stakeholders believe that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration is now more receptive to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2022, India has imposed stringent taxes on cryptocurrency transactions, including a 30% capital gains tax and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on every crypto transaction. These measures were introduced to curb the illicit use of digital assets but have significantly dampened domestic trading activity. Industry reports suggest that over 90% of Indian crypto trading has shifted offshore due to these harsh tax burdens, undermining the growth of India\u2019s crypto ecosystem and reducing government oversight and tax revenue potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reserve Bank of India forbade banks from offering service accounts in 2018. But after a two-year court struggle, the Indian Supreme Court declared the RBI restriction to be unconstitutional, allowing banks to once more provide services to cryptocurrency firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary demand from India\u2019s crypto industry is a significant reduction in the capital gains tax and the TDS on crypto transactions. Industry representatives argue that the current 30% tax rate is excessively high compared to other investment classes, such as equities, and stifles retail and institutional participation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's return to the White House and his outspoken support for crypto innovation appear to be in line with the recent change. Industry insiders claim that this abrupt shift in strategy is not an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, communication with Indian policymakers has greatly strengthened. They now meet with the industry \"monthly, if not weekly.\" Reexamining the harsh tax system\u2014a 30%<\/a> capital gains tax and a 1% transaction tax\u2014which has caused more than 90% of India's cryptocurrency trade to go abroad remains the primary objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coinbase and Binance have returned to the market. Both businesses had previously withdrawn from the market due to unclear regulations. Since many MPs are gradually coming around to the notion, Coinbase sees India as a critical development location and has just received major regulatory permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the warming attitude toward crypto in India is partly attributed to ongoing trade negotiations and closer economic ties with the United States. New Delhi policymakers are encouraged to link more near with US regulatory trends to attract foreign investment and foster innovation in the digital asset space. This alignment is encouraging India\u2019s crypto sector to intensify lobbying efforts in the U.S. to gain support for tax reforms and regulatory clarity that could benefit both countries\u2019 crypto markets.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Crypto lobby gains momentum in India as U.S. trade talks influence policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"crypto-lobby-gains-momentum-in-india-as-u-s-trade-talks-influence-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7914","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":42},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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Regretfully, a bill that would have done so was<\/a> defeated in this session's Texas House, which is controlled by Dade Phelan. According to Siegel, voters must remove elected politicians who favour using taxpayer dollars in this manner, such as County Judge Lina Hidalgo and the Democratic county commissioners running for reelection in 2026, since the legislature did not take action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, In 2025, Harris County and its subsidiaries have spent approximately $160,000 on federal lobbying so far. This includes $40,000 each from the Harris County Sheriff's Office and Harris County Precinct 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Efforts to ban taxpayer-funded lobbying, such as Texas Senate Bill 19, have faced setbacks. While initially aiming to prohibit political subdivisions from using public funds to hire lobbyists or pay dues to lobby organisations, amendments weakened the bill, allowing nonprofit associations to continue lobbying <\/a>with taxpayer funds.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Harris County\u2019s wallet wide open for lobbyists","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"harris-countys-wallet-wide-open-for-lobbyists","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 13:43:29","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 13:43:29","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7886","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7878,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-29 13:25:54","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-29 13:25:54","post_content":"\n

According to Politico and O'Dwyer, the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) has agreed to a six-month contract with Checkmate Government Interactions, a US company associated with Trump, to help with interactions with US officials and the Trump administration<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reports state that the deal started in May and that the AMP would pay a cost of $195,000 each month for six months. Although the Panama Maritime Authority, which is in charge of managing Panama's vast maritime registry and ports, has previously engaged a number of US corporations for lobbying, this is the first time the Panamanian government has done so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The AMP is run by Checkmate managing partner Ches McDowell, who is reportedly close to Donald Trump Jr., along with partners Fritz Vaughan and Ryan O'Dwyer. Thanks to its connections to Trump, the lobbying tactic from North Carolina has lately spread to Washington.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

President Donald Trump has frequently denounced what he considers to be undue Chinese influence over the Panama Canal, focusing in particular on the<\/a> Hong Kong-based corporation CK Hutchison Holdings' control of the ports of Balboa and Cristobal. Asserting that the canal was first constructed by the United States and that \"we didn\u2019t give it to China, we gave it to Panama, and we\u2019re taking it back,\" Trump asserted in his inaugural speech that \"China is operating the Panama Canal\" and that the United States would \"take it back.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's rhetoric escalated with threats to demand the return of the canal to U.S. control if Panama did not treat American shippers fairly, referencing the 1977 treaty that transferred control to Panama in 1999. He suggested that if the treaty's principles were not respected, the U.S. would reclaim the canal \"quickly and without question,\" a stance firmly rejected by Panama's president, who emphasized Panama's sovereign control over the canal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently visited Panama and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen military cooperation and support for the Panama Canal security. Through training, rotating U.S. troop deployments, and collaboration to counter Chinese influence in the area, this pact seeks to enhance cooperative security operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

China's increasing influence in Panama, particularly through the Belt and Road Initiative and CK Hutchison's port activities, was seen as a strategic danger by the Trump administration. To offset China's influence, the U.S. responded by promoting American investments, closely examining concessions held by China, and pursuing diplomatic initiatives. In order to improve bilateral relations and allay worries about China's involvement in the canal's operations, Secretary of State Marco Rubio held discussions with Panama.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Panama turns to U.S. lobbyists to deal with Trump\u2019s canal threats","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"panama-turns-to-u-s-lobbyists-to-deal-with-trumps-canal-threats","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 13:29:57","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 13:29:57","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7878","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7870,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_content":"\n

A Brazilian Supreme Court judge who is presiding over a case in which former President Jair Bolsonaro is being charged with coup d'etat is the target of a last-ditch lobbying effort by the country's left-wing administration to prevent the United States from putting sanctions on him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brazilian authorities worry that the possibility of financial and visa restrictions may put the two most populous countries in the Americas on a collision course, despite US Secretary of State Marco Rubio<\/a>'s statement last week that Washington was considering punishment against top judge Alexandre de Moraes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n

\u201cWe are working to prevent the blood from flowing into the river.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

A government official commented that Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira is leading the diplomatic effort. He noted that the pressure from major tech companies, which are facing restrictions from Brazil\u2019s highest court, seems to be influencing the debate against the court's decisions in Washington.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another said that Brazil's embassy in Washington was attempting to clarify our interpretation of the facts by claiming that democracy and freedom of speech were secure in Brazil. The US administration is becoming more receptive to claims made by Bolsonaro's family and conservative Brazilians that former president Jair Bolsonaro, a supporter of Donald Trump, is being persecuted for his political views and that free expression in Brazil is in danger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rubio\u2019s remarks came after a lobbying campaign in the US by Bolsonaro\u2019s congressman son Eduardo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n

\u201cI would estimate there is an 85 per cent likelihood of sanctions against Alexandre de Moraes,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Eduardo informed the Financial Times in Washington. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n

\u201cIf I had to wager my house on it, I would... \" would.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Further intensifying the controversy, de Moraes started a criminal investigation into Eduardo on Monday in response to a request from the attorney general's office to look into claims of attempts to subvert the rule of law and obstruction of justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before the most recent election in 2022, De Moraes began a campaign against false news, which led to him clashing with Elon Musk, the owner of X and a Trump supporter. De Moraes unfairly singles out conservatives, according to Musk and other supporters of Bolsonaro, a hard-right former army captain who led from 2019 to 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They believe that the US sanctions would compel Brazil's top court to make concessions. This year, de Moraes was sued in Florida by the video-sharing website Rumble and the US president's Trump Media & Technology Group, who claimed that he had engaged in \"extraterritorial censorship\" by directing the suspension of a Brazilian national's account while he was in the US. Boies Schiller Flexner partner Martin De Luca, who worked on the case, charged Moraes with attempting to \u201cto access through inconspicuous methods by consistently issuing covert court orders to US companies and focusing on American citizens while evading the US administration\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During a visit to Brazil this month, Ricardo Pita, a top Latin America advisor for the US State Department, shocked authorities by visiting Jair Bolsonaro at his residence. Pita was part of a delegation that came to Bras\u00edlia to discuss combating organised crime, according to the U.S. embassy there. Regarding possible fines, the State Department chose not to comment. Although he denies any involvement, Bolsonaro, 70, is on trial for allegedly planning a military-backed coup to stay in office. Due to campaign offences, he has been prohibited from seeking public office until 2030.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Brazil launches final lobbying effort to prevent US sanctions on senior judge","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"brazil-launches-final-lobbying-effort-to-prevent-us-sanctions-on-senior-judge","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7870","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7863,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content":"\n

Amid simmering tensions between the two countries following the Pahalgam incident on April 22\u00a0and Operation Sindoor, India and Pakistan have increased diplomatic attempts to influence international policy. Important individuals with strong connections to US President Donald Trump<\/a> have been enlisted by New Delhi and Islamabad to serve as lobbyists in Washington, DC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistan has chosen Keith Schiller, an ex-bodyguard of the US president, while India has chosen Jason Miller, a longstanding Trump aide. The events take place as India and Pakistan use high-level delegations to reach out to the globe in an effort to maintain their position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi\u2019s lobbyist in America will be Jason Miller, a senior assistant to Donald Trump. Throughout his career, the political strategist has been connected to the US president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the 2016 presidential campaign, he played a significant role in Trump's communications staff. Miller was named the head of the presidential transition team after Trump defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton to win the US presidency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Trump ran against Joe Biden for reelection in 2020, Miller rejoined the campaign as a senior advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Stephen Bannon's radio program <\/a>in 2022, Miller revealed Trump's intention to run for the US presidency in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi brings on Jason Miller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Washington, Miller will represent India. For the first time in years, Miller has registered to advocate on behalf of the Indian government, as reported by documents from the US Justice Department cited by Politico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SHW Partners LLC, led by Miller, will receive a monthly retainer of $150,000 for its services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Justice Department document, the former Trump associate would provide \u201cstrategic counsel, tactical planning\u201d and traditional lobbying services, as well as public relations and reputation management services as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miller's companionship with Trump may support Delhi's diplomatic measures. \u201cThis is not a novel approach, Since the 1950s, this has persisted for several decades and under various administrations. The Embassy has frequently hired these companies in accordance with the circumstances.: During a recent press briefing, Randhir Jaiswal, the Ministry of External Affairs' (MEA) official spokeswoman, stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Islamabad employs Keith Schiller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keith Schiller, who served as Trump's bodyguard, will act as a lobbyist for Islamabad in the America. He began his association with the US president in the early 2000s, taking on the role of chief of security at Trump Tower in Manhattan. Previously, he was a detective with the NYPD. Subsequently, during Trump's first term, Schiller was named Director of Oval Office Operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In December 2024, he and George Sorial, the former compliance officer for the Trump Organization, co-founded the consultancy business Javelin Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schiller and Sorial registered to assist Pakistan in creating \u201clong-term economic partnerships\u201d in the United States by enhancing Pakistan\u2019s connections with the U.S. government and commercial sector, according to the Politico story. The letter about Schiller's firing was personally given to James Comey, the FBI director at the time, in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also provided testimony on Trump's 2013 travel to Moscow to the House Intelligence Committee that same year. According to CNN, he informed the committee that a Russian had offered to send ladies to Trump's hotel room, but Schiller said the idea was quickly turned down as a joke.<\/p>\n","post_title":"US Lobbyists with Trump ties engaged by India and Pakistan during period of strain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"us-lobbyists-with-trump-ties-engaged-by-india-and-pakistan-during-period-of-strain","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7863","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7914,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_content":"\n

Due in part to President Donald Trump<\/a>'s crypto-friendly stance and the ongoing trade<\/a> negotiations his administration has been holding with New Delhi, India's cryptocurrency industry is stepping up lobbying efforts to lower the onerous levies that have hindered domestic commerce for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast to a legislative structure that was more hostile to digital assets, the majority of business stakeholders believe that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration is now more receptive to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2022, India has imposed stringent taxes on cryptocurrency transactions, including a 30% capital gains tax and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on every crypto transaction. These measures were introduced to curb the illicit use of digital assets but have significantly dampened domestic trading activity. Industry reports suggest that over 90% of Indian crypto trading has shifted offshore due to these harsh tax burdens, undermining the growth of India\u2019s crypto ecosystem and reducing government oversight and tax revenue potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reserve Bank of India forbade banks from offering service accounts in 2018. But after a two-year court struggle, the Indian Supreme Court declared the RBI restriction to be unconstitutional, allowing banks to once more provide services to cryptocurrency firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary demand from India\u2019s crypto industry is a significant reduction in the capital gains tax and the TDS on crypto transactions. Industry representatives argue that the current 30% tax rate is excessively high compared to other investment classes, such as equities, and stifles retail and institutional participation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's return to the White House and his outspoken support for crypto innovation appear to be in line with the recent change. Industry insiders claim that this abrupt shift in strategy is not an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, communication with Indian policymakers has greatly strengthened. They now meet with the industry \"monthly, if not weekly.\" Reexamining the harsh tax system\u2014a 30%<\/a> capital gains tax and a 1% transaction tax\u2014which has caused more than 90% of India's cryptocurrency trade to go abroad remains the primary objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coinbase and Binance have returned to the market. Both businesses had previously withdrawn from the market due to unclear regulations. Since many MPs are gradually coming around to the notion, Coinbase sees India as a critical development location and has just received major regulatory permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the warming attitude toward crypto in India is partly attributed to ongoing trade negotiations and closer economic ties with the United States. New Delhi policymakers are encouraged to link more near with US regulatory trends to attract foreign investment and foster innovation in the digital asset space. This alignment is encouraging India\u2019s crypto sector to intensify lobbying efforts in the U.S. to gain support for tax reforms and regulatory clarity that could benefit both countries\u2019 crypto markets.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Crypto lobby gains momentum in India as U.S. trade talks influence policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"crypto-lobby-gains-momentum-in-india-as-u-s-trade-talks-influence-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7914","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":42},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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According to Siegel, this has been a major concern among Texans for a number of years, and the Texas GOP platform presently calls for the elimination of taxpayer-funded lobbying. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regretfully, a bill that would have done so was<\/a> defeated in this session's Texas House, which is controlled by Dade Phelan. According to Siegel, voters must remove elected politicians who favour using taxpayer dollars in this manner, such as County Judge Lina Hidalgo and the Democratic county commissioners running for reelection in 2026, since the legislature did not take action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, In 2025, Harris County and its subsidiaries have spent approximately $160,000 on federal lobbying so far. This includes $40,000 each from the Harris County Sheriff's Office and Harris County Precinct 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Efforts to ban taxpayer-funded lobbying, such as Texas Senate Bill 19, have faced setbacks. While initially aiming to prohibit political subdivisions from using public funds to hire lobbyists or pay dues to lobby organisations, amendments weakened the bill, allowing nonprofit associations to continue lobbying <\/a>with taxpayer funds.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Harris County\u2019s wallet wide open for lobbyists","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"harris-countys-wallet-wide-open-for-lobbyists","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 13:43:29","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 13:43:29","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7886","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7878,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-29 13:25:54","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-29 13:25:54","post_content":"\n

According to Politico and O'Dwyer, the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) has agreed to a six-month contract with Checkmate Government Interactions, a US company associated with Trump, to help with interactions with US officials and the Trump administration<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reports state that the deal started in May and that the AMP would pay a cost of $195,000 each month for six months. Although the Panama Maritime Authority, which is in charge of managing Panama's vast maritime registry and ports, has previously engaged a number of US corporations for lobbying, this is the first time the Panamanian government has done so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The AMP is run by Checkmate managing partner Ches McDowell, who is reportedly close to Donald Trump Jr., along with partners Fritz Vaughan and Ryan O'Dwyer. Thanks to its connections to Trump, the lobbying tactic from North Carolina has lately spread to Washington.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

President Donald Trump has frequently denounced what he considers to be undue Chinese influence over the Panama Canal, focusing in particular on the<\/a> Hong Kong-based corporation CK Hutchison Holdings' control of the ports of Balboa and Cristobal. Asserting that the canal was first constructed by the United States and that \"we didn\u2019t give it to China, we gave it to Panama, and we\u2019re taking it back,\" Trump asserted in his inaugural speech that \"China is operating the Panama Canal\" and that the United States would \"take it back.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's rhetoric escalated with threats to demand the return of the canal to U.S. control if Panama did not treat American shippers fairly, referencing the 1977 treaty that transferred control to Panama in 1999. He suggested that if the treaty's principles were not respected, the U.S. would reclaim the canal \"quickly and without question,\" a stance firmly rejected by Panama's president, who emphasized Panama's sovereign control over the canal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently visited Panama and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen military cooperation and support for the Panama Canal security. Through training, rotating U.S. troop deployments, and collaboration to counter Chinese influence in the area, this pact seeks to enhance cooperative security operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

China's increasing influence in Panama, particularly through the Belt and Road Initiative and CK Hutchison's port activities, was seen as a strategic danger by the Trump administration. To offset China's influence, the U.S. responded by promoting American investments, closely examining concessions held by China, and pursuing diplomatic initiatives. In order to improve bilateral relations and allay worries about China's involvement in the canal's operations, Secretary of State Marco Rubio held discussions with Panama.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Panama turns to U.S. lobbyists to deal with Trump\u2019s canal threats","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"panama-turns-to-u-s-lobbyists-to-deal-with-trumps-canal-threats","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 13:29:57","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 13:29:57","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7878","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7870,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_content":"\n

A Brazilian Supreme Court judge who is presiding over a case in which former President Jair Bolsonaro is being charged with coup d'etat is the target of a last-ditch lobbying effort by the country's left-wing administration to prevent the United States from putting sanctions on him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brazilian authorities worry that the possibility of financial and visa restrictions may put the two most populous countries in the Americas on a collision course, despite US Secretary of State Marco Rubio<\/a>'s statement last week that Washington was considering punishment against top judge Alexandre de Moraes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWe are working to prevent the blood from flowing into the river.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

A government official commented that Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira is leading the diplomatic effort. He noted that the pressure from major tech companies, which are facing restrictions from Brazil\u2019s highest court, seems to be influencing the debate against the court's decisions in Washington.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another said that Brazil's embassy in Washington was attempting to clarify our interpretation of the facts by claiming that democracy and freedom of speech were secure in Brazil. The US administration is becoming more receptive to claims made by Bolsonaro's family and conservative Brazilians that former president Jair Bolsonaro, a supporter of Donald Trump, is being persecuted for his political views and that free expression in Brazil is in danger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rubio\u2019s remarks came after a lobbying campaign in the US by Bolsonaro\u2019s congressman son Eduardo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cI would estimate there is an 85 per cent likelihood of sanctions against Alexandre de Moraes,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Eduardo informed the Financial Times in Washington. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cIf I had to wager my house on it, I would... \" would.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Further intensifying the controversy, de Moraes started a criminal investigation into Eduardo on Monday in response to a request from the attorney general's office to look into claims of attempts to subvert the rule of law and obstruction of justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before the most recent election in 2022, De Moraes began a campaign against false news, which led to him clashing with Elon Musk, the owner of X and a Trump supporter. De Moraes unfairly singles out conservatives, according to Musk and other supporters of Bolsonaro, a hard-right former army captain who led from 2019 to 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They believe that the US sanctions would compel Brazil's top court to make concessions. This year, de Moraes was sued in Florida by the video-sharing website Rumble and the US president's Trump Media & Technology Group, who claimed that he had engaged in \"extraterritorial censorship\" by directing the suspension of a Brazilian national's account while he was in the US. Boies Schiller Flexner partner Martin De Luca, who worked on the case, charged Moraes with attempting to \u201cto access through inconspicuous methods by consistently issuing covert court orders to US companies and focusing on American citizens while evading the US administration\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During a visit to Brazil this month, Ricardo Pita, a top Latin America advisor for the US State Department, shocked authorities by visiting Jair Bolsonaro at his residence. Pita was part of a delegation that came to Bras\u00edlia to discuss combating organised crime, according to the U.S. embassy there. Regarding possible fines, the State Department chose not to comment. Although he denies any involvement, Bolsonaro, 70, is on trial for allegedly planning a military-backed coup to stay in office. Due to campaign offences, he has been prohibited from seeking public office until 2030.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Brazil launches final lobbying effort to prevent US sanctions on senior judge","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"brazil-launches-final-lobbying-effort-to-prevent-us-sanctions-on-senior-judge","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7870","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7863,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content":"\n

Amid simmering tensions between the two countries following the Pahalgam incident on April 22\u00a0and Operation Sindoor, India and Pakistan have increased diplomatic attempts to influence international policy. Important individuals with strong connections to US President Donald Trump<\/a> have been enlisted by New Delhi and Islamabad to serve as lobbyists in Washington, DC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistan has chosen Keith Schiller, an ex-bodyguard of the US president, while India has chosen Jason Miller, a longstanding Trump aide. The events take place as India and Pakistan use high-level delegations to reach out to the globe in an effort to maintain their position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi\u2019s lobbyist in America will be Jason Miller, a senior assistant to Donald Trump. Throughout his career, the political strategist has been connected to the US president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the 2016 presidential campaign, he played a significant role in Trump's communications staff. Miller was named the head of the presidential transition team after Trump defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton to win the US presidency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Trump ran against Joe Biden for reelection in 2020, Miller rejoined the campaign as a senior advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Stephen Bannon's radio program <\/a>in 2022, Miller revealed Trump's intention to run for the US presidency in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi brings on Jason Miller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Washington, Miller will represent India. For the first time in years, Miller has registered to advocate on behalf of the Indian government, as reported by documents from the US Justice Department cited by Politico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SHW Partners LLC, led by Miller, will receive a monthly retainer of $150,000 for its services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Justice Department document, the former Trump associate would provide \u201cstrategic counsel, tactical planning\u201d and traditional lobbying services, as well as public relations and reputation management services as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miller's companionship with Trump may support Delhi's diplomatic measures. \u201cThis is not a novel approach, Since the 1950s, this has persisted for several decades and under various administrations. The Embassy has frequently hired these companies in accordance with the circumstances.: During a recent press briefing, Randhir Jaiswal, the Ministry of External Affairs' (MEA) official spokeswoman, stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Islamabad employs Keith Schiller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keith Schiller, who served as Trump's bodyguard, will act as a lobbyist for Islamabad in the America. He began his association with the US president in the early 2000s, taking on the role of chief of security at Trump Tower in Manhattan. Previously, he was a detective with the NYPD. Subsequently, during Trump's first term, Schiller was named Director of Oval Office Operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In December 2024, he and George Sorial, the former compliance officer for the Trump Organization, co-founded the consultancy business Javelin Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schiller and Sorial registered to assist Pakistan in creating \u201clong-term economic partnerships\u201d in the United States by enhancing Pakistan\u2019s connections with the U.S. government and commercial sector, according to the Politico story. The letter about Schiller's firing was personally given to James Comey, the FBI director at the time, in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also provided testimony on Trump's 2013 travel to Moscow to the House Intelligence Committee that same year. According to CNN, he informed the committee that a Russian had offered to send ladies to Trump's hotel room, but Schiller said the idea was quickly turned down as a joke.<\/p>\n","post_title":"US Lobbyists with Trump ties engaged by India and Pakistan during period of strain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"us-lobbyists-with-trump-ties-engaged-by-india-and-pakistan-during-period-of-strain","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7863","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7914,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_content":"\n

Due in part to President Donald Trump<\/a>'s crypto-friendly stance and the ongoing trade<\/a> negotiations his administration has been holding with New Delhi, India's cryptocurrency industry is stepping up lobbying efforts to lower the onerous levies that have hindered domestic commerce for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast to a legislative structure that was more hostile to digital assets, the majority of business stakeholders believe that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration is now more receptive to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2022, India has imposed stringent taxes on cryptocurrency transactions, including a 30% capital gains tax and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on every crypto transaction. These measures were introduced to curb the illicit use of digital assets but have significantly dampened domestic trading activity. Industry reports suggest that over 90% of Indian crypto trading has shifted offshore due to these harsh tax burdens, undermining the growth of India\u2019s crypto ecosystem and reducing government oversight and tax revenue potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reserve Bank of India forbade banks from offering service accounts in 2018. But after a two-year court struggle, the Indian Supreme Court declared the RBI restriction to be unconstitutional, allowing banks to once more provide services to cryptocurrency firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary demand from India\u2019s crypto industry is a significant reduction in the capital gains tax and the TDS on crypto transactions. Industry representatives argue that the current 30% tax rate is excessively high compared to other investment classes, such as equities, and stifles retail and institutional participation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's return to the White House and his outspoken support for crypto innovation appear to be in line with the recent change. Industry insiders claim that this abrupt shift in strategy is not an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, communication with Indian policymakers has greatly strengthened. They now meet with the industry \"monthly, if not weekly.\" Reexamining the harsh tax system\u2014a 30%<\/a> capital gains tax and a 1% transaction tax\u2014which has caused more than 90% of India's cryptocurrency trade to go abroad remains the primary objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coinbase and Binance have returned to the market. Both businesses had previously withdrawn from the market due to unclear regulations. Since many MPs are gradually coming around to the notion, Coinbase sees India as a critical development location and has just received major regulatory permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the warming attitude toward crypto in India is partly attributed to ongoing trade negotiations and closer economic ties with the United States. New Delhi policymakers are encouraged to link more near with US regulatory trends to attract foreign investment and foster innovation in the digital asset space. This alignment is encouraging India\u2019s crypto sector to intensify lobbying efforts in the U.S. to gain support for tax reforms and regulatory clarity that could benefit both countries\u2019 crypto markets.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Crypto lobby gains momentum in India as U.S. trade talks influence policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"crypto-lobby-gains-momentum-in-india-as-u-s-trade-talks-influence-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7914","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":42},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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\"Why should we permit our elected officials to use taxpayer funds in this manner to lobby other officials?\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

According to Siegel, this has been a major concern among Texans for a number of years, and the Texas GOP platform presently calls for the elimination of taxpayer-funded lobbying. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regretfully, a bill that would have done so was<\/a> defeated in this session's Texas House, which is controlled by Dade Phelan. According to Siegel, voters must remove elected politicians who favour using taxpayer dollars in this manner, such as County Judge Lina Hidalgo and the Democratic county commissioners running for reelection in 2026, since the legislature did not take action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, In 2025, Harris County and its subsidiaries have spent approximately $160,000 on federal lobbying so far. This includes $40,000 each from the Harris County Sheriff's Office and Harris County Precinct 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Efforts to ban taxpayer-funded lobbying, such as Texas Senate Bill 19, have faced setbacks. While initially aiming to prohibit political subdivisions from using public funds to hire lobbyists or pay dues to lobby organisations, amendments weakened the bill, allowing nonprofit associations to continue lobbying <\/a>with taxpayer funds.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Harris County\u2019s wallet wide open for lobbyists","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"harris-countys-wallet-wide-open-for-lobbyists","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 13:43:29","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 13:43:29","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7886","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7878,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-29 13:25:54","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-29 13:25:54","post_content":"\n

According to Politico and O'Dwyer, the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) has agreed to a six-month contract with Checkmate Government Interactions, a US company associated with Trump, to help with interactions with US officials and the Trump administration<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reports state that the deal started in May and that the AMP would pay a cost of $195,000 each month for six months. Although the Panama Maritime Authority, which is in charge of managing Panama's vast maritime registry and ports, has previously engaged a number of US corporations for lobbying, this is the first time the Panamanian government has done so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The AMP is run by Checkmate managing partner Ches McDowell, who is reportedly close to Donald Trump Jr., along with partners Fritz Vaughan and Ryan O'Dwyer. Thanks to its connections to Trump, the lobbying tactic from North Carolina has lately spread to Washington.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

President Donald Trump has frequently denounced what he considers to be undue Chinese influence over the Panama Canal, focusing in particular on the<\/a> Hong Kong-based corporation CK Hutchison Holdings' control of the ports of Balboa and Cristobal. Asserting that the canal was first constructed by the United States and that \"we didn\u2019t give it to China, we gave it to Panama, and we\u2019re taking it back,\" Trump asserted in his inaugural speech that \"China is operating the Panama Canal\" and that the United States would \"take it back.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's rhetoric escalated with threats to demand the return of the canal to U.S. control if Panama did not treat American shippers fairly, referencing the 1977 treaty that transferred control to Panama in 1999. He suggested that if the treaty's principles were not respected, the U.S. would reclaim the canal \"quickly and without question,\" a stance firmly rejected by Panama's president, who emphasized Panama's sovereign control over the canal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently visited Panama and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen military cooperation and support for the Panama Canal security. Through training, rotating U.S. troop deployments, and collaboration to counter Chinese influence in the area, this pact seeks to enhance cooperative security operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

China's increasing influence in Panama, particularly through the Belt and Road Initiative and CK Hutchison's port activities, was seen as a strategic danger by the Trump administration. To offset China's influence, the U.S. responded by promoting American investments, closely examining concessions held by China, and pursuing diplomatic initiatives. In order to improve bilateral relations and allay worries about China's involvement in the canal's operations, Secretary of State Marco Rubio held discussions with Panama.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Panama turns to U.S. lobbyists to deal with Trump\u2019s canal threats","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"panama-turns-to-u-s-lobbyists-to-deal-with-trumps-canal-threats","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 13:29:57","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 13:29:57","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7878","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7870,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_content":"\n

A Brazilian Supreme Court judge who is presiding over a case in which former President Jair Bolsonaro is being charged with coup d'etat is the target of a last-ditch lobbying effort by the country's left-wing administration to prevent the United States from putting sanctions on him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brazilian authorities worry that the possibility of financial and visa restrictions may put the two most populous countries in the Americas on a collision course, despite US Secretary of State Marco Rubio<\/a>'s statement last week that Washington was considering punishment against top judge Alexandre de Moraes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWe are working to prevent the blood from flowing into the river.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

A government official commented that Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira is leading the diplomatic effort. He noted that the pressure from major tech companies, which are facing restrictions from Brazil\u2019s highest court, seems to be influencing the debate against the court's decisions in Washington.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another said that Brazil's embassy in Washington was attempting to clarify our interpretation of the facts by claiming that democracy and freedom of speech were secure in Brazil. The US administration is becoming more receptive to claims made by Bolsonaro's family and conservative Brazilians that former president Jair Bolsonaro, a supporter of Donald Trump, is being persecuted for his political views and that free expression in Brazil is in danger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rubio\u2019s remarks came after a lobbying campaign in the US by Bolsonaro\u2019s congressman son Eduardo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cI would estimate there is an 85 per cent likelihood of sanctions against Alexandre de Moraes,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Eduardo informed the Financial Times in Washington. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cIf I had to wager my house on it, I would... \" would.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Further intensifying the controversy, de Moraes started a criminal investigation into Eduardo on Monday in response to a request from the attorney general's office to look into claims of attempts to subvert the rule of law and obstruction of justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before the most recent election in 2022, De Moraes began a campaign against false news, which led to him clashing with Elon Musk, the owner of X and a Trump supporter. De Moraes unfairly singles out conservatives, according to Musk and other supporters of Bolsonaro, a hard-right former army captain who led from 2019 to 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They believe that the US sanctions would compel Brazil's top court to make concessions. This year, de Moraes was sued in Florida by the video-sharing website Rumble and the US president's Trump Media & Technology Group, who claimed that he had engaged in \"extraterritorial censorship\" by directing the suspension of a Brazilian national's account while he was in the US. Boies Schiller Flexner partner Martin De Luca, who worked on the case, charged Moraes with attempting to \u201cto access through inconspicuous methods by consistently issuing covert court orders to US companies and focusing on American citizens while evading the US administration\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During a visit to Brazil this month, Ricardo Pita, a top Latin America advisor for the US State Department, shocked authorities by visiting Jair Bolsonaro at his residence. Pita was part of a delegation that came to Bras\u00edlia to discuss combating organised crime, according to the U.S. embassy there. Regarding possible fines, the State Department chose not to comment. Although he denies any involvement, Bolsonaro, 70, is on trial for allegedly planning a military-backed coup to stay in office. Due to campaign offences, he has been prohibited from seeking public office until 2030.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Brazil launches final lobbying effort to prevent US sanctions on senior judge","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"brazil-launches-final-lobbying-effort-to-prevent-us-sanctions-on-senior-judge","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7870","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7863,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content":"\n

Amid simmering tensions between the two countries following the Pahalgam incident on April 22\u00a0and Operation Sindoor, India and Pakistan have increased diplomatic attempts to influence international policy. Important individuals with strong connections to US President Donald Trump<\/a> have been enlisted by New Delhi and Islamabad to serve as lobbyists in Washington, DC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistan has chosen Keith Schiller, an ex-bodyguard of the US president, while India has chosen Jason Miller, a longstanding Trump aide. The events take place as India and Pakistan use high-level delegations to reach out to the globe in an effort to maintain their position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi\u2019s lobbyist in America will be Jason Miller, a senior assistant to Donald Trump. Throughout his career, the political strategist has been connected to the US president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the 2016 presidential campaign, he played a significant role in Trump's communications staff. Miller was named the head of the presidential transition team after Trump defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton to win the US presidency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Trump ran against Joe Biden for reelection in 2020, Miller rejoined the campaign as a senior advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Stephen Bannon's radio program <\/a>in 2022, Miller revealed Trump's intention to run for the US presidency in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi brings on Jason Miller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Washington, Miller will represent India. For the first time in years, Miller has registered to advocate on behalf of the Indian government, as reported by documents from the US Justice Department cited by Politico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SHW Partners LLC, led by Miller, will receive a monthly retainer of $150,000 for its services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Justice Department document, the former Trump associate would provide \u201cstrategic counsel, tactical planning\u201d and traditional lobbying services, as well as public relations and reputation management services as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miller's companionship with Trump may support Delhi's diplomatic measures. \u201cThis is not a novel approach, Since the 1950s, this has persisted for several decades and under various administrations. The Embassy has frequently hired these companies in accordance with the circumstances.: During a recent press briefing, Randhir Jaiswal, the Ministry of External Affairs' (MEA) official spokeswoman, stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Islamabad employs Keith Schiller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keith Schiller, who served as Trump's bodyguard, will act as a lobbyist for Islamabad in the America. He began his association with the US president in the early 2000s, taking on the role of chief of security at Trump Tower in Manhattan. Previously, he was a detective with the NYPD. Subsequently, during Trump's first term, Schiller was named Director of Oval Office Operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In December 2024, he and George Sorial, the former compliance officer for the Trump Organization, co-founded the consultancy business Javelin Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schiller and Sorial registered to assist Pakistan in creating \u201clong-term economic partnerships\u201d in the United States by enhancing Pakistan\u2019s connections with the U.S. government and commercial sector, according to the Politico story. The letter about Schiller's firing was personally given to James Comey, the FBI director at the time, in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also provided testimony on Trump's 2013 travel to Moscow to the House Intelligence Committee that same year. According to CNN, he informed the committee that a Russian had offered to send ladies to Trump's hotel room, but Schiller said the idea was quickly turned down as a joke.<\/p>\n","post_title":"US Lobbyists with Trump ties engaged by India and Pakistan during period of strain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"us-lobbyists-with-trump-ties-engaged-by-india-and-pakistan-during-period-of-strain","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7863","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7914,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_content":"\n

Due in part to President Donald Trump<\/a>'s crypto-friendly stance and the ongoing trade<\/a> negotiations his administration has been holding with New Delhi, India's cryptocurrency industry is stepping up lobbying efforts to lower the onerous levies that have hindered domestic commerce for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast to a legislative structure that was more hostile to digital assets, the majority of business stakeholders believe that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration is now more receptive to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2022, India has imposed stringent taxes on cryptocurrency transactions, including a 30% capital gains tax and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on every crypto transaction. These measures were introduced to curb the illicit use of digital assets but have significantly dampened domestic trading activity. Industry reports suggest that over 90% of Indian crypto trading has shifted offshore due to these harsh tax burdens, undermining the growth of India\u2019s crypto ecosystem and reducing government oversight and tax revenue potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reserve Bank of India forbade banks from offering service accounts in 2018. But after a two-year court struggle, the Indian Supreme Court declared the RBI restriction to be unconstitutional, allowing banks to once more provide services to cryptocurrency firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary demand from India\u2019s crypto industry is a significant reduction in the capital gains tax and the TDS on crypto transactions. Industry representatives argue that the current 30% tax rate is excessively high compared to other investment classes, such as equities, and stifles retail and institutional participation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's return to the White House and his outspoken support for crypto innovation appear to be in line with the recent change. Industry insiders claim that this abrupt shift in strategy is not an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, communication with Indian policymakers has greatly strengthened. They now meet with the industry \"monthly, if not weekly.\" Reexamining the harsh tax system\u2014a 30%<\/a> capital gains tax and a 1% transaction tax\u2014which has caused more than 90% of India's cryptocurrency trade to go abroad remains the primary objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coinbase and Binance have returned to the market. Both businesses had previously withdrawn from the market due to unclear regulations. Since many MPs are gradually coming around to the notion, Coinbase sees India as a critical development location and has just received major regulatory permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the warming attitude toward crypto in India is partly attributed to ongoing trade negotiations and closer economic ties with the United States. New Delhi policymakers are encouraged to link more near with US regulatory trends to attract foreign investment and foster innovation in the digital asset space. This alignment is encouraging India\u2019s crypto sector to intensify lobbying efforts in the U.S. to gain support for tax reforms and regulatory clarity that could benefit both countries\u2019 crypto markets.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Crypto lobby gains momentum in India as U.S. trade talks influence policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"crypto-lobby-gains-momentum-in-india-as-u-s-trade-talks-influence-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7914","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":42},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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\"Why should we permit our elected officials to use taxpayer funds in this manner to lobby other officials?\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

According to Siegel, this has been a major concern among Texans for a number of years, and the Texas GOP platform presently calls for the elimination of taxpayer-funded lobbying. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regretfully, a bill that would have done so was<\/a> defeated in this session's Texas House, which is controlled by Dade Phelan. According to Siegel, voters must remove elected politicians who favour using taxpayer dollars in this manner, such as County Judge Lina Hidalgo and the Democratic county commissioners running for reelection in 2026, since the legislature did not take action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, In 2025, Harris County and its subsidiaries have spent approximately $160,000 on federal lobbying so far. This includes $40,000 each from the Harris County Sheriff's Office and Harris County Precinct 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Efforts to ban taxpayer-funded lobbying, such as Texas Senate Bill 19, have faced setbacks. While initially aiming to prohibit political subdivisions from using public funds to hire lobbyists or pay dues to lobby organisations, amendments weakened the bill, allowing nonprofit associations to continue lobbying <\/a>with taxpayer funds.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Harris County\u2019s wallet wide open for lobbyists","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"harris-countys-wallet-wide-open-for-lobbyists","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 13:43:29","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 13:43:29","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7886","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7878,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-29 13:25:54","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-29 13:25:54","post_content":"\n

According to Politico and O'Dwyer, the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) has agreed to a six-month contract with Checkmate Government Interactions, a US company associated with Trump, to help with interactions with US officials and the Trump administration<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reports state that the deal started in May and that the AMP would pay a cost of $195,000 each month for six months. Although the Panama Maritime Authority, which is in charge of managing Panama's vast maritime registry and ports, has previously engaged a number of US corporations for lobbying, this is the first time the Panamanian government has done so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The AMP is run by Checkmate managing partner Ches McDowell, who is reportedly close to Donald Trump Jr., along with partners Fritz Vaughan and Ryan O'Dwyer. Thanks to its connections to Trump, the lobbying tactic from North Carolina has lately spread to Washington.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

President Donald Trump has frequently denounced what he considers to be undue Chinese influence over the Panama Canal, focusing in particular on the<\/a> Hong Kong-based corporation CK Hutchison Holdings' control of the ports of Balboa and Cristobal. Asserting that the canal was first constructed by the United States and that \"we didn\u2019t give it to China, we gave it to Panama, and we\u2019re taking it back,\" Trump asserted in his inaugural speech that \"China is operating the Panama Canal\" and that the United States would \"take it back.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's rhetoric escalated with threats to demand the return of the canal to U.S. control if Panama did not treat American shippers fairly, referencing the 1977 treaty that transferred control to Panama in 1999. He suggested that if the treaty's principles were not respected, the U.S. would reclaim the canal \"quickly and without question,\" a stance firmly rejected by Panama's president, who emphasized Panama's sovereign control over the canal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently visited Panama and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen military cooperation and support for the Panama Canal security. Through training, rotating U.S. troop deployments, and collaboration to counter Chinese influence in the area, this pact seeks to enhance cooperative security operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

China's increasing influence in Panama, particularly through the Belt and Road Initiative and CK Hutchison's port activities, was seen as a strategic danger by the Trump administration. To offset China's influence, the U.S. responded by promoting American investments, closely examining concessions held by China, and pursuing diplomatic initiatives. In order to improve bilateral relations and allay worries about China's involvement in the canal's operations, Secretary of State Marco Rubio held discussions with Panama.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Panama turns to U.S. lobbyists to deal with Trump\u2019s canal threats","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"panama-turns-to-u-s-lobbyists-to-deal-with-trumps-canal-threats","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 13:29:57","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 13:29:57","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7878","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7870,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_content":"\n

A Brazilian Supreme Court judge who is presiding over a case in which former President Jair Bolsonaro is being charged with coup d'etat is the target of a last-ditch lobbying effort by the country's left-wing administration to prevent the United States from putting sanctions on him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brazilian authorities worry that the possibility of financial and visa restrictions may put the two most populous countries in the Americas on a collision course, despite US Secretary of State Marco Rubio<\/a>'s statement last week that Washington was considering punishment against top judge Alexandre de Moraes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWe are working to prevent the blood from flowing into the river.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

A government official commented that Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira is leading the diplomatic effort. He noted that the pressure from major tech companies, which are facing restrictions from Brazil\u2019s highest court, seems to be influencing the debate against the court's decisions in Washington.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another said that Brazil's embassy in Washington was attempting to clarify our interpretation of the facts by claiming that democracy and freedom of speech were secure in Brazil. The US administration is becoming more receptive to claims made by Bolsonaro's family and conservative Brazilians that former president Jair Bolsonaro, a supporter of Donald Trump, is being persecuted for his political views and that free expression in Brazil is in danger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rubio\u2019s remarks came after a lobbying campaign in the US by Bolsonaro\u2019s congressman son Eduardo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cI would estimate there is an 85 per cent likelihood of sanctions against Alexandre de Moraes,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Eduardo informed the Financial Times in Washington. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cIf I had to wager my house on it, I would... \" would.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Further intensifying the controversy, de Moraes started a criminal investigation into Eduardo on Monday in response to a request from the attorney general's office to look into claims of attempts to subvert the rule of law and obstruction of justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before the most recent election in 2022, De Moraes began a campaign against false news, which led to him clashing with Elon Musk, the owner of X and a Trump supporter. De Moraes unfairly singles out conservatives, according to Musk and other supporters of Bolsonaro, a hard-right former army captain who led from 2019 to 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They believe that the US sanctions would compel Brazil's top court to make concessions. This year, de Moraes was sued in Florida by the video-sharing website Rumble and the US president's Trump Media & Technology Group, who claimed that he had engaged in \"extraterritorial censorship\" by directing the suspension of a Brazilian national's account while he was in the US. Boies Schiller Flexner partner Martin De Luca, who worked on the case, charged Moraes with attempting to \u201cto access through inconspicuous methods by consistently issuing covert court orders to US companies and focusing on American citizens while evading the US administration\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During a visit to Brazil this month, Ricardo Pita, a top Latin America advisor for the US State Department, shocked authorities by visiting Jair Bolsonaro at his residence. Pita was part of a delegation that came to Bras\u00edlia to discuss combating organised crime, according to the U.S. embassy there. Regarding possible fines, the State Department chose not to comment. Although he denies any involvement, Bolsonaro, 70, is on trial for allegedly planning a military-backed coup to stay in office. Due to campaign offences, he has been prohibited from seeking public office until 2030.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Brazil launches final lobbying effort to prevent US sanctions on senior judge","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"brazil-launches-final-lobbying-effort-to-prevent-us-sanctions-on-senior-judge","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7870","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7863,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content":"\n

Amid simmering tensions between the two countries following the Pahalgam incident on April 22\u00a0and Operation Sindoor, India and Pakistan have increased diplomatic attempts to influence international policy. Important individuals with strong connections to US President Donald Trump<\/a> have been enlisted by New Delhi and Islamabad to serve as lobbyists in Washington, DC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistan has chosen Keith Schiller, an ex-bodyguard of the US president, while India has chosen Jason Miller, a longstanding Trump aide. The events take place as India and Pakistan use high-level delegations to reach out to the globe in an effort to maintain their position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi\u2019s lobbyist in America will be Jason Miller, a senior assistant to Donald Trump. Throughout his career, the political strategist has been connected to the US president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the 2016 presidential campaign, he played a significant role in Trump's communications staff. Miller was named the head of the presidential transition team after Trump defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton to win the US presidency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Trump ran against Joe Biden for reelection in 2020, Miller rejoined the campaign as a senior advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Stephen Bannon's radio program <\/a>in 2022, Miller revealed Trump's intention to run for the US presidency in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi brings on Jason Miller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Washington, Miller will represent India. For the first time in years, Miller has registered to advocate on behalf of the Indian government, as reported by documents from the US Justice Department cited by Politico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SHW Partners LLC, led by Miller, will receive a monthly retainer of $150,000 for its services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Justice Department document, the former Trump associate would provide \u201cstrategic counsel, tactical planning\u201d and traditional lobbying services, as well as public relations and reputation management services as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miller's companionship with Trump may support Delhi's diplomatic measures. \u201cThis is not a novel approach, Since the 1950s, this has persisted for several decades and under various administrations. The Embassy has frequently hired these companies in accordance with the circumstances.: During a recent press briefing, Randhir Jaiswal, the Ministry of External Affairs' (MEA) official spokeswoman, stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Islamabad employs Keith Schiller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keith Schiller, who served as Trump's bodyguard, will act as a lobbyist for Islamabad in the America. He began his association with the US president in the early 2000s, taking on the role of chief of security at Trump Tower in Manhattan. Previously, he was a detective with the NYPD. Subsequently, during Trump's first term, Schiller was named Director of Oval Office Operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In December 2024, he and George Sorial, the former compliance officer for the Trump Organization, co-founded the consultancy business Javelin Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schiller and Sorial registered to assist Pakistan in creating \u201clong-term economic partnerships\u201d in the United States by enhancing Pakistan\u2019s connections with the U.S. government and commercial sector, according to the Politico story. The letter about Schiller's firing was personally given to James Comey, the FBI director at the time, in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also provided testimony on Trump's 2013 travel to Moscow to the House Intelligence Committee that same year. According to CNN, he informed the committee that a Russian had offered to send ladies to Trump's hotel room, but Schiller said the idea was quickly turned down as a joke.<\/p>\n","post_title":"US Lobbyists with Trump ties engaged by India and Pakistan during period of strain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"us-lobbyists-with-trump-ties-engaged-by-india-and-pakistan-during-period-of-strain","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7863","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7914,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_content":"\n

Due in part to President Donald Trump<\/a>'s crypto-friendly stance and the ongoing trade<\/a> negotiations his administration has been holding with New Delhi, India's cryptocurrency industry is stepping up lobbying efforts to lower the onerous levies that have hindered domestic commerce for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast to a legislative structure that was more hostile to digital assets, the majority of business stakeholders believe that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration is now more receptive to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2022, India has imposed stringent taxes on cryptocurrency transactions, including a 30% capital gains tax and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on every crypto transaction. These measures were introduced to curb the illicit use of digital assets but have significantly dampened domestic trading activity. Industry reports suggest that over 90% of Indian crypto trading has shifted offshore due to these harsh tax burdens, undermining the growth of India\u2019s crypto ecosystem and reducing government oversight and tax revenue potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reserve Bank of India forbade banks from offering service accounts in 2018. But after a two-year court struggle, the Indian Supreme Court declared the RBI restriction to be unconstitutional, allowing banks to once more provide services to cryptocurrency firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary demand from India\u2019s crypto industry is a significant reduction in the capital gains tax and the TDS on crypto transactions. Industry representatives argue that the current 30% tax rate is excessively high compared to other investment classes, such as equities, and stifles retail and institutional participation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's return to the White House and his outspoken support for crypto innovation appear to be in line with the recent change. Industry insiders claim that this abrupt shift in strategy is not an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, communication with Indian policymakers has greatly strengthened. They now meet with the industry \"monthly, if not weekly.\" Reexamining the harsh tax system\u2014a 30%<\/a> capital gains tax and a 1% transaction tax\u2014which has caused more than 90% of India's cryptocurrency trade to go abroad remains the primary objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coinbase and Binance have returned to the market. Both businesses had previously withdrawn from the market due to unclear regulations. Since many MPs are gradually coming around to the notion, Coinbase sees India as a critical development location and has just received major regulatory permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the warming attitude toward crypto in India is partly attributed to ongoing trade negotiations and closer economic ties with the United States. New Delhi policymakers are encouraged to link more near with US regulatory trends to attract foreign investment and foster innovation in the digital asset space. This alignment is encouraging India\u2019s crypto sector to intensify lobbying efforts in the U.S. to gain support for tax reforms and regulatory clarity that could benefit both countries\u2019 crypto markets.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Crypto lobby gains momentum in India as U.S. trade talks influence policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"crypto-lobby-gains-momentum-in-india-as-u-s-trade-talks-influence-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7914","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":42},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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She also said that, like many citizen activists, government representatives ought to invest their own time and resources in promoting legislation that matters to them. She asked, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Why should we permit our elected officials to use taxpayer funds in this manner to lobby other officials?\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

According to Siegel, this has been a major concern among Texans for a number of years, and the Texas GOP platform presently calls for the elimination of taxpayer-funded lobbying. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regretfully, a bill that would have done so was<\/a> defeated in this session's Texas House, which is controlled by Dade Phelan. According to Siegel, voters must remove elected politicians who favour using taxpayer dollars in this manner, such as County Judge Lina Hidalgo and the Democratic county commissioners running for reelection in 2026, since the legislature did not take action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, In 2025, Harris County and its subsidiaries have spent approximately $160,000 on federal lobbying so far. This includes $40,000 each from the Harris County Sheriff's Office and Harris County Precinct 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Efforts to ban taxpayer-funded lobbying, such as Texas Senate Bill 19, have faced setbacks. While initially aiming to prohibit political subdivisions from using public funds to hire lobbyists or pay dues to lobby organisations, amendments weakened the bill, allowing nonprofit associations to continue lobbying <\/a>with taxpayer funds.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Harris County\u2019s wallet wide open for lobbyists","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"harris-countys-wallet-wide-open-for-lobbyists","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 13:43:29","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 13:43:29","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7886","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7878,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-29 13:25:54","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-29 13:25:54","post_content":"\n

According to Politico and O'Dwyer, the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) has agreed to a six-month contract with Checkmate Government Interactions, a US company associated with Trump, to help with interactions with US officials and the Trump administration<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reports state that the deal started in May and that the AMP would pay a cost of $195,000 each month for six months. Although the Panama Maritime Authority, which is in charge of managing Panama's vast maritime registry and ports, has previously engaged a number of US corporations for lobbying, this is the first time the Panamanian government has done so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The AMP is run by Checkmate managing partner Ches McDowell, who is reportedly close to Donald Trump Jr., along with partners Fritz Vaughan and Ryan O'Dwyer. Thanks to its connections to Trump, the lobbying tactic from North Carolina has lately spread to Washington.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

President Donald Trump has frequently denounced what he considers to be undue Chinese influence over the Panama Canal, focusing in particular on the<\/a> Hong Kong-based corporation CK Hutchison Holdings' control of the ports of Balboa and Cristobal. Asserting that the canal was first constructed by the United States and that \"we didn\u2019t give it to China, we gave it to Panama, and we\u2019re taking it back,\" Trump asserted in his inaugural speech that \"China is operating the Panama Canal\" and that the United States would \"take it back.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's rhetoric escalated with threats to demand the return of the canal to U.S. control if Panama did not treat American shippers fairly, referencing the 1977 treaty that transferred control to Panama in 1999. He suggested that if the treaty's principles were not respected, the U.S. would reclaim the canal \"quickly and without question,\" a stance firmly rejected by Panama's president, who emphasized Panama's sovereign control over the canal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently visited Panama and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen military cooperation and support for the Panama Canal security. Through training, rotating U.S. troop deployments, and collaboration to counter Chinese influence in the area, this pact seeks to enhance cooperative security operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

China's increasing influence in Panama, particularly through the Belt and Road Initiative and CK Hutchison's port activities, was seen as a strategic danger by the Trump administration. To offset China's influence, the U.S. responded by promoting American investments, closely examining concessions held by China, and pursuing diplomatic initiatives. In order to improve bilateral relations and allay worries about China's involvement in the canal's operations, Secretary of State Marco Rubio held discussions with Panama.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Panama turns to U.S. lobbyists to deal with Trump\u2019s canal threats","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"panama-turns-to-u-s-lobbyists-to-deal-with-trumps-canal-threats","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 13:29:57","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 13:29:57","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7878","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7870,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_content":"\n

A Brazilian Supreme Court judge who is presiding over a case in which former President Jair Bolsonaro is being charged with coup d'etat is the target of a last-ditch lobbying effort by the country's left-wing administration to prevent the United States from putting sanctions on him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brazilian authorities worry that the possibility of financial and visa restrictions may put the two most populous countries in the Americas on a collision course, despite US Secretary of State Marco Rubio<\/a>'s statement last week that Washington was considering punishment against top judge Alexandre de Moraes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWe are working to prevent the blood from flowing into the river.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

A government official commented that Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira is leading the diplomatic effort. He noted that the pressure from major tech companies, which are facing restrictions from Brazil\u2019s highest court, seems to be influencing the debate against the court's decisions in Washington.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another said that Brazil's embassy in Washington was attempting to clarify our interpretation of the facts by claiming that democracy and freedom of speech were secure in Brazil. The US administration is becoming more receptive to claims made by Bolsonaro's family and conservative Brazilians that former president Jair Bolsonaro, a supporter of Donald Trump, is being persecuted for his political views and that free expression in Brazil is in danger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rubio\u2019s remarks came after a lobbying campaign in the US by Bolsonaro\u2019s congressman son Eduardo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cI would estimate there is an 85 per cent likelihood of sanctions against Alexandre de Moraes,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Eduardo informed the Financial Times in Washington. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cIf I had to wager my house on it, I would... \" would.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Further intensifying the controversy, de Moraes started a criminal investigation into Eduardo on Monday in response to a request from the attorney general's office to look into claims of attempts to subvert the rule of law and obstruction of justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before the most recent election in 2022, De Moraes began a campaign against false news, which led to him clashing with Elon Musk, the owner of X and a Trump supporter. De Moraes unfairly singles out conservatives, according to Musk and other supporters of Bolsonaro, a hard-right former army captain who led from 2019 to 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They believe that the US sanctions would compel Brazil's top court to make concessions. This year, de Moraes was sued in Florida by the video-sharing website Rumble and the US president's Trump Media & Technology Group, who claimed that he had engaged in \"extraterritorial censorship\" by directing the suspension of a Brazilian national's account while he was in the US. Boies Schiller Flexner partner Martin De Luca, who worked on the case, charged Moraes with attempting to \u201cto access through inconspicuous methods by consistently issuing covert court orders to US companies and focusing on American citizens while evading the US administration\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During a visit to Brazil this month, Ricardo Pita, a top Latin America advisor for the US State Department, shocked authorities by visiting Jair Bolsonaro at his residence. Pita was part of a delegation that came to Bras\u00edlia to discuss combating organised crime, according to the U.S. embassy there. Regarding possible fines, the State Department chose not to comment. Although he denies any involvement, Bolsonaro, 70, is on trial for allegedly planning a military-backed coup to stay in office. Due to campaign offences, he has been prohibited from seeking public office until 2030.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Brazil launches final lobbying effort to prevent US sanctions on senior judge","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"brazil-launches-final-lobbying-effort-to-prevent-us-sanctions-on-senior-judge","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7870","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7863,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content":"\n

Amid simmering tensions between the two countries following the Pahalgam incident on April 22\u00a0and Operation Sindoor, India and Pakistan have increased diplomatic attempts to influence international policy. Important individuals with strong connections to US President Donald Trump<\/a> have been enlisted by New Delhi and Islamabad to serve as lobbyists in Washington, DC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistan has chosen Keith Schiller, an ex-bodyguard of the US president, while India has chosen Jason Miller, a longstanding Trump aide. The events take place as India and Pakistan use high-level delegations to reach out to the globe in an effort to maintain their position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi\u2019s lobbyist in America will be Jason Miller, a senior assistant to Donald Trump. Throughout his career, the political strategist has been connected to the US president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the 2016 presidential campaign, he played a significant role in Trump's communications staff. Miller was named the head of the presidential transition team after Trump defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton to win the US presidency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Trump ran against Joe Biden for reelection in 2020, Miller rejoined the campaign as a senior advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Stephen Bannon's radio program <\/a>in 2022, Miller revealed Trump's intention to run for the US presidency in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi brings on Jason Miller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Washington, Miller will represent India. For the first time in years, Miller has registered to advocate on behalf of the Indian government, as reported by documents from the US Justice Department cited by Politico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SHW Partners LLC, led by Miller, will receive a monthly retainer of $150,000 for its services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Justice Department document, the former Trump associate would provide \u201cstrategic counsel, tactical planning\u201d and traditional lobbying services, as well as public relations and reputation management services as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miller's companionship with Trump may support Delhi's diplomatic measures. \u201cThis is not a novel approach, Since the 1950s, this has persisted for several decades and under various administrations. The Embassy has frequently hired these companies in accordance with the circumstances.: During a recent press briefing, Randhir Jaiswal, the Ministry of External Affairs' (MEA) official spokeswoman, stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Islamabad employs Keith Schiller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keith Schiller, who served as Trump's bodyguard, will act as a lobbyist for Islamabad in the America. He began his association with the US president in the early 2000s, taking on the role of chief of security at Trump Tower in Manhattan. Previously, he was a detective with the NYPD. Subsequently, during Trump's first term, Schiller was named Director of Oval Office Operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In December 2024, he and George Sorial, the former compliance officer for the Trump Organization, co-founded the consultancy business Javelin Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schiller and Sorial registered to assist Pakistan in creating \u201clong-term economic partnerships\u201d in the United States by enhancing Pakistan\u2019s connections with the U.S. government and commercial sector, according to the Politico story. The letter about Schiller's firing was personally given to James Comey, the FBI director at the time, in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also provided testimony on Trump's 2013 travel to Moscow to the House Intelligence Committee that same year. According to CNN, he informed the committee that a Russian had offered to send ladies to Trump's hotel room, but Schiller said the idea was quickly turned down as a joke.<\/p>\n","post_title":"US Lobbyists with Trump ties engaged by India and Pakistan during period of strain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"us-lobbyists-with-trump-ties-engaged-by-india-and-pakistan-during-period-of-strain","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7863","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7914,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_content":"\n

Due in part to President Donald Trump<\/a>'s crypto-friendly stance and the ongoing trade<\/a> negotiations his administration has been holding with New Delhi, India's cryptocurrency industry is stepping up lobbying efforts to lower the onerous levies that have hindered domestic commerce for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast to a legislative structure that was more hostile to digital assets, the majority of business stakeholders believe that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration is now more receptive to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2022, India has imposed stringent taxes on cryptocurrency transactions, including a 30% capital gains tax and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on every crypto transaction. These measures were introduced to curb the illicit use of digital assets but have significantly dampened domestic trading activity. Industry reports suggest that over 90% of Indian crypto trading has shifted offshore due to these harsh tax burdens, undermining the growth of India\u2019s crypto ecosystem and reducing government oversight and tax revenue potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reserve Bank of India forbade banks from offering service accounts in 2018. But after a two-year court struggle, the Indian Supreme Court declared the RBI restriction to be unconstitutional, allowing banks to once more provide services to cryptocurrency firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary demand from India\u2019s crypto industry is a significant reduction in the capital gains tax and the TDS on crypto transactions. Industry representatives argue that the current 30% tax rate is excessively high compared to other investment classes, such as equities, and stifles retail and institutional participation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's return to the White House and his outspoken support for crypto innovation appear to be in line with the recent change. Industry insiders claim that this abrupt shift in strategy is not an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, communication with Indian policymakers has greatly strengthened. They now meet with the industry \"monthly, if not weekly.\" Reexamining the harsh tax system\u2014a 30%<\/a> capital gains tax and a 1% transaction tax\u2014which has caused more than 90% of India's cryptocurrency trade to go abroad remains the primary objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coinbase and Binance have returned to the market. Both businesses had previously withdrawn from the market due to unclear regulations. Since many MPs are gradually coming around to the notion, Coinbase sees India as a critical development location and has just received major regulatory permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the warming attitude toward crypto in India is partly attributed to ongoing trade negotiations and closer economic ties with the United States. New Delhi policymakers are encouraged to link more near with US regulatory trends to attract foreign investment and foster innovation in the digital asset space. This alignment is encouraging India\u2019s crypto sector to intensify lobbying efforts in the U.S. to gain support for tax reforms and regulatory clarity that could benefit both countries\u2019 crypto markets.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Crypto lobby gains momentum in India as U.S. trade talks influence policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"crypto-lobby-gains-momentum-in-india-as-u-s-trade-talks-influence-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7914","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":42},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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\"We harris County has lacked transparency regarding taxpayer spending in recent years dollars.\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

She also said that, like many citizen activists, government representatives ought to invest their own time and resources in promoting legislation that matters to them. She asked, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Why should we permit our elected officials to use taxpayer funds in this manner to lobby other officials?\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

According to Siegel, this has been a major concern among Texans for a number of years, and the Texas GOP platform presently calls for the elimination of taxpayer-funded lobbying. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regretfully, a bill that would have done so was<\/a> defeated in this session's Texas House, which is controlled by Dade Phelan. According to Siegel, voters must remove elected politicians who favour using taxpayer dollars in this manner, such as County Judge Lina Hidalgo and the Democratic county commissioners running for reelection in 2026, since the legislature did not take action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, In 2025, Harris County and its subsidiaries have spent approximately $160,000 on federal lobbying so far. This includes $40,000 each from the Harris County Sheriff's Office and Harris County Precinct 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Efforts to ban taxpayer-funded lobbying, such as Texas Senate Bill 19, have faced setbacks. While initially aiming to prohibit political subdivisions from using public funds to hire lobbyists or pay dues to lobby organisations, amendments weakened the bill, allowing nonprofit associations to continue lobbying <\/a>with taxpayer funds.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Harris County\u2019s wallet wide open for lobbyists","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"harris-countys-wallet-wide-open-for-lobbyists","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 13:43:29","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 13:43:29","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7886","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7878,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-29 13:25:54","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-29 13:25:54","post_content":"\n

According to Politico and O'Dwyer, the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) has agreed to a six-month contract with Checkmate Government Interactions, a US company associated with Trump, to help with interactions with US officials and the Trump administration<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reports state that the deal started in May and that the AMP would pay a cost of $195,000 each month for six months. Although the Panama Maritime Authority, which is in charge of managing Panama's vast maritime registry and ports, has previously engaged a number of US corporations for lobbying, this is the first time the Panamanian government has done so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The AMP is run by Checkmate managing partner Ches McDowell, who is reportedly close to Donald Trump Jr., along with partners Fritz Vaughan and Ryan O'Dwyer. Thanks to its connections to Trump, the lobbying tactic from North Carolina has lately spread to Washington.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

President Donald Trump has frequently denounced what he considers to be undue Chinese influence over the Panama Canal, focusing in particular on the<\/a> Hong Kong-based corporation CK Hutchison Holdings' control of the ports of Balboa and Cristobal. Asserting that the canal was first constructed by the United States and that \"we didn\u2019t give it to China, we gave it to Panama, and we\u2019re taking it back,\" Trump asserted in his inaugural speech that \"China is operating the Panama Canal\" and that the United States would \"take it back.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's rhetoric escalated with threats to demand the return of the canal to U.S. control if Panama did not treat American shippers fairly, referencing the 1977 treaty that transferred control to Panama in 1999. He suggested that if the treaty's principles were not respected, the U.S. would reclaim the canal \"quickly and without question,\" a stance firmly rejected by Panama's president, who emphasized Panama's sovereign control over the canal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently visited Panama and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen military cooperation and support for the Panama Canal security. Through training, rotating U.S. troop deployments, and collaboration to counter Chinese influence in the area, this pact seeks to enhance cooperative security operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

China's increasing influence in Panama, particularly through the Belt and Road Initiative and CK Hutchison's port activities, was seen as a strategic danger by the Trump administration. To offset China's influence, the U.S. responded by promoting American investments, closely examining concessions held by China, and pursuing diplomatic initiatives. In order to improve bilateral relations and allay worries about China's involvement in the canal's operations, Secretary of State Marco Rubio held discussions with Panama.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Panama turns to U.S. lobbyists to deal with Trump\u2019s canal threats","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"panama-turns-to-u-s-lobbyists-to-deal-with-trumps-canal-threats","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 13:29:57","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 13:29:57","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7878","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7870,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_content":"\n

A Brazilian Supreme Court judge who is presiding over a case in which former President Jair Bolsonaro is being charged with coup d'etat is the target of a last-ditch lobbying effort by the country's left-wing administration to prevent the United States from putting sanctions on him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brazilian authorities worry that the possibility of financial and visa restrictions may put the two most populous countries in the Americas on a collision course, despite US Secretary of State Marco Rubio<\/a>'s statement last week that Washington was considering punishment against top judge Alexandre de Moraes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWe are working to prevent the blood from flowing into the river.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

A government official commented that Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira is leading the diplomatic effort. He noted that the pressure from major tech companies, which are facing restrictions from Brazil\u2019s highest court, seems to be influencing the debate against the court's decisions in Washington.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another said that Brazil's embassy in Washington was attempting to clarify our interpretation of the facts by claiming that democracy and freedom of speech were secure in Brazil. The US administration is becoming more receptive to claims made by Bolsonaro's family and conservative Brazilians that former president Jair Bolsonaro, a supporter of Donald Trump, is being persecuted for his political views and that free expression in Brazil is in danger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rubio\u2019s remarks came after a lobbying campaign in the US by Bolsonaro\u2019s congressman son Eduardo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cI would estimate there is an 85 per cent likelihood of sanctions against Alexandre de Moraes,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Eduardo informed the Financial Times in Washington. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cIf I had to wager my house on it, I would... \" would.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Further intensifying the controversy, de Moraes started a criminal investigation into Eduardo on Monday in response to a request from the attorney general's office to look into claims of attempts to subvert the rule of law and obstruction of justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before the most recent election in 2022, De Moraes began a campaign against false news, which led to him clashing with Elon Musk, the owner of X and a Trump supporter. De Moraes unfairly singles out conservatives, according to Musk and other supporters of Bolsonaro, a hard-right former army captain who led from 2019 to 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They believe that the US sanctions would compel Brazil's top court to make concessions. This year, de Moraes was sued in Florida by the video-sharing website Rumble and the US president's Trump Media & Technology Group, who claimed that he had engaged in \"extraterritorial censorship\" by directing the suspension of a Brazilian national's account while he was in the US. Boies Schiller Flexner partner Martin De Luca, who worked on the case, charged Moraes with attempting to \u201cto access through inconspicuous methods by consistently issuing covert court orders to US companies and focusing on American citizens while evading the US administration\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During a visit to Brazil this month, Ricardo Pita, a top Latin America advisor for the US State Department, shocked authorities by visiting Jair Bolsonaro at his residence. Pita was part of a delegation that came to Bras\u00edlia to discuss combating organised crime, according to the U.S. embassy there. Regarding possible fines, the State Department chose not to comment. Although he denies any involvement, Bolsonaro, 70, is on trial for allegedly planning a military-backed coup to stay in office. Due to campaign offences, he has been prohibited from seeking public office until 2030.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Brazil launches final lobbying effort to prevent US sanctions on senior judge","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"brazil-launches-final-lobbying-effort-to-prevent-us-sanctions-on-senior-judge","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7870","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7863,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content":"\n

Amid simmering tensions between the two countries following the Pahalgam incident on April 22\u00a0and Operation Sindoor, India and Pakistan have increased diplomatic attempts to influence international policy. Important individuals with strong connections to US President Donald Trump<\/a> have been enlisted by New Delhi and Islamabad to serve as lobbyists in Washington, DC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistan has chosen Keith Schiller, an ex-bodyguard of the US president, while India has chosen Jason Miller, a longstanding Trump aide. The events take place as India and Pakistan use high-level delegations to reach out to the globe in an effort to maintain their position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi\u2019s lobbyist in America will be Jason Miller, a senior assistant to Donald Trump. Throughout his career, the political strategist has been connected to the US president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the 2016 presidential campaign, he played a significant role in Trump's communications staff. Miller was named the head of the presidential transition team after Trump defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton to win the US presidency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Trump ran against Joe Biden for reelection in 2020, Miller rejoined the campaign as a senior advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Stephen Bannon's radio program <\/a>in 2022, Miller revealed Trump's intention to run for the US presidency in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi brings on Jason Miller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Washington, Miller will represent India. For the first time in years, Miller has registered to advocate on behalf of the Indian government, as reported by documents from the US Justice Department cited by Politico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SHW Partners LLC, led by Miller, will receive a monthly retainer of $150,000 for its services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Justice Department document, the former Trump associate would provide \u201cstrategic counsel, tactical planning\u201d and traditional lobbying services, as well as public relations and reputation management services as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miller's companionship with Trump may support Delhi's diplomatic measures. \u201cThis is not a novel approach, Since the 1950s, this has persisted for several decades and under various administrations. The Embassy has frequently hired these companies in accordance with the circumstances.: During a recent press briefing, Randhir Jaiswal, the Ministry of External Affairs' (MEA) official spokeswoman, stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Islamabad employs Keith Schiller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keith Schiller, who served as Trump's bodyguard, will act as a lobbyist for Islamabad in the America. He began his association with the US president in the early 2000s, taking on the role of chief of security at Trump Tower in Manhattan. Previously, he was a detective with the NYPD. Subsequently, during Trump's first term, Schiller was named Director of Oval Office Operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In December 2024, he and George Sorial, the former compliance officer for the Trump Organization, co-founded the consultancy business Javelin Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schiller and Sorial registered to assist Pakistan in creating \u201clong-term economic partnerships\u201d in the United States by enhancing Pakistan\u2019s connections with the U.S. government and commercial sector, according to the Politico story. The letter about Schiller's firing was personally given to James Comey, the FBI director at the time, in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also provided testimony on Trump's 2013 travel to Moscow to the House Intelligence Committee that same year. According to CNN, he informed the committee that a Russian had offered to send ladies to Trump's hotel room, but Schiller said the idea was quickly turned down as a joke.<\/p>\n","post_title":"US Lobbyists with Trump ties engaged by India and Pakistan during period of strain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"us-lobbyists-with-trump-ties-engaged-by-india-and-pakistan-during-period-of-strain","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7863","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7914,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_content":"\n

Due in part to President Donald Trump<\/a>'s crypto-friendly stance and the ongoing trade<\/a> negotiations his administration has been holding with New Delhi, India's cryptocurrency industry is stepping up lobbying efforts to lower the onerous levies that have hindered domestic commerce for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast to a legislative structure that was more hostile to digital assets, the majority of business stakeholders believe that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration is now more receptive to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2022, India has imposed stringent taxes on cryptocurrency transactions, including a 30% capital gains tax and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on every crypto transaction. These measures were introduced to curb the illicit use of digital assets but have significantly dampened domestic trading activity. Industry reports suggest that over 90% of Indian crypto trading has shifted offshore due to these harsh tax burdens, undermining the growth of India\u2019s crypto ecosystem and reducing government oversight and tax revenue potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reserve Bank of India forbade banks from offering service accounts in 2018. But after a two-year court struggle, the Indian Supreme Court declared the RBI restriction to be unconstitutional, allowing banks to once more provide services to cryptocurrency firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary demand from India\u2019s crypto industry is a significant reduction in the capital gains tax and the TDS on crypto transactions. Industry representatives argue that the current 30% tax rate is excessively high compared to other investment classes, such as equities, and stifles retail and institutional participation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's return to the White House and his outspoken support for crypto innovation appear to be in line with the recent change. Industry insiders claim that this abrupt shift in strategy is not an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, communication with Indian policymakers has greatly strengthened. They now meet with the industry \"monthly, if not weekly.\" Reexamining the harsh tax system\u2014a 30%<\/a> capital gains tax and a 1% transaction tax\u2014which has caused more than 90% of India's cryptocurrency trade to go abroad remains the primary objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coinbase and Binance have returned to the market. Both businesses had previously withdrawn from the market due to unclear regulations. Since many MPs are gradually coming around to the notion, Coinbase sees India as a critical development location and has just received major regulatory permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the warming attitude toward crypto in India is partly attributed to ongoing trade negotiations and closer economic ties with the United States. New Delhi policymakers are encouraged to link more near with US regulatory trends to attract foreign investment and foster innovation in the digital asset space. This alignment is encouraging India\u2019s crypto sector to intensify lobbying efforts in the U.S. to gain support for tax reforms and regulatory clarity that could benefit both countries\u2019 crypto markets.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Crypto lobby gains momentum in India as U.S. trade talks influence policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"crypto-lobby-gains-momentum-in-india-as-u-s-trade-talks-influence-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7914","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":42},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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\"We harris County has lacked transparency regarding taxpayer spending in recent years dollars.\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

She also said that, like many citizen activists, government representatives ought to invest their own time and resources in promoting legislation that matters to them. She asked, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Why should we permit our elected officials to use taxpayer funds in this manner to lobby other officials?\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

According to Siegel, this has been a major concern among Texans for a number of years, and the Texas GOP platform presently calls for the elimination of taxpayer-funded lobbying. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regretfully, a bill that would have done so was<\/a> defeated in this session's Texas House, which is controlled by Dade Phelan. According to Siegel, voters must remove elected politicians who favour using taxpayer dollars in this manner, such as County Judge Lina Hidalgo and the Democratic county commissioners running for reelection in 2026, since the legislature did not take action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, In 2025, Harris County and its subsidiaries have spent approximately $160,000 on federal lobbying so far. This includes $40,000 each from the Harris County Sheriff's Office and Harris County Precinct 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Efforts to ban taxpayer-funded lobbying, such as Texas Senate Bill 19, have faced setbacks. While initially aiming to prohibit political subdivisions from using public funds to hire lobbyists or pay dues to lobby organisations, amendments weakened the bill, allowing nonprofit associations to continue lobbying <\/a>with taxpayer funds.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Harris County\u2019s wallet wide open for lobbyists","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"harris-countys-wallet-wide-open-for-lobbyists","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 13:43:29","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 13:43:29","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7886","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7878,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-29 13:25:54","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-29 13:25:54","post_content":"\n

According to Politico and O'Dwyer, the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) has agreed to a six-month contract with Checkmate Government Interactions, a US company associated with Trump, to help with interactions with US officials and the Trump administration<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reports state that the deal started in May and that the AMP would pay a cost of $195,000 each month for six months. Although the Panama Maritime Authority, which is in charge of managing Panama's vast maritime registry and ports, has previously engaged a number of US corporations for lobbying, this is the first time the Panamanian government has done so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The AMP is run by Checkmate managing partner Ches McDowell, who is reportedly close to Donald Trump Jr., along with partners Fritz Vaughan and Ryan O'Dwyer. Thanks to its connections to Trump, the lobbying tactic from North Carolina has lately spread to Washington.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

President Donald Trump has frequently denounced what he considers to be undue Chinese influence over the Panama Canal, focusing in particular on the<\/a> Hong Kong-based corporation CK Hutchison Holdings' control of the ports of Balboa and Cristobal. Asserting that the canal was first constructed by the United States and that \"we didn\u2019t give it to China, we gave it to Panama, and we\u2019re taking it back,\" Trump asserted in his inaugural speech that \"China is operating the Panama Canal\" and that the United States would \"take it back.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's rhetoric escalated with threats to demand the return of the canal to U.S. control if Panama did not treat American shippers fairly, referencing the 1977 treaty that transferred control to Panama in 1999. He suggested that if the treaty's principles were not respected, the U.S. would reclaim the canal \"quickly and without question,\" a stance firmly rejected by Panama's president, who emphasized Panama's sovereign control over the canal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently visited Panama and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen military cooperation and support for the Panama Canal security. Through training, rotating U.S. troop deployments, and collaboration to counter Chinese influence in the area, this pact seeks to enhance cooperative security operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

China's increasing influence in Panama, particularly through the Belt and Road Initiative and CK Hutchison's port activities, was seen as a strategic danger by the Trump administration. To offset China's influence, the U.S. responded by promoting American investments, closely examining concessions held by China, and pursuing diplomatic initiatives. In order to improve bilateral relations and allay worries about China's involvement in the canal's operations, Secretary of State Marco Rubio held discussions with Panama.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Panama turns to U.S. lobbyists to deal with Trump\u2019s canal threats","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"panama-turns-to-u-s-lobbyists-to-deal-with-trumps-canal-threats","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 13:29:57","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 13:29:57","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7878","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7870,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_content":"\n

A Brazilian Supreme Court judge who is presiding over a case in which former President Jair Bolsonaro is being charged with coup d'etat is the target of a last-ditch lobbying effort by the country's left-wing administration to prevent the United States from putting sanctions on him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brazilian authorities worry that the possibility of financial and visa restrictions may put the two most populous countries in the Americas on a collision course, despite US Secretary of State Marco Rubio<\/a>'s statement last week that Washington was considering punishment against top judge Alexandre de Moraes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWe are working to prevent the blood from flowing into the river.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

A government official commented that Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira is leading the diplomatic effort. He noted that the pressure from major tech companies, which are facing restrictions from Brazil\u2019s highest court, seems to be influencing the debate against the court's decisions in Washington.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another said that Brazil's embassy in Washington was attempting to clarify our interpretation of the facts by claiming that democracy and freedom of speech were secure in Brazil. The US administration is becoming more receptive to claims made by Bolsonaro's family and conservative Brazilians that former president Jair Bolsonaro, a supporter of Donald Trump, is being persecuted for his political views and that free expression in Brazil is in danger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rubio\u2019s remarks came after a lobbying campaign in the US by Bolsonaro\u2019s congressman son Eduardo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cI would estimate there is an 85 per cent likelihood of sanctions against Alexandre de Moraes,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Eduardo informed the Financial Times in Washington. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cIf I had to wager my house on it, I would... \" would.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Further intensifying the controversy, de Moraes started a criminal investigation into Eduardo on Monday in response to a request from the attorney general's office to look into claims of attempts to subvert the rule of law and obstruction of justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before the most recent election in 2022, De Moraes began a campaign against false news, which led to him clashing with Elon Musk, the owner of X and a Trump supporter. De Moraes unfairly singles out conservatives, according to Musk and other supporters of Bolsonaro, a hard-right former army captain who led from 2019 to 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They believe that the US sanctions would compel Brazil's top court to make concessions. This year, de Moraes was sued in Florida by the video-sharing website Rumble and the US president's Trump Media & Technology Group, who claimed that he had engaged in \"extraterritorial censorship\" by directing the suspension of a Brazilian national's account while he was in the US. Boies Schiller Flexner partner Martin De Luca, who worked on the case, charged Moraes with attempting to \u201cto access through inconspicuous methods by consistently issuing covert court orders to US companies and focusing on American citizens while evading the US administration\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During a visit to Brazil this month, Ricardo Pita, a top Latin America advisor for the US State Department, shocked authorities by visiting Jair Bolsonaro at his residence. Pita was part of a delegation that came to Bras\u00edlia to discuss combating organised crime, according to the U.S. embassy there. Regarding possible fines, the State Department chose not to comment. Although he denies any involvement, Bolsonaro, 70, is on trial for allegedly planning a military-backed coup to stay in office. Due to campaign offences, he has been prohibited from seeking public office until 2030.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Brazil launches final lobbying effort to prevent US sanctions on senior judge","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"brazil-launches-final-lobbying-effort-to-prevent-us-sanctions-on-senior-judge","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7870","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7863,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content":"\n

Amid simmering tensions between the two countries following the Pahalgam incident on April 22\u00a0and Operation Sindoor, India and Pakistan have increased diplomatic attempts to influence international policy. Important individuals with strong connections to US President Donald Trump<\/a> have been enlisted by New Delhi and Islamabad to serve as lobbyists in Washington, DC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistan has chosen Keith Schiller, an ex-bodyguard of the US president, while India has chosen Jason Miller, a longstanding Trump aide. The events take place as India and Pakistan use high-level delegations to reach out to the globe in an effort to maintain their position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi\u2019s lobbyist in America will be Jason Miller, a senior assistant to Donald Trump. Throughout his career, the political strategist has been connected to the US president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the 2016 presidential campaign, he played a significant role in Trump's communications staff. Miller was named the head of the presidential transition team after Trump defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton to win the US presidency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Trump ran against Joe Biden for reelection in 2020, Miller rejoined the campaign as a senior advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Stephen Bannon's radio program <\/a>in 2022, Miller revealed Trump's intention to run for the US presidency in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi brings on Jason Miller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Washington, Miller will represent India. For the first time in years, Miller has registered to advocate on behalf of the Indian government, as reported by documents from the US Justice Department cited by Politico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SHW Partners LLC, led by Miller, will receive a monthly retainer of $150,000 for its services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Justice Department document, the former Trump associate would provide \u201cstrategic counsel, tactical planning\u201d and traditional lobbying services, as well as public relations and reputation management services as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miller's companionship with Trump may support Delhi's diplomatic measures. \u201cThis is not a novel approach, Since the 1950s, this has persisted for several decades and under various administrations. The Embassy has frequently hired these companies in accordance with the circumstances.: During a recent press briefing, Randhir Jaiswal, the Ministry of External Affairs' (MEA) official spokeswoman, stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Islamabad employs Keith Schiller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keith Schiller, who served as Trump's bodyguard, will act as a lobbyist for Islamabad in the America. He began his association with the US president in the early 2000s, taking on the role of chief of security at Trump Tower in Manhattan. Previously, he was a detective with the NYPD. Subsequently, during Trump's first term, Schiller was named Director of Oval Office Operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In December 2024, he and George Sorial, the former compliance officer for the Trump Organization, co-founded the consultancy business Javelin Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schiller and Sorial registered to assist Pakistan in creating \u201clong-term economic partnerships\u201d in the United States by enhancing Pakistan\u2019s connections with the U.S. government and commercial sector, according to the Politico story. The letter about Schiller's firing was personally given to James Comey, the FBI director at the time, in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also provided testimony on Trump's 2013 travel to Moscow to the House Intelligence Committee that same year. According to CNN, he informed the committee that a Russian had offered to send ladies to Trump's hotel room, but Schiller said the idea was quickly turned down as a joke.<\/p>\n","post_title":"US Lobbyists with Trump ties engaged by India and Pakistan during period of strain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"us-lobbyists-with-trump-ties-engaged-by-india-and-pakistan-during-period-of-strain","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7863","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7914,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_content":"\n

Due in part to President Donald Trump<\/a>'s crypto-friendly stance and the ongoing trade<\/a> negotiations his administration has been holding with New Delhi, India's cryptocurrency industry is stepping up lobbying efforts to lower the onerous levies that have hindered domestic commerce for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast to a legislative structure that was more hostile to digital assets, the majority of business stakeholders believe that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration is now more receptive to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2022, India has imposed stringent taxes on cryptocurrency transactions, including a 30% capital gains tax and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on every crypto transaction. These measures were introduced to curb the illicit use of digital assets but have significantly dampened domestic trading activity. Industry reports suggest that over 90% of Indian crypto trading has shifted offshore due to these harsh tax burdens, undermining the growth of India\u2019s crypto ecosystem and reducing government oversight and tax revenue potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reserve Bank of India forbade banks from offering service accounts in 2018. But after a two-year court struggle, the Indian Supreme Court declared the RBI restriction to be unconstitutional, allowing banks to once more provide services to cryptocurrency firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary demand from India\u2019s crypto industry is a significant reduction in the capital gains tax and the TDS on crypto transactions. Industry representatives argue that the current 30% tax rate is excessively high compared to other investment classes, such as equities, and stifles retail and institutional participation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's return to the White House and his outspoken support for crypto innovation appear to be in line with the recent change. Industry insiders claim that this abrupt shift in strategy is not an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, communication with Indian policymakers has greatly strengthened. They now meet with the industry \"monthly, if not weekly.\" Reexamining the harsh tax system\u2014a 30%<\/a> capital gains tax and a 1% transaction tax\u2014which has caused more than 90% of India's cryptocurrency trade to go abroad remains the primary objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coinbase and Binance have returned to the market. Both businesses had previously withdrawn from the market due to unclear regulations. Since many MPs are gradually coming around to the notion, Coinbase sees India as a critical development location and has just received major regulatory permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the warming attitude toward crypto in India is partly attributed to ongoing trade negotiations and closer economic ties with the United States. New Delhi policymakers are encouraged to link more near with US regulatory trends to attract foreign investment and foster innovation in the digital asset space. This alignment is encouraging India\u2019s crypto sector to intensify lobbying efforts in the U.S. to gain support for tax reforms and regulatory clarity that could benefit both countries\u2019 crypto markets.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Crypto lobby gains momentum in India as U.S. trade talks influence policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"crypto-lobby-gains-momentum-in-india-as-u-s-trade-talks-influence-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7914","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":42},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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The fact that there is almost no accountability for this money is among the worst aspects of it all. Cindy Siegel, the Harris County GOP Chair, discussed this with KTRH and stated, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"We harris County has lacked transparency regarding taxpayer spending in recent years dollars.\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

She also said that, like many citizen activists, government representatives ought to invest their own time and resources in promoting legislation that matters to them. She asked, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Why should we permit our elected officials to use taxpayer funds in this manner to lobby other officials?\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

According to Siegel, this has been a major concern among Texans for a number of years, and the Texas GOP platform presently calls for the elimination of taxpayer-funded lobbying. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regretfully, a bill that would have done so was<\/a> defeated in this session's Texas House, which is controlled by Dade Phelan. According to Siegel, voters must remove elected politicians who favour using taxpayer dollars in this manner, such as County Judge Lina Hidalgo and the Democratic county commissioners running for reelection in 2026, since the legislature did not take action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, In 2025, Harris County and its subsidiaries have spent approximately $160,000 on federal lobbying so far. This includes $40,000 each from the Harris County Sheriff's Office and Harris County Precinct 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Efforts to ban taxpayer-funded lobbying, such as Texas Senate Bill 19, have faced setbacks. While initially aiming to prohibit political subdivisions from using public funds to hire lobbyists or pay dues to lobby organisations, amendments weakened the bill, allowing nonprofit associations to continue lobbying <\/a>with taxpayer funds.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Harris County\u2019s wallet wide open for lobbyists","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"harris-countys-wallet-wide-open-for-lobbyists","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 13:43:29","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 13:43:29","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7886","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7878,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-29 13:25:54","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-29 13:25:54","post_content":"\n

According to Politico and O'Dwyer, the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) has agreed to a six-month contract with Checkmate Government Interactions, a US company associated with Trump, to help with interactions with US officials and the Trump administration<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reports state that the deal started in May and that the AMP would pay a cost of $195,000 each month for six months. Although the Panama Maritime Authority, which is in charge of managing Panama's vast maritime registry and ports, has previously engaged a number of US corporations for lobbying, this is the first time the Panamanian government has done so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The AMP is run by Checkmate managing partner Ches McDowell, who is reportedly close to Donald Trump Jr., along with partners Fritz Vaughan and Ryan O'Dwyer. Thanks to its connections to Trump, the lobbying tactic from North Carolina has lately spread to Washington.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

President Donald Trump has frequently denounced what he considers to be undue Chinese influence over the Panama Canal, focusing in particular on the<\/a> Hong Kong-based corporation CK Hutchison Holdings' control of the ports of Balboa and Cristobal. Asserting that the canal was first constructed by the United States and that \"we didn\u2019t give it to China, we gave it to Panama, and we\u2019re taking it back,\" Trump asserted in his inaugural speech that \"China is operating the Panama Canal\" and that the United States would \"take it back.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's rhetoric escalated with threats to demand the return of the canal to U.S. control if Panama did not treat American shippers fairly, referencing the 1977 treaty that transferred control to Panama in 1999. He suggested that if the treaty's principles were not respected, the U.S. would reclaim the canal \"quickly and without question,\" a stance firmly rejected by Panama's president, who emphasized Panama's sovereign control over the canal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently visited Panama and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen military cooperation and support for the Panama Canal security. Through training, rotating U.S. troop deployments, and collaboration to counter Chinese influence in the area, this pact seeks to enhance cooperative security operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

China's increasing influence in Panama, particularly through the Belt and Road Initiative and CK Hutchison's port activities, was seen as a strategic danger by the Trump administration. To offset China's influence, the U.S. responded by promoting American investments, closely examining concessions held by China, and pursuing diplomatic initiatives. In order to improve bilateral relations and allay worries about China's involvement in the canal's operations, Secretary of State Marco Rubio held discussions with Panama.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Panama turns to U.S. lobbyists to deal with Trump\u2019s canal threats","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"panama-turns-to-u-s-lobbyists-to-deal-with-trumps-canal-threats","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 13:29:57","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 13:29:57","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7878","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7870,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_content":"\n

A Brazilian Supreme Court judge who is presiding over a case in which former President Jair Bolsonaro is being charged with coup d'etat is the target of a last-ditch lobbying effort by the country's left-wing administration to prevent the United States from putting sanctions on him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brazilian authorities worry that the possibility of financial and visa restrictions may put the two most populous countries in the Americas on a collision course, despite US Secretary of State Marco Rubio<\/a>'s statement last week that Washington was considering punishment against top judge Alexandre de Moraes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWe are working to prevent the blood from flowing into the river.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

A government official commented that Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira is leading the diplomatic effort. He noted that the pressure from major tech companies, which are facing restrictions from Brazil\u2019s highest court, seems to be influencing the debate against the court's decisions in Washington.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another said that Brazil's embassy in Washington was attempting to clarify our interpretation of the facts by claiming that democracy and freedom of speech were secure in Brazil. The US administration is becoming more receptive to claims made by Bolsonaro's family and conservative Brazilians that former president Jair Bolsonaro, a supporter of Donald Trump, is being persecuted for his political views and that free expression in Brazil is in danger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rubio\u2019s remarks came after a lobbying campaign in the US by Bolsonaro\u2019s congressman son Eduardo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cI would estimate there is an 85 per cent likelihood of sanctions against Alexandre de Moraes,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Eduardo informed the Financial Times in Washington. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cIf I had to wager my house on it, I would... \" would.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Further intensifying the controversy, de Moraes started a criminal investigation into Eduardo on Monday in response to a request from the attorney general's office to look into claims of attempts to subvert the rule of law and obstruction of justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before the most recent election in 2022, De Moraes began a campaign against false news, which led to him clashing with Elon Musk, the owner of X and a Trump supporter. De Moraes unfairly singles out conservatives, according to Musk and other supporters of Bolsonaro, a hard-right former army captain who led from 2019 to 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They believe that the US sanctions would compel Brazil's top court to make concessions. This year, de Moraes was sued in Florida by the video-sharing website Rumble and the US president's Trump Media & Technology Group, who claimed that he had engaged in \"extraterritorial censorship\" by directing the suspension of a Brazilian national's account while he was in the US. Boies Schiller Flexner partner Martin De Luca, who worked on the case, charged Moraes with attempting to \u201cto access through inconspicuous methods by consistently issuing covert court orders to US companies and focusing on American citizens while evading the US administration\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During a visit to Brazil this month, Ricardo Pita, a top Latin America advisor for the US State Department, shocked authorities by visiting Jair Bolsonaro at his residence. Pita was part of a delegation that came to Bras\u00edlia to discuss combating organised crime, according to the U.S. embassy there. Regarding possible fines, the State Department chose not to comment. Although he denies any involvement, Bolsonaro, 70, is on trial for allegedly planning a military-backed coup to stay in office. Due to campaign offences, he has been prohibited from seeking public office until 2030.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Brazil launches final lobbying effort to prevent US sanctions on senior judge","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"brazil-launches-final-lobbying-effort-to-prevent-us-sanctions-on-senior-judge","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7870","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7863,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content":"\n

Amid simmering tensions between the two countries following the Pahalgam incident on April 22\u00a0and Operation Sindoor, India and Pakistan have increased diplomatic attempts to influence international policy. Important individuals with strong connections to US President Donald Trump<\/a> have been enlisted by New Delhi and Islamabad to serve as lobbyists in Washington, DC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistan has chosen Keith Schiller, an ex-bodyguard of the US president, while India has chosen Jason Miller, a longstanding Trump aide. The events take place as India and Pakistan use high-level delegations to reach out to the globe in an effort to maintain their position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi\u2019s lobbyist in America will be Jason Miller, a senior assistant to Donald Trump. Throughout his career, the political strategist has been connected to the US president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the 2016 presidential campaign, he played a significant role in Trump's communications staff. Miller was named the head of the presidential transition team after Trump defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton to win the US presidency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Trump ran against Joe Biden for reelection in 2020, Miller rejoined the campaign as a senior advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Stephen Bannon's radio program <\/a>in 2022, Miller revealed Trump's intention to run for the US presidency in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi brings on Jason Miller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Washington, Miller will represent India. For the first time in years, Miller has registered to advocate on behalf of the Indian government, as reported by documents from the US Justice Department cited by Politico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SHW Partners LLC, led by Miller, will receive a monthly retainer of $150,000 for its services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Justice Department document, the former Trump associate would provide \u201cstrategic counsel, tactical planning\u201d and traditional lobbying services, as well as public relations and reputation management services as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miller's companionship with Trump may support Delhi's diplomatic measures. \u201cThis is not a novel approach, Since the 1950s, this has persisted for several decades and under various administrations. The Embassy has frequently hired these companies in accordance with the circumstances.: During a recent press briefing, Randhir Jaiswal, the Ministry of External Affairs' (MEA) official spokeswoman, stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Islamabad employs Keith Schiller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keith Schiller, who served as Trump's bodyguard, will act as a lobbyist for Islamabad in the America. He began his association with the US president in the early 2000s, taking on the role of chief of security at Trump Tower in Manhattan. Previously, he was a detective with the NYPD. Subsequently, during Trump's first term, Schiller was named Director of Oval Office Operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In December 2024, he and George Sorial, the former compliance officer for the Trump Organization, co-founded the consultancy business Javelin Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schiller and Sorial registered to assist Pakistan in creating \u201clong-term economic partnerships\u201d in the United States by enhancing Pakistan\u2019s connections with the U.S. government and commercial sector, according to the Politico story. The letter about Schiller's firing was personally given to James Comey, the FBI director at the time, in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also provided testimony on Trump's 2013 travel to Moscow to the House Intelligence Committee that same year. According to CNN, he informed the committee that a Russian had offered to send ladies to Trump's hotel room, but Schiller said the idea was quickly turned down as a joke.<\/p>\n","post_title":"US Lobbyists with Trump ties engaged by India and Pakistan during period of strain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"us-lobbyists-with-trump-ties-engaged-by-india-and-pakistan-during-period-of-strain","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7863","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7914,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_content":"\n

Due in part to President Donald Trump<\/a>'s crypto-friendly stance and the ongoing trade<\/a> negotiations his administration has been holding with New Delhi, India's cryptocurrency industry is stepping up lobbying efforts to lower the onerous levies that have hindered domestic commerce for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast to a legislative structure that was more hostile to digital assets, the majority of business stakeholders believe that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration is now more receptive to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2022, India has imposed stringent taxes on cryptocurrency transactions, including a 30% capital gains tax and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on every crypto transaction. These measures were introduced to curb the illicit use of digital assets but have significantly dampened domestic trading activity. Industry reports suggest that over 90% of Indian crypto trading has shifted offshore due to these harsh tax burdens, undermining the growth of India\u2019s crypto ecosystem and reducing government oversight and tax revenue potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reserve Bank of India forbade banks from offering service accounts in 2018. But after a two-year court struggle, the Indian Supreme Court declared the RBI restriction to be unconstitutional, allowing banks to once more provide services to cryptocurrency firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary demand from India\u2019s crypto industry is a significant reduction in the capital gains tax and the TDS on crypto transactions. Industry representatives argue that the current 30% tax rate is excessively high compared to other investment classes, such as equities, and stifles retail and institutional participation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's return to the White House and his outspoken support for crypto innovation appear to be in line with the recent change. Industry insiders claim that this abrupt shift in strategy is not an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, communication with Indian policymakers has greatly strengthened. They now meet with the industry \"monthly, if not weekly.\" Reexamining the harsh tax system\u2014a 30%<\/a> capital gains tax and a 1% transaction tax\u2014which has caused more than 90% of India's cryptocurrency trade to go abroad remains the primary objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coinbase and Binance have returned to the market. Both businesses had previously withdrawn from the market due to unclear regulations. Since many MPs are gradually coming around to the notion, Coinbase sees India as a critical development location and has just received major regulatory permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the warming attitude toward crypto in India is partly attributed to ongoing trade negotiations and closer economic ties with the United States. New Delhi policymakers are encouraged to link more near with US regulatory trends to attract foreign investment and foster innovation in the digital asset space. This alignment is encouraging India\u2019s crypto sector to intensify lobbying efforts in the U.S. to gain support for tax reforms and regulatory clarity that could benefit both countries\u2019 crypto markets.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Crypto lobby gains momentum in India as U.S. trade talks influence policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"crypto-lobby-gains-momentum-in-india-as-u-s-trade-talks-influence-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7914","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":42},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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The use of taxpayer funds for lobbying has been a contentious issue in Texas politics. Critics argue that taxpayer-funded lobbying often lacks transparency and may push for policies contrary to citizens\u2019 interests, such as higher taxes or increased spending. A survey by the Texas Public Policy Foundation found that 81% of Texans oppose taxpayer-funded lobbying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fact that there is almost no accountability for this money is among the worst aspects of it all. Cindy Siegel, the Harris County GOP Chair, discussed this with KTRH and stated, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"We harris County has lacked transparency regarding taxpayer spending in recent years dollars.\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

She also said that, like many citizen activists, government representatives ought to invest their own time and resources in promoting legislation that matters to them. She asked, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Why should we permit our elected officials to use taxpayer funds in this manner to lobby other officials?\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

According to Siegel, this has been a major concern among Texans for a number of years, and the Texas GOP platform presently calls for the elimination of taxpayer-funded lobbying. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regretfully, a bill that would have done so was<\/a> defeated in this session's Texas House, which is controlled by Dade Phelan. According to Siegel, voters must remove elected politicians who favour using taxpayer dollars in this manner, such as County Judge Lina Hidalgo and the Democratic county commissioners running for reelection in 2026, since the legislature did not take action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, In 2025, Harris County and its subsidiaries have spent approximately $160,000 on federal lobbying so far. This includes $40,000 each from the Harris County Sheriff's Office and Harris County Precinct 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Efforts to ban taxpayer-funded lobbying, such as Texas Senate Bill 19, have faced setbacks. While initially aiming to prohibit political subdivisions from using public funds to hire lobbyists or pay dues to lobby organisations, amendments weakened the bill, allowing nonprofit associations to continue lobbying <\/a>with taxpayer funds.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Harris County\u2019s wallet wide open for lobbyists","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"harris-countys-wallet-wide-open-for-lobbyists","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 13:43:29","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 13:43:29","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7886","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7878,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-29 13:25:54","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-29 13:25:54","post_content":"\n

According to Politico and O'Dwyer, the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) has agreed to a six-month contract with Checkmate Government Interactions, a US company associated with Trump, to help with interactions with US officials and the Trump administration<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reports state that the deal started in May and that the AMP would pay a cost of $195,000 each month for six months. Although the Panama Maritime Authority, which is in charge of managing Panama's vast maritime registry and ports, has previously engaged a number of US corporations for lobbying, this is the first time the Panamanian government has done so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The AMP is run by Checkmate managing partner Ches McDowell, who is reportedly close to Donald Trump Jr., along with partners Fritz Vaughan and Ryan O'Dwyer. Thanks to its connections to Trump, the lobbying tactic from North Carolina has lately spread to Washington.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

President Donald Trump has frequently denounced what he considers to be undue Chinese influence over the Panama Canal, focusing in particular on the<\/a> Hong Kong-based corporation CK Hutchison Holdings' control of the ports of Balboa and Cristobal. Asserting that the canal was first constructed by the United States and that \"we didn\u2019t give it to China, we gave it to Panama, and we\u2019re taking it back,\" Trump asserted in his inaugural speech that \"China is operating the Panama Canal\" and that the United States would \"take it back.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's rhetoric escalated with threats to demand the return of the canal to U.S. control if Panama did not treat American shippers fairly, referencing the 1977 treaty that transferred control to Panama in 1999. He suggested that if the treaty's principles were not respected, the U.S. would reclaim the canal \"quickly and without question,\" a stance firmly rejected by Panama's president, who emphasized Panama's sovereign control over the canal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently visited Panama and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen military cooperation and support for the Panama Canal security. Through training, rotating U.S. troop deployments, and collaboration to counter Chinese influence in the area, this pact seeks to enhance cooperative security operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

China's increasing influence in Panama, particularly through the Belt and Road Initiative and CK Hutchison's port activities, was seen as a strategic danger by the Trump administration. To offset China's influence, the U.S. responded by promoting American investments, closely examining concessions held by China, and pursuing diplomatic initiatives. In order to improve bilateral relations and allay worries about China's involvement in the canal's operations, Secretary of State Marco Rubio held discussions with Panama.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Panama turns to U.S. lobbyists to deal with Trump\u2019s canal threats","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"panama-turns-to-u-s-lobbyists-to-deal-with-trumps-canal-threats","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 13:29:57","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 13:29:57","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7878","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7870,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_content":"\n

A Brazilian Supreme Court judge who is presiding over a case in which former President Jair Bolsonaro is being charged with coup d'etat is the target of a last-ditch lobbying effort by the country's left-wing administration to prevent the United States from putting sanctions on him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brazilian authorities worry that the possibility of financial and visa restrictions may put the two most populous countries in the Americas on a collision course, despite US Secretary of State Marco Rubio<\/a>'s statement last week that Washington was considering punishment against top judge Alexandre de Moraes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWe are working to prevent the blood from flowing into the river.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

A government official commented that Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira is leading the diplomatic effort. He noted that the pressure from major tech companies, which are facing restrictions from Brazil\u2019s highest court, seems to be influencing the debate against the court's decisions in Washington.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another said that Brazil's embassy in Washington was attempting to clarify our interpretation of the facts by claiming that democracy and freedom of speech were secure in Brazil. The US administration is becoming more receptive to claims made by Bolsonaro's family and conservative Brazilians that former president Jair Bolsonaro, a supporter of Donald Trump, is being persecuted for his political views and that free expression in Brazil is in danger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rubio\u2019s remarks came after a lobbying campaign in the US by Bolsonaro\u2019s congressman son Eduardo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cI would estimate there is an 85 per cent likelihood of sanctions against Alexandre de Moraes,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Eduardo informed the Financial Times in Washington. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cIf I had to wager my house on it, I would... \" would.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Further intensifying the controversy, de Moraes started a criminal investigation into Eduardo on Monday in response to a request from the attorney general's office to look into claims of attempts to subvert the rule of law and obstruction of justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before the most recent election in 2022, De Moraes began a campaign against false news, which led to him clashing with Elon Musk, the owner of X and a Trump supporter. De Moraes unfairly singles out conservatives, according to Musk and other supporters of Bolsonaro, a hard-right former army captain who led from 2019 to 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They believe that the US sanctions would compel Brazil's top court to make concessions. This year, de Moraes was sued in Florida by the video-sharing website Rumble and the US president's Trump Media & Technology Group, who claimed that he had engaged in \"extraterritorial censorship\" by directing the suspension of a Brazilian national's account while he was in the US. Boies Schiller Flexner partner Martin De Luca, who worked on the case, charged Moraes with attempting to \u201cto access through inconspicuous methods by consistently issuing covert court orders to US companies and focusing on American citizens while evading the US administration\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During a visit to Brazil this month, Ricardo Pita, a top Latin America advisor for the US State Department, shocked authorities by visiting Jair Bolsonaro at his residence. Pita was part of a delegation that came to Bras\u00edlia to discuss combating organised crime, according to the U.S. embassy there. Regarding possible fines, the State Department chose not to comment. Although he denies any involvement, Bolsonaro, 70, is on trial for allegedly planning a military-backed coup to stay in office. Due to campaign offences, he has been prohibited from seeking public office until 2030.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Brazil launches final lobbying effort to prevent US sanctions on senior judge","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"brazil-launches-final-lobbying-effort-to-prevent-us-sanctions-on-senior-judge","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7870","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7863,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content":"\n

Amid simmering tensions between the two countries following the Pahalgam incident on April 22\u00a0and Operation Sindoor, India and Pakistan have increased diplomatic attempts to influence international policy. Important individuals with strong connections to US President Donald Trump<\/a> have been enlisted by New Delhi and Islamabad to serve as lobbyists in Washington, DC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistan has chosen Keith Schiller, an ex-bodyguard of the US president, while India has chosen Jason Miller, a longstanding Trump aide. The events take place as India and Pakistan use high-level delegations to reach out to the globe in an effort to maintain their position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi\u2019s lobbyist in America will be Jason Miller, a senior assistant to Donald Trump. Throughout his career, the political strategist has been connected to the US president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the 2016 presidential campaign, he played a significant role in Trump's communications staff. Miller was named the head of the presidential transition team after Trump defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton to win the US presidency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Trump ran against Joe Biden for reelection in 2020, Miller rejoined the campaign as a senior advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Stephen Bannon's radio program <\/a>in 2022, Miller revealed Trump's intention to run for the US presidency in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi brings on Jason Miller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Washington, Miller will represent India. For the first time in years, Miller has registered to advocate on behalf of the Indian government, as reported by documents from the US Justice Department cited by Politico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SHW Partners LLC, led by Miller, will receive a monthly retainer of $150,000 for its services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Justice Department document, the former Trump associate would provide \u201cstrategic counsel, tactical planning\u201d and traditional lobbying services, as well as public relations and reputation management services as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miller's companionship with Trump may support Delhi's diplomatic measures. \u201cThis is not a novel approach, Since the 1950s, this has persisted for several decades and under various administrations. The Embassy has frequently hired these companies in accordance with the circumstances.: During a recent press briefing, Randhir Jaiswal, the Ministry of External Affairs' (MEA) official spokeswoman, stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Islamabad employs Keith Schiller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keith Schiller, who served as Trump's bodyguard, will act as a lobbyist for Islamabad in the America. He began his association with the US president in the early 2000s, taking on the role of chief of security at Trump Tower in Manhattan. Previously, he was a detective with the NYPD. Subsequently, during Trump's first term, Schiller was named Director of Oval Office Operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In December 2024, he and George Sorial, the former compliance officer for the Trump Organization, co-founded the consultancy business Javelin Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schiller and Sorial registered to assist Pakistan in creating \u201clong-term economic partnerships\u201d in the United States by enhancing Pakistan\u2019s connections with the U.S. government and commercial sector, according to the Politico story. The letter about Schiller's firing was personally given to James Comey, the FBI director at the time, in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also provided testimony on Trump's 2013 travel to Moscow to the House Intelligence Committee that same year. According to CNN, he informed the committee that a Russian had offered to send ladies to Trump's hotel room, but Schiller said the idea was quickly turned down as a joke.<\/p>\n","post_title":"US Lobbyists with Trump ties engaged by India and Pakistan during period of strain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"us-lobbyists-with-trump-ties-engaged-by-india-and-pakistan-during-period-of-strain","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7863","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7914,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_content":"\n

Due in part to President Donald Trump<\/a>'s crypto-friendly stance and the ongoing trade<\/a> negotiations his administration has been holding with New Delhi, India's cryptocurrency industry is stepping up lobbying efforts to lower the onerous levies that have hindered domestic commerce for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast to a legislative structure that was more hostile to digital assets, the majority of business stakeholders believe that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration is now more receptive to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2022, India has imposed stringent taxes on cryptocurrency transactions, including a 30% capital gains tax and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on every crypto transaction. These measures were introduced to curb the illicit use of digital assets but have significantly dampened domestic trading activity. Industry reports suggest that over 90% of Indian crypto trading has shifted offshore due to these harsh tax burdens, undermining the growth of India\u2019s crypto ecosystem and reducing government oversight and tax revenue potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reserve Bank of India forbade banks from offering service accounts in 2018. But after a two-year court struggle, the Indian Supreme Court declared the RBI restriction to be unconstitutional, allowing banks to once more provide services to cryptocurrency firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary demand from India\u2019s crypto industry is a significant reduction in the capital gains tax and the TDS on crypto transactions. Industry representatives argue that the current 30% tax rate is excessively high compared to other investment classes, such as equities, and stifles retail and institutional participation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's return to the White House and his outspoken support for crypto innovation appear to be in line with the recent change. Industry insiders claim that this abrupt shift in strategy is not an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, communication with Indian policymakers has greatly strengthened. They now meet with the industry \"monthly, if not weekly.\" Reexamining the harsh tax system\u2014a 30%<\/a> capital gains tax and a 1% transaction tax\u2014which has caused more than 90% of India's cryptocurrency trade to go abroad remains the primary objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coinbase and Binance have returned to the market. Both businesses had previously withdrawn from the market due to unclear regulations. Since many MPs are gradually coming around to the notion, Coinbase sees India as a critical development location and has just received major regulatory permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the warming attitude toward crypto in India is partly attributed to ongoing trade negotiations and closer economic ties with the United States. New Delhi policymakers are encouraged to link more near with US regulatory trends to attract foreign investment and foster innovation in the digital asset space. This alignment is encouraging India\u2019s crypto sector to intensify lobbying efforts in the U.S. to gain support for tax reforms and regulatory clarity that could benefit both countries\u2019 crypto markets.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Crypto lobby gains momentum in India as U.S. trade talks influence policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"crypto-lobby-gains-momentum-in-india-as-u-s-trade-talks-influence-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7914","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":42},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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The Harris County Metropolitan Transit Authority, the County Attorney's Office, and even the Commissioners Court itself have paid up to hundreds of thousands of dollars for lobbying operations, according to statistics from Transparency USA and OpenSecrets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The use of taxpayer funds for lobbying has been a contentious issue in Texas politics. Critics argue that taxpayer-funded lobbying often lacks transparency and may push for policies contrary to citizens\u2019 interests, such as higher taxes or increased spending. A survey by the Texas Public Policy Foundation found that 81% of Texans oppose taxpayer-funded lobbying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fact that there is almost no accountability for this money is among the worst aspects of it all. Cindy Siegel, the Harris County GOP Chair, discussed this with KTRH and stated, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"We harris County has lacked transparency regarding taxpayer spending in recent years dollars.\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

She also said that, like many citizen activists, government representatives ought to invest their own time and resources in promoting legislation that matters to them. She asked, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Why should we permit our elected officials to use taxpayer funds in this manner to lobby other officials?\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

According to Siegel, this has been a major concern among Texans for a number of years, and the Texas GOP platform presently calls for the elimination of taxpayer-funded lobbying. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regretfully, a bill that would have done so was<\/a> defeated in this session's Texas House, which is controlled by Dade Phelan. According to Siegel, voters must remove elected politicians who favour using taxpayer dollars in this manner, such as County Judge Lina Hidalgo and the Democratic county commissioners running for reelection in 2026, since the legislature did not take action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, In 2025, Harris County and its subsidiaries have spent approximately $160,000 on federal lobbying so far. This includes $40,000 each from the Harris County Sheriff's Office and Harris County Precinct 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Efforts to ban taxpayer-funded lobbying, such as Texas Senate Bill 19, have faced setbacks. While initially aiming to prohibit political subdivisions from using public funds to hire lobbyists or pay dues to lobby organisations, amendments weakened the bill, allowing nonprofit associations to continue lobbying <\/a>with taxpayer funds.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Harris County\u2019s wallet wide open for lobbyists","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"harris-countys-wallet-wide-open-for-lobbyists","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 13:43:29","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 13:43:29","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7886","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7878,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-29 13:25:54","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-29 13:25:54","post_content":"\n

According to Politico and O'Dwyer, the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) has agreed to a six-month contract with Checkmate Government Interactions, a US company associated with Trump, to help with interactions with US officials and the Trump administration<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reports state that the deal started in May and that the AMP would pay a cost of $195,000 each month for six months. Although the Panama Maritime Authority, which is in charge of managing Panama's vast maritime registry and ports, has previously engaged a number of US corporations for lobbying, this is the first time the Panamanian government has done so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The AMP is run by Checkmate managing partner Ches McDowell, who is reportedly close to Donald Trump Jr., along with partners Fritz Vaughan and Ryan O'Dwyer. Thanks to its connections to Trump, the lobbying tactic from North Carolina has lately spread to Washington.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

President Donald Trump has frequently denounced what he considers to be undue Chinese influence over the Panama Canal, focusing in particular on the<\/a> Hong Kong-based corporation CK Hutchison Holdings' control of the ports of Balboa and Cristobal. Asserting that the canal was first constructed by the United States and that \"we didn\u2019t give it to China, we gave it to Panama, and we\u2019re taking it back,\" Trump asserted in his inaugural speech that \"China is operating the Panama Canal\" and that the United States would \"take it back.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's rhetoric escalated with threats to demand the return of the canal to U.S. control if Panama did not treat American shippers fairly, referencing the 1977 treaty that transferred control to Panama in 1999. He suggested that if the treaty's principles were not respected, the U.S. would reclaim the canal \"quickly and without question,\" a stance firmly rejected by Panama's president, who emphasized Panama's sovereign control over the canal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently visited Panama and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen military cooperation and support for the Panama Canal security. Through training, rotating U.S. troop deployments, and collaboration to counter Chinese influence in the area, this pact seeks to enhance cooperative security operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

China's increasing influence in Panama, particularly through the Belt and Road Initiative and CK Hutchison's port activities, was seen as a strategic danger by the Trump administration. To offset China's influence, the U.S. responded by promoting American investments, closely examining concessions held by China, and pursuing diplomatic initiatives. In order to improve bilateral relations and allay worries about China's involvement in the canal's operations, Secretary of State Marco Rubio held discussions with Panama.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Panama turns to U.S. lobbyists to deal with Trump\u2019s canal threats","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"panama-turns-to-u-s-lobbyists-to-deal-with-trumps-canal-threats","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 13:29:57","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 13:29:57","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7878","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7870,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_content":"\n

A Brazilian Supreme Court judge who is presiding over a case in which former President Jair Bolsonaro is being charged with coup d'etat is the target of a last-ditch lobbying effort by the country's left-wing administration to prevent the United States from putting sanctions on him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brazilian authorities worry that the possibility of financial and visa restrictions may put the two most populous countries in the Americas on a collision course, despite US Secretary of State Marco Rubio<\/a>'s statement last week that Washington was considering punishment against top judge Alexandre de Moraes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWe are working to prevent the blood from flowing into the river.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

A government official commented that Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira is leading the diplomatic effort. He noted that the pressure from major tech companies, which are facing restrictions from Brazil\u2019s highest court, seems to be influencing the debate against the court's decisions in Washington.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another said that Brazil's embassy in Washington was attempting to clarify our interpretation of the facts by claiming that democracy and freedom of speech were secure in Brazil. The US administration is becoming more receptive to claims made by Bolsonaro's family and conservative Brazilians that former president Jair Bolsonaro, a supporter of Donald Trump, is being persecuted for his political views and that free expression in Brazil is in danger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rubio\u2019s remarks came after a lobbying campaign in the US by Bolsonaro\u2019s congressman son Eduardo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cI would estimate there is an 85 per cent likelihood of sanctions against Alexandre de Moraes,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Eduardo informed the Financial Times in Washington. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cIf I had to wager my house on it, I would... \" would.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Further intensifying the controversy, de Moraes started a criminal investigation into Eduardo on Monday in response to a request from the attorney general's office to look into claims of attempts to subvert the rule of law and obstruction of justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before the most recent election in 2022, De Moraes began a campaign against false news, which led to him clashing with Elon Musk, the owner of X and a Trump supporter. De Moraes unfairly singles out conservatives, according to Musk and other supporters of Bolsonaro, a hard-right former army captain who led from 2019 to 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They believe that the US sanctions would compel Brazil's top court to make concessions. This year, de Moraes was sued in Florida by the video-sharing website Rumble and the US president's Trump Media & Technology Group, who claimed that he had engaged in \"extraterritorial censorship\" by directing the suspension of a Brazilian national's account while he was in the US. Boies Schiller Flexner partner Martin De Luca, who worked on the case, charged Moraes with attempting to \u201cto access through inconspicuous methods by consistently issuing covert court orders to US companies and focusing on American citizens while evading the US administration\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During a visit to Brazil this month, Ricardo Pita, a top Latin America advisor for the US State Department, shocked authorities by visiting Jair Bolsonaro at his residence. Pita was part of a delegation that came to Bras\u00edlia to discuss combating organised crime, according to the U.S. embassy there. Regarding possible fines, the State Department chose not to comment. Although he denies any involvement, Bolsonaro, 70, is on trial for allegedly planning a military-backed coup to stay in office. Due to campaign offences, he has been prohibited from seeking public office until 2030.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Brazil launches final lobbying effort to prevent US sanctions on senior judge","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"brazil-launches-final-lobbying-effort-to-prevent-us-sanctions-on-senior-judge","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7870","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7863,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content":"\n

Amid simmering tensions between the two countries following the Pahalgam incident on April 22\u00a0and Operation Sindoor, India and Pakistan have increased diplomatic attempts to influence international policy. Important individuals with strong connections to US President Donald Trump<\/a> have been enlisted by New Delhi and Islamabad to serve as lobbyists in Washington, DC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistan has chosen Keith Schiller, an ex-bodyguard of the US president, while India has chosen Jason Miller, a longstanding Trump aide. The events take place as India and Pakistan use high-level delegations to reach out to the globe in an effort to maintain their position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi\u2019s lobbyist in America will be Jason Miller, a senior assistant to Donald Trump. Throughout his career, the political strategist has been connected to the US president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the 2016 presidential campaign, he played a significant role in Trump's communications staff. Miller was named the head of the presidential transition team after Trump defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton to win the US presidency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Trump ran against Joe Biden for reelection in 2020, Miller rejoined the campaign as a senior advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Stephen Bannon's radio program <\/a>in 2022, Miller revealed Trump's intention to run for the US presidency in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi brings on Jason Miller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Washington, Miller will represent India. For the first time in years, Miller has registered to advocate on behalf of the Indian government, as reported by documents from the US Justice Department cited by Politico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SHW Partners LLC, led by Miller, will receive a monthly retainer of $150,000 for its services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Justice Department document, the former Trump associate would provide \u201cstrategic counsel, tactical planning\u201d and traditional lobbying services, as well as public relations and reputation management services as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miller's companionship with Trump may support Delhi's diplomatic measures. \u201cThis is not a novel approach, Since the 1950s, this has persisted for several decades and under various administrations. The Embassy has frequently hired these companies in accordance with the circumstances.: During a recent press briefing, Randhir Jaiswal, the Ministry of External Affairs' (MEA) official spokeswoman, stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Islamabad employs Keith Schiller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keith Schiller, who served as Trump's bodyguard, will act as a lobbyist for Islamabad in the America. He began his association with the US president in the early 2000s, taking on the role of chief of security at Trump Tower in Manhattan. Previously, he was a detective with the NYPD. Subsequently, during Trump's first term, Schiller was named Director of Oval Office Operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In December 2024, he and George Sorial, the former compliance officer for the Trump Organization, co-founded the consultancy business Javelin Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schiller and Sorial registered to assist Pakistan in creating \u201clong-term economic partnerships\u201d in the United States by enhancing Pakistan\u2019s connections with the U.S. government and commercial sector, according to the Politico story. The letter about Schiller's firing was personally given to James Comey, the FBI director at the time, in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also provided testimony on Trump's 2013 travel to Moscow to the House Intelligence Committee that same year. According to CNN, he informed the committee that a Russian had offered to send ladies to Trump's hotel room, but Schiller said the idea was quickly turned down as a joke.<\/p>\n","post_title":"US Lobbyists with Trump ties engaged by India and Pakistan during period of strain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"us-lobbyists-with-trump-ties-engaged-by-india-and-pakistan-during-period-of-strain","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7863","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7914,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_content":"\n

Due in part to President Donald Trump<\/a>'s crypto-friendly stance and the ongoing trade<\/a> negotiations his administration has been holding with New Delhi, India's cryptocurrency industry is stepping up lobbying efforts to lower the onerous levies that have hindered domestic commerce for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast to a legislative structure that was more hostile to digital assets, the majority of business stakeholders believe that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration is now more receptive to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2022, India has imposed stringent taxes on cryptocurrency transactions, including a 30% capital gains tax and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on every crypto transaction. These measures were introduced to curb the illicit use of digital assets but have significantly dampened domestic trading activity. Industry reports suggest that over 90% of Indian crypto trading has shifted offshore due to these harsh tax burdens, undermining the growth of India\u2019s crypto ecosystem and reducing government oversight and tax revenue potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reserve Bank of India forbade banks from offering service accounts in 2018. But after a two-year court struggle, the Indian Supreme Court declared the RBI restriction to be unconstitutional, allowing banks to once more provide services to cryptocurrency firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary demand from India\u2019s crypto industry is a significant reduction in the capital gains tax and the TDS on crypto transactions. Industry representatives argue that the current 30% tax rate is excessively high compared to other investment classes, such as equities, and stifles retail and institutional participation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's return to the White House and his outspoken support for crypto innovation appear to be in line with the recent change. Industry insiders claim that this abrupt shift in strategy is not an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, communication with Indian policymakers has greatly strengthened. They now meet with the industry \"monthly, if not weekly.\" Reexamining the harsh tax system\u2014a 30%<\/a> capital gains tax and a 1% transaction tax\u2014which has caused more than 90% of India's cryptocurrency trade to go abroad remains the primary objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coinbase and Binance have returned to the market. Both businesses had previously withdrawn from the market due to unclear regulations. Since many MPs are gradually coming around to the notion, Coinbase sees India as a critical development location and has just received major regulatory permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the warming attitude toward crypto in India is partly attributed to ongoing trade negotiations and closer economic ties with the United States. New Delhi policymakers are encouraged to link more near with US regulatory trends to attract foreign investment and foster innovation in the digital asset space. This alignment is encouraging India\u2019s crypto sector to intensify lobbying efforts in the U.S. to gain support for tax reforms and regulatory clarity that could benefit both countries\u2019 crypto markets.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Crypto lobby gains momentum in India as U.S. trade talks influence policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"crypto-lobby-gains-momentum-in-india-as-u-s-trade-talks-influence-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7914","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":42},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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It has been disclosed that since 2023, up to $5.5 million has been put aside by several Harris County departments and agencies to fund lobbying activities, as the county's budget war rages on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Harris County Metropolitan Transit Authority, the County Attorney's Office, and even the Commissioners Court itself have paid up to hundreds of thousands of dollars for lobbying operations, according to statistics from Transparency USA and OpenSecrets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The use of taxpayer funds for lobbying has been a contentious issue in Texas politics. Critics argue that taxpayer-funded lobbying often lacks transparency and may push for policies contrary to citizens\u2019 interests, such as higher taxes or increased spending. A survey by the Texas Public Policy Foundation found that 81% of Texans oppose taxpayer-funded lobbying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fact that there is almost no accountability for this money is among the worst aspects of it all. Cindy Siegel, the Harris County GOP Chair, discussed this with KTRH and stated, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"We harris County has lacked transparency regarding taxpayer spending in recent years dollars.\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

She also said that, like many citizen activists, government representatives ought to invest their own time and resources in promoting legislation that matters to them. She asked, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Why should we permit our elected officials to use taxpayer funds in this manner to lobby other officials?\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

According to Siegel, this has been a major concern among Texans for a number of years, and the Texas GOP platform presently calls for the elimination of taxpayer-funded lobbying. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regretfully, a bill that would have done so was<\/a> defeated in this session's Texas House, which is controlled by Dade Phelan. According to Siegel, voters must remove elected politicians who favour using taxpayer dollars in this manner, such as County Judge Lina Hidalgo and the Democratic county commissioners running for reelection in 2026, since the legislature did not take action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, In 2025, Harris County and its subsidiaries have spent approximately $160,000 on federal lobbying so far. This includes $40,000 each from the Harris County Sheriff's Office and Harris County Precinct 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Efforts to ban taxpayer-funded lobbying, such as Texas Senate Bill 19, have faced setbacks. While initially aiming to prohibit political subdivisions from using public funds to hire lobbyists or pay dues to lobby organisations, amendments weakened the bill, allowing nonprofit associations to continue lobbying <\/a>with taxpayer funds.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Harris County\u2019s wallet wide open for lobbyists","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"harris-countys-wallet-wide-open-for-lobbyists","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 13:43:29","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 13:43:29","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7886","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7878,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-29 13:25:54","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-29 13:25:54","post_content":"\n

According to Politico and O'Dwyer, the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) has agreed to a six-month contract with Checkmate Government Interactions, a US company associated with Trump, to help with interactions with US officials and the Trump administration<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reports state that the deal started in May and that the AMP would pay a cost of $195,000 each month for six months. Although the Panama Maritime Authority, which is in charge of managing Panama's vast maritime registry and ports, has previously engaged a number of US corporations for lobbying, this is the first time the Panamanian government has done so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The AMP is run by Checkmate managing partner Ches McDowell, who is reportedly close to Donald Trump Jr., along with partners Fritz Vaughan and Ryan O'Dwyer. Thanks to its connections to Trump, the lobbying tactic from North Carolina has lately spread to Washington.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

President Donald Trump has frequently denounced what he considers to be undue Chinese influence over the Panama Canal, focusing in particular on the<\/a> Hong Kong-based corporation CK Hutchison Holdings' control of the ports of Balboa and Cristobal. Asserting that the canal was first constructed by the United States and that \"we didn\u2019t give it to China, we gave it to Panama, and we\u2019re taking it back,\" Trump asserted in his inaugural speech that \"China is operating the Panama Canal\" and that the United States would \"take it back.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's rhetoric escalated with threats to demand the return of the canal to U.S. control if Panama did not treat American shippers fairly, referencing the 1977 treaty that transferred control to Panama in 1999. He suggested that if the treaty's principles were not respected, the U.S. would reclaim the canal \"quickly and without question,\" a stance firmly rejected by Panama's president, who emphasized Panama's sovereign control over the canal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently visited Panama and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen military cooperation and support for the Panama Canal security. Through training, rotating U.S. troop deployments, and collaboration to counter Chinese influence in the area, this pact seeks to enhance cooperative security operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

China's increasing influence in Panama, particularly through the Belt and Road Initiative and CK Hutchison's port activities, was seen as a strategic danger by the Trump administration. To offset China's influence, the U.S. responded by promoting American investments, closely examining concessions held by China, and pursuing diplomatic initiatives. In order to improve bilateral relations and allay worries about China's involvement in the canal's operations, Secretary of State Marco Rubio held discussions with Panama.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Panama turns to U.S. lobbyists to deal with Trump\u2019s canal threats","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"panama-turns-to-u-s-lobbyists-to-deal-with-trumps-canal-threats","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 13:29:57","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 13:29:57","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7878","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7870,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_content":"\n

A Brazilian Supreme Court judge who is presiding over a case in which former President Jair Bolsonaro is being charged with coup d'etat is the target of a last-ditch lobbying effort by the country's left-wing administration to prevent the United States from putting sanctions on him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brazilian authorities worry that the possibility of financial and visa restrictions may put the two most populous countries in the Americas on a collision course, despite US Secretary of State Marco Rubio<\/a>'s statement last week that Washington was considering punishment against top judge Alexandre de Moraes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWe are working to prevent the blood from flowing into the river.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

A government official commented that Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira is leading the diplomatic effort. He noted that the pressure from major tech companies, which are facing restrictions from Brazil\u2019s highest court, seems to be influencing the debate against the court's decisions in Washington.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another said that Brazil's embassy in Washington was attempting to clarify our interpretation of the facts by claiming that democracy and freedom of speech were secure in Brazil. The US administration is becoming more receptive to claims made by Bolsonaro's family and conservative Brazilians that former president Jair Bolsonaro, a supporter of Donald Trump, is being persecuted for his political views and that free expression in Brazil is in danger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rubio\u2019s remarks came after a lobbying campaign in the US by Bolsonaro\u2019s congressman son Eduardo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cI would estimate there is an 85 per cent likelihood of sanctions against Alexandre de Moraes,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Eduardo informed the Financial Times in Washington. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cIf I had to wager my house on it, I would... \" would.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Further intensifying the controversy, de Moraes started a criminal investigation into Eduardo on Monday in response to a request from the attorney general's office to look into claims of attempts to subvert the rule of law and obstruction of justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before the most recent election in 2022, De Moraes began a campaign against false news, which led to him clashing with Elon Musk, the owner of X and a Trump supporter. De Moraes unfairly singles out conservatives, according to Musk and other supporters of Bolsonaro, a hard-right former army captain who led from 2019 to 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They believe that the US sanctions would compel Brazil's top court to make concessions. This year, de Moraes was sued in Florida by the video-sharing website Rumble and the US president's Trump Media & Technology Group, who claimed that he had engaged in \"extraterritorial censorship\" by directing the suspension of a Brazilian national's account while he was in the US. Boies Schiller Flexner partner Martin De Luca, who worked on the case, charged Moraes with attempting to \u201cto access through inconspicuous methods by consistently issuing covert court orders to US companies and focusing on American citizens while evading the US administration\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During a visit to Brazil this month, Ricardo Pita, a top Latin America advisor for the US State Department, shocked authorities by visiting Jair Bolsonaro at his residence. Pita was part of a delegation that came to Bras\u00edlia to discuss combating organised crime, according to the U.S. embassy there. Regarding possible fines, the State Department chose not to comment. Although he denies any involvement, Bolsonaro, 70, is on trial for allegedly planning a military-backed coup to stay in office. Due to campaign offences, he has been prohibited from seeking public office until 2030.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Brazil launches final lobbying effort to prevent US sanctions on senior judge","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"brazil-launches-final-lobbying-effort-to-prevent-us-sanctions-on-senior-judge","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:48:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7870","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7863,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content":"\n

Amid simmering tensions between the two countries following the Pahalgam incident on April 22\u00a0and Operation Sindoor, India and Pakistan have increased diplomatic attempts to influence international policy. Important individuals with strong connections to US President Donald Trump<\/a> have been enlisted by New Delhi and Islamabad to serve as lobbyists in Washington, DC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistan has chosen Keith Schiller, an ex-bodyguard of the US president, while India has chosen Jason Miller, a longstanding Trump aide. The events take place as India and Pakistan use high-level delegations to reach out to the globe in an effort to maintain their position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi\u2019s lobbyist in America will be Jason Miller, a senior assistant to Donald Trump. Throughout his career, the political strategist has been connected to the US president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the 2016 presidential campaign, he played a significant role in Trump's communications staff. Miller was named the head of the presidential transition team after Trump defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton to win the US presidency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Trump ran against Joe Biden for reelection in 2020, Miller rejoined the campaign as a senior advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Stephen Bannon's radio program <\/a>in 2022, Miller revealed Trump's intention to run for the US presidency in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi brings on Jason Miller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Washington, Miller will represent India. For the first time in years, Miller has registered to advocate on behalf of the Indian government, as reported by documents from the US Justice Department cited by Politico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SHW Partners LLC, led by Miller, will receive a monthly retainer of $150,000 for its services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Justice Department document, the former Trump associate would provide \u201cstrategic counsel, tactical planning\u201d and traditional lobbying services, as well as public relations and reputation management services as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miller's companionship with Trump may support Delhi's diplomatic measures. \u201cThis is not a novel approach, Since the 1950s, this has persisted for several decades and under various administrations. The Embassy has frequently hired these companies in accordance with the circumstances.: During a recent press briefing, Randhir Jaiswal, the Ministry of External Affairs' (MEA) official spokeswoman, stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Islamabad employs Keith Schiller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keith Schiller, who served as Trump's bodyguard, will act as a lobbyist for Islamabad in the America. He began his association with the US president in the early 2000s, taking on the role of chief of security at Trump Tower in Manhattan. Previously, he was a detective with the NYPD. Subsequently, during Trump's first term, Schiller was named Director of Oval Office Operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In December 2024, he and George Sorial, the former compliance officer for the Trump Organization, co-founded the consultancy business Javelin Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schiller and Sorial registered to assist Pakistan in creating \u201clong-term economic partnerships\u201d in the United States by enhancing Pakistan\u2019s connections with the U.S. government and commercial sector, according to the Politico story. The letter about Schiller's firing was personally given to James Comey, the FBI director at the time, in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also provided testimony on Trump's 2013 travel to Moscow to the House Intelligence Committee that same year. According to CNN, he informed the committee that a Russian had offered to send ladies to Trump's hotel room, but Schiller said the idea was quickly turned down as a joke.<\/p>\n","post_title":"US Lobbyists with Trump ties engaged by India and Pakistan during period of strain","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"us-lobbyists-with-trump-ties-engaged-by-india-and-pakistan-during-period-of-strain","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-28 19:30:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7863","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7914,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-27 20:47:39","post_content":"\n

Due in part to President Donald Trump<\/a>'s crypto-friendly stance and the ongoing trade<\/a> negotiations his administration has been holding with New Delhi, India's cryptocurrency industry is stepping up lobbying efforts to lower the onerous levies that have hindered domestic commerce for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast to a legislative structure that was more hostile to digital assets, the majority of business stakeholders believe that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration is now more receptive to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2022, India has imposed stringent taxes on cryptocurrency transactions, including a 30% capital gains tax and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on every crypto transaction. These measures were introduced to curb the illicit use of digital assets but have significantly dampened domestic trading activity. Industry reports suggest that over 90% of Indian crypto trading has shifted offshore due to these harsh tax burdens, undermining the growth of India\u2019s crypto ecosystem and reducing government oversight and tax revenue potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reserve Bank of India forbade banks from offering service accounts in 2018. But after a two-year court struggle, the Indian Supreme Court declared the RBI restriction to be unconstitutional, allowing banks to once more provide services to cryptocurrency firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary demand from India\u2019s crypto industry is a significant reduction in the capital gains tax and the TDS on crypto transactions. Industry representatives argue that the current 30% tax rate is excessively high compared to other investment classes, such as equities, and stifles retail and institutional participation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump's return to the White House and his outspoken support for crypto innovation appear to be in line with the recent change. Industry insiders claim that this abrupt shift in strategy is not an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, communication with Indian policymakers has greatly strengthened. They now meet with the industry \"monthly, if not weekly.\" Reexamining the harsh tax system\u2014a 30%<\/a> capital gains tax and a 1% transaction tax\u2014which has caused more than 90% of India's cryptocurrency trade to go abroad remains the primary objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coinbase and Binance have returned to the market. Both businesses had previously withdrawn from the market due to unclear regulations. Since many MPs are gradually coming around to the notion, Coinbase sees India as a critical development location and has just received major regulatory permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the warming attitude toward crypto in India is partly attributed to ongoing trade negotiations and closer economic ties with the United States. New Delhi policymakers are encouraged to link more near with US regulatory trends to attract foreign investment and foster innovation in the digital asset space. This alignment is encouraging India\u2019s crypto sector to intensify lobbying efforts in the U.S. to gain support for tax reforms and regulatory clarity that could benefit both countries\u2019 crypto markets.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Crypto lobby gains momentum in India as U.S. trade talks influence policy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"crypto-lobby-gains-momentum-in-india-as-u-s-trade-talks-influence-policy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-31 20:51:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7914","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":42},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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