Jesse Hubbard

Business & Corporate Power

Jesse Hubbard writes about corporate power, political money, and the remarkable generosity of businesses spending somebody else’s cash. The focus is the gap between boardroom promises and the public bill. His idea of a love letter is an annotated expense report.

Articles By Jesse Hubbard

112 published articles

Democrawonk — An empty armchair labeled TEMPORARY is bolted to the floor beside a ballot box.

The Caretaker Still Has The Keys

International PoliticsOctober 28, 2026 at 7:05 AM EDTBy Jesse Hubbard

Israel’s partial count leaves Netanyahu short of a majority but still in the office. Temporary power can make very permanent decisions.

Democrawonk — A gate labeled GRAND JURY blocks an oversized pink-handled rubber stamp above blank paper.

The Grand Jury Was Not A Formality

Washington CircusOctober 27, 2026 at 9:18 PM EDTBy Jesse Hubbard

Federal prosecutors sought an indictment of Cassidy Hutchinson over her January 6 testimony. The grand jury declined. Being furious at a witness is not the same thing as completing a criminal case.

Democrawonk — A gavel and pink PAUSE stamp sit beside a paused clock and thick casefile.

The Government Can Wait For The Answer

Washington CircusOctober 27, 2026 at 7:22 PM EDTBy Jesse Hubbard

A judge temporarily blocked the administration from cutting refugees' response time from 30 days to 10. Speed is not much of a procedural improvement when it mainly gives people less time to defend their status.

Democrawonk — Opposing megaphones blast pink noise above an unlit lamp and an open fuel can.

The Embargo Debate Has Plenty Of Volume

International PoliticsOctober 27, 2026 at 5:20 PM EDTBy Jesse Hubbard

U.S. and Cuban officials shouted at each other at the United Nations. Meanwhile, the economic pressure campaign has helped leave ordinary Cubans without reliable power. The microphones remain fully operational.

Democrawonk — A suited official removes a pink Report telephone while a nearby pipe leaks symbolic gray vapor.

The Leak Can Stay. The Reporting Program Cannot.

Washington CircusOctober 27, 2026 at 3:14 PM EDTBy Jesse Hubbard

Trump plans an EPA proposal easing methane rules, including ending a program for outside groups to report large leaks. The administration says this will help lower energy costs. The leak has not supplied a quote.