Politico

POLITICO, founded in 2007 in the United States by Robert Allbritton, John Harris, and Jim VandeHei, is a civilian media organization specializing in politics, policy, and power dynamics. It launched as a print and online publication focused on Capitol Hill, presidential campaigns, and Washington lobbying, quickly expanding to POLITICO Magazine (2013), POLITICO Europe (2015, joint venture with Axel Springer), and state-specific outlets. Key activities include nonpartisan journalism, in-depth reporting, newsletters like Playbook, and Pro services for policy professionals in areas such as technology, health care, energy, and climate. Notable achievements: disrupting political journalism, growing to over 1,100 employees across North America and Europe, acquisition by Axel Springer SE (2021), and partnerships like Munich Security Conference. No direct involvement in UAP/UFO research or government programs identified; it covers broader government policy. Currently active as a global authority on politics and policy.