FreedomWorks, an organization that mobilized tea party conservatives, dissolves

FreedomWorks, a conservative organization that helped turn the tea party into an influential force within the GOP, is dissolving — and its outgoing leader blames Republican realignment toward former president Donald Trump’s brand of populism.

Adam Brandon, president of FreedomWorks, confirmed that its board of directors voted unanimously Tuesday to dissolve the organization. Wednesday was the final workday for its roughly 25 employees.