Supreme Court to Rule on Subpoenas Over Trump Tax Records

MARK SHERMAN / The Associated Press Dec 13, 2019 The case involves a major confrontation between the president and Congress that also could affect the 2020 presidential campaign. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Is the Run on the Dollar Due to Panic or Greed?

Ellen Brown / Truthdig Nov 4, 2019 Some experts believe bankers are depriving small businesses of affordable loans in order to line their own pockets. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Federal Judge Refuses to Block Trump Bank Subpoenas

The Associated Press May 22, 2019 Democrats have sought information from Deutsche Bank and Capitol One to assess possible foreign influence in the U.S. political process. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Ethics Chief Flags Trump Financial Disclosure to Rosenstein

BERNARD CONDON and TAMI ABDOLLAH / The Associated Press May 16, 2018 The president notes in his financial report released Wednesday that he "fully reimbursed" personal attorney Michael Cohen as much as $250,000 for unspecified expenses. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Wall Street Wrongdoing May Go Unpunished With Trump’s Pick to Lead the SEC (Video)

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Apr 18, 2017 Jay Clayton represented big banks and corporations as a law partner at Sullivan & Cromwell. At the Securities and Exchange Commission, he will be expected to police such companies. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Clinton and Trump Are Rich and Pals of the Rich—and That Could Be a Huge Problem for the Nation

Bill Blum / Truthdig Aug 22, 2016 Whatever the differences between the two nominees, either will function as an emissary of the powerful who control America. That’s the conflict of interest we all should be talking about. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Researchers Suggest Banks Might Be Rigging Gold Prices

Staff / Truthdig Mar 6, 2014 Gold has drawn glowing praise in the last six years or so, since the onset of the recent recession -- and now, according to a duo of researchers, it ought to be the subject of a different kind of attention that calls into question the way its price is set. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Trillions Needed to ‘Green’ the Global Economy

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jan 24, 2013 An alliance led by former Mexican President Felipe Calderon made a business case for the curbing of global warming to leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, this week, saying an unprecedented $14 trillion overhaul would be needed to ensure long-term growth that didn’t wreck the environment. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Time to Move Your Money

Staff / Truthdig Nov 5, 2011 Saturday is the day 80,000 people have pledged to punish "too big to fail" banks by moving their money to credit unions and local community institutions. How does it work? Will banks feel the hurt? How can it be done quickly and conveniently? Josh Harkinson at Mother Jones answers these questions and more. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

U.S. Agency Set to Sue Big Banks on Mortgage Deals

Staff / Truthdig Sep 2, 2011 The Federal Housing Finance Agency is set to file lawsuits against more than a dozen big banks for allegedly misrepresenting the quality of mortgage securities they were assembling and peddling at the height of the housing bubble. (more) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Feds Sue Deutsche Bank Over Bad Mortgages

Staff / Truthdig May 4, 2011 The U.S. government is looking to recoup as much as $1 billion in anticipated losses it says were caused by Deutsche Bank's reckless lending practices. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )