Campaign Cash Paid Trump Foe’s Legal Bills After #MeToo Fall

MICHAEL R. SISAK / The Associated Press Jan 31, 2019 While the practice is perfectly legal, reform activists say Eric Schneiderman and other politicians are exploiting lax finance rules. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

States, Cities Sue U.S. Over Census Question

The Associated Press Apr 3, 2018 Seventeen states, the District of Columbia and six cities say a plan to add a query about citizenship status to the census form is unconstitutional. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

At Least 12 States Will Sue to Block a Census Question on Citizenship Status

Emily Wells / Truthdig Mar 29, 2018 “The census is supposed to count everyone,” says Attorney General Maura Healey of Massachusetts. “This is a blatant and illegal attempt by the Trump administration to undermine that goal.” Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

New York State Sues Weinstein Company for Harassment

Tom McElroy / The Associated Press Feb 11, 2018 The state attorney general is accusing movie producer Harvey Weinstein of “repeatedly and persistently" abusing female employees. The legal action could affect the sale of the company. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Mueller Ain’t Going Away

Bill Blum / Truthdig Nov 27, 2017 As much as Donald Trump wants the Russia probe headed by special counsel Robert Mueller to disappear, the investigation is gathering steam. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Paul Manafort’s Real-Estate Deals Reportedly Probed by New York’s Top Cop

By Eric Larson and Greg Farrell / Bloomberg May 15, 2017 State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, an outspoken Trump critic, is said to have opened an investigation targeting the president's former campaign manager (pictured). Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

In ‘Stunning Reversal,’ Trump Settles University Suits

By Lauren McCauley / Common Dreams Nov 20, 2016 He's not admitting anything, but the man who says he "never settles" agreed to pay $25 million to avoid going to court over fraud accusations. He's not admitting anything, but the man who says he "never settles" agreed to pay $25 million to avoid going to court over fraud accusations. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Donald Trump’s War on the First Amendment

Bill Blum / Truthdig Mar 15, 2016 Despite the GOP front-runner's reputation for speaking his mind and "telling it like it is," he is an enemy of freedom of speech, suing anyone who says something he doesn't like. But it gets worse: As president, he promises, he would dismantle safeguards that foster robust discussion of public issues. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

New York AG Forces McDonald’s Franchise Owner to Pay Up for Violating Wage Laws

Staff / Truthdig Mar 19, 2014 Richard Cisneros, owner of seven McDonald's franchises in Manhattan, is now obliged to pay nearly $500,000 to workers at his fast-food restaurants. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

New York City Foreclosures Soar

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Feb 5, 2013 Foreclosures in New York City rose 19 percent last year as filings fell nationally by 3 points, a new report says. Meanwhile, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced a meager $1.9 million settlement with a robosigning giant, reports Catherine Curan at the New York Post. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Truthdiggers of the Week: Bill McKibben and Protesters

Staff / Truthdig Aug 26, 2011 Bill McKibben, along with some 2,000 activists protesting the construction of the Keystone XL oil pipeline, are our Truthdiggers of the Week. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Amnesty for the Indefensible

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Aug 24, 2011 The administration has rushed to the aid of the banks once again and is attempting to intimidate the few state attorneys general who have the gumption to protect the public interest they are sworn to serve.The administration has rushed to the aid of the banks once again and is attempting to intimidate the few officials who have the gumption to protect the public interest. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )