Trump Issues New Warning to Iran on Nuclear Deal

DARLENE SUPERVILLE and KEN THOMAS / The Associated Press Apr 24, 2018 Meeting in the Oval Office on Tuesday with French President Emmanuel Macron, the president says Iran faces "bigger problems" if it restarts its nuclear program. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

It’s Not the Upholstery, Secretary Carson, It’s the Cover-up

Gregory Glover / Truthdig Mar 15, 2018 In the controversy over a $31,000 dining set, the HUD chief and his staff have been caught in a falsehood worthy of the president himself. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Trump’s Financial Arsonists

Nomi Prins / TomDispatch Feb 1, 2018 Nearly every regulatory institution tasked with monitoring the financial system is now run by someone who once profited from bending or breaking its rules. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Tom Perez: The Democrats’ Status Quo Nothingburger

Norman Solomon / Truthdig Jan 25, 2018 The Democratic National Committee chairman's leadership has been mediocre or worse, as establishment Democrats remain determined to neutralize the progressive base. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

How Uncle Sam Launders Marijuana Money

Ellen Brown / Truthdig Jan 20, 2018 In a blatant example of “do as I say, not as I do,” the U.S. government profits handsomely from taking pot money—while imposing huge penalties on banks for the same practice. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

U.N. Security Council to Meet on Iran Protests, at U.S. Request

JENNIFER PELTZ / The Associated Press Jan 4, 2018 The panel will hold an emergency session Friday after Washington asks the United Nations to show support for Iran's anti-government demonstrators. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Next Financial Crisis Will Be Worse Than the Last One

Nomi Prins / Truthdig Dec 29, 2017 The U.S. financial system remains unreformed, and no one in any position of power will do anything to fix it. The only question is when the bubble will burst. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Two N. Koreans Linked to Weapons Program Are Hit With U.S. Sanctions

The Associated Press Dec 26, 2017 The action against the munitions officials blocks them from holding any property within U.S. jurisdiction and prohibits them from transactions with American citizens. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

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Let It Trickle

Mark Fiore / Truthdig Dec 22, 2017 Happy holidays from Truthdig. This year, we learn the true meaning of trickle-down economics. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

A Done Deal: Congress Wraps Up Massive Tax Package

Stephen Ohlemacher and Marcy Gordon / The Associated Press Dec 20, 2017 Democrats call the legislation a boon to the rich that leaves middle-class and working Americans behind. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Is Steve Mnuchin a Fool or a Knave?

Robert Reich / RobertReich.Org Nov 25, 2017 There are two kinds of liars: fools and knaves. Fools lie because they don’t know the truth. Knaves lie because they intend to mislead. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

How Public Ownership Could Revive Community Banks

Ellen Brown / Web of Debt Oct 30, 2017 Establishing public banks can help stop acquisition by megabanks and keep credit flowing in local economies. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )