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 )

Trump Sues House Panel, NY, to Protect State Tax Returns

JONATHAN LEMIRE / The Associated Press Jul 24, 2019 The lawsuit comes amid a furious White House attempt to prevent the president's tax returns from landing in Democratic hands. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Mnuchin Denies Democrats’ Request for Trump Tax Returns

ANDREW TAYLOR and JONATHAN LEMIRE / The Associated Press May 6, 2019 The treasury secretary's move is sure to set up a legal battle; the House Ways and Means Committee may subpoena the IRS or file a lawsuit. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Mnuchin Defies Demand to Hand Over Trump Tax Returns

MARY CLARE JALONICK / The Associated Press Apr 23, 2019 Former White House personnel security director Carl Kline also refuses to appear for a deposition after being subpoenaed by House Democrats. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

New Trump Rule Would Give $2.5 Billion Tax Cut to Big Banks

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Aug 9, 2018 Republican lawmakers are poised to hand even more money over to the institutions that need them least. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Citing Cyberattacks, U.S. Sanctions ‘Malicious’ Russian Firms

MATTHEW LEE / The Associated Press Jun 11, 2018 Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin announces sanctions on five Russian companies and three executives, alleging they were working "at the behest of the Russian Federation." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

U.S. Turns Screws on Top Iranian Bankers

JOSH LEDERMAN / The Associated Press May 15, 2018 The Trump administration designates Valiollah Seif, head of Iran's central bank, a terrorist and says it will impose worldwide sanctions on anyone doing business with him. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

AP: Trump Never Intended to Honor Iran Pact

JOSH LEDERMAN / The Associated Press May 11, 2018 Interviews with multiple U.S. officials and advisers make it clear that America's closest allies had no chance of persuading the president to accept even a toughened-up version of the nuclear deal. Dig deeper ( 5 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 )

‘Trump Effect’ in Cuba Preserves Undemocratic Cold War Policy

Medea Benjamin / Truthdig Nov 15, 2017 New regulations that crack down on trade and travel to the Caribbean island further punish the Cuban people and hurt U.S. credibility. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Mnuchin Backpedals on Tax Loophole That Helps Billionaires

Emily Wells / Truthdig Aug 22, 2017 Here we have another object lesson about the folly of believing promises made by campaigning politicians. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Trump Picks Ex-Banker to Regulate Wall Street

Staff / Truthdig Jun 7, 2017 Joseph Otting (at right in photo), former president and CEO of OneWest Bank, is tapped to run the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, which oversees more than 1,000 lenders. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )