Tag: corruption
Lawsuit alleging Trump’s business interests violate Constitution can proceed, judge rules
The doors are now open for the Maryland and District of Columbia legal teams to start collecting sensitive financial information from both Trump and the Trump Organization.
Trump’s dirty money
Russian money saved Trump when his projects were on the verge of collapse. Will it now be the cause of his political demise?
Congressmen, senators and mariachi band’s stand up to Trump’s corruption
As the sun set upon the nation's capitol hundreds of people with signs gathered for the next night of protests, this time it was the 'Confront Corruption' rally.
Former NY Senate Leader and son convicted of corruption charges in...
“Yet again, a New York jury heard a sordid tale of bribery, extortion, and the abuse of power by a powerful public official of this State.”
‘Our democracy is under attack:’ Broad Coalition hosts 175+ #ConfrontCorruption vigils...
More than 175 Confront Corruption and Demand Democracy candlelight vigils are scheduled to begin at sundown on Wednesday.
After long career bailing out big banks, Obama Treasury Secretary Tim...
"Your economy, rigged to redistribute wealth to the top."
$83 billion West Virginia petrochemical deal with China on skids due...
The deal would be worth more than the total gross domestic product of West Virginia, which was $76.8 billion in 2017.
Big Man politics, Africa to America
“Elect a Congress and Senate of Democrats next fall. Articles of impeachment are already in hand.”
Narco-corruption, ISIS 3.0, and the terror drone attack that never happened
If the Pentagon’s war-gamers are to be believed, far worse is yet to come.
Real corruption: Mick ‘pay and we’ll talk’ Mulvaney
When it comes to this kind of deep corruption, which perverts government’s role for the benefit of the privileged few, Mick Mulvaney is a master of the art.
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143 million Americans may be exposed to toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
Millions of Americans face exposure to toxic PFAS chemicals in drinking water, with new EPA data revealing the extent of contamination and fears of regulatory rollbacks under a Trump administration.
Musk and Ramaswamy’s DOGE: Mass firings, deregulation, and the erosion of federal protections
Critics argue that these plans will erode social safety nets, undermine public services, and disproportionately benefit corporate interests.
Sierra Club sounds alarm, nominee Lee Zeldin ‘unqualified’ to head EPA
“The best-case scenario is that the EPA will lose four years in the fight for the planet. The worst-case scenario should send a shudder down your spine.”
House passes bill granting Treasury power to shut down nonprofits without evidence, sparking free...
Legislation dubbed the “nonprofit killer” faces backlash over potential threats to free speech and civil liberties.
David Huitema confirmed as ethics Czar amid fears of Trump’s return and conflict of...
As Trump’s second term looms, the Senate confirmed David Huitema to lead the Office of Government Ethics. Advocates praise the move, but critics warn of a tough road ahead for government accountability.