Former Trump campaign chairman surrenders to FBI after being indicted on 12 counts
“Manafort used his hidden overseas wealth to enjoy a lavish lifestyle in the United States without paying taxes on that income.”
Trump’s climate COP-out and the movement it has unleashed
The U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement is a catastrophe, but it has inspired a whirlwind of bottom-up climate activism.
Exclusive photos contradict Murray Energy CEO’s claim he had “nothing to do with” Rick...
At a previously undisclosed March 29 meeting, Robert Murray gave Perry a hug and a wishlist. Six months later, Perry unveiled a controversial plan that echoed one of Murray's proposals.
Who’s to blame for out-of-control corporate power?
The public is waking up to the outsized power corporations wield over our economy and democracy. It’s about time.
Affirming yes demands ‘nope, nope & nope’
Behold, the New Year has arrived — Let’s count our blessings: we survived.
U.S. State Department memo exposes Israeli misuse of American military aid in Gaza
Leaked memo reveals doubts over Israeli compliance with international law in use of U.S. military aid in Gaza, sparking calls for policy reevaluation.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren condemns removal of Wells Fargo whistleblower site
Warren asked Hugler to reinstate the webpage for Wells Fargo whistleblowers and continue the ongoing investigation into the bank’s labor practices.
Private companies get rich off of Trump administration’s controversial policy that separates migrant children...
A recent Yahoo News report revealed that through federal government contracts private companies are receiving millions of dollars to provide housing and additional services to migrant children.
Billionaire wealth surges by $276 billion post-Trump election as GOP pushes for $2.7 trillion...
U.S. billionaires amass $276 billion in post-election wealth surge as GOP pushes for $2.7 trillion estate tax repeal favoring the ultra-wealthy.
Progressive Briefing for Friday, July 20, 2018
Progressives go big on Medicare for All, California Supreme court squashes splitting the state into two, Zinke takes a wrecking ball to the Endangered Species Act, and more.









