California Pension Won't Force Wall Street To Disclose All Fees Charged To Retirees
TMI? The nation’s largest pension fund won't demand that financial firms be transparent about fees.
Campaign 2016: Hillary Clinton Understates Her Wall Street Donations At Democratic Debate
In debate, the Democratic front-runner drastically understated the amount of support she gets from Wall Street.
Campaign 2016: Hillary Clinton Says She Is Unaware Of Big Money That Oil And Gas Companies Have Given Her And Family Foundation
The presidential candidate told Iowans she’s unaware of millions of dollars she and her family foundation received from fossil fuel firms.
Hillary Clinton Denounces Corporate Crime While Accepting Cash From Blackstone, Firm Sanctioned By SEC
While denouncing corporate crime, Clinton gets money from a Wall Street firm punished for allegedly ripping off investors.
US Invasion Of Mideast Could Boost Defense Industry
A U.S. invasion of Syria could be lucrative for Lockheed Martin, Honeywell and other companies that contribute cash to members of Congress.
US Military Readiness In Question Amid Calls For Syria Invasion Against ISIS
As calls grow louder for a Syria invasion to defeat the Islamic State group, the Pentagon says U.S. military resources are depleted from years of conflicts.
Chris Christie Appointees Help Fox News’ Parent Company Get Big Subsidies
An agency controlled by the New Jersey governor gives taxpayer subsidies to Murdoch-owned firms that helped fund his campaigns.
News Corporation Gets Taxpayer Support After Giving Andrew Cuomo A Big Book Deal
News Corporation gets new help from New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration -- and taxpayers.
Tax Code To Direct $2 Trillion To Programs That Disproportionately Benefit The Rich And Corporations
A new congressional report shows “tax expenditures” funnel significant money to the wealthiest Americans.
Mass Shootings: Gun Control Advocates Face An Industry With Big Economic Footprint Across America
The San Bernardino shootings may not bring reform because the industry's job base across the U.S. gives it political clout.
Chris Christie Administration Will Disclose Hidden Fees Paid By State Pension To Wall Street Firms
Under pressure, Christie's administration will disclose pension fees that have been kept secret.
Wall Street: Democrats Work To Block New Regulations After Flood Of Campaign Cash
Some Democrats in Congress are working to roll back their own party’s Wall Street reform efforts.
Chris Christie Imposed Strict Residency Requirement, Then Spent Hundreds of Days Out Of State
The governor has spent hundreds of days outside the state, despite a law requiring officials to be there.
Coal Industry Cash: Lawmakers Working To Block Clean Power Rules Get Big Money From Mining Industry
Officials working to block clean power rules get major donations from the coal industry.
Hillary Clinton Was A Top Recipient Of Wall Street Cash Before 9/11 Attacks
Contrary to her explanation in last week's debate, the Democrat took in financial industry money all along.
Hillary Clinton Will Go After Wall Street And Corporate Execs, She Says -- Despite Millions In Contributions
2016 candidate Clinton says she'll be tough on Wall Street -- a major source of her campaign cash and speaking fees.
After Years Of Insults, US Conservatives Now Express Solidarity With France
Republican politicians have long criticized the French for opposing the Iraq War, but are now standing with France in the wake of deadly terrorist attacks.
Obama Touts Trade Pact With Former Government Officials Linked to Industries That Would Benefit
The headliners at a White House meeting were well-known former government officials who are now lobbyists.
Oil Deal: US-Mexico Pact Spotlights Obama And Clinton Support For Fossil Fuel Development
After Hillary Clinton cemented a U.S.-Mexico fossil fuel pact, the White House approves first crude oil exports.
Before Keystone Pipeline Decision, President Obama and Hillary Clinton Backed Expansion of Fossil Fuel Development
President Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton have each backed a big expansion of fossil fuel development.
Marco Rubio 2016: Corporate-Backed Political Groups Helped Finance Lawmaker’s Lifestyle
The Florida senator and GOP presidential candidate benefited from corporate-backed groups he controlled.
Marco Rubio Promoted Core Tenets Of Obamacare And Obama Energy Policies
In 2006 GOP presidential candidate Marco Rubio wrote a book urging expanded government-run healthcare.
New Hampshire 2016: Jeb Bush Dodges Issue Of Big Donor’s Pipeline Plan
New Hampshire residents push the Republican to take a stand on donor Richard Kinder's gas project.
GOP 2016: Marco Rubio Helps Big Campaign Donor, Pressures Argentina For Full Debt Repayment
The Florida senator's seat on the foreign relations committee could pay off for one of his big backers.
Koch Brothers Ally Pushing For Pipelines Represents District Ravaged By Pipeline Spill
The oil industry-backed lawmaker pushing to speed pipeline approvals represents a district ravaged by a major spill.
Congressional Energy Chairs Form Fundraising Committee, Rake In Oil, Gas Cash As They Push Bills For Fossil Fuel Industry
Two lawmakers overseeing energy legislation in the U.S. accepted fossil fuel money — just as they passed bills to enrich the oil and gas industry.
Election 2016: Hillary Clinton Demands Probe of Exxon After Oil Giant Stops Funding Clinton Foundation
After the oil giant stops contributing to her family's foundation, the Democrat slams the company's climate record.
Election 2016: Jeb Bush Spent Millions Of Dollars On Planes, Trolleys And Consultants
Jeb Bush’s presidential campaign has spent 58 percent of its funds. Here's where the money went.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo Reselling World Series Tickets After Cracking Down On Scalpers
The New York governor, who made headlines fighting ticket scalpers, planned to auction off World Series tickets.
Obama Administration Waives Penalty Against Convicted Bank Credit Suisse, Allowing Bank To Manage Pension Money
Credit Suisse gets exemption after its employees donated $380,000 to Obama campaigns.