Hillary Clinton Campaign Avoided Helping Single-Payer Ballot Measure, Emails Show
Correspondence released by WikiLeaks shows Hillary Clinton deciding to "not deliver a strong health care message" in Colorado because of the initiative.
Hillary Clinton Expresses Support For Fracking In Wikileaks Document
Wikileaks document appears to show Hillary Clinton touting the natural gas extraction process — despite her campaign declarations on the subject.
Hillary Clinton, In Paid Speeches To Wall Street, Promoted Commission That Pushed Social Security Cuts
According to newly released emails, the Democrat promoted a commission that backed Social Security cuts, and said America must “resist” opposition to free trade.
Donald Trump VP Mike Pence Pledged To Limit Gaming, Then Helped Casinos After Campaign Donations
Trump’s VP pick, who pledged to limit gaming, boosted casinos as his Indiana campaigns benefited from a jackpot of gambling industry donations.
Elizabeth Warren Says Barack Obama Must Veto Budget If It Includes Anti-Transparency ‘Dark Money’ Provision
The Massachusetts Democrat says the White House should block GOP efforts to help corporations conceal political spending.
Big Data Exposes How Politically Connected Traders Cashed In During the Financial Crisis
A study suggests traders with connections to regulators and politicians were able to translate those relationships into cash during the financial crisis.
Wall Street Bank Whose Donors Back Clinton Say Election Will Likely Preserve Status Quo, But Could Bring Recession
The bank, whose donors have funded the Democrat's campaign, says the election will not result in real policy change — but could coincide with a recession.
Saudi Arms Deal Backed By US Senators Who Got Cash From Weapons Contractor That Will Benefit
General Dynamics spent millions on campaign donations and lobbying in the lead-up to a Senate vote for the arms deal.
Elizabeth Warren Tells Hillary Clinton Not To Hire Wall Street Donors
The Massachusetts senator says a Clinton White House must not be staffed by Clinton’s Wall Street contributors.
Taxpayers Subsidized Wells Fargo Executive Pay Amid Bank’s Fraud
The bank used a loophole to deduct a $78 million payout to an executive who headed the office at the center of the fraud scandal.
Hillary Clinton Allies Press Donald Trump For More Transparency, While Keeping Their Own Clients Secret
More than 50 Hillary Clinton allies signed a letter pressuring Donald Trump to disclose his business interests — while keeping their own clients under wraps.
Connecticut Gov. Malloy's Appointee Recuses Herself From Anthem-Cigna Merger Review
The move by former Cigna lobbyist Katharine Wade follows a months-long investigation by IBT documenting her ties to the company.
State Department Delays Records Request About Clinton-Linked Firm Until After The 2016 Election
The State Department says a 2015 query for documents about a Clinton-linked firm will not be fulfilled until May 2017.
Money In Politics: Connecticut Gov. Malloy Met With Cigna And Anthem CEOs During Merger Review
Documents obtained by IBT detail the governor’s contacts with the companies, which were bankrolling his political group.
Andrew Cuomo Administration Now Questions General Electric Move To End Hudson River Cleanup
Under pressure, the New York governor's administration reverses course and now says the company has not fixed the problem.
Clinton Foundation Investigation Update: Key Details About Financial And Political Dealings
Newly released emails brought fresh attention to the intersection of foundation fundraising and policies pushed by the Hillary Clinton-led State Department. Here's what's been reported so far.
Emails Show Clinton Foundation Donor Reached Out To Hillary Clinton Before Arms Export Boost
Newly released emails show a donor reached out to Hillary Clinton before her State Department approved increased arms exports.
Lawmakers Overseeing Wall Street Given Bigger, More Favorable Loans Than Others: Study
New study shows lawmakers who oversee financial legislation are given bigger, more favorable loans than others.
Donald Trump Gave Cash To Chris Christie Group Before And After New Jersey Casino Settlement
The real estate mogul is also among GOP donors getting a favor from the New Jersey governor's administration.
Hillary Clinton Appoints Ken Salazar To Lead White House Transition
Hillary Clinton chose Ken Salazar, who left government to become a partner at a powerhouse D.C. law and lobbying firm, to help her build a new administration.
Jobs Report: Donald Trump Joins Economic Experts Who Say The Official Unemployment Rate Is Inaccurate
Donald Trump joins critics from both parties who say the official unemployment rate is deliberately misleading.
Money And Politics: Gov. Malloy Slashes Watchdog Budgets Amid Ethics and Campaign Finance Investigations
Critics charge that the embattled governor of Connecticut is violating a law designed to stop retribution against regulators.
Chris Christie Administration Will Cut Pension Investments In Hedge Funds After Fee Controversy
Questioned about the fees charged by private equity — and the weak returns — New Jersey pension officials agree to reduce the controversial investments.
Cigna-Anthem Deal: Gov. Malloy And Regulator Misled Public, Ethics Official Suggests
A Connecticut ethics official suggested that Gov. Malloy and his regulator misled the public, as the state led the national review of the proposed Cigna-Anthem mega-merger.
Aetna-Humana Merger: Aetna CEO Mark Bertolini Vows To Continue Merger And Fight Justice Department Lawsuit
In company-wide email, Mark Bertolini said "we will continue to press forward" with the merger, despite antitrust suit.
Justice Department Sues To Block Cigna-Anthem And Aetna-Humana Mergers
The regulators' move comes after opposition to the Cigna-Anthem deal exploded in Connecticut.
Cigna-Anthem Merger: Gov. Malloy Faces Bipartisan Pressure To Block Controversial Deal
In an era of polarization, powerful voices in both parties unite in demanding that the Connecticut governor take action to lift the “shadow of distrust.”
Justice Department Poised To Block Cigna-Anthem And Aetna-Humana Mergers: Reports
After drawing concerns about a lack of competition — and an ethics controversy — the Cigna-Anthem proposal will likely fail.
Anthem-Cigna Deal: Seeking Merger Approval, Anthem Makes Major Donations To State Political Groups
Amid the health insurance merger controversy, Anthem delivered $460,000 to state political groups — including to Connecticut governor’s group.
Government Transparency: Gov. Malloy Appointee Accused Of Violating Law In Cigna-Anthem Merger Review
Connecticut Republicans say that in using her private email account, Gov. Malloy’s appointee “willfully and knowingly violated” open records laws. Commissioner Wade is already the subject of an ethics inquiry.
