March 12, 2025
Wall Street Bankers Salivate Over Postal Privatization
Corporate profiteers want to ransack an institution older than America itself.
January 28, 2025
Trump's FDIC Hastens the Next Banking Crisis
When the next banking crisis happens, remember that Trump and his loyalists weakened already short-handed regulatory agencies.
January 06, 2025
RELEASE: By Stepping Down Early, Michael Barr Preemptively Acquiesces to Trump’s Deregulatory Agenda
“Barr’s decision exemplifies anticipatory acquiescence—something that other public officials must avoid if they do not wish to expedite Trump’s looting of America.”
October 24, 2024
TD Bank Settlement Shows DOJ Needs To Go Even Bigger To Crack Down On Corporate Criminals
Corporate revolvers are keeping industry giants from facing real accountability.
August 07, 2024
RELEASE: Republicans’ Failure to Push for Quick Confirmation of Christy Goldsmith-Romero Shows Their Real Goal Was to Weaken Bank Regulation, Not Protect FDIC Workers
The fastest way to remove FDIC Chair Martin Gruenberg is to confirm Christy Goldsmith-Romero to lead the agency. Republicans say they want to get rid of Gruenberg, so why aren’t they calling for the immediate confirmation of Goldsmith-Romero?
May 08, 2024
Powell Goes Soft On Wall Street Again? Can’t Say We Didn’t Warn You
By refusing to endorse new bonus pay regulations, the Fed Chair has once again stood in the way of corporate accountability.
April 09, 2024
RELEASE: Judge Willett’s Citigroup Stock Holdings Are Obvious Conflict Of Interest
Fifth Circuit Judge’s Participation In CFPB Late Fee Case Makes A Mockery Of Judicial Ethics
March 27, 2024 | Jacobin
Jerome Powell’s Fingerprints Are on the Next Banking Crisis
One year after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell is obstructing the finalization of tougher capital requirements for banks — and increasing the chances of more turbulence.
March 15, 2024 | Common Dreams
Trump Lackeys Run to Rescue Ailing Bank in Predictable—And Telling—Move
Political reporters must explain the consequences likely to ensue if Steven Mnuchin, Joseph Otting, or their pro-Wall Street doppelgangers return for a second Trump administration.
March 07, 2024
RELEASE: Top Trump Officials’ Latest Move a Reminder of Trump’s Prioritization of Wall Street
Campaign coverage should feature more questions about who would again feature in a second Trump Administration.
December 21, 2023
Bitnomial CEO Cheers After Disturbing Day at CFTC
Dissenting Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero, meanwhile, warned that the agency’s approval of a vertically integrated crypto market threatens to open a Pandora’s box.
December 07, 2023 | The American Prospect
Wall Street’s Favorite Financial Regulator May Be Looking for a New Job
CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam’s term doesn’t end until 2026, but there are rumblings of an early exit to the private sector. Place your bets where he’ll end up next!
December 01, 2023
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Wall Street’s Favorite Republicans Are Still Attacking The CFPB
These corporate shills are not “positive pragmatists”, no matter what the mainstream media tells you.
August 03, 2023
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Why Does Thom Tillis Love Junk Fees?
Because his corporate donors profit from them.