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Red-State Senate Democrats Are Top Recipients of Wall Street Donations
Senate Democrats who helped roll back Obama-era financial regulations have received millions.
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How Banks Slid Into the Payday Lending Business
The Trump administration is helping banks trap customers in cycles of debt they won't be able to repay.
![Former United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and President Bill Clinton speak onstage during the SeriousFun Children's Network Gala at Pier 60 on May 23, 2017, in New York City.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2018/10/GettyImages-687499410-400x300.jpg)
The Longest Goodbye: Why the Clintons Need to Leave the Stage
For 30 years, the Clintons have been the face of the Democratic Party. It is enough.
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In Unusual Move, Republican Party Begins to Pull Money From Incumbent Races
Republican groups are abandoning campaigns and scrambling to move funds to districts where they will count more.
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Group Behind Kavanaugh Nomination Has Spent Years Reshaping Judicial Benches
The Judicial Crisis Network has spent millions to support right-wing nominations to the Supreme Court.
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As Washington Becomes a Swamp of Corruption, Can Legislation Clean Up the Mess?
Sen. Elizabeth Warren's Anti-Corruption and Public Integrity Act can help us clean up the Washington swamp.
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Nonprofit Run by Trump Strategists Promotes Right-Wing Ideals With Secret Money
The activity of the group raises serious corruption and ethics concerns.
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Corporate Democrats Prepare Midterm Battle Against Socialist Candidates
The New Democrat Coalition is working to preserve neoliberalism and prevent a pivot toward social democracy.
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Just What Was Lara Trump Up To?
Was her call to a fired White House aide an innocent effort to help or obstruction of justice?
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The Money Behind Neo-Confederate Corey Stewart’s US Senate Campaign
Stewart has continued to champion the Confederacy during his Senate bid.