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The Federal Reserve Makes “Effort” to Rein in Big Banks
Federal Reserve is proposing a new rule to rein in big banks that are too big to fail.
Who Pays the Pro-War Pundits? Conflicts of Interest Exposed for TV Guests Backing Military Action
A new report finds many talking heads who have been fanning the flames of war in the news media have ties to Pentagon contractors.
FBI Targets Minority Communities in Mortgage Fraud Investigations
Former bank regulator Bill Black says Attorney General Eric Holder must stop targeting minorities and instead focus on the mortgage fraud of banksters.
Is There a Diplomatic Solution to ISIS Crisis? US Could Turn to Aid, Arms Embargo and Engaging Foes
An international summit on combating militants from the Islamic State has opened in France, bringing together around 30 countries from a US-led coalition.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: It May Take a Disaster for the US to Switch to Green Energy, and More
In today's On the News segment: Apparently, it's going to take a disaster in our nation to get the US to make the switch to green energy, and more.
“Insanity”: CODEPINK’s Medea Benjamin on Obama Plan to Bomb Syria, Expand Iraq Attacks
The Pentagon has announced it will soon start flying bombing missions out of the Kurdish region of northern Iraq as part of an expanded US-led military campaign against militants …
The Bennis Plan: Here Is a Real Strategy for Dealing With ISIS
Institute for Policy Studies fellow Phyllis Bennis says military strategies have failed; only a political and diplomatic solution will work.
Eddie Conway: “The State Targeted the Panthers Because We Were Socialists, Not Because We Were Armed”
Eddie Conway says the Panthers were also a threat because they recognized the humanity of and worked with all ethnic groups.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Senate Considers Amendment on Campaign Finance, and More
n today's On the News segment: The United States Senate considers a constitutional amendment on campaign finance.
US Intelligence Official: No Evidence ISIL Is Planning Imminent Attack on the US
Obama's plan to support the Shi'a and Kurds in Iraq could worsen sectarianism fighting, and a new report says arms sent to moderate Syrian rebels have ended up in …