Thanks to Republican deregulatory frenzy and Democratic gambles, many key consumer-protection initiatives could soon be wiped away.
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Booming political gambling markets are poised to win big under a Trump administration, despite mounting concerns about the dangers of wagering on American democracy.
Both parties’ campaigns purporting to “save democracy” ended up burning it down.
Through dubious lawsuits, conspiracy theories, and voter intimidation efforts, conservative power player Leonard Leo helped lay the groundwork for distrust and upheaval.
A top financial executive and potential Treasury secretary declares war on federal consumer watchdogs to ensure consumers can’t easily switch banks for better options.
The industry aims to expand its reach this election season by promising revenue windfalls and downplaying evidence their services are a bad bet.
Lawmakers are being forced to negotiate with oligarchs and special interests they can’t even identify.
The candidate laid out big plans at the DNC last night — but Democrats need to remove the barrier standing in her way.
Democrats have pledged to close a tax loophole benefiting private equity billionaires — but amid millions in Wall Street donations, the party has failed to do so for years.
The vice presidential pick attempted to kill a slate of government protections under an obscure federal law — hinting at the GOP’s corporate vision for the next presidency.