Sen. Chuck Schumer Is Considering Wall Street Insider for High-Level SEC Seat
Advocates for banking reform consider the potential nomination of Katheryn Rosen, a revolving-door veteran, a slap in the face.
Politics
A Historic Bill in New York Could Create First-of-Its-Kind Accountability for Prosecutors — If Andrew Cuomo Doesn't Veto It
Most wrongful convictions are results of prosecutors' misconduct. In New York, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has a chance to create some accountability.
The War on Immigrants
Rep. Steny Hoyer: Members of Congress Protesting Family Separation Should Maintain “Decorum”
Hoyer told CNN it was “not appropriate” for members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus protesting family separation to yell at President Donald Trump.
Scott Pruitt Has Spent a Total of $4.6 Million on Security, New Disclosures Show — Including $1,500 on “Tactical Pants”
A Freedom of Information Act document shows the EPA administrator's expenses jumped $1.1 million from the last disclosure a month ago.
U.K. Won't Cancel Trump’s Visit Despite “Deeply Disturbing” Images of Caged Children
Prime Minister Theresa May has tried not to criticize Donald Trump, but even she calls images of caged children “deeply disturbing” and the policy “wrong.”
Voices
Separating Migrant Families Is Barbaric. It's Also What the U.S. Has Been Doing to People of Color for Hundreds of Years.
Donald Trump's family separation policies on the southern border are horrific — and they fit right into American history.
Backed by Obama Alums, a Law-and-Order Candidate Aims to Topple Progressive Leaders in Baltimore
Nate Loewentheil's campaign in Maryland's 46th District, which covers parts of Baltimore, has been fueled largely by donors outside the city.
Democratic Megadonor Haim Saban Attacks Senators for Urging Humanitarian Aid to Gaza Strip
The hard-line, pro-Israel billionaire accused a group of 13 senators led by Bernie Sanders of getting their facts wrong.
Democratic Rep. Joe Crowley, Facing Progressive Challenge, Turns to GOP Lobbying Firm for Cash
Rep. Joe Crowley is spending the week before his Democratic primary fundraising with Republican lobbyists.
The War on Immigrants
The U.S. Has Taken More Than 3,700 Children From Their Parents — and Has No Plan for Returning Them
The U.S. has created a bureaucratic nightmare for families whose children have been taken away from them.