In a move policy analysts and progressives warned could drastically increase the risk of another financial collapse, two Democratic regulators appointed by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) joined their GOP colleagues in pushing the Federal Reserve to weaken safeguards that limit Wall Street’s dangerous gambling. “We are barely a decade from the greatest fiasco Read more about With Help of Democrats, Regulators Move to Gut 'Last Line of Defense' Against Wall Street Gambling[…]

Democratic lawmakers are demanding the full contents of the report submitted by Special Counsel Robert Mueller to the Department of Justice on Friday be released to the public and progressive groups are vowing massive protests if the DOJ or the Trump administration do anything to hinder its disclosure. “It is absolutely critical that Attorney General Read more about Mass Protest Vowed If Demand for Public Release of Mueller Report Not Met[…]

In a move press freedom advocates and progressive critics decried as an “outrageous” and “unprecedented” escalation of a prolonged government harassment campaign, a federal judge on Thursday ordered U.S. Army whistleblower Chelsea Manning back to jail for refusing to testify before a secretive grand jury and imposed a $500 fine for every day she is Read more about 'This Is Unprecedented': Judge Orders Chelsea Manning Jailed, Imposes Daily $500 Fine After 30 Days Behind Bars[…]

Levi’s has just launched its sustainable puffer jackets made from recycled plastic bottles and waste. The creation of the puffer jacket The jacket is made from recycled plastic bottles and waste, with the use of recycled materials the resources required to grow cotton and make polyester are removed. The production includes post-consumer waste (PCW) being Read more about Levi’s launches recycled puffer jackets[…]

The FIA will not investigate Lewis Hamilton for wearing a Breonna Taylor t-shirt at Mugello on Sunday, although the governing is expected to clarify its guidelines regarding the display by drivers of certain messages. Reports emerged on Monday that Hamilton could find himself in hot water for wearing the black t-shirt before Sunday’s Tuscan Grand Read more about No FIA investigation for Hamilton but guidelines pending[…]

Rep. Joe CrowleyJoseph (Joe) CrowleyLobbying firm cuts ties to Trent Lott amid national anti-racism protests Engel says he refuses to seek NYT endorsement over Cotton op-ed Ocasio-Cortez endorses Engel primary challenger MORE (D-N.Y.) says the person distributing fliers urging voters to support him over Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D) should “knock it off.”  Crowley on Tuesday took Read more about Crowley tells whoever is distributing anti-Ocasio-Cortez fliers to 'knock it off'[…]

Texas Rep. Beto O’Rourke is raking in thousands of dollars from Hollywood celebrities in his bid to unseat incumbent Republican Sen. Ted CruzRafael (Ted) Edward CruzSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote The Hill’s Morning Report – Trump’s public standing sags after Floyd protests GOP senators introduce resolution opposing calls to defund the police MORE. Read more about O'Rourke rakes in thousands of dollars from Hollywood celebrities[…]

Michael Bloomberg, the former mayor of New York, is spending $5 million to air an ad in support of Democratic candidates ahead of this week’s midterms, he announced Sunday.  The ad, which features Bloomberg urging voters to support Democrats on Tuesday, will first air Sunday during CBS’s “60 Minutes” and again Monday on the major Read more about Bloomberg spending $5M on ads to boost Dems ahead of midterms[…]

Actress Eva Longoria backed Texas congressional candidate Colin Allred (D) on Monday as the Democrat attempts to unseat Rep. Pete SessionsPeter Anderson SessionsTexas kicks off critical battle for House control The Hill’s review of John Solomon’s columns on Ukraine Tenth Congressional Black Caucus member backs Biden MORE (R-Texas). Longoria appeared in a video shared by Read more about Eva Longoria endorses Democrat in toss-up Texas House race[…]

Sen. Amy KlobucharAmy KlobucharHillicon Valley: Biden calls on Facebook to change political speech rules | Dems demand hearings after Georgia election chaos | Microsoft stops selling facial recognition tech to police Democrats demand Republican leaders examine election challenges after Georgia voting chaos Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk MORE (D-Minn.) cruised to Read more about Klobuchar coasts to reelection in Minnesota Senate race[…]