WALL STREET
Trump’s populist revolution just gutted a major consumer protection
In a major victory for Wall Street, the Senate killed the rule by one vote, cast by Vice President Mike Pence. Republican Senators Lindsey Graham and John Kennedy voted with the Democrats against repeal.
The Feds Actually Expect Wall Street Bankers to Police Themselves
One of the most important financial regulators in America just announced his new plan for reining in white-collar crime. It doesn't look good.
Wells Fargo Is Trying to Bury Another Massive Scandal
The bank became notorious last year for creating fake accounts on behalf of customers. Now it's trying to kill a class-action lawsuit over shady debit card fees.
I Fooled Wall Street and the Mafia as an Undercover FBI Agent
From sporting jewelry to driving fancy cars to speaking French at key moments, it took a lot more planning than you might think.
The Bankers Behind the Financial Crisis Actually Got Promoted
Millions lost their homes and jobs, and not only did the bankers not go to jail, most of them got new and better gigs, according to a new study.
An Angry Artist Installed a Peeing Dog Statue Next to “Fearless Girl”
Alex Gardega says he made the work extra crappy to further “downgrade” the statue.
Obama Has Always Been Cool with Taking Wall Street Cash
But accepting $400,000 for a speech right after leaving office, when his own refusal to take on Wall Street probably helped elect Trump, is still a uniquely bad look.
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Obama's Getting $400K for His First Private Speaking Engagement
The former president is scheduled to speak at a healthcare conference for a Wall Street financial firm in September.
‘Fearless Girl’ Sculptor Says Removing Her Work Would Squash Its Meaning | #50StatesofArt
The bronze is only one of a group of notable public works in Delaware-based artist Kristen Visbal's portfolio.