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The Pro-Israel Extremist Behind Trump’s Economic War on Iran

Max Blumenthal / The Grayzone Sep 5, 2019 From her influential post at the Treasury Department, attorney Sigal Mandelker is waging an unprecedented campaign to destabilize Tehran. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Trump’s Labor Day Attacks on Workers

Nancy J. Altman / Independent Media Institute Sep 2, 2019 Workers, Social Security and government make up Trump's trifecta as he undermines labor protections and institutions. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Top Trump Administration Scandals—Aside From Trump’s

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Jul 14, 2019 The resignation of the secretary of Labor Alex Acosta is only the most recent in a string of such scandals for the current administration. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Labor Secretary Acosta Resigns Amid Epstein Deal Scrutiny

The Associated Press Jul 12, 2019 The Trump official has faced mounting criticism for declining to prosecute the alleged sex trafficker while serving as a U.S. attorney. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Nancy Pelosi Is Not on Your Side

Jacob Sugarman / Truthdig Jul 10, 2019 The House Speaker increasingly appears more eager to hold the progressives in her caucus to account than the president and his cabinet. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Labor Secretary Faces New Calls to Resign Amid Epstein Charges

Jessica Corbett / Common Dreams Jul 8, 2019 Alex Acosta is under fire for securing the alleged sex trafficker a "sweetheart plea deal" as Miami's top federal prosecutor a decade ago. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Jeffrey Epstein Pleads Not Guilty to Abusing Dozens of Underage Girls

MICHAEL R. SISAK and JIM MUSTIAN / The Associated Press Jul 7, 2019 Prosecutors say evidence against the billionaire financier included a "vast trove" of lewd photographs discovered at his New York mansion. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )