Could A Hillary Clinton Tax Hike On Short-Term Investments Curb Corporate 'Short-Termism'?
In a speech Friday in New York, the Democratic presidential candidate is expected to call on Wall Street to be more focused on the future.
Consumer Financial Protection: Growing Watchdog Agency Faces New Tests On Anniversary Of Wall Street Reform
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has delivered billions of dollars to Americans. Will Congress make its job harder?
Student Loan Servicing Headaches Plague Military Troops And Families During Deployment: CFPB Study
"I can't continue to fight this," one military borrower told the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau about problems with his student loan servicer.
After Same-Sex Marriage Ruling, Ted Cruz Proposes Elections For Supreme Court Justices
The Republican presidential contender's call comes after supreme court rulings which backed the Affordable Care Act and same-sex marriage.
Tennessee Abortion Clinics: 2 Locations To Remain Open After Federal Judge's Order
Without temporarily blocking enforcement of a new abortion law in Tennessee, a judge said that patients "will suffer irreparable harm."
July 4th Terror Attack? Homeland Security Warns of Potential Terrorist Threats Over Independence Day Holiday
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson urged law enforcement to "remain vigilant" as Independence Day approaches.
Supreme Court Says Plaintiffs Can Challenge 'Unconscious Prejudices' In Fair Housing Case
Here's what the Supreme Court's fair housing decision means for civil rights advocates, and for the banking industry.
Senate Investigation Into Sandy Fraud Claims Sparks Sharp Disagreement From New York Senator
There's "no net incentive" to underpay homeowners after a flood, U.S. Senate investigators say.
Widespread Costs Of Predatory Lending Limit Economic Mobility: Report
Communities of color receive abusive loans at higher rates than whites "in almost all cases," according to a new analysis from the Center for Responsible Lending.
Regulators Concerned With Consumer Threats Attempt Dialogue With Debt Collectors
Regulators and industry reps gather in Buffalo, New York, for the first of several dialogue events.
After Texas Floods, A New Test for FEMA's Beleaguered National Flood Insurance Program
The Texas and Oklahoma floods represent a pivotal moment for a National Flood Insurance Program attempting reform after fraud allegations.
Texas Flooding Update: Death Toll Rises To 20 In Texas After Unidentified Man Found Near Blanco River
The death toll from the floods in Texas and Oklahoma has climbed to 24.
Veterans To Receive $60 Million Refund On Student Loan Interest: DOJ
The Department of Justice says that the checks from Navient, formerly part of Sallie Mae, are going in the mail next month.
Justice Department, CFPB Say Mortgage Lender Overcharged African-American and Hispanic Borrowers
The Feds want Provident Funding Associates to set aside $9 million for discrimination victims.
International Space Station Orbit Adjustment Works After First Failed Attempt
The three ISS crew members waiting to come home get a boost from the corrected orbit.
1 Marine Dead, A Dozen Hurt In 'Hard Landing' At Hawaii Air Force Station
At least a dozen Marines were injured and hospitalized in the Sunday morning incident at a Hawaii air base.
Little Evidence To Show E-Cigarettes Help Smokers Quit Real Cigarettes
Researchers say smokers should consider "other options" to quitting, given potential health risks.
Jerusalem Day 2015: Amid Clashes, Netanyahu Stresses Israeli 'Sovereignty' in the Old City
Thousands of Israeli demonstrators march through Muslim areas on Jerusalem Day.
CFPB Considers Mortgage-Like Protections For Student Loan Borrowers
As student debt grows, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is launching an inquiry into the student loan industry.
Fannie Mae Fails To Maintain Foreclosed Homes In Black And Latino Neighborhoods, Discrimination Complaint Alleges
The National Fair Housing Alliance and 19 other groups have filed a federal discrimination complaint against Fannie Mae.
FEMA Flood Insurance Provider Accused of Withholding Hundreds of Hurricane Sandy Documents
An attorney for homeowners alleges that an insurer paid by FEMA has continually violated federal court orders.
1 In 10 US Adults Are 'Credit Invisible,' Limiting Access To Loans: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Blacks and Hispanics are less likely to have credit histories than whites, according to the CFPB.
Americans' View of US Race Relations Worse Than In Past 20 Years: Poll
A new CBS News/New York Times poll shows a majority of blacks and whites think race relations are bad.
Gunman in 'Draw Muhammad' Shooting Attack Was Under FBI Watch Years Earlier
Law enforcement officials named two gunmen suspected of opening fire at a Prophet Muhammad art contest in Garland, Texas.
Pew Study: Blacks More Likely To Say Poverty Led To Baltimore Unrest Than Whites
The new Pew Research Center survey also indicates most agree with prosecutor's decision to charge Baltimore officers in Freddie Gray's death.
Huckabee to Military Recruits: Don't Enlist Until Obama Leaves Office
Potential presidential candidate Mike Huckabee says President Obama has made the military 'hostile' toward Christians.
Obama To Spend Earth Day Tackling Climate Change In Florida Everglades
Climate change and its threat to the economy "can no longer be denied," U.S. President Barack Obama says Saturday, in advance of his Earth Day speech.
Sony Lawyer David Boies Warns Media Not To Publish Information On New WikiLeaks Database
Sony lawyer David Boies tells news outlets to stay away from the WikiLeaks database containing hacked documents.
New York Financial Services Regulator Investigating Hurricane Sandy Engineering Reports
A New York state regulatory agency's investigation means more scrutiny for FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program in the wake of fraud allegations.
Goldman Sachs Loses Luster in Comparison of Mutual Fund Performance
How well is Wall Street's strategy on actively managed mutual funds holding up for investors?