Politics

Alito Appears Headed for Confirmation

Staff / Truthdig Jan 13, 2006 As the hearings end, Democrats seem unlikely to filibuster the nominee. | storyAnd so much for a swing vote: Analyses of Alito's answers by both The New York Times and The Washington Post find the nominee most aligned with Scalia and Thomas. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bowing to Pressure, Army Adds to Soldiers’ Armor

Staff / Truthdig Jan 12, 2006 The move comes in the wake of a New York Times report that shamed the military over the issue. | story Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bush Slams Critics of Iraq Policy

Staff / Truthdig Jan 11, 2006 In strong language, the president claims that some Democratic criticism may give "comfort to our adversaries." | story Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

National Review Calls Abramoff Scandal Purely Republican

Staff / Truthdig Jan 11, 2006 In an editorial, the right-wing magazine calls any effort to tar Democrats a "misdirection." | story Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bush on Bin Laden’s Satellite Phone: Wrong Again

Jon Wiener / Truthdig Jan 11, 2006 Bush rolled out an old canard about Bin Laden and the media rolled over. An inside look at the sticking power of a falsehood. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Betraying the Reagan Revolution

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Jan 11, 2006 What irony that those once young Republicans, who hectored their elders about being more vigilant in defending the nation's taxpayers and security forces, should end up accused of deeply betraying both. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Pay to Play With Jack

Staff / Truthdig Jan 10, 2006 Republican lobbyist Jack Abramoff, in a plea deal, is about to blow the whistle on a dozen congressmen -- launching what should be the biggest scandal in decades. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Florida Professor, Wife Arrested as Spies for Cuba

Staff / Truthdig Jan 10, 2006 For over two decades, the couple allegedly passed on secrets about U.S. officials, FBI agents and anti-Castro groups. | story Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Iraq War Could Cost $2 Trillion, Study Finds

Staff / Truthdig Jan 10, 2006 Long-term costs like healthcare for vets could push the war's cost far above White House projections. | story Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Dems Didn’t Take a Dime From Abramoff, Dean Says

Staff / Truthdig Jan 9, 2006 Don't believe the hype, says Howard Dean, this is a purely Republican scandal | more Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Alito Proves His Conservative Mettle

Staff / Truthdig Jan 9, 2006 Profile of rise through right-wing ranks; "Constitution does not protect a right to abortion." | moreAlso: Check out our extensive paper trail on the nominee. | link Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Alito, a Youthful Enemy of the Warren Court

Staff / Truthdig Jan 9, 2006 The Washington Post details Alito's long-held antipathy to the segregation-ending court. | moreAlso, check out our extensive paper trail on the nominee. | link Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )