Politics

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 )

Disgraced Congressman ‘Wore a Wire’

Staff / Truthdig Jan 7, 2006 Ex-GOP Rep. Randy "Duke" Cunningham went undercover to implicate others before copping a plea. | more Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Lobbyist’s Downfall Leads to Charities’ Windfall

Staff / Truthdig Jan 6, 2006 Follow the money on Abramoff and the folks he scammed and corrupted. |more Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bush Appointments Garner Cries of Cronyism

Staff / Truthdig Jan 6, 2006 New immigration head lacks experience, is niece of former military chief. | more Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bush, Delay Dump Abramoff Donations

Staff / Truthdig Jan 5, 2006 Attempt to distance themselves as scandal rocks Washington | more Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Abramoff Pleads Guilty in Second Federal Case

Staff / Truthdig Jan 5, 2006 Conspiracy and wire-fraud charges stem from 2000 purchase of gambling boat fleet. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Tony Snow, Brit Hume, Chris Matthews Helped to Raise Funds for Abramoff Charity

Staff / Truthdig Jan 4, 2006 Three TV newsmen took lead roles in organzation that appears to play key role in lobbyist scandal. story Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )