Politics

Rove’s Replacement Was Fake Florida Protester

Staff / Truthdig Apr 21, 2006 The new White House policy chief, who is filling Karl Rove's shoes in that post, took part in the infamous "Brooks Brothers riot" of 2000, in which GOP operatives, dressed as protesters, tried to intimidate officials engaged in the Florida recount. (Via Truthout.) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Report: Fitzgerald Presents Rove Evidence to Grand Jury

Staff / Truthdig Apr 20, 2006 It's the first time this year that Fitzgerald has told jurors that he would soon present them with a list of criminal charges he intends to file against the White House operative, according to Truthout's Jason Leopold. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Nuclear Showdown in Nevada

Staff / Truthdig Apr 20, 2006 The government will detonate a massive amount of conventional explosives to figure out the math on a tactical nuclear weapon--perhaps to be used on Iran, warns Air America host Randi Rhodes. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

McCain Critical of Rumsfeld’s Handling of War

Staff / Truthdig Apr 20, 2006 The former "straight-shooter" (who has recently reversed his stances on several issues) is nevertheless steadfast on his support of the Iraq war, despite being "a bit resentful" of the Secretary of Defense "for the way the war has been poorly handled." (via Huff Po) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Iraq War Spending Doubles Since Invasion

Staff / Truthdig Apr 20, 2006 Annual war expenditures have risen from $48 billion in 2003 to an anticipated $94 billion in 2006, thanks to the expected largest emergency spending bill in history. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Spy Chief Draws Bipartisan Criticism

Staff / Truthdig Apr 20, 2006 Democrats and Republicans don't agree on a lot these days, but they do agree that the US' new spy chief, John Negroponte, is "creating just another blanket of bureaucracy, muffling rather than clarifying the dangers lurking in the world," according to the N. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bartlett Busted on Gas Prices

Staff / Truthdig Apr 20, 2006 Chris Matthews nails the White House communications director on his claim that no one in the administration promised that gas prices would go down after the invasion of Iraq. Meanwhile, crude prices are holding above $72--a record high. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

McClellan Quits, Rove Is Shifted

Staff / Truthdig Apr 19, 2006 In the continuing White House shake-up, the presidential spokesman bows out, and Rove, who was just recently promoted to deputy chief of staff, relinquishes those duties to focus on politics. Dig deeper

‘I’m the Decider and I Decide What Is Best’

Staff / Truthdig Apr 19, 2006 Watch the president utter the remark that became a classic the moment it left his lips. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Almost 50 U.S. Troops Dead in Iraq Since April 1

Staff / Truthdig Apr 19, 2006 The high number of fatalities marks this as one of the bloodiest periods for the military since the invasion. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Rolling Stone: Worst President in History?

Staff / Truthdig Apr 19, 2006 The magazine is said to be on the verge of running a story in which a leading American historian concludes that the Bush presidency "appears headed for colossal historical disgrace." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Stop the Presses! Bush Reads a Newspaper!

Staff / Truthdig Apr 19, 2006 The famously anti-intellectual president tells reporters: " I read the front page and I know the speculation But I'm the decider and I decide what's best And what's best is for Don Rumsfeld to remain as the secretary of defense" (Via Huff Po) "I'm the decider, and I decide what's best" someone call Jacob Weisberg to update his "Bushisms" book. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )