Mueller: Special Counsel Probe Did Not Exonerate Trump

ERIC TUCKER, MICHAEL BALSAMO and CHAD DAY / The Associated Press May 29, 2019 He says charging the president with a crime was not an option in his first public comments on the two-year Russian interference inquiry. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Joe Biden Is Not the Pragmatic Choice for 2020

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig May 23, 2019 Media narratives and favorability polls aside, pragmatism at this moment is about something far different than what Biden is offering. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

At Odds on Many Fronts, U.S. and Russia Hope for Better Ties

JIM HEINTZ and FRANCESCA EBEL / The Associated Press May 14, 2019 Mike Pompeo and Vladimir Putin each signal a desire to focus on the future in the first high-level meeting since the Mueller inquiry ended. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Only Way Democrats Can Beat Trump in 2020

Juan Cole / Truthdig May 5, 2019 Recent polls look promising for the Democratic Party—if they pay attention to the direction their voters are taking. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Five Critical Takeaways From the Mueller Report

Bill Blum / Truthdig Apr 18, 2019 Here’s one: No one is above the law. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Donald Trump Will Bankrupt America

Tom Engelhardt / TomDispatch Mar 31, 2019 Americans elected a bankruptcy king as their president and character will tell.  Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

Push to Elect Presidents by Popular Vote Gains Momentum

Ilana Novick Feb 26, 2019 Colorado is the latest state to join an agreement to bypass the Electoral College. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Ex-Trump Campaign Staffer’s Lawsuit Challenges Nondisclosure Agreements

Ilana Novick Feb 25, 2019 Alva Johnson’s accusations include racial and gender discrimination, unequal pay and an unwanted kiss from the president. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Judge Imposes Gag Order on Trump Confidant Stone After Post

MICHAEL BALSAMO / The Associated Press Feb 21, 2019 Roger Stone's photo of Judge Amy Berman Jackson on Instagram included what appeared to be the crosshairs of a gun. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

FBI Investigated Whether Trump Secretly Worked for Russia: Report

The Associated Press Jan 11, 2019 His actions after James Comey's firing reportedly prompted officials to evaluate whether the president was a potential threat to U.S. security. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Elizabeth Warren’s Presidential Bid Leaves Questions to Be Answered

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Jan 3, 2019 Among other issues, she must find a way to distinguish herself from Bernie Sanders if she hopes to capture the Democratic nomination. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

In Plea Deal, Russian Admits Being a Secret Agent

MICHAEL BALSAMO / The Associated Press Dec 13, 2018 Maria Butina used her NRA contacts in seeking to connect with U.S. conservatives during the 2016 election, prosecutors say. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )