Trump Defends Tax Plan, Predicts Economy Set ‘to Rock’

By JONATHAN LEMIRE and STEPHEN OHLEMACHER / The Associated Press Dec 16, 2017 He suggests the plan, expected to pass in Congress in coming days, could lead to explosive growth. But many economists are doubtful, and critics warn of its effect on the U.S. debt. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Senate OKs Tax Bill as Trump, GOP Near Big Legislative Win

By Alan Fram, Marcy Gordon and Stephen Ohlemacher / The Associated Press Dec 2, 2017 Republicans pushed a $1.5 trillion tax bill through the Senate, taking a giant step toward giving the president one of his top priorities. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Who’s in Charge of the Launch Codes?

By Robert Burns / AP Nov 19, 2017 The Trump era has sparked a new debate about nuclear war authority. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

State Department Defends Tillerson, Under Fire as a Manager

By Matthew Lee / AP Nov 17, 2017 The agency is battling growing bipartisan charges that the secretary of state's reorganization plans are crippling America's diplomatic corps. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Corker and Flake’s Pro-Trump Voting Records Tell It All

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Oct 25, 2017 While the GOP senators are heralded for criticizing the president, progressives say both have men supported the bulk of the White House agenda. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

10 Reasons U.S. Should Stick With Iran Nuclear Deal

By Medea Benjamin Oct 10, 2017 Before Donald Trump destroys the best global foreign policy achievement of the last decade, the world community has to stop him. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump Assails ‘Liddle Bob Corker’ as Senators Call for Calm

By Erica Werner / AP Oct 10, 2017 The president fuels the feud with a new tweet, and the Tennessee legislator shows no sign of backing away from his own criticism. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

No Good Reasons to Continue America’s Longest War

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Oct 5, 2017 Our costly presence in Afghanistan is on track to continue at least another decade, as politicians fail to articulate past failures or envision future strategy. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Sanders, Sherman Introduce Legislation to Break Up ‘Too Big to Fail’ Banks

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Apr 10, 2013 Wall Street sees no need for more regulations of course, but unfortunately for Main Street Americans still reeling from the last financial crisis, President Obama may turn out to be the banking industry's biggest ally. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

GOP Backs Off Norquist Anti-Tax Pledge, Fox News Dissed on Fox News, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Nov 27, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including another legal challenge to President Obama's health care law and billionaire Warren Buffet discusses what Congress should do about taxing the wealthy. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )