Wizards of the Inauguration

Staff / Truthdig Jan 9, 2009 While Barack Obama banned corporations and big donors from funding his inauguration so as to not trammel the public celebration, the big event's multimillion-dollar bill is instead being footed by Wall Street executives and other financial employees acting as fundraisers. Abracadabra -- no more special interests. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

McClellan Testifies, Sells More Books

Staff / Truthdig Jun 20, 2008 The most recent stop in former White House press secretary Scott McClellan's book tour was Capitol Hill, where he testified about his own participation in the Valerie Plame affair and the involvement of both Bush and Cheney in attempting to cover up the treasonous tracks of 2007 felon of the year Scooter Libby. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Kennedy Recovering From Seizure

Staff / Truthdig May 18, 2008 Sen. Edward M. Kennedy is recuperating at Boston's Massachusetts General Hospital after suffering a seizure Saturday at his Cape Cod home. Kennedy, 76, was reportedly in good spirits later that day, spending time with family members and watching a Red Sox game on television. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Cyber-Newt Salutes the ‘Metaverse’ on Second Life

Staff / Truthdig Oct 2, 2007 Savvily referencing the work of William Gibson, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich has made a rather bizarre appearance on Second Life, showing up at a virtual Capitol Hill on Pollywog Gardenvale's "News From the Virtual World." (Bonus: features unintentionally hilarious, if drawn-out, intro theme music.) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Media Ignore Lieberman’s Caucus Fickleness

Staff / Truthdig Feb 24, 2007 According to Media Matters, several media outlets noted a statement Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman made to Time magazine that there is a "very remote possibility" he will stop caucusing with Senate Democrats but failed to mention his pre-election promises to continue to caucus with them. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Washington Deal Maker Details Palm Greasing

Staff / Truthdig Aug 6, 2006 A contractor tied to disgraced former Rep. Randy "Duke" Cunningham describes America's congressional appropriations process as little more than a shakedown. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

An Asinine GOP Era Comes to a Close

Staff / Truthdig Aug 3, 2006 French fries and French toast are back on the menu on Capitol Hill -- nearly three years of being tagged with the substitute moniker "Freedom." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Lawmakers Appear to Distance Selves From Lobbyists

Staff / Truthdig Jan 31, 2006 Both Republicans and Democrats are canceling meetings with lobbyists in the wake of the Abramoff scandal. | storyPardon our cynicism, but as long as lobbyists have money to dole out, lawmakers will find a way to the trough.Any lobbying-reform legislation that results from this scandal will be rendered moot as quickly as you can say "McCain-Feingold." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bush-Abramoff Photos Percolating Through Media

Staff / Truthdig Jan 23, 2006 Time magazine describes--but doesn't publish--pictures of the president and the radioactive lobbyist. | storyDemocrats are sensing blood--the Republican equivalent of Clinton-Lewinsky hug videos. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )