Senators Fume Over Torture Revelations

Staff / Truthdig Jun 18, 2008 With statements such as "if the detainee dies, you're doing it wrong" guiding our government's thinking during the formation and implementation of interrogation techniques, it's no wonder Carl Levin and others were outraged in the Senate on Tuesday. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

No Exit (Yet)

Staff / Truthdig Apr 8, 2008 Gen. David Petraeus dug in his heels during a Senate hearing Tuesday, refusing to give specifics about additional U.S. troop withdrawal plans after July, recommending a "pause" instead and taking heat from congressional opponents like Carl Levin and Hillary Clinton in the process. Meanwhile, John McCain spoke of "real hope and optimism" for Iraq's future. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Keith Olbermann on Torture and Conspiracy

Staff / Truthdig Nov 7, 2007 In another of his stirring commentaries, the "Countdown" host suggests that the story of Daniel Levin, who was fired from the Justice Department after he experienced waterboarding and called it torture, reveals that "the presidency of George W. Bush has now devolved into a criminal conspiracy to cover the ass of George W. Bush." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Maliki Hits Back at Congressional Critics

Staff / Truthdig Aug 26, 2007 Responding to recent comments by top American politicians -- Sens. Hillary Clinton and Carl Levin in particular -- calling for his replacement, embattled Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki voiced some critical words of his own. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Before the Invasion, There Was Feith

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Feb 14, 2007 The lies of Douglas Feith, exposed by the Pentagon's inspector general, are the key to understanding the greatest intelligence fiasco in American history. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

GOP Blocks Anti-Escalation Resolution

Staff / Truthdig Feb 6, 2007 Senate Republicans managed to block debate Monday on the anti-surge resolution offered by John Warner, R-Va., and Carl Levin, D-Mich. Joe Lieberman, who is fast becoming the president's most loyal lapdog, argued that debate would hurt troop morale. Chuck Hagel retorted that he would have welcomed debate while serving in Vietnam, where he was wounded. Find out how your senators voted ("nay" votes were to block the resolution) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )