Court Bumps Emanuel Off Chicago Ballot

Staff / Truthdig Jan 25, 2011 He left his post as President Barack Obama's chief of staff with the intent of becoming Chicago's next mayor, but Rahm Emanuel was forced to shift gears Monday by an Illinois state appellate court (more). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Obama’s New Chief of Staff Makes $8.3 Million From Wall Street Gig

Staff / Truthdig Jan 21, 2011 In preparation for his new White House job, William Daley sold $8.3 million of JPMorgan Chase stock. Thanks to government regulations, Daley can postpone paying the capital gains on that haul until he leaves public life, which, given how fast the door between Obama's White House and Wall Street spins, shouldn't be too long. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Daley Tapped to Be Obama’s Chief of Staff

Staff / Truthdig Jan 7, 2011 For his next act, President Obama has made a replacement for former Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel appear, and it's none other than William Daley, another member of Chicago's Daley political dynasty -- and one with close ties to Wall Street.For his next act, President Obama has made a replacement for former Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel appear, and it's none other than William Daley. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Emanuel Makes It Official: He’s Running in Chicago

Staff / Truthdig Nov 14, 2010 Rahm Emanuel has made it official. Six weeks after bailing out as White House chief of staff and returning to Chicago, he has formally announced that he is running to be the next mayor of the Windy City. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Emanuel’s ‘Glad to Be Home’ … in Chicago, That Is

Staff / Truthdig Oct 5, 2010 Oops -- someone has caught Obama's outgoing chief of staff and ongoing hatchet man, Rahm Emanuel, being a duplicitous politician! It's not that bad, really; Rahmbo's just talking about how he's "glad to be home" in Chicago in this mayoral campaign video (continued). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Does Emanuel Have a Fighting Chance in Chicago?

Staff / Truthdig Sep 28, 2010 One would think that, after serving for two years as Barack Obama's hatchet man in the White House, becoming Chicago's next mayor wouldn't be the hardest feat for Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel -- but then again, this is Chicago we're talking about here. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Report: Rahm Emanuel Expected to Leave the White House

Staff / Truthdig Jun 21, 2010 Here's some palace intrigue from the White House -- well, from across the pond, technically, via the U.K.’s Daily Telegraph: Chief of staff Rahm "Rahmbo" Emanuel might be preparing to leave his post after this fall's midterm elections. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Army Chief Voices ‘Serious Concerns’ About ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Change

Staff / Truthdig Feb 24, 2010 Although other military leaders have expressed their support for a moratorium on the infamous "don't ask, don't tell" policy regarding American gay and lesbian troops, Gen. George W. Casey Jr., the U.S. Army chief of staff, expressed reservations to senators on Tuesday about changing the law in wartime. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Alabama Congressman’s Party Switch Sparks Office Exodus

Staff / Truthdig Jan 5, 2010 Looks as if Alabama Rep. Parker Griffith may be traveling a little lighter than he planned as he makes the transition from the left to the right of the political aisle. On Monday, Griffith's chief of staff, along with 10 other staff members, decamped from his office, wishing him well but declining to join him in his switch to the GOP. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Cheney’s Satanic Verses

Staff / Truthdig Jun 24, 2009 Dick Cheney, former vice president, defense secretary and White House chief of staff, has signed a reported $2 million deal with Simon & Schuster to publish his memoirs as a public official in four administrations. Bets are it'll be a thriller marked with torture, stolen elections, war and, hopefully, no sex. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘SNL’s’ Spiked Emanuel Skit

Staff / Truthdig Nov 25, 2008 Is it safe to mock Barack Obama's chief of staff yet? Will it ever be? What could be the explanation as to why Andy Samberg's impersonation of Rahm Emanuel didn't make it onto last weekend's "Saturday Night Live" lineup? So many questions. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )