18 Ways Julian Assange Changed the World

Lee Camp / Truthdig May 22, 2019 We’re tirelessly exploited by rich villains and know all about it thanks to the exhaustive efforts of an eccentric Australian. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Strzok Hoisted With His Own Petard

By Ray McGovern / Consortiumnews Jul 13, 2018 FBI agent Peter Strzok may be soon “thrown under the bus” in the ongoing investigation into Clinton’s emails and his alleged role in the Russia-gate investigation, comments Ray McGovern. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

DOJ Gives Congress New Classified Documents on Russia Probe

MARY CLARE JALONICK / The Associated Press Jun 23, 2018 The Justice Department gives House Republicans more than 1,000 documents related to the Russia investigation and the handling of its probe into Hillary Clinton's emails. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Trump’s Most Damning Legacy

Robert Reich / RobertReich.Org Nov 5, 2017 In pushing for "going after Hillary Clinton," he crossed a particularly dangerous line: In a democracy bound by the rule of law, presidents do not prosecute political foes. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

It Is FBI Director James Comey Who Should Be Investigated

By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Mar 21, 2017 It can be argued that Comey broke the law by openly intervening in the presidential election campaign in its final days. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Best of Truthdig’s Ear to the Ground 2016: A Showcase of Activists’ Approaches to the Election

Staff / Truthdig Dec 27, 2016 Our Ear to the Ground section was filled with election news this year, of course. The most-read posts, however, were less about the outcome than about activism inspired by the democratic process. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Did Bill Clinton’s Meeting With the Attorney General Force FBI to Issue Letter on Hillary’s Emails?

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Dec 21, 2016 Had the former president not met with Attorney General Loretta Lynch at a Phoenix airport, bureau Director James Comey "would never have felt obliged" to tell Congress just days before the election that the FBI was again looking into emails related to Hillary Clinton, Michael Daly writes at The Daily Beast. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Never Mind

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Never Mind

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James Comey: FBI Stands by July Conclusions About Hillary Clinton’s Email, Won’t Recommend Charges

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Nov 7, 2016 After nine days of turmoil and reports of strife within the bureau's ranks, Director Comey made yet another announcement Sunday that could impact Tuesday's presidential election. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Like a Halloween Nightmare, This Election Keeps Scaring Us to Death

By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Nov 1, 2016 Groping, sexting and "undead" emails: In the 2016 campaign, dark deeds of the past are resurrected and ogres return to haunt our daily lives.Groping, sexting and "undead" emails: In the 2016 campaign, dark deeds of the past are resurrected and ogres return to haunt our daily lives. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

FBI Gets Go-Ahead to Review Latest Batch of Emails in Clinton Case, as Political Feuds Roil

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Oct 31, 2016 Here's the least surprising news of the day: James Comey's announcement of his agency's new investigation has sparked a highly politicized battle within the U.S. government. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )