Boeing Gains Ally in Tanker Battle

Staff / Truthdig Jun 18, 2008 Boeing has friends in high places, as evidenced by the congressional Government Accountability Office siding Wednesday with the US aviation giant in a protest against a multibillion-dollar refueling tanker contract that was awarded earlier this year to a U-Europe team . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Vice Presidency: Hype and Flourishes

Stanley Kutler / Truthdig Jun 16, 2008 For two centuries, selecting vice presidential candidates was at best a mere afterthought. Hardly anyone knew of the process, if indeed one existed aside from a brief huddle by the presidential candidate with a few advisers and friends. The presidential nominees usually settled on lesser-known figures, deserved obscurities in American history. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Congress’ Second Helping

Staff / Truthdig Jun 13, 2008 Pork, as in earmarks, not as in pig, is again in vogue this political season only a year after a 2007 congressional promise to curb what some call wasteful spending in politicians' home districts. At the top of the earmarking ladder is the defense authorization bill (read military-industrial complex), which saw a 29 percent increase in district spending since 2007. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Kucinich Tilts at Impeachment

Marie Cocco / Truthdig Jun 12, 2008 You cannot find a more complete and compelling indictment of the Bush administration than the Ohio representative has presented in his 35 articles of impeachment. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Senate Blocks Oil Tax

Staff / Truthdig Jun 11, 2008 Forty-one Senate Republicans stayed in lock step with the oil industry Tuesday as record gas prices have big oil rolling in profits at consumers' expense. Even as they face another tough election, Republicans in Congress refused to allow a tax on oil companies' "unreasonable" revenue. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Obama’s Florida Co-Chair Says Yes to Impeachment

Staff / Truthdig Jun 11, 2008 Rep. Dennis Kucinich filed articles of impeachment against President Bush this week, and he already has a taker: Barack Obama's Florida campaign co-chair, Rep. Robert Wexler. According to Wexler: "A decision by Congress to pursue impeachment is not an option, it is a sworn duty. It is time for Congress to stand up and defend the Constitution against the blatant violations and illegalities of this Administration." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Firing Congress

Marie Cocco / Truthdig Jun 10, 2008 In 225 days, at least one high-ranking politician will become unemployed. How many will join President Bush in retirement? Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

What Makes McCain Tick?

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Jun 4, 2008 Will the real John McCain stand up? Actually, I don't expect him to, now that he is the Republican presidential candidate, pandering to the irrationalities that drive his party. Nor is it likely that the fawning mass media will pressure him to the point of clarity. But I remain genuinely confused as to what makes him tick. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Kennedy Said to Prefer Wife as Successor

Staff / Truthdig May 23, 2008 The New York Daily News is reporting that Ted Kennedy wants his wife, Vicki, to succeed him in Congress. Although the lion of the Senate retains his post, his recent cancer diagnosis has many speculating as to who will eventually take the seat once held by John F. Kennedy. Ted, it seems, has an answer. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

McCain’s Shocking Discovery

Joe Conason / Truthdig May 22, 2008 Perhaps the senator hasn't been paying attention for the past few decades, for he somehow seems to have surrounded himself with exactly the kind of Washington hustlers he professes to despise. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Henry ‘the Hammer’ Waxman Shows Issa Who’s Boss

Staff / Truthdig May 22, 2008 EPA Administrator Stephen Johnson got the oversight chairman's blood going by refusing to answer a straightforward question, but it was fellow Congressman Darrell Issa who sent Waxman's gavel flying. The best part about being chairman is you get to say: "I will have you physically removed from this meeting if you don't stop." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bush Vetoes Farm Bill

Staff / Truthdig May 21, 2008 Without batting an ironic eye, President Bush has vetoed a $289-billion farm bill, claiming the legislation gives too much money to wealthy farmers. The bill includes steps to spur biofuel use and would expand nutrition programs to help poor Americans buy food. The Democratic Congress is expected to override the veto. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )