Foes ‘Trying to Take Me Out With Bullshit,’ Trump Tells CPAC Faithful

KEVIN FREKING / The Associated Press Mar 2, 2019 In a slashing speech packed with braggadocio and grievance, the president denounces Democrats as the party of "the socialist nightmare." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Trump Floats New Gun Measures as Owners Talk ‘Betrayal’

RICHARD LARDNER and NICHOLAS RICCARDI / The Associated Press Feb 24, 2018 His flirtation with a set of modest gun control measures after the Florida high school massacre draws swift condemnation from the gun advocates who helped elect him. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Companies Rethink Ties to NRA

The Associated Press Feb 23, 2018 After the latest school shooting, businesses review their investments, co-branding deals and other ties to the gun industry and the National Rifle Association. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Watch: Trump’s CPAC Speech

Staff / Truthdig Feb 25, 2017 The president attacked the press and riled up the crowd Friday at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Maryland. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Left, Right & Center’: CPAC, Bibi, Pot in D.C.

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Feb 28, 2015 Truthdig Editor-in-Chief Robert Scheer and the other “Left, Right & Center” panelists discuss the applause that Israel received at the Conservative Political Action Conference, a “clean” funding bill that keeps the Department of Homeland Security open without picking a fight over immigration rules, and the announcement that marijuana is now legal in Washington, D.C. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Left, Right & Center’: Russians in Ukraine, Republican Future, Hillary

Staff / Truthdig Mar 9, 2014 Truthdig Editor-in-Chief Robert Scheer and the other "Left, Right & Center" panelists explore whether Crimea's vote to leave Ukraine for Russia is like Scotland's referendum, Hillary Clinton in 2016, and the debate over the Republican future at the Conservative Political Action Conference. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Some Signs of Life in the GOP?

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Mar 19, 2013 At first glance, last week's Conservative Political Action Conference looked like a hot mess. On closer inspection, it looked even worse. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Rand Paul’s CPAC Victory, Karl Rove’s Feud With Sarah Palin, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Mar 18, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including John Boehner's explanation of why he'll never support gay marriage and a CPAC participant's shocking comments on slavery. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Marco Rubio vs. Rand Paul, Dianne Feinstein vs. Ted Cruz, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Mar 15, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including a Reuters editor is indicted on suspicion of aiding hackers and Barack Obama wants Democratic lawmakers to know he's not Dick Cheney. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Senate Confirms Hagel, GOP Lawmaker Says Cheney Going to Hell, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Feb 27, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including Chris Christie being omitted from a major conservative event and Stephen Colbert breaks character to make his first political endorsement. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

GOP Senator’s Unexpected Retirement, Sarah Palin’s Next Step, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Feb 19, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including the true meaning of Presidents Day revealed and Mark Sanford airs his first South Carolina congressional campaign ad. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )