KEVIN FREKING / The Associated PressMar 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 )
RICHARD LARDNER and NICHOLAS RICCARDI / The Associated PressFeb 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 )
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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 )
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Staff / TruthdigFeb 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 )
Alexander Reed Kelly / TruthdigFeb 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 )
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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 )
Eugene Robinson / TruthdigMar 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 )
Tracy Bloom / TruthdigMar 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 )
Tracy Bloom / TruthdigMar 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 )
Tracy Bloom / TruthdigFeb 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 )
Tracy Bloom / TruthdigFeb 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 )
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