contempt of congress

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Nov 25, 2019 If the Democrats' impeachment action fails to address the "constitutional rot" that has occurred over decades, U.S. democracy may be doomed. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

House Holds 2 Trump Officials in Contempt in Census Dispute

MATTHEW DALY / The Associated Press Jul 17, 2019 The House votes, 230-198, to hold Attorney General William Barr (pictured) and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross in criminal contempt. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Invoking Privilege, Trump Blocks Access to Full Mueller Report

MARY CLARE JALONICK and LISA MASCARO / The Associated Press May 8, 2019 As Democrats mull next steps, Republicans back the president, with Senate leader Mitch McConnell declaring "case closed" on the Russia probe. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Obamacare Ruling Roundup and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jun 29, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including Supreme Court decisions, the U.S. attorney general being held in contempt and why Bill O'Reilly should apologize. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Mukasey: Miers, Bolten Not in Contempt of Congress

Staff / Truthdig Mar 1, 2008 On Friday, Attorney General Michael Mukasey thwarted the efforts of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other lawmakers to bring White House Chief of Staff Josh Bolten and former presidential counsel Harriet Miers before a federal grand jury for ignoring subpoenas to testify before the House Judiciary Committee about the firings of nine U.S. attorneys in 2006. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

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House Holds 2 Trump Officials in Contempt in Census Dispute

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Mukasey: Miers, Bolten Not in Contempt of Congress