Allen West Loses, Grover Norquist on Obama’s ‘Poopy Head’ Strategy, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Nov 13, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including a possible surprise pick to replace Hillary Clinton as secretary of state and a conversation David Petraeus' mistress had about him during a January appearance on "The Daily Show." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

How the David Petraeus-Paula Broadwell Affair Was Uncovered

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Nov 12, 2012 It appears modern technology and a jealous lover cost the ex-CIA director his job. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

General David Petraeus on How Best to Live

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Nov 10, 2012 Days before David Petraeus resigned from his post as director of the CIA for having an extramarital affair, The Daily Beast’s Newsreek Newsweek column published the general’s “Rules for Living” as documented by his biographer and mistress, Paula Broadwell. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

GOP Catch-22, ‘Romney Hood’ vs. ‘Obamaloney,’ and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Aug 8, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including more speculation on Romney's running mate and sh*t that Rep. Allen West says. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Age of Drones

William Pfaff / Truthdig May 30, 2012 Counterinsurgency is out. Drones, assassination teams, targeted killings and special forces are in. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Report Contradicts Obama on Drone Casualties

Staff / Truthdig Feb 7, 2012 U.K.-based investigative reporters working with the Sunday Times have determined that "since Obama took office three years ago, between 282 and 535 civilians have been credibly reported as killed [by CIA drone attacks in Pakistan], including more than 60 children." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Offshore Everywhere: The Plan to End National Sovereignty as We Know It

By Tom Engelhardt Feb 6, 2012 The defense cuts that will change the American way of war may mean little in monetary terms, but in imperial terms they will make a difference: They will offer a direct challenge to national sovereignty. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

What’s a Seasoned CIA Agent Doing at the NYPD?

Staff / Truthdig Oct 17, 2011 Here's a spooky story: The Central Intelligence Agency has once again called unwanted attention to its clandestine collaboration with the New York Police Department, a relationship that was fortified after 9/11 and led to special NYPD surveillance of the city's Muslim communities, as it has come to the notice of select lawmakers and media outlets that an experienced CIA operative (more). Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Afghanistan and the Big Lie

Staff / Truthdig Sep 14, 2011 Italian journalist Olivia Poli joined John R. MacArthur, president and publisher of Harper’s Magazine, for a stroll through New York City’s Washington Square Park, where they had an unusually candid conversation about the so-called drawdown of the U.S. war effort in Afghanistan. (more) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Taliban Attack U.S. Embassy in Kabul

Staff / Truthdig Sep 13, 2011 The Obama administration vowed to relentlessly pursue Afghanistan's Taliban insurgents who, using suicide bombers, assault rifles and rocket-propelled grenades, attacked the U.S. Embassy in Kabul on Tuesday. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Military Establishment Takes Three Whacks at Robert Gates

Staff / Truthdig Sep 8, 2011 Robert Gates, who left his role as defense secretary this summer, has drawn criticism from members of the military establishment for allegedly lacking long-term vision, allowing military leaders to usurp civilian control and inadequately briefing and preparing the president for war. (more) Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Obama’s Assassination Machine

Staff / Truthdig Jul 14, 2011 Fred Branfman was in Laos when the U.S. began covertly dropping bombs on the country's civilian population in 1969 as part of its military operations in neighboring Vietnam. Today, he writes about the Obama administration's international counterterrorism plan, which involves 60,000 Special Operations forces worldwide. (more) Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )