Pentagon Caught in Contract Shuffle

Staff / Truthdig Dec 26, 2006 According to internal audit documents obtained by The Washington Post, the Defense Department wasted millions of dollars by farming out contracting to the Interior Department in an effort to "expedite" the process. Through the program, Interior routinely awarded overpriced and under-monitored no-bid contracts in exchange for a fee from the Pentagon. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Military Wants Even More Money

Staff / Truthdig Dec 21, 2006 The Pentagon has asked the White House for an additional $99.7 billion for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, for a total increase of $50 billion over last year's record spending. According to the Congressional Research Service, military spending on Iraq, Afghanistan and other operations has exceeded $500 billion so far. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Mr. Fish: Terrorist Detector

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The Military’s Iraq Gamble

Staff / Truthdig Dec 14, 2006 The Pentagon is expected to recommend expanding both the military and its presence in Iraq as part of its "double down" strategy. Another element of the plan, to be presented to President Bush on Wednesday, is likely to include a direct confrontation with Moqtada al-Sadr and his militia. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Gates Confirmed by Senate

Staff / Truthdig Dec 7, 2006 Robert Gates has been confirmed by the Senate with enormous support. While much has been made of Gates' "fresh perspective" on the war, Sen. Arlen Specter (R-Pa.) pointed out that it is the president who structures policy. And this president is notorious for selectively listening to advice. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Gates Says U.S. Isn’t Winning War

Staff / Truthdig Dec 6, 2006 When asked during his confirmation hearing today whether the United States was winning the war in Iraq, Robert Gates said simply, "No, sir." The nominee for defense secretary, who later went on to soften his position, is expected to receive a speedy confirmation. Update: The Senate Armed Services Committee has voted unanimously to recommend approval of Gates' confirmation. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Rep. Dennis Kucinch: No More Money for War on Iraq

Joshua Scheer / Truthdig Dec 5, 2006 In a Truthdig interview, the Democratic congressman argues that the Pentagon's new spending proposal would not only escalate the Iraq war but could be used to fund an attack on Iran. Read the Gordon England memo discussed in the interview. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Rumsfeld Memo Calls for ‘Major Adjustment’

Staff / Truthdig Dec 3, 2006 Another confidential memo has landed in the hands of The New York Times, this one written by Don Rumsfeld himself The disgraced former defense secretary suggested major changes in Iraq strategy, including the possibility of troop withdrawals: "In my view it is time for a major adjustment" Bush apparently agreed, firing Rumsfeld just two days later. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Olbermann Puts Rumsfeld to Shame

Staff / Truthdig Aug 31, 2006 Keith Olbermann delivered a masterful retort on Wednesday to Donald Rumsfeld's recent diatribe on fascism. With a commentary as apt as it was eloquent, Olbermann excoriated the defense secretary's very patriotism: "In what country was Mr. Rumsfeld raised? As a child, of whose heroism did he read? On what side of the battle for freedom did he dream one day to fight? With what country has he confused? the United States of America?" (Video & Transcript) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Here We Go Again

Staff / Truthdig Aug 29, 2006 Donald Rumsfeld paid a visit to a missile defense interceptor site on Sunday, and managed limited praise for the failure-ridden program. The Bush administration, which deployed the system before testing was complete, has plans for expansion with a new base in Europe. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Haditha Investigation Reveals Possible Coverup

Staff / Truthdig Aug 18, 2006 The Marines implicated in the killings of 24 Iraqis in Haditha may have attempted to conceal evidence, according to a secret report. Based on an investigation of the incident, the report suggests that the Marines may have tampered with their unit logbook and withheld incriminating footage captured by an aerial drone. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Lamont Heads New GOP Bogeymen Lineup

Staff / Truthdig Aug 10, 2006 RNC Chairman Ken Mehlman has released a video titled "From NDR to Ned Lamont: The Democratic Party's Transformation From Strength to Weakness" Its message is obvious Its logic is ludicrous -- ie that only blind adherence to Bush's failed policies will make America safe (More after the jump) . Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )