Unapologetic Trump Digs In on Immigration Despite Outrage

ZEKE MILLER and KEVIN McGILL / The Associated Press Jun 18, 2018 "... It's very strongly the Democrats' fault," the president says, rejecting criticism that his administration's "zero-tolerance" policy has resulted in inhumane and immoral conditions. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Test the DNA of Kevin Cooper, Says Kim Kardashian West to Jerry Brown

Narda Zacchino Jun 16, 2018 The reality star pleads with the California governor, via tweet, to give death row inmate Kevin Cooper the tests he has been denied, tests that could prove his innocence. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

GOP, Democrats Dodge Disaster in California Primaries

STEVE PEOPLES and MICHAEL R. BLOOD / The Associated Press Jun 6, 2018 Republicans will get a shot at the governor's mansion in November's election, while Democrats avoid being shut out of House races in the state's "top two" open primary. Nationally, female candidates make gains. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Gina Haspel Debate Spotlights America’s Soul Sickness

John Kiriakou / Truthdig May 8, 2018 The U.S. has become a country that supports torture, so the fight to stop the godmother of the CIA's "enhanced interrogation" program may be futile. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Senators Press on Safeguarding 2018 Ballots

MARY CLARE JALONICK, CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY and CHAD DAY / The Associated Press Mar 21, 2018 Members of the Senate Intelligence Committee from both parties criticize the Trump and Obama administrations for not moving quickly enough to stem the threat of Russian interference in U.S. elections. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

California’s Democratic Primary and the Sham of Elections

Scott Tucker / Truthdig Mar 6, 2018 Career politicians in big corporate parties don't want competition. They want the illusion of fair and functional democracy. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

California Democratic Party Won’t Endorse Dianne Feinstein

KATHLEEN RONAYNE / The Associated Press Feb 25, 2018 Although the four-term senator has not won support for her candidacy, her challenger in the June primary, state Senate leader Kevin de Leon, also failed to earn the Democrats' endorsement. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Trump Considers Pulling ICE Out of California

Emily Wells / Truthdig Feb 25, 2018 The president criticizes the state’s position on “sanctuary cities” and says it needs to learn the value of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Gymnast Doctor Nassar’s Victims Push Bill to Protect Young Athletes

Emily Wells / Truthdig Jan 26, 2018 The proposal would make it easier for athletes to file sexual abuse complaints and extend the statute of limitations for taking legal action. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Over 20 White House Employees Have Talked to Mueller, Lawyer Says

CHAD DAY and MARY CLARE JALONICK / The Associated Press Jan 25, 2018 The number of interviewees, including eight people from the White House counsel's office, suggests the breadth of Mueller's investigation into Russian election interference. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

President Signs Bill Reopening Government

ALAN FRAM, ANDREW TAYLOR and ZEKE MILLER / The Associated Press Jan 22, 2018 A 69-hour closure ends as Republicans win Democratic votes by promising to take up the plight of the "Dreamers" and other contentious issues. But the funding fix won't last long. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Senate Passes FISA Reauthorization Act, With Help of Democrats

Emma Niles / Truthdig Jan 18, 2018 The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Amendments Reauthorization Act would consolidate the FBI’s power to search Americans’ digital communications without a warrant. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )