Howdy, Pardoner

Staff / Truthdig Nov 24, 2008 It's that time again. Felons seeking pardons and commutations had best get in line, as the president already has a backlog of applications, including convicted congressman Randy "Duke" Cunningham and junk bonder Michael Milken. So far Ted Stevens and "Scooter" Libby haven't asked. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

McCain Promises to Keep It Civil

Staff / Truthdig Feb 27, 2008 Conservative radio host Bill Cunningham scored points with the audience while speaking before John McCain at a rally by repeatedly referring to "Barack Hussein Obama." McCain apparently had no idea what Cunningham had said, but soon after the event addressed the matter in no uncertain terms. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

CIA Nominee Hayden Linked to Bribery Scandal Company

Staff / Truthdig May 9, 2006 Gen. Michael Hayden, whom Bush has tapped to lead the CIA, contracted the services of a company at the center of the Cunningham bribery scandal, reports TPM Muckraker. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Rev. Madison Shockley: Christian Coalition in the Fray

The Rev. Madison Shockley / Truthdig May 2, 2006 The religious advocacy group is inserting itself into the fight over the San Diego congressional seat of disgraced ex-Rep. Randy "Duke" Cunningham. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Ex-Rep. Cunningham Gets Eight Years

Staff / Truthdig Mar 4, 2006 The bribery conviction nets him eight years--the longest term meted out to a congressman in decades. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Division on the War at Arianna’s

Jon Wiener / Truthdig Mar 1, 2006 At Huffington's recent Democratic Party fundraiser, Howard Dean talked a lot, in strong language, about retaking the House but was stunningly silent on Iraq. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Disgraced Congressman ‘Wore a Wire’

Staff / Truthdig Jan 7, 2006 Ex-GOP Rep. Randy "Duke" Cunningham went undercover to implicate others before copping a plea. | more Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )