Bolton Says He Would Testify in Impeachment Trial If Subpoenaed

ZEKE MILLER, MARY CLARE JALONICK and ERIC TUCKER / The Associated Press Jan 6, 2020 The surprise statement by the former national security adviser bolsters Democrats pushing for Senate trial witnesses, opposed by the GOP. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Trump Sues House Panel, NY, to Protect State Tax Returns

JONATHAN LEMIRE / The Associated Press Jul 24, 2019 The lawsuit comes amid a furious White House attempt to prevent the president's tax returns from landing in Democratic hands. 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 )

The President’s Executive Privilege Strategy Could Mean a Messy Fight

JONATHAN LEMIRE and MARK SHERMAN / The Associated Press Apr 27, 2019 Trump's advisers, in trying to depict the Democrats as guilty of partisan-fueled overreach, want to snarl the congressional investigations. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Hicks Acknowledges ‘White Lies’ for Trump, but Not on Russia

MARY CLARE JALONICK / The Associated Press Feb 28, 2018 In an interview by a House intelligence panel, White House communications director Hope Hicks says she has not lied about anything relevant to the Russia probe. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Russia Probes Come Up Against Claims of Executive Privilege

TOM LoBIANCO, ZEKE MILLER and CHAD DAY / The Associated Press Jan 18, 2018 The White House’s contention: Pretty much everything is off limits until the president says it’s not. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Fast and Furious — the Witch Hunt

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Jun 22, 2012 The facts do not remotely justify the partisan witch hunt by House Republicans who threaten, without legitimate cause, to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Leahy Snaps at White House Stonewaller

Staff / Truthdig Aug 3, 2007 Bush lackey Scott Jennings gives Sen Pat Leahy the broken-record treatment, which has become so familiar Witness Leahy's frustration break as Jennings refuses even to describe his duties: "Let's not be too contemptuous of this committee You work at the White House You're paid for by taxpayers You work for the American people I'm just asking you what kind of work you do". Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Rove to Dodge Senate Committee Grilling?

Staff / Truthdig Aug 2, 2007 Once again, it pays to be in the Bush administration's tight inner circle (especially when the possibility of punishment for alleged wrongdoing looms): It now seems that Karl Rove may be protected by his loyal president and may not have to face the Senate Judiciary Committee about the U.S. attorney firings scandal. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bush Scoffs at Subpoenas

Staff / Truthdig Jun 29, 2007 The president is sick and tired of those Democrats and their pesky checks and balances and will not allow his aides to testify, as summoned, before the Senate. Bush and his legal team are relying on executive privilege -- the notion that what happens in the White House stays in the White House. But Judiciary Committee Chairman Pat Leahy isn't buying it. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )