Comey Called ‘Insubordinate,’ but Not Biased in Clinton Probe

ERIC TUCKER and CHAD DAY / The Associated Press Jun 14, 2018 The Justice Department's inspector general says that although the former FBI director broke with protocol in his handling of the Hillary Clinton email investigation, James Comey's decisions were not politically driven. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Investigate Darrell Issa!

Joe Conason / Truthdig Jul 2, 2013 It is now obvious that the behavior of the House Government Oversight Committee chairman represents the most serious wrongdoing in the supposed "IRS scandal." But this isn't the first time that Issa, who happens to be the wealthiest man in Congress, has misused the broad powers of his chairmanship. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Fox’s Brazen Star: Karl Rove Rebukes Obama on Executive Privilege Claim

Joe Conason / Truthdig Jun 29, 2012 Forever incapable of embarrassment, let alone sober reflection, Karl Rove is very well suited to his current roles as Fox News commentator and Crossroads Super PAC smear sponsor. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Fox Looks Closer

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Obamacare Ruling Roundup and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jun 29, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including Supreme Court decisions, the U.S. attorney general being held in contempt and why Bill O'Reilly should apologize. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Biden Defines Depression, Stewart on the New ‘Gate,’ and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jun 28, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including the SCOTUS health care decision countdown and Sen. Rand Paul wading into the personhood debate. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

What You Don’t Know About the ‘Fast and Furious’ Scandal

Staff / Truthdig Jun 27, 2012 Fortune magazine has dug into the Fast and Furious scandal to expose political distortions and popular misconceptions. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Left, Right & Center’: Obama, Romney Woo Latino Voters

Staff / Truthdig Jun 23, 2012 Barack Obama and Mitt Romney appeared before a conference of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials. Moody's cut the credit rating of 15 major banks, including Bank of America and Citigroup. And the White House refused to turn over certain Justice Department documents to a House committee, prompting the panel to vote to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress. Dig deeper ( 1 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 )

Ron Paul’s Social Security Hypocrisy, Jon Stewart Catches Another Fox News Distortion and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jun 21, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including a top Obama administration official facing a contempt vote, a new birther conspiracy and "Daily Show" host Jon Stewart takes on Fox News (yet again). Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Obama Blocks Fast and Furious Documents (Updated)

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jun 20, 2012 Update: House Republicans voted Wednesday afternoon to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress over the Justice Department's refusal to hand over documents related to the failed Fast and Furious gun-tracking operation. The vote came after President Barack Obama supported the retention by invoking executive privilege. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Romney Veep Watch, Krugman’s Latest Prediction and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jun 20, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including whether or not Marco Rubio is being vetted for vice president, why Paul Krugman thinks the U.S. will be in trouble if Romney is elected and some interesting revelations about John Edwards from his ex-mistress. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )