Will the Supreme Court Come to Trump and Manafort’s Rescue?

Bill Blum / Truthdig Dec 12, 2018 A new case could change the rules of double jeopardy, potentially to the benefit of the president and his former campaign manager. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Even Trump Deserves to Plead the Fifth

Bill Blum / Truthdig Jun 18, 2018 Like any other citizen, he has a fundamental right that protects him from custodial interrogations conducted by law enforcement. We have to respect that right, lest our own be diminished. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Giuliani Won’t Rule Out Trump Taking the Fifth

ZEKE MILLER / The Associated Press May 6, 2018 The president's new attorney delivers confounding and at times contradictory statements as he mounts Trump's defense through the media. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Cohen Vows to Take the Fifth in Stormy Daniels Case

MICHAEL BALSAMO / The Associated Press Apr 25, 2018 Donald Trump's personal attorney says he will assert his constitutional right against self-incrimination in a civil case brought by the adult film actress. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Trump Is Obsessing Over the Wrong Guy

Bill Blum / Truthdig Jan 8, 2018 The Mueller investigation threatens the presidency in a way that the publication of "Fire and Fury" never will. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

As His Defenses to Obstruction Charges Fail, Donald Trump May Fall Back on Pleading the Fifth

Bill Blum / Truthdig Jun 12, 2017 It could be the president's only option if he ends up entangled by his own incriminating statements, and by evidence from others. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Court Takes Trump to the Woodshed for a Lesson on Judicial Review

Bill Blum / Truthdig Feb 14, 2017 The “Muslim ban” has been addressed under a time-honored scrutiny. But with the president’s team sending mixed signals, the question is: Has the administration learned anything? Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Citizens United Is Headed for the California Ballot: Here’s What You Need to Know

Bill Blum / Truthdig Oct 13, 2015 All eyes will be on a state advisory referendum that's expected to galvanize protests against a broken political process. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Homan Square: A ‘Domestic Black Site’ Where U.S. Citizens Are ‘Disappeared’

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Feb 26, 2015 Think you need to be apprehended overseas by American authorities in order to be held in a "black site"? Think again. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Dead Is Dead: Drone-Killing the Fifth Amendment

By Peter Van Buren, TomDispatch Jul 25, 2014 Thanks to a much contested, recently released but significantly redacted Justice Department white paper providing the basis for the extrajudicial killing of American citizen Anwar al-Awlaki, we finally know the president in post-constitutional America is officially judge, jury and executioner. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Drone Killing the Fifth Amendment

By Peter Van Buren, TomDispatch Feb 20, 2014 If you were plotting to kill an American over coffee, you could end up in jail on a whole range of charges including -- depending on the situation -- terrorism. However, if the president’s doing the killing, it's all nice and -- let’s put those quote marks around it -- "legal." Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Lawmaker Gives Atheist ‘Prayer,’ Glenn Beck’s Latest Controversial Comment, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig May 23, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including Rep. Darrell Issa decides to withdraw a subpoena related to the Benghazi hearings and a top IRS official pleads the Fifth. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )