Robert Reich: Trump Could Try to Rig the 2020 Elections

Robert Reich / Truthdig Feb 18, 2020 He's already co-opted the Justice Department and abandoned the rule of law. What's to stop the president from interfering this November? Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Actor Jussie Smollett Faces 6 New Charges in Chicago

DON BABWIN and HERB McCANN / The Associated Press Feb 11, 2020 The indictment comes from a special prosecutor who was appointed after Cook County prosecutors dropped the same charges last March. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Comey: ‘Real Sloppiness’ in Russia Probe but No Misconduct

ERIC TUCKER / The Associated Press Dec 15, 2019 Ex-FBI director admits he was "overconfident" but says he feels some vindication that no evidence of Trump's sensational claims was found. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Watchdog Caught in Political Crossfire on His Russia Report

ERIC TUCKER and MICHAEL BALSAMO / The Associated Press Dec 11, 2019 Justice Department inspector general says the inquiry into Trump campaign ties wasn't launched due to political bias but major flaws exist. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Roger Stone Guilty of Witness Tampering, Lying to Congress

MICHAEL BALSAMO and ASHRAF KHALIL / The Associated Press Nov 15, 2019 He is the sixth Trump aide or adviser to be convicted of charges brought as part of special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Hope Hicks Agrees to Judiciary Interview

MARY CLARE JALONICK and ERIC TUCKER / The Associated Press Jun 12, 2019 The former White House communications director will sit for a closed-door meeting on the Russia probe later this month. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Manufacturing War With Russia

Chris Hedges and Mr. Fish / Truthdig Jun 3, 2019 The demonization of Putin and Russia was designed to poison bilateral relations, boost U.S. war industry profits and make détente impossible. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Rod Rosenstein Submits Letter of Resignation to Trump

ERIC TUCKER and MICHAEL BALSAMO / The Associated Press Apr 29, 2019 The deputy attorney general's last day will be May 11. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Robert Reich: Trump Has Been Exposed as a Thug

Robert Reich / Truthdig Apr 23, 2019 The Mueller report may clear the president of criminal conspiracy, but it has removed all doubt that his actions are despicable. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Five Critical Takeaways From the Mueller Report

Bill Blum / Truthdig Apr 18, 2019 Here’s one: No one is above the law. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Julian Assange and the Criminalization of Journalism

Marjorie Cohn / Truthout Apr 14, 2019 The WikiLeaks founder's arrest will have serious repercussions for the media. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The Martyrdom of Julian Assange

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Apr 11, 2019 His arrest by British police, a flagrant violation of international law, signals the final stage of the destruction of a free press. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )