Cuba Still Too Risky for U.S. Diplomats, According to Rex Tillerson

JOSH LEDERMAN and MATTHEW LEE / The Associated Press Jan 8, 2018 Even though the FBI is casting doubt on "sonic attack" allegations, the secretary of state says diplomats will be "in harm's way" if they return to Havana. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

$18 Billion Is Sought Over 10 Years to Extend U.S.-Mexico Wall

ELLIOT SPAGAT / The Associated Press Jan 5, 2018 The proposal by the federal Customs and Border Protection calls for 316 miles of additional barrier by September 2027. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Senate OKs Tax Bill as Trump, GOP Near Big Legislative Win

By Alan Fram, Marcy Gordon and Stephen Ohlemacher / The Associated Press Dec 2, 2017 Republicans pushed a $1.5 trillion tax bill through the Senate, taking a giant step toward giving the president one of his top priorities. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Corker and Flake’s Pro-Trump Voting Records Tell It All

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Oct 25, 2017 While the GOP senators are heralded for criticizing the president, progressives say both have men supported the bulk of the White House agenda. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

How the Pentagon Paid for NFL Displays of Patriotism

Emma Niles / Truthdig Sep 26, 2017 Pro football players didn't appear on the field for the national anthem until 2009, when the Defense Department's "paid patriotism" began. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Capitalism: The Nightmare

Paul Street / Truthdig Sep 20, 2017 As American activist Joel Kovel wrote six years ago, "The future will be eco-socialist, because without eco-socialism there will be no future." Dig deeper ( 13 Min. Read )

Biden Weighs In on Torture Report, Senators Face Backlash Over Vote, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Apr 30, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including President Obama's hilarious White House Correspondents' Dinner speech and top U.S. political figures give their take on NBA player Jason Collins' decision to come out. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Time to Judge Bush Legacy, Rove Battles the Koch Brothers, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Apr 23, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including the Republican governor who is pushing for stricter gun control and Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake pulls a fast one on the mother of a mass shooting victim. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )