National Enquirer Paid $30,000 to Trump Doorman, AP Reports

JAKE PEARSON and JEFF HORWITZ / The Associated Press Apr 12, 2018 The doorman was signed to a contract that effectively prevented him from going public with a story about a Trump affair, the news cooperative says. The woman involved denies the man's account. Dig deeper ( 7 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 )

Obama and Romney’s Buckeye Smackdown, Dubya’s Head on a Spike and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jun 15, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney in Ohio, the DOJ's decision in the John Edwards case, and the HBO show "Game of Thrones" getting political. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

John Edwards Verdict

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John Edwards Gets Off

Staff / Truthdig Jun 1, 2012 Maybe justice really is blind. Despite one poll rating his favorability at 3 percent, a jury Thursday set two-time presidential candidate and scandal magnet John Edwards free. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Deliberations to Begin in Edwards Trial

Staff / Truthdig May 18, 2012 Jurors in the corruption trial of former U.S. senator and presidential candidate John Edwards are expected to begin deliberations on Friday. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Defense Rests in Edwards Trial

Staff / Truthdig May 17, 2012 Attorneys representing John Edwards ended their case Wednesday without calling several potentially significant witnesses, including the former senator himself. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

More Trouble for John Edwards

Staff / Truthdig Jun 3, 2011 He's already faced blowback on the personal and professional levels, and now former-presidential-hopeful-turned-tabloid-philanderer John Edwards can add legal problems to his woes. On Friday, a federal grand jury indicted him on campaign finance charges. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

John Edwards’ Cover-Up Consequences

Staff / Truthdig May 25, 2011 Two-time Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards will likely be indicted by the Justice Department on charges that he violated campaign finance laws as he tried to conceal an affair with videographer Rielle Hunter, though a plea agreement is possible. (more) Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Elizabeth Edwards Dies at 61

Staff / Truthdig Dec 8, 2010 On Tuesday, Elizabeth Edwards, who fought a very public battle with her husband John Edwards over his private life even as she fought cancer, died of the disease in North Carolina. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Aaron Sorkin to Shoot Film About Fallen ‘Politician’ John Edwards

Staff / Truthdig Jul 17, 2010 Aaron Sorkin made his name as a writer and producer of "The West Wing," so he clearly knows a thing or two about political drama Turns out he also really wants to direct movies, and he's gearing up to make quite a debut with his big-screen adaptation of (continued). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Rielle Hunter Talks About ‘Johnny’ Edwards

Staff / Truthdig Mar 15, 2010 He was once counted among the Democratic Party's lineup of top presidential hopefuls for 2008, but then John Edwards met Rielle Hunter on the campaign trail, and his ensuing relationship with her (not to mention the inexhaustible efforts of the National Enquirer) changed the course of Edwards' life. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )