Brokaw Says He Feels Terrible Commentary Offended Hispanics

DAVID BAUDER / The Associated Press Jan 28, 2019 The former “NBC Nightly News” anchor responds to a social media backlash to comments he made on "Meet the Press" regarding assimilation. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Thom Hartmann: The GOP Is Reviving One of Its Favorite Scams

Thom Hartmann / Independent Media Institute Jan 2, 2019 Time and again, Republicans have run up the deficit on behalf of their donors, only to use it as pretext to slash the social safety net. Dig deeper ( 10 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 )

Survivors of Deadly School Shooting Lash Out at Trump

JASON DEAREN, TERRY SPENCER and ALLEN G. BREED / The Associated Press Feb 18, 2018 After criticism from the students, the White House says the president will hold a "listening session" with unspecified students on Wednesday and meet with state and local security officials on Thursday. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

After Mega-Lies by Trump Adviser Stephen Miller, It’s Time to Rev Up the Reality-Based Community

Juan Cole / Truthdig Feb 13, 2017 On Sunday's edition of "Meet the Press," the White House senior policy adviser (pictured) delivered himself of many big, bold, imaginative untruths. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Kellyanne Conway: Press Secretary Provided ‘Alternative Facts’ About Inauguration Crowd Size

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Jan 23, 2017 Conway, counselor to President Trump, also delivered a not-so-subtle threat on Sunday's "Meet the Press." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Bernie Sanders Slams The New York Times for Ignoring ‘Real Issues’

By Nika Knight / Common Dreams May 31, 2016 “I have a real problem with The New York Times, which from day one has been trying to be very dismissive of our campaign and has been very negative about our campaign," Sanders told "Meet the Press" on Sunday. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Ahead of New York Primary, Bernie Sanders Calls Hillary Clinton’s Judgment ‘Clearly Lacking’ (Video)

By Nadia Prupis / Common Dreams Apr 11, 2016 Sen. Sanders made the comment on "Meet the Press" in the wake of his double-digit win Saturday in the Wyoming caucus. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Bernie vs. Billionaires: Unafraid of Bloomberg and Would ‘Beat Trump Badly’

By Jon Queally / Common Dreams Jan 25, 2016 "There would be nothing more in this world that I would like than to take on Donald Trump," said Sanders on Sunday. "We would beat him, and we would beat him badly." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Marco Rubio and Paul Ryan: Hiding Cruel Policies Behind the Smiley Faces

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig Nov 4, 2015 These two congressmen will be portrayed in the press as the attractive, reasonable new leaders of the Republican Party. But take a close look and you will see the "old" GOP oozing through. One wants to lay waste to the poor while the other wants to lend a helping hand to the rich. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Ben Carson Says He’s Against Abortion in All Cases, Makes Slavery Comparison

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Oct 26, 2015 The Republican presidential candidate isn't shy about making comparisons with slavery in order to draw attention to present-day socio-political issues in America, and during an appearance on NBC's "Meet the Press" on Sunday, he invoked that historical disgrace once again in reference to abortion. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

What Does the AirAsia Crash Really Tell Us About Asia?

Staff / Truthdig Dec 31, 2014 The tragic AirAsia crash may have to do with rapid growth in the travel industry in Asia; Chuck Todd, moderator of "Meet the Press," has acknowledged that he lets Republicans lie on air; meanwhile, technology is creating a serfdom fueled by the desire for instant gratification. These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )