Jared Kushner, R.I.P: A Political Obituary for the President’s Son-in-Law

Nomi Prins / TomDispatch Mar 19, 2018 Here we are a little more than a year into the Trump presidency and his administration’s body count is already, as The Donald might put it: “unbelievable, perhaps record-setting.” Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

New Charges Brought Against Ex-Trump Campaign Associates

ERIC TUCKER and CHAD DAY / The Associated Press Feb 22, 2018 Special counsel Robert Mueller filed charges of tax evasion and bank fraud against the president's former campaign chairman, Paul Manafort, and Manafort's business associate, Rick Gates. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Four Observations on the Latest Mueller Bombshell in ‘Russiagate’

Bill Blum / Truthdig Feb 19, 2018 At the intersection of law and politics, the indictment of 13 Russians and three Russian businesses is about as big as it gets. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

McMaster Differs With Trump, Calls Russia Meddling ‘Incontrovertible’

DESMOND BUTLER and DAVID RISING / The Associated Press Feb 17, 2018 The national security adviser's statement, coming after 13 indictments in Robert Mueller's probe, shows a split in official views on interference in the 2016 election. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Former FBI Leader James Comey on Released Memo: ‘That’s It?’

The Associated Press Feb 1, 2018 He charges that the disclosure "wrecked the House intel committee, destroyed trust with Intelligence Community, damaged relationship with FISA court, and inexcusably exposed classified investigation of an American citizen." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Sometimes, White House Staff Has a Legal Duty to Disobey the President

Marjorie Cohn / Truthout Feb 1, 2018 Last June, Donald Trump reportedly ordered White House counsel Don McGahn to fire special counsel Robert Mueller. If true, the order was illegal. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump: I Would ‘Love to’ Face Mueller—Under Oath

ERIC TUCKER and CHAD DAY / The Associated Press Jan 24, 2018 The president says he's willing to be questioned by the investigator about alleged Russian election interference. However, he leaves himself some wiggle room. Dig deeper ( 4 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 )

Six Major Legal Battles of 2017 Will Persist in 2018

Bill Blum / Truthdig Dec 26, 2017 Every president influences U.S. law and legal institutions, but few have had the impact of Donald Trump. And he’s just getting started. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Jill Stein Targeted in Senate ‘Russiagate’ Investigation

Staff / Truthdig Dec 19, 2017 Stein is complying with all requests and says her 2016 Green Party presidential campaign observed the highest standards of transparency and integrity. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Coming Constitutional Crisis

Bill Blum / Truthdig Dec 11, 2017 Are we on the threshold of another Watergate—or something worse? Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Where’s the Outrage Over Trump Campaign’s Alleged Collusion With Israel?

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Dec 5, 2017 The Intercept reports that the Mueller investigation has found Jared Kushner directed Michael Flynn to undermine Obama administration policy and international law. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )