ABC News Suspends Brian Ross for Erroneous Flynn Report

Jocelyn Noveck / The Associated Press Dec 3, 2017 The "Good Morning America" correspondent reported erroneously that when Donald Trump was a candidate he directed Flynn to make contact with the Russians. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

White House Might Share Nuclear Power Technology With Saudis

Isaac Arnsdorf / ProPublica Dec 3, 2017 Past negotiations broke down because Saudi Arabia's government wouldn’t commit to certain safeguards against eventually using the technology for weapons. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

Former Trump Aide Michael Flynn Pleads Guilty to Lying to FBI [Updated]

By ERIC TUCKER and CHAD DAY / The Associated Press Dec 1, 2017 The president's former national security adviser releases a statement saying he's cooperating with an investigation led by special counsel Robert Mueller. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Existing Law May Not Solve Presidential Crisis

Bill Blum / Truthdig Oct 16, 2017 For those looking to oust Donald Trump, don’t pin your hopes on impeachment, indictment or the 25th Amendment. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

It’s Time to Ask Again: Can a Sitting President Be Indicted?

Bill Blum / Truthdig Aug 2, 2017 In their ongoing watch over the legality of the president's actions, constitutional experts are revisiting this tricky question. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn Worked With Israeli Spyware Firm

Staff / Truthdig Jun 24, 2017 The firm's technology has since been used to spy on Mexican human rights lawyers, journalists and activists. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Syria’s ‘Hell on Earth,’ Up Close and Personal

Jordan Riefe / Truthdig Jun 23, 2017 Footage of real-life bloodshed justifies the infernal title of Sebastian Junger's documentary film, co-directed by Nick Quested. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

As His Defenses to Obstruction Charges Fail, Donald Trump May Fall Back on Pleading the Fifth

Bill Blum / Truthdig Jun 12, 2017 It could be the president's only option if he ends up entangled by his own incriminating statements, and by evidence from others. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

‘Lear,’ Not ‘1984,’ Defines the Trump Era

By Ron Charles Jun 10, 2017 The best literary precedent for what we're enduring now is not the absolute order of Big Brother but the irrational eruptions of King Lear. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Comey’s Prepared Testimony Is Leaked a Day Before He Testifies

By Common Dreams staff / Common Dreams Jun 7, 2017 What appears to be the written "statement for the record" by the former FBI director—scheduled to appear before the Senate Intelligence Committee—surfaces online. Read the full statement here. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Trump Is Reviewing Whether to Try to Block Comey’s Testimony to the Senate

Staff / Truthdig Jun 4, 2017 Former FBI Director James Comey, fired by the president in May, is scheduled to testify Thursday before the Senate Intelligence Committee. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Trump Will Be a Nightmare Client for His Legal Dream Team

Bill Blum / Truthdig May 30, 2017 Even the best defense attorneys may not be able to save the president from himself. (Marc Kasowitz, Donald Trump's longtime attorney, is pictured.) Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )