Who Invited Michael Bloomberg to the Primary?

Jacob Bacharach / Truthdig Dec 10, 2019 Polling suggests voters want no part of him, but that won't stop the former mayor of New York from humiliating himself on a national stage. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

America Has Learned Nothing From Its Forever Wars

Andrew Bacevich / TomDispatch.com Feb 6, 2019 Donald Trump may be incompetent, but his characterization of our foreign conflicts as profoundly misguided has more than a little merit. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

The Shameless Opportunism of Nikki Haley

Jacob Bacharach / Truthdig Oct 10, 2018 The U.S. ambassador to the U.N. steps down—having accomplished little, if anything—but you can bet she’ll resurface in an even more monstrous administration. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

The Useful Idiocy of Donald Trump

Chris Hedges and Mr. Fish / Truthdig Aug 5, 2018 The oligarchic and military elites have a handmaiden in the Oval Office, and he won’t be ousted as long as he serves their interests. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Clinton, Cabello, Monae Provide Grammys’ Political Moments

DAVID BAUDER / The Associated Press Jan 29, 2018 One-time Grammy winner Hillary Clinton makes it back to the awards show in a skit about a recording of Michael Wolff's best-selling book, "Fire and Fury." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Useful Idiocy of Donald Trump

Chris Hedges and Mr. Fish / Truthdig Jan 28, 2018 The oligarchic and military elites have a handmaiden in the Oval Office, and he won’t be ousted as long as he serves their interests. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

‘Fire and Fury’: Juicy Intrigue or Sobering Portrait of an Erratic White House?

Carlos Lozada Jan 12, 2018 More than the insults and trolling, the most damning thing this book reveals is the extent to which the Trump team and the president himself were simply unprepared to govern. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

The Trump Anthem (Video)

Mark Fiore / Truthdig Jan 11, 2018 No one is publicly tackling any “bigger” issues like tax cuts or health care right now so the president’s absurdity is taking up even more oxygen than normal. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Trump Suggests 2-Phase Immigration Deal for ‘Dreamers’

KEN THOMAS and ALAN FRAM / The Associated Press Jan 9, 2018 The president, congressional Republicans and Democrats have expressed optimism for a deal just 10 days before a government shutdown deadline. Dig deeper ( 5 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 )

Only God Knows What Michelle Bachmann Should Do Next

Staff and Larry Gross / Truthdig Jan 8, 2018 The former congresswoman is considering running for Al Franken's Senate seat, but not without asking a specific higher-up whether she should. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Nationalist Trump Adviser Bounced From CNN After ‘Sit-In’

Juan Cole / Truthdig Jan 8, 2018 Stephen Miller appeared on Jake Tapper’s Sunday show to defend President Trump from allegations in Michael Wolff’s book, “Fire and Fury.” Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )