Steve Bannon Attempts to Make Amends

The Associated Press Jan 7, 2018 The former chief strategist has issued a statement to the news site Axios reaffirming his support for the president and praising Donald Trump Jr. as "both a patriot and a good man." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Did Trump Help Engineer the Saudi Soft Coup?

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Jan 7, 2018 In his new book "Fire and Fury," Michael Wolff makes a number of allegations about the U.S. president's role in the Gulf crisis that, if true, help explain the mess in that part of the Middle East. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

The President Tweets He’s a ‘Very Stable Genius’

JILL COLVIN / The Associated Press Jan 6, 2018 Donald Trump, at Camp David, defends himself against a scathing portrayal of his fitness for office in Michael Wolff's new book, "Fire and Fury." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Public Breakup With Trump Costs Bannon a Key GOP Backer

ZEKE MILLER and STEVE PEOPLES / The Associated Press Jan 5, 2018 GOP donor and Breitbart co-owner Rebekah Mercer is distancing her family from Steve Bannon, Breitbart News executive chair, after his rift with the president. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Is Bannon Planning a White Nationalist Takeover of the GOP?

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Jan 4, 2018 The former White House chief strategist's trash-talking about the Trumps in Michael Wolff’s new book is not political suicide and doesn't just reflect pique. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Trump Blasts Steve Bannon, Says He ‘Lost His Mind’

JILL COLVIN and JONATHAN LEMIRE / The Associated Press Jan 3, 2018 The president responds to a new book by Michael Wolff claiming chaos in the Trump campaign and the White House. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

What the MH370 Story Tells Us About ‘The New Anti-Journalism’

Staff / Truthdig Mar 19, 2014 The airborne mystery that Malaysia Airlines MH370 has become reveals that journalism is now about "all data, no real facts, endless theories," heavy on the conspiracy theory and devoid of truth, according to media watcher Michael Wolff. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )