Bolton Says He Would Testify in Impeachment Trial If Subpoenaed

ZEKE MILLER, MARY CLARE JALONICK and ERIC TUCKER / The Associated Press Jan 6, 2020 The surprise statement by the former national security adviser bolsters Democrats pushing for Senate trial witnesses, opposed by the GOP. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Trump’s Actions Impeachable, Scholars Say, as Democrats Go All In

LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK / The Associated Press Dec 4, 2019 House Speaker Nancy Pelosi asks her caucus "Are you ready?' as Judiciary panel starts off its hearings with legal experts' testimony. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

House Report Outlines Evidence for Trump Impeachment

LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK / The Associated Press Dec 3, 2019 The panel's findings, to serve as the debate's foundation, says the president threatened national security by putting his interests first. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The ‘Saving Grace’ of Donald Trump’s Presidency

Andrew Bacevich / TomDispatch Oct 31, 2019 Despite his massive shortcomings, the president appears intent on recalibrating America’s role in the world. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Snowden Tells Life Story and Why He Leaked in New Memoir

ERIC TUCKER / The Associated Press Sep 13, 2019 In "Permanent Record," to be released Tuesday, the whistleblower again sounds the alarm on worldwide government surveillance. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Will John Bolton’s Firing Save Us From War With Iran?

Juan Cole / Truthdig Sep 11, 2019 With the warmongering national security adviser gone, the big question is how Trump's approach to Iran will change. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump Dismisses John Bolton, Says They ‘Disagreed Strongly’

ZEKE MILLER and DEB RIECHMANN / The Associated Press Sep 10, 2019 The national security adviser appears to have been an ill fit as he frequently was at odds with the president's isolationist worldview. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump’s Intelligence Pick Is ‘Least Qualified … Ever,’ Senator Says

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Jul 30, 2019 Rep. John Ratcliffe cares more about protecting the president than he does about national security, Sen. Ron Wyden says. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The National Security State Is Devouring America Whole

William Astore / TomDispatch Jul 10, 2019 To gain control over the military-industrial complex, we must recognize it as a parasite killing the best hopes for our country's future. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Mystery of NSA Leak Lingers as Stolen Document Case Winds Up

TAMI ABDOLLAH and ERIC TUCKER / The Associated Press Jul 6, 2019 A contractor's case comes to an end without it being resolved who was behind the devastating leak of U.S. government hacking tools. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Going to the John

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John Bolton’s Nefarious Plot for War With Iran

Gareth Porter / Truthdig May 11, 2019 Donald Trump’s security chief has spun Israeli "intelligence" before—and it could draw the U.S. into yet another catastrophic conflict. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )