Top 10 Signs the U.S. Is the Most Corrupt Nation in the World

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Feb 22, 2018 In many key ways, America’s political and financial practices make it far more corrupt than the usual global suspects. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

New Allegations Surface About U.S. Spy Agencies and Russians

Emily Wells / Truthdig Feb 14, 2018 For once, the president is insisting that a New York Times report is true. The CIA denies that report and one by The Intercept, too. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

SUV Occupant Is Shot at NSA Gate in Maryland

BRIAN WITTE / The Associated Press Feb 14, 2018 Two people are seen in handcuffs after the vehicle runs into a barrier outside the campus of the intelligence agency. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Do FBI Text Messages Reveal a Conspiracy Against Trump?

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Feb 2, 2018 In a review of texts between FBI officials Peter Strzok and Lisa Page, The Wall Street Journal found "no evidence of a conspiracy" against the president. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

FISA Is a Direct Threat to Americans’ Privacy

Marjorie Cohn / Truthout Jan 27, 2018 The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Reauthorization Act, which Congress recently passed, lets the government spy on a variety of personal internet communications. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

FBI and NSA History One Long Tale of Missing Accountability

Ray McGovern / Consortiumnews Jan 24, 2018 The odds are against anyone ever answering for recent "inadvertent" deletions of electronic data at the two agencies. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The FBI’s Role in ‘Russiagate’

Ray McGovern / Consortiumnews Jan 23, 2018 The release of text messages between a senior FBI official and his girlfriend, an FBI lawyer, raises new questions about the 2016 election. Dig deeper ( 13 Min. Read )

‘NSA Reigns Supreme’ in Voice Recognition, Intercept Reports

Emily Wells / Truthdig Jan 21, 2018 Citing documents leaked by whistleblower Edward Snowden, the report raises concern about potential use of the highly refined software against civilians. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Senate Passes FISA Reauthorization Act, With Help of Democrats

Emma Niles / Truthdig Jan 18, 2018 The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Amendments Reauthorization Act would consolidate the FBI’s power to search Americans’ digital communications without a warrant. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

How the U.S. and The New York Times Stifled Journalist James Risen

Staff / Truthdig Jan 6, 2018 The former Times reporter explains how the government influenced the paper to suppress his post-9/11 reporting, citing national security concerns. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Truthdig’s Top 10 Interviews of 2017 (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Dec 27, 2017 Truthdig had some fascinating conversations about the year's news with journalists, filmmakers, activists, whistleblowers and more. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Truthdig Holiday Animations, Past and Present (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Dec 26, 2017 Truthdig's holiday animations are an annual tradition. Enjoy a look back at them from over the years. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )