Obama: ‘Operation Iraqi Freedom Is Over’ (Full Video and Text)

Staff / Truthdig Sep 1, 2010 The president began his address to the nation on the end of combat operations in Iraq by acknowledging that "this historic moment comes at a time of great uncertainty for many Americans."The president began his address by acknowledging that "this historic moment comes at a time of great uncertainty for many Americans." Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Obama’s E-Mail Dilemma

Staff / Truthdig Nov 17, 2008 The president-elect is a notorious gadget hound who has been known to carry multiple cell phones, but he faces a looming downgrade. Because the public has a right to presidential records, Barack Obama will probably give up his precious Blackberry -- and quit e-mailing altogether. However, he is likely to be the first president with a laptop on his desk. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Keep This ‘First Dude’ Out of the White House

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig Oct 13, 2008 Todd Palin seated behind a White House desk and shaping national policy could be one of the most dangerous aspects of a potential Sarah Palin presidency. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Gore and Bush Survive Each Other’s Company

Staff / Truthdig Nov 27, 2007 By all accounts it was an awkward meeting between two men who've clearly disliked each other since the 2000 election: Al Gore and George W. Bush, grinning uncomfortably for the cameras. Gore, who was invited by tradition because of his Nobel win, offered a tension-breaking comment during the photo op, but the president just kept smiling in silence. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Mission … Evolving

Staff / Truthdig Sep 14, 2007 President Bush capped off his administration's weeklong campaign to convince America that the "surge" is working with a televised address on Thursday. Nestled among assorted pseudo-announcements and stale slogans was a telling pitch from a president who has repeatedly revised his motive for war: "Our mission in Iraq will evolve." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Elephant in the Room

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Mr. Fish: Leave Your Morals at the Door

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Something to Remember Him By

Staff / Truthdig Dec 30, 2006 Saddam Hussein may be gone, but President Bush still has a souvenir he uses to titillate special guests: the pistol Saddam was carrying when he was captured. Like a child showing off his favorite toy, the president has been known to beam with delight when guests view the mounted weapon, which is held in the Oval Office. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Size Matters

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Bush’s Chief of Staff Resigns

Staff / Truthdig Mar 28, 2006 Andrew Card, who has held the position since the president first took office, will be replaced with Joshua Bolten, a longtime Bush aide and current budget director. Card had come under pressure to step down in recent months as the president's poll numbers continued their free fall. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )