Impeach Trump and Kavanaugh Both

Bill Blum / Truthdig Sep 16, 2019 The president’s abuse of power is on full display and the Supreme Court justice is implicated in perjury. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The Case That Kavanaugh Is Lying Through His Teeth

Ilana Novick Oct 1, 2018 An editor's close analysis of the often contradictory testimonies given last week can help you make sense of it all. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Trump Outlook: Stormy Now, but Summer’s Coming

Gregory Glover / Truthdig Jun 5, 2018 A deadline is set for the president to give sworn testimony in Summer Zervos' defamation accusation against him—a case that is advancing more quietly but faster than the Stormy Daniels "hush money" suit. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Why Mueller’s Strategy to Lure Trump Into Perjury Makes Little Sense

Ray McGovern and Bill Binney / Consortiumnews May 2, 2018 The special counsel can already get all the answers to his questions from the NSA. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Under Pressure, Jeff Sessions Recuses Himself From Russia Probes

By Lauren McCauley / Common Dreams Mar 3, 2017 The attorney general, bowing to public and political pressure, will not oversee investigations into possible Russian interference in the 2016 election. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Absurdity: Attorney Says Spy Chief Forgot About NSA Program When He Misled Congress (Video)

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig May 11, 2015 The top lawyer representing James Clapper, director of National Intelligence, said Clapper had “forgotten” about the NSA’s massive spying program when he wrongly told Congress in 2013 that the government does not “wittingly” collect information about millions of Americans. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Egyptian Police Official Charged With Perjury in Mubarak Trial

Staff / Truthdig Sep 7, 2011 The judge overseeing former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's trial detained a senior Egyptian police official on a charge of perjury Wednesday after the official denied that security forces had used live ammunition against protesters during the revolution. (more) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Feds Call Baseball Great Clemens Foul

Staff / Truthdig Aug 19, 2010 The Rocket is headed for the docket. Roger Clemens has been indicted for allegedly lying to Congress about his steroid use. How foolish of Clemens to testify without first procuring an insurance company or a bank, or offering his services as a military contractor. Doesn't he know how Washington works? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Sen. Burris: Symbolism Over Substance

By S. Eudora Smith Feb 22, 2009 As Sen. Roland Burris’ listening tour apparently deteriorates into a dismissing tour, perhaps black voters will finally abandon the politics of symbolism that Burris has eagerly manipulated. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

First Blagojevich, Next Burris?

Staff / Truthdig Feb 21, 2009 Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich didn't go down without a big fight (or a full-on media assault), and judging by the comportment of his controversial Senate pick, Roland Burris, we can expect another show of defiance if Burris is put on trial for perjury. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bush’s Politics-First Justice Department Has a New Poster Boy

Staff / Truthdig Jan 14, 2009 An internal investigation has found that Bradley Schlozman, a former high-ranking Justice Department official, hired and promoted conservative "right-thinking Americans" while making it clear that "adherents of Mao's little red book need not apply" to work in his wing of the Justice Department. He also transferred an employee for allegedly using "ebonics." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

With Friends Like These, Who Needs Judges?

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Jul 6, 2007 Remember when President Bush promised to fire anyone in the White House involved in the leaking of Valerie Plame's identity? How far we've come. "Scooter" Libby's commutation is but the latest outrage perpetrated by an administration more concerned with protecting its secrets than the rule of law. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )