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Legislators Kept in Dark About NSA

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Aug 4, 2013 Forces within the government have repeatedly thwarted attempts by members of Congress to learn basic information about the National Security Agency and the secret court that authorizes its activities, documents provided by two House members show. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Senators Introduce New Glass-Steagall, ‘Motorcyle’ Abortion Bill Passes, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jul 12, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including a Koch brother campaigns to get rid of the minimum wage and the Texas woman who was silenced by state lawmakers while testifying against a restrictive abortion bill gets "the last word." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Senators Slam ‘Offensive’ NRA Move, Marriage Equality Endorsements Pile Up, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Mar 26, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including a bold prediction by MSNBC's president and the launch of a pro-marijuana super PAC. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Political Preschool

Ruth Marcus / Truthdig May 20, 2010 In understanding the foibles of politicians, I've always found it is a benefit to have spent large amounts of time with toddlers. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Dodd Confirms Retirement Rumors

Staff / Truthdig Jan 7, 2010 Connecticut Sen. Chris Dodd announced Wednesday that he won't seek re-election this November, making him the third high-profile Democrat to talk retirement in just one 24-hour news cycle. Despite Democrats' worries about the 2010 elections, Dodd's potential replacement from his party may have a fighting chance to score his Senate seat. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )