Nikki Haley, We Hardly Knew Ye

Scott Ritter / Truthdig Oct 12, 2018 We may not have seen the last of Haley on the global political stage, but her time in Trump’s camp has altered her profile for good. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

As Legacy Gets Trashed, What’s Next for Obama?

Jordan Riefe / Truthdig Jan 27, 2018 The former president, the subject of two interviews and a new film within a month, emerges from seclusion and gives a peek at what’s to come. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Donald Trump Taps Nikki Haley for U.N. Ambassador

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Nov 24, 2016 Trump is angling to include a woman of color—a former critic—among his administration's highest ranks. The president-elect is also mulling candidates for big Cabinet appointments, including onetime campaign rival Ben Carson. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Colin Powell’s Former Chief of Staff Thinks Hillary Clinton Is Too Eager to Resort to War

Staff / Truthdig Aug 5, 2016 What exactly is "the playbook," and why does onetime George W. Bush aide Lawrence Wilkerson say Hillary Clinton comes straight out of it? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Samantha Power, Former Human Rights Journalist, to Receive Award From Henry Kissinger

Staff / Truthdig Jun 1, 2016 Although she is currently the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, in the past Power has called out Kissinger for his role in human rights abuses. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Ukraine Says Russia Waging ‘War’ in Separatist East

Staff / Truthdig Apr 14, 2014 Ukraine's acting president accused Russia on Sunday of waging war in his country's separatist eastern rust belt and declared the launch of a "full-scale anti-terrorist operation" that left at least two dead. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Resign-a-Thon 2008 Continues

Staff / Truthdig Mar 16, 2008 Within the span of a week, the Obama and Clinton campaigns have both weathered the scandal-induced resignations of three key advisers. In this latest round of campaign poker, Obama's pastor, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright Jr., stepped down Friday from the Illinois senator's African American Religious Leadership Committee. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Obama Aide Quits Over Remark About Clinton

Staff / Truthdig Mar 7, 2008 A Scottish newspaper played a key role in the resignation of Samantha Power, Harvard professor and unpaid foreign policy adviser to Barack Obama's campaign. Power stepped down after she commented to The Scotsman that Hillary Clinton was "a monster" who was "stooping to anything" to clinch the Democratic nomination. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )