Midterms 2014: Control of the Senate Hangs in the Balance

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Nov 5, 2014 The 2014 midterm election season will go down in history as the time when unprecedented amounts of money were spent in the tussle over control of the U.S. Senate -- and, by extension, over the potential outcome of the 2016 presidential election. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Krugman and Stockman Debate, GOP Reps. Investigate Beyonce and Jay-Z, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Apr 8, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including speculation heightens about Hillary Clinton's 2016 prospects and new figures show just how well Dick Cheney's former company made out during the Iraq War. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Next Citizens United, Scott Brown Explains ‘Drunk’ Tweets, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Feb 20, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including the newest Bowles-Simspson deficit reduction proposal and a Democratic lawmaker under fire for a rape remark. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Sanders Wants to End Corporate Tax Handouts, O’Reilly Makes Big Error, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Feb 8, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including GOP infighting involving Karl Rove and the latest Republican-led assault on women's rights. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Gingrich Switches on Gay Marriage, Limbaugh ‘Honored’ for Lies, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Dec 21, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including speculation about actor Ben Affleck's political future and Rachel Maddow's sounding off on the government's weak gun regulation efforts. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

How Republicans Would Benefit From John Kerry Secretary of State Nomination

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Dec 17, 2012 Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., is reportedly now President Obama's top choice to succeed Hillary Clinton as secretary of state after Susan Rice withdrew her name from consideration for the top diplomat position late last week. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

GOP Agenda

Randall Enos, Cagle Cartoons Dec 1, 2012 Dig deeper

Truthdiggers of the Week: Women in the U.S. Senate

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Nov 11, 2012 Tuesday’s election saw women take a record number of seats in the U.S. Senate. One-fifth of the legislative body no longer belongs to the good old boys. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Bye-Bye, Scott Brown: Elizabeth Warren Wins Massachusetts Senate Race

Staff / Truthdig Nov 7, 2012 Multiple news media outlets are projecting that Democrat Elizabeth Warren has defeated incumbent Republican Scott Brown in the Massachusetts Senate race. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Scott Brown Disses Elizabeth Warren on Election Day

Staff / Truthdig Nov 7, 2012 Trailing in most of the latest polls, Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown spent Tuesday in a last-minute effort to gain the support of blue-collar voters. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Clinton Mocks Romney, ‘Heckuva Job Brownie’ Knocks Obama, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Oct 31, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including Mitt Romney's latest campaign deception and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie offering praise for President Obama. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Romney Son Wants to ‘Take a Swing’ at Obama, a ‘Fox & Friends’ Tax Shocker, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Oct 19, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including Mitt Romney's advice to corporate CEOs, an update on the Massachusetts Senate race and Chris Christie making sense. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )