Watchdog Caught in Political Crossfire on His Russia Report

ERIC TUCKER and MICHAEL BALSAMO / The Associated Press Dec 11, 2019 Justice Department inspector general says the inquiry into Trump campaign ties wasn't launched due to political bias but major flaws exist. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

What Is the FBI Hiding About Its Domestic Terror Arrests?

Fritz Zimmermann / ProPublica Aug 12, 2019 The bureau claims it has apprehended 90 new suspects but has yet to supply the public with records related to a single investigation. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Democrats Threaten Subpoena if Barr Cancels House Testimony

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Apr 29, 2019 Speaking with CNN, Rep. Jerry Nadler says, "The witness is not going to tell the committee how to conduct its hearing, period." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Joe Biden Is Who We Thought He Was

Jacob Sugarman / Truthdig Apr 26, 2019 The former vice president's disastrous first days on the campaign trail likely tell us everything we need to know about his candidacy. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Senate GOP Is Confirming Judges at a Breakneck Pace

JESSICA CORBETT / Common Dreams Feb 8, 2019 Sen. Kamala Harris warns that the Trump administration is "reshaping our courts for generations to come with nominees that are extreme." Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump’s Attorney General Nominee: ‘I Will Not Be Bullied’

ERIC TUCKER and MICHAEL BALSAMO / The Associated Press Jan 15, 2019 William Barr's comments at his Senate hearing veer from the president's views, but skepticism remains over his memo on the Mueller inquiry. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Ralph Nader: Congress Belongs to Corporate Autocrats

Ralph Nader / Common Dreams Nov 29, 2018 In a new op-ed, the consumer rights advocate and former presidential candidate argues that the institution demands urgent reform. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Beer Warning Alert (Video)

Mark Fiore / Truthdig Oct 4, 2018 If Donald Trump can issue a Presidential Alert to everyone’s cellphone, it’s only fitting to issue a Beer Warning Alert as well. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Who Gets to See the Kavanaugh FBI Report?

MARY CLARE JALONICK / The Associated Press Oct 4, 2018 All 100 senators will be able to read the FBI's new report on sexual misconduct allegations against the Supreme Court nominee. But it's unclear if the public will see it. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Dems Dispute Post on Kavanaugh Background Checks

The Associated Press Oct 3, 2018 Senate Democrats challenge a GOP social media post claiming the Supreme Court nominee’s previous background checks showed no inappropriate behavior. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Robert Reich: America Has Become a Nation of Bullies

Robert Reich / Truthdig Oct 1, 2018 It goes beyond the likes of Donald Trump and Brett Kavanaugh. Our entire culture is predicated on intimidation, dominance and submission. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

3rd Kavanaugh Accuser Has History of Legal Disputes

MICHAEL KUNZELMAN, MICHAEL BIESECKER and MARTHA MENDOZA / The Associated Press Sep 30, 2018 Julie Swetnick's lawyer, Michael Avenatti, says he "fully vetted" her and that prior court cases don't alter the credibility of her claims about the Supreme Court nominee. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )