The Stunning Hypocrisy of Congress’ Syria Vote

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Oct 22, 2019 A bipartisan resolution condemning the president's withdrawal offers proof positive both parties serve our military-industrial complex. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Trump Yanks Ex-CIA Chief’s Clearance, Hitting Vocal Critic

JILL COLVIN / The Associated Press Aug 15, 2018 The president abruptly revokes the security clearance of ex-CIA Director John Brennan, an unprecedented act of retribution against a critical former top U.S. official. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Deceivers in Chief: How Donald Trump and Barack Obama Are Alike

Staff / Truthdig Apr 17, 2017 They promised to challenge the corrupt establishment. But after being elected president, both committed political fraud. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Head of U.N. Nuclear Watchdog Group Says Iran Isn’t Playing by the Rules

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Mar 24, 2015 Iran's nuclear program has again become a source of controversy on the global stage, and now Yukiya Amano, the top-ranking official in the United Nations' nuclear oversight organization, has added his voice to the chorus of concerns. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

FBI Nabs Suspect in Benghazi Attack

Staff / Truthdig Jun 18, 2014 Just in time for election year, the FBI has lassoed a suspect in the Sept 11, 2012, attack on the US Embassy in Benghazi, Libya, that killed four American citizens, including U Ambassador Christopher Stevens. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Republicans Slam Obama Over Benghazi Attack Account

Staff / Truthdig May 2, 2014 Republican lawmakers compared Barack Obama's White House to the secretive Nixon administration Thursday, denouncing its response to the 2012 attack on a U.S. mission in Benghazi, Libya. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Benghazi Report

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Report Says Administration Wasn’t Lying About Benghazi

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Jan 18, 2014 The bipartisan report on Benghazi released Wednesday by the Senate Intelligence Committee should finally convince conspiracy theorists of the obvious: There is no there there. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Fox News Host Skewers Ryan Budget, Ashley Judd Mulls Senate Run, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Mar 11, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including Susan Rice being considered for another political appointment and a GOP strategist criticizes the Republican Party's outreach to women. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Concussion

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Guns, of Course, but What About Mental Illness?

Staff / Truthdig Dec 18, 2012 Although gun policy is certainly important to talk about in the aftermath of the Sandy Hook tragedy, mental illnesses may be more crucial to discuss; President Obama fed the loyal Susan Rice to the sharks for the same reasons he's both feared and admired; meanwhile, education is becoming a commodity rather than a right thanks to the neoliberal agenda. These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 2 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 )