Russell Brand: Bill O’Reilly’s Whole Economic Argument Is ‘Rubbish’ and ‘Based on Bigotry’

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Jul 2, 2014 "Bill, you're not even an efficient racist anymore," a bemused Russell Brand tells an image of the Fox News host in his latest episode of "The Trews." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Elizabeth Warren Debunks GOP Talking Points on Minimum Wage

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Mar 18, 2013 Sen. Elizabeth Warren continues her crusade against big financial institutions and businesses, this time tearing apart an argument by a restaurant owner who testified before a Senate panel Thursday that raising the minimum wage would force businesses like his to fire employees. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Let Steele Speak

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Jul 8, 2010 The Republican National Committee chairman is a wonderful distraction, a constant source of gaffes, laughs, clarifications and denials. But it's the Democrats reciting Dick Cheney talking points who should be embarrassed. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Talking Points Celebrate Bush’s 8 Wonderful Years

Staff / Truthdig Dec 9, 2008 Putting a positive spin on George W. Bush's two terms in office is no easy feat, which is why the White House has sent out a two-page memo detailing the president's numerous achievements, including his protection of "the honor and the dignity of his office," whatever that means. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Biden to Florida Reporter: ‘Are You Joking?’

Staff / Truthdig Oct 26, 2008 During an interview with Democratic vice presidential candidate Joe Biden, Orlando's WFTV news anchor Barbara West came right out with some familiar-sounding questions: Is Barack Obama ashamed of his close ties to ACORN? Isn't Barack Obama kind of just like Karl Marx? Where could West have gotten these ideas? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Flashback: McCain Pledges to Run a ‘Respectful Campaign’

Staff / Truthdig Oct 9, 2008 What a difference a few weeks and a few polling points can make. Last April John McCain pledged to run a "respectful campaign" -- a goal he restated on more than one occasion until around midsummer. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Pelosi: ‘The Party Is Over’

Staff / Truthdig Sep 30, 2008 Did Nancy Pelosi's speech just before the House vote on the proposed bailout on Monday lead to the bill's demise? Let's hope our legislators aren't so susceptible that an 11th-hour speech would reverse their positions vis-à-vis a $700-billion measure. Here's a clip of the House speaker's comments on the floor. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

McCain, Spain … Explain?

Staff / Truthdig Sep 19, 2008 OK, so you may have read about or heard this interview of John McCain by Miami's Radio Caracol during which the candidate had some kind of communication malfunction while discussing his foreign policy strategy vis-à-vis Latin America and Spain. What exactly happened? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Note to McCain: Ease Off on the POW Talk

Staff / Truthdig Aug 23, 2008 Patriotism and sacrifice for one's country usually make for reliable go-to topics for politicians, but according to Talking Points Memo, John McCain's detractors and admirers alike are starting to suggest that the Republican presidential hopeful and his campaign honchos dial it down a bit on the subject of McCain's time as a prisoner of war in North Vietnam. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

O’Reilly Doth Protest Too Much?

Staff / Truthdig Jul 30, 2008 In response to Scott McClellan's suggestion that White House talking points somehow found their way onto Fox News pundits' teleprompter feeds, Bill O'Reilly took to the airwaves to defend his honor, denying he ever served as a mouthpiece to the Bush White House and declaring, "McClellan would never dare say that to my face." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Scott McClellan: White House Fed ‘Talking Points’ to Fox News

Staff / Truthdig Jul 28, 2008 Former White House press secretary Scott McClellan has dropped yet another bombshell, telling "Hardball" host Chris Matthews on Friday that the Bush administration helped "shape the narrative" of Fox News by passing "taking points" to certain members of Fox's nighttime lineup. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Retired General Rebuts Bush Rhetoric

Staff / Truthdig May 15, 2007 In Vote Vets' latest ad to feature a general speaking out against the war, retired Maj. Gen. Paul Eaton refutes one of the administration's favorite talking points: "President Bush says he listens to his military commanders. Well, Mr. President, I was one of those commanders and you weren't listening when we warned you of the dangers we'd face invading Iraq." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )