CIA Withheld and Destroyed ‘Severe Interrogation’ Tapes

Staff / Truthdig Dec 7, 2007 The New York Times has discovered that the CIA destroyed "at least two videotapes" showing agents using severe interrogation techniques on terrorism suspects. Those interrogations were part of the evidence in the official 9/11 investigation, yet the CIA never told the 9/11 Commission of the existence of the tapes or transcripts. The agency cited a "serious security risk" for destroying the evidence. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Nixon: Thompson ‘Dumb as Hell’

Staff / Truthdig Oct 10, 2007 President Richard Nixon's White House tapes have truly become the political gift that keeps on giving, even after all these years. Take this latest timely treat, for example, that ABC News' indefatigable research team rooted out like keen-nosed truffle pigs. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )