Giuliani’s Secret 9/11 Testimony

Joe Conason / Truthdig Nov 1, 2007 In Rudolph Giuliani's narrative of his own life, as confided to rapt Republican voters along the presidential primary trail, he has been fighting the lonely twilight struggle against "Islamic terrorism" since sometime in the 1970s. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

White House ‘Eviscerated’ Climate Report

Staff / Truthdig Oct 24, 2007 When Dr. Julie Gerberding, director of the Centers for Disease Control, went before Congress to testify on the effects of global warming on Americans' health, she was about 10 pages lighter than planned. According to a source within the CDC, the White House "eviscerated" Gerberding's prepared remarks, slashing 10 of the original 14 pages. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Help With Petraeus’ Testimony

Will Durst / Truthdig Sep 17, 2007 Political comedian Will Durst provides the answers to some frequently asked (and vexing) questions about Gen. David Petraeus' testimony. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Intelligence Chief Gets His Facts Mixed Up

Staff / Truthdig Sep 14, 2007 After German authorities foiled a terror plot earlier this month, U.S. National Intelligence Director J. Michael McConnell was all to eager to give credit to recently revised FISA rules, arguing, in effect, that potential civil liberty violations helped save American lives. Woops. It turns out that much of the information used by the Germans was obtained under the old FISA law, which McConnell continues to claim wasn't effective enough. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Feingold Sheds the Kid Gloves

Staff / Truthdig Sep 12, 2007 Sen. Russ Feingold didn't wait long after the obligatory declaration of respect to lay into Gen. David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker during Tuesday's testimony before the Senate. One particularly contentious moment occurred after the senator asked, "When can we expect the troop deaths to decline in Iraq?" Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Gone, but Not Forgotten

Staff / Truthdig Aug 28, 2007 Alberto Gonzales is stepping down, but he and the White House may still have to face the music. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid showed no sign of backing down following the resignation announcement: "Congress must get to the bottom of this mess and follow the facts where they lead, into the White House." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Leahy Snaps at White House Stonewaller

Staff / Truthdig Aug 3, 2007 Bush lackey Scott Jennings gives Sen Pat Leahy the broken-record treatment, which has become so familiar Witness Leahy's frustration break as Jennings refuses even to describe his duties: "Let's not be too contemptuous of this committee You work at the White House You're paid for by taxpayers You work for the American people I'm just asking you what kind of work you do". Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Rumsfeld to Testify on Tillman Death

Staff / Truthdig Aug 1, 2007 The Raw Story is reporting that former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld will appear before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on Wednesday to answer questions related to the killing of Pat Tillman. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Liar Liar

Staff / Truthdig Jul 28, 2007 Attorney General Alberto Gonzales has once again been caught in a lie, or, to be charitable, an unfortunate incongruity. Testifying before Congress, FBI Director Robert Mueller twice contradicted Gonzales' sworn testimony, lending credence to the testimony of former Deputy Attorney General James Comey, who also disagreed with Gonzales' version of the facts. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Scandal Fatigue

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Jul 27, 2007 It's way past bedtime for Gonzo. At this point, every day Alberto Gonzales continues as attorney general means more dishonor for the office and the nation -- and higher blood pressure for Senate Judiciary Committee members trying desperately to get a straight answer out of the man. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Alberto Gonzales’ Hearing Problems

Staff / Truthdig Jul 27, 2007 Jon Stewart tackles "the K-2 of obfuscation" -- Attorney General Alberto Gonzales' latest sideshow before Congress. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Lie Detector

Mike Luckovich / Truthdig Jul 26, 2007 Dig deeper