New Light on Rove’s Role in U.S. Attorney Scandal

Staff / Truthdig Jul 31, 2009 "Political adviser Karl Rove and other high-ranking figures in the Bush White House played a greater role than previously understood in the firing of federal prosecutors almost three years ago, according to newly obtained e-mails that shed light on a scandal that led to mass Justice Department resignations and an ongoing criminal probe," reports the Washington Post. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Rove, Miers to Testify at Last

Staff / Truthdig Mar 5, 2009 Rep. John Conyers has not stopped investigating the U.S. attorneys scandal and he's finally gotten former Bush aides Karl Rove and Harriet Miers to agree to testify. The two advisers previously ignored subpoenas to appear before Congress, citing executive privilege. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

House Democrats Subpoena Karl Rove

Staff / Truthdig Jan 27, 2009 The Bush administration may have exited the proverbial building, but that isn't stopping certain House Democrats, such as House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers, from taking Bush sidekick Karl Rove to task for his potential role in the Justice Department's pink-slipping of several U.S. attorneys in 2006. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

From Fired U.S. Attorneys to Sarah Palin

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Sep 30, 2008 A new internal report confirms our fears about the politicization of the Justice Department. That same contempt for government can be found in the current financial crisis as well as the meteoric rise of the former mayor of Wasilla. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Mukasey: Miers, Bolten Not in Contempt of Congress

Staff / Truthdig Mar 1, 2008 On Friday, Attorney General Michael Mukasey thwarted the efforts of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other lawmakers to bring White House Chief of Staff Josh Bolten and former presidential counsel Harriet Miers before a federal grand jury for ignoring subpoenas to testify before the House Judiciary Committee about the firings of nine U.S. attorneys in 2006. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bush Loyalist Leaves Post Amid Staff Turmoil

Staff / Truthdig Nov 20, 2007 Rachel K. Paulose, the youngest U.S. attorney, who came to symbolize the administration's preference for political loyalty over ability, has been recalled to Washington from her post in Minnesota, where her office reportedly is in turmoil. She once claimed she was politically persecuted because she was a conservative and a Christian. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Gonzales Wobbles, but He Won’t Fall Down

Staff / Truthdig Aug 4, 2007 As Republicans' fealty flags and suspicions multiply about Attorney General Alberto Gonzales' trustworthiness, what could possibly be preventing Gonzales from losing his job? Here are a couple of educated guesses from Time's Massimo Calabresi. 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 )

Impeaching Alberto Gonzales

Joe Conason / Truthdig Aug 2, 2007 While politicians of both parties have repeatedly denounced Alberto Gonzales for public mendacity and abuse of office, a few of them finally have stepped up to do what must be done. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Rove to Dodge Senate Committee Grilling?

Staff / Truthdig Aug 2, 2007 Once again, it pays to be in the Bush administration's tight inner circle (especially when the possibility of punishment for alleged wrongdoing looms): It now seems that Karl Rove may be protected by his loyal president and may not have to face the Senate Judiciary Committee about the U.S. attorney firings scandal. 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 )