Netanyahu Poised for 5th Term as Israel PM as Rival Concedes

ILAN BEN ZION / The Associated Press Apr 9, 2019 Israel's Blue and White party leaders concede defeat; promise to wage a robust battle from the opposition. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Dispatches From Cairo: A Poignant Celebration

Lauren Unger-Geoffroy / Truthdig Oct 8, 2011 This year's Oct 6 holiday in Egypt's victory was more poignant and significant as current events rappel the historical environment of the Arab Spring, another turning point in world and Middle East sociopolitical demographics 6 holiday in Egypt was more poignant and significant in light of the Arab Spring. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Petraeus Won’t Declare Victory in Iraq

Staff / Truthdig Sep 11, 2008 John McCain has repeatedly promised "victory" in Iraq, but his personal hero and the outgoing commander of that war says he'll probably never use the word. In a conversation with the BBC, a relatively upbeat Gen. David Petraeus foretells of a "long struggle." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

McCain’s Warped Worldview

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Aug 20, 2008 The world according to John McCain is one in which America is triumphant at home and abroad thanks to the Bush legacy, rolling to victory internationally and mastering its domestic economic problems. If daily news would seem to deny such a rosy scenario, then that only shows skeptics lack the courage that sustained McCain as a prisoner of war in Vietnam. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

?Six Months at a Time?

Staff / Truthdig Apr 11, 2008 MoveOn has a new ad that ties John McCain to the Bush administration's "victory is just around the corner" approach to selling the Iraq war. Will that tired line still work five years later? We'll find out in November. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Yes, We Can’

Staff / Truthdig Jan 27, 2008 The full effect of Barack Obama's transcendent victory speech in South Carolina has yet to be felt, but his historically stirring and inspirational words have already generated praise from around the country and even across the political aisle. Whether this speech proves to be the turning point in this election, we don't know. What we do know is that Obama has made Hillary Clinton's contention that words don't matter seem so very small and suspect. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

DeLay Wins Texas GOP Primary

Staff / Truthdig Mar 8, 2006 The scandal-laden former House majority leader beat three challengers to win the nod. Guess it's pretty hard to remove an 11-term congressman from power in Texas. Even when he's under criminal indictment for money laundering. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bush Considering Exit Strategy for War on Obesity

Andy Borowitz / Truthdig Mar 4, 2006 According to the strategy being mulled, President Bush would simply declare victory over obesity and announce a plan to withdraw most low-carb products from supermarket shelves by the end of 2006. (satire) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Patriot Act Hall of Fame / Shame

Staff / Truthdig Mar 3, 2006 Only nine Democrats and one Independent voted against the most sweeping abridgement of American freedoms in a generation Some of the heroes: Jim Jeffords, Russ Feingold, Robert Byrd Some of the villains: Hillary Clinton, Barbara Boxer, Barack Obama Check out the bottom of this AP story for the full list. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Iraq the Disaster, Officially Speaking

Molly Ivins / Truthdig Feb 3, 2006 I do hope this is responsible criticism that aims for cures, not defeatism that refuses to acknowledge anything but failure. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Putin Perspective

Staff / Truthdig Feb 1, 2006 Russia's leader answers mostly tough questions for three and a half hours without the aid of notes or alcohol--a new personal record. | storyOf interest: He doesn't regard Hamas as a terrorist organization and won't support cutting off its funding. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Rice Admits U.S. Underestimated Hamas Threat

Staff / Truthdig Jan 30, 2006 Quick, someone bring out the smelling salts! A White House official just admitted a mistake. | story Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )