Watergate Without the Break-In

Marie Cocco / Truthdig May 17, 2007 It is time to stop referring to the "fired U.S attorneys scandal" by that misnomer, and call it what it is: a White House-coordinated effort to use the vast powers of the Justice Department to swing elections to Republicans. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

E. Howard Hunt Dead at 88

Staff / Truthdig Jan 24, 2007 The aspiring novelist who would ultimately be known for his central role in the disastrous Bay of Pigs invasion and the botched Watergate burglary died in Miami on Tuesday at the age of 88. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Gerald Ford Dead at 93

Staff / Truthdig Dec 27, 2006 The 38th president has died after suffering a year of intermittent health problems. Ford was both the longest-living president and the only one to hold the office without being elected. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

No. 3 at CIA to Retire Amid Bribery Scandal

Staff / Truthdig May 9, 2006 The spy agency's executive director, Kyle "Dusty" Foggo, is under investigation in connection with a scandal involving the Watergate hotel, hookers and poker parties. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Molly Ivins: The Best Little Whorehouse in Washington

Molly Ivins / Truthdig May 9, 2006 "If you expect me to pass up a scandal involving poker, hookers and the Watergate building with crooked defense contractors and the No 3 guy at the CIA you expect too much". Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )