Republicans Have No Shame; They Award DeLay a Cushy Seat

Staff / Truthdig Feb 9, 2006 The indicted congressman lands a coveted appointment to the Appropriations Committee | storyHaving DeLay act as a fiscal watchdog makes about as much sense as electing Libya chairman of the U Human Rights Commission . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Republican Who Oversees NSA Calls for Wiretap Inquiry

Staff / Truthdig Feb 8, 2006 Rep. Heather Wilson (R-N.M.) breaks with the White House and calls for a full congressional inquiry into Bush's spy program. | storyThe dam hasn't just cracked--it's gushing. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Libby Trial Delayed Until 2007

Staff / Truthdig Feb 4, 2006 How convenient: Scooter's day in court gets pushed off until after the midterm congressional elections because one of his lawyers has a "scheduling conflict." | storyUPDATE: New documents shed more light on Libby's perfidies. | report Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

On Second Thought…

Staff / Truthdig Jan 12, 2006 Bush now says he welcomes a hearing on domestic spying--while again warning Americans to watch what they say. | story Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

U.S. Opens Private Mail in Terrorism Fight

Staff / Truthdig Jan 11, 2006 Customs officials can open and read any mail sent from abroad, and do so whenever they deem it necessary to protect the country. | story Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Abramoff Pleads Guilty, Will Make Deal

Staff / Truthdig Jan 3, 2006 Lobbyist Jack Abramoff pleaded guilty to federal charges of conspiracy, tax evasion and mail fraud, agreeing to cooperate in a corruption investigation that could rock the Republican congressional leadership. Story. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Big Scandal of 2006

Staff / Truthdig Dec 29, 2005 Republican lobbyist Jack Abramoff will destroy the GOP with what promises to be the biggest congressional corruption scandal in years. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Jack, Not Iraq, Is the Biggest Threat to Bush

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Dec 2, 2005 Prediction: It's the Jack Abramoff lobbying scandal, not Iraq, that will unravel the Bush empire. Abramoff will follow the lead of his partner, Michael Scanlon, in copping a plea bargain with prosecutors, whose likely targets include Tom DeLay, many other congressional Republicans and key players in the administration. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )