House Panel Votes to Hold AG Barr in Contempt

The Associated Press May 9, 2019 The contempt vote caps a day of ever-deepening dispute between congressional Democrats and President Donald Trump. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

A Look at Some of Trump’s Under-the-Radar Appointees

By Nisa Khan / ProPublica Jul 31, 2018 Since April, at least 69 people have been appointed or transferred to political jobs within the administration with little or no fanfare. A ProPublica investigation reveals who some of them are. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

McCain Calls on Trump to Confront Putin

The Associated Press Jul 13, 2018 Republican Sen. John McCain says if the president is not prepared to hold Putin accountable for Russian interference in the 2016 elections, the Helsinki summit should not take place. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

U.S. Lifts Secrecy on Foreign Lobbying Opinions

CHAD DAY and ERIC TUCKER / The Associated Press Jun 8, 2018 Justice Department officials say they want the public to better understand how they interpret a law meant to allow Americans to know when foreign entities are trying to influence public opinion or policymakers. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Pentagon Documents Detail Dystopian Dangers

Nick Turse / TomDispatch May 30, 2018 An examination of the threats from terror groups, as imagined in the Joint Land, Air, and Sea Strategic Special Program, offers unique clues to the Pentagon’s fears for the future. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

John Oliver on Our Broken Immigration Courts (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Apr 2, 2018 In a segment dedicated to analyzing flaws in the way immigrants' legal cases are tried, the "Last Week Tonight" host points out some pretty serious problems. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Ugly Truth in the Nunes Memo

Scott Ritter / Truthdig Feb 4, 2018 The document has exposed the broken FISA court system and may lead to prosecution for former and current members of the FBI and Justice Department. Dig deeper ( 23 Min. Read )

Court Blocks Immigrant Teen’s Access to Abortion

Jessica Gresko / AP Oct 21, 2017 A three-judge appellate panel rules that the government should have time to try to release the 17-year-old so she can obtain the procedure outside of federal custody. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

ACLU Fights DOJ Request for Anti-Trump Facebook Users’ Info

Emily Wells / Truthdig Oct 1, 2017 The Department of Justice has requested information on users who "liked" a page that helped organize protests. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

DOJ Won’t Prosecute Police Officers in Freddie Gray Case

Emily Wells / Truthdig Sep 13, 2017 The Justice Department finds "insufficient evidence to support federal criminal civil rights charges." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Leaked DOJ Memo: Consider Rape Victims’ Sexual History

Emily Wells / Truthdig Sep 9, 2017 Such a policy change would put survivors in a vulnerable position in which they could be shamed for reporting an attack. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Department of Justice Says It’s Not Illegal to Discriminate Against ‘Homosexuals’ in the Workplace

Emily Wells / Truthdig Jul 28, 2017 The timing of the statement was conspicuous, given President Trump's recently tweeted stance on transgender members of the military. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )