Obama Cracks Down on Lobbyists During Transition

Staff / Truthdig Nov 12, 2008 We'll see how long he's able to keep this up, but at least for the immediate future, Barack Obama is aiming to keep lobbyists at bay, issuing strict guidelines for his transition team that Obama aide John Podesta described Tuesday on a conference call to reporters. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Obama in Charge

Staff / Truthdig Nov 10, 2008 For all the talk of checks and balances, the president has sweeping powers. Barack Obama is expected to demonstrate that by quickly reversing as many as 200 of President Bush's executive orders after taking the oath of office Jan. 20. The president-elect has reportedly had scores of advisers working on the matter for months. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Secret Bush Order OKs Strikes Inside Pakistan

Staff / Truthdig Sep 12, 2008 A secret executive order signed by President Bush grants U.S. military forces "carte blanche" to launch counterterrorist operations inside Pakistan. An attack last week under the auspices of the unprecedented July order is raising concerns: Pakistani officials declared the operation illegal, and international analysts fear an escalating conflict could start a regionwide war. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )