Trump Signs $8.3 Billion Bill to Combat Coronavirus Outbreak in U.S.

ANDREW TAYLOR / The Associated Press Mar 6, 2020 The rapid spread of the virus has rocked financial markets, interrupted travel and threatens to affect everyday life in the United States. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

House Leaders March Trump Impeachment Articles to the Senate

LISA MASCARO / The Associated Press Jan 15, 2020 The Senate is set to transform itself into an impeachment court at noon Thursday. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Pelosi Names Schiff, Nadler as Prosecutors for Trump Trial

LISA MASCARO / The Associated Press Jan 15, 2020 The two representatives will lead a diverse seven member team of lawmakers. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

A Veterans’ Anti-War Movement Takes Root at Peacestock

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Jul 24, 2019 The aim of a recent intergenerational gathering in Minnesota was to revive the struggling antiwar movement. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Senate Reasserts Foreign Policy Role, Reshapes Trump Agenda

LISA MASCARO / The Associated Press Feb 2, 2019 The president's allies in Congress are quietly trying to influence and even reshape his "America First" agenda. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

After Defying Calls to Punish Bin Salman, Trump Thanks Saudis

DEB RIECHMANN / The Associated Press Nov 21, 2018 In a bizarre morning tweet, the president salutes his Middle Eastern allies for helping facilitate lower oil prices. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

America’s Wars Are Completely Ignored in the Midterm Elections

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Nov 6, 2018 The U.S. is currently fighting in seven Muslim-majority countries, but you'd hardly know it listening to this year's candidates. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Condemnation From Both Major Parties Hits Trump After Summit With Putin

By LISA MASCARO and MATTHEW DALY / The Associated Press Jul 16, 2018 Lawmakers and other government officials from both sides of the aisle had strong words for President Trump on Monday, but there were some who came to his defense. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Trump Continues Interviews With Supreme Court Candidates

CATHERINE LUCEY and KEN THOMAS / The Associated Press Jul 3, 2018 Top contenders to replace retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy include federal appeals Judges Raymond Kethledge, Amul Thapar, Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Gina Haspel Debate Spotlights America’s Soul Sickness

John Kiriakou / Truthdig May 8, 2018 The U.S. has become a country that supports torture, so the fight to stop the godmother of the CIA's "enhanced interrogation" program may be futile. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Blurred Line Between War and Business

Julian Vigo / Truthdig May 6, 2018 Powerful people in Washington have created an industry around big data, private militias and American foreign policy. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Installing Your New Secretary of State (Video)

Mark Fiore / Truthdig Apr 26, 2018 It looks like Mike Pompeo is heading toward an easy floor vote in the Senate, thanks to some spine-softening moves by Kentucky’s Rand Paul. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )