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Trump Chooses His Cabinet

Peter Kuper Nov 14, 2024 Dig deeper

Pompeo Lashes Out at Journalist; NPR Defends Its Reporter

LYNN BERRY / The Associated Press Jan 25, 2020 The top U.S. diplomat, accused of cussing and demanding Mary Louise Kelly point to Ukraine on unmarked map, unleashes angry, direct attack. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Documents: Giuliani, Pompeo Had Contacts Before Yovanovitch Ouster

The Associated Press Nov 23, 2019 Secretary of state and Trump's personal attorney revelations involving former Ukraine ambassador are revealed in newly released papers. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Georgia Election Officials Accused of Destroying Evidence

KATE BRUMBACK / The Associated Press Jul 26, 2019 The state's voting system was scrutinized last year when Georgia's election chief Brian Kemp narrowly beat Stacey Abrams for governor. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Yemeni Rebels Strike Saudi Airport Ahead of Pompeo Visit

AYA BATRAWY and DARLENE SUPERVILLE / The Associated Press Jun 23, 2019 One person dies in attack by the Iranian-allied Houthis as the secretary of state heads to the region to talk to Saudis and UAE about Iran. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Who Are the Real Terrorists in the Middle East?

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Apr 18, 2019 The answer might surprise you. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Was Ending the Draft a Grave Mistake?

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Apr 3, 2019 Switching from all-volunteer to mandatory military service could force Americans to reconsider their ever-expanding empire. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Abrams Ends Georgia Governor Bid but Plans to Sue

BILL BARROW and KATE BRUMBACK / The Associated Press Nov 16, 2018 The Democrat says she'll fight the "gross mismanagement" of the election in federal court as the path is cleared for Brian Kemp's victory. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

China Tells U.S. to Stop Criticism, Says Relations Suffering

The Associated Press Oct 8, 2018 Chinese officials appeal to U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to repair relations they say have been damaged by U.S. tariff hikes and support for Taiwan. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

A Red State Victory for Voting Rights

By Steven Rosenfeld / Independent Media Institute Sep 21, 2018 A Missouri federal court is protecting hundreds of thousands of new voter registrations. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Trump Is Strangling the U.S. Refugee Program to Death

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Sep 20, 2018 Despite legal and moral opposition, his administration is proceeding with plans to deny refugees entry—part of its larger project of banning Muslims any way it can. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Politics

Pompeo’s Five Hours in Islamabad

Zubeida Mustafa / Truthdig Sep 8, 2018 A U.S. “reset” of relations with Pakistan seems like a long shot in light of recent history and the Trump administration’s moves on the global stage. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )