Paul Krugman in Imperial Fantasy Land

Jacob Bacharach / Truthdig Jan 14, 2020 The New York Times columnist insists that Donald Trump is an aberration. It’s an argument that ignores centuries of American history. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Democrats Threaten Subpoena if Barr Cancels House Testimony

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Apr 29, 2019 Speaking with CNN, Rep. Jerry Nadler says, "The witness is not going to tell the committee how to conduct its hearing, period." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Democrats Khanna and Lieu Support Syria Withdrawal—With Caveats

Naomi LaChance / Truthdig Dec 23, 2018 The lawmakers applaud the decision, while stressing that Trump’s foreign policy is still deeply flawed. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Democrats Seek Criminal Probe of EPA’s Pruitt

MICHAEL BIESECKER and ELLEN KNICKMEYER / The Associated Press Jun 8, 2018 House Democrats formally request a Justice Department investigation into Environmental Protection Agency head Scott Pruitt on the grounds that he sought to leverage his position for personal gain. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Democrats, Too, Love Trump’s Wars

Adam H. Johnson / Truthdig Apr 16, 2018 Limp procedural arguments calling for Congress to rubber-stamp a war is not opposing war. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Is Puerto Rico Being ‘Ethnically Cleansed’ for the Superrich?

Harvey Wasserman / Truthdig Nov 21, 2017 There's a suspicion that Trump seeks to rid Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands of their populations in order to create a billionaire’s playground. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Greg Palast Honored for ‘Superlative’ Reporting

Staff / Truthdig Aug 11, 2017 Palast received the Eleanor Roosevelt Award from the Southern California branch of Americans for Democratic Action. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Time to Reassess the Roles Played by Guccifer 2.0 and Russia in the DNC ‘Hack’

Scott Ritter / Truthdig Jul 28, 2017 The questions raised by the latest memo from a group of intelligence veterans are well-founded and demand a full investigation. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

Inauguration Boycott Grows Along With Women’s March Momentum

By Deirdre Fulton / Common Dreams Jan 16, 2017 An increasing number of Democratic lawmakers say they won't attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration Friday. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Congressman Asks FBI to Back Down on Apple

Roisin Davis / Truthdig Feb 24, 2016 Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., is pressing FBI Director James Comey to drop the bureau's demand that Apple create a new operating system version that lacks key security features. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Your Complete Guide to California’s Most Important Congressional Race

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Jun 3, 2014 If you're voting in Tuesday's primary, or you want to know more about the significance of one of the most important contests this term, read this. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Spying a Difference Among Democrats in ‘Silicon Beach’ Congressional Race

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig May 31, 2014 To evaluate contenders for Rep Henry Waxman's seat, I looked at an issue that is central to American life today: domestic spying by the federal government Henry Waxman's seat, I took an issue central to American life today: domestic spying by the federal government. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )