Trump Holds Off on Firing Rosenstein. For Now.

JONATHAN LEMIRE / The Associated Press Sep 23, 2018 The president polls advisers on what to do about his deputy attorney general after an explosive story breaks. More recommend containing the urge to dismiss him. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Paul Manafort and the Five Stages of ‘Mueller Derangement Syndrome’

Bill Blum / Truthdig Jul 30, 2018 The former Trump campaign manager's trial could mirror the five stages of grief following personal loss and tragedy: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Ryan Opposes Rosenstein Impeachment Try, Dooming It for Now

MARY CLARE JALONICK and CHAD DAY / The Associated Press Jul 26, 2018 House Speaker Paul Ryan comes out against an effort by a small group of conservatives to impeach Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Strzok Hoisted With His Own Petard

By Ray McGovern / Consortiumnews Jul 13, 2018 FBI agent Peter Strzok may be soon “thrown under the bus” in the ongoing investigation into Clinton’s emails and his alleged role in the Russia-gate investigation, comments Ray McGovern. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

House Republicans Grill Rosenstein on Russia Probe

MARY CLARE JALONICK and ERIC TUCKER / The Associated Press Jun 29, 2018 The Judiciary Committee hearing marks Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein’s first appearance before Congress since a report on the Hillary Clinton email probe revealed disparaging texts among FBI officials about Donald Trump during the 2016 election. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

DOJ Gives Congress New Classified Documents on Russia Probe

MARY CLARE JALONICK / The Associated Press Jun 23, 2018 The Justice Department gives House Republicans more than 1,000 documents related to the Russia investigation and the handling of its probe into Hillary Clinton's emails. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Its Agenda Stymied, the House Tea Party Fades

LISA MASCARO / The Associated Press Jun 3, 2018 The Republican movement took Washington by storm eight years ago, but its failures show the limits of riding a campaign wave into the reality of governing. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Congressional Leaders to Get Classified Briefings on Russia Probe

MARY CLARE JALONICK and JONATHAN LEMIRE / The Associated Press May 24, 2018 House and Senate lawmakers from both parties are set to meet with top intelligence officials for classified briefings as President Trump intensifies his attacks on Robert Mueller's investigation. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Somewhere, Ronald Reagan Is Weeping

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Apr 23, 2018 Conservatism in the United States used to stand for limited government authority. Now, the American right has taken itself out of the game. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Website Spreads Doctored Video to Pin 2015 Fatal Beating on Current Post-Election Protesters

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Nov 13, 2016 On Saturday, a false report was posted online. It was based on footage of a beating that took place in North Philadelphia last year, and it was altered to give the impression that the event had just happened—and that anti-Trump demonstrators were the perpetrators. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Gowdy Committee Still Searching in Benghazi

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VIDEO: Shkreli Does Little to Help His Cause in Smirky Encounter With Capitol Hill ‘Imbeciles’

Staff / Truthdig Feb 5, 2016 Embattled Turing Pharmaceuticals CEO Martin Shkreli apparently did not show up for his hearing Thursday before the House Oversight Committee with a mind to shift public opinion in his favor or convince attendant legislators that he held anything resembling respect for the proceedings. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )