While there is no doubt Khalid Sheik Mohammed’s narrative on 9/11 is extremely self-serving as well as morally and logically dubious, the central claim on the motivation for the attacks rings true.
- John Kiriakou: "I’ve come to the belief we need to do it for future ...generations. I think that the American people are owed an honest accounting of what our government has done in our name—the good, the bad, and the ugly." See More
- At his confirmation hearing for secretary of state, Tillerson would ...not answer questions about Exxon Mobil's knowledge of climate change, when the corporation knew it was a threat, and how it funded efforts to create doubt about whether climate change was real. See More
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Trump's executive order calls for legislation that would be particularly useful for police interested in suppressing dissent against police brutality and direct action in general.
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals flatly rejects the idea that it cannot review the Muslim ban issued by Donald Trump and his administration.
Brian Sonenstein offers a comprehensive look at uprisings at prisons in the first weeks of 2017.
There is no whistleblower, who has added further proof that the government fabricates climate science to advance a "partisan agenda." But Rep. Lamar Smith and the House "Science" Committee insist they've uncovered such a person, and they're seizing upon this individual's statements to renew a witch hunt against NOAA.
At today’s press conference, White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer refused to confirm any withdrawal of permission had occurred, but said more diplomatic work was being done to strengthen the relationship.
Judges for the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals asked an attorney for the Justice Department for evidence of why the Muslim ban had to be reinstated now—prior to a district court reviewing a case. The Justice Department attorney had nothing. He was unprepared and even complained, "These proceedings are moving real fast." The Trump administration, by the way, is responsible for making everything move fast.
Former Bush speechwriter David Frum wrote a rather cartoonish piece for The Atlantic that gives advice to citizens seeking to resist President Donald Trump. Marvel at its shallowness with us.
Judge in Washington issued a nationwide restraining order today against Trump's Muslim ban. It is the broadest yet. And although a Massachusetts judge refused to extend a restraining order, multiple orders remain in effect. Here's a look at the past week of action in the courts to fight the ban.
An ominous development as someone who oversaw waterboarding and campaigned for the destruction of torture tapes is appointed as CIA deputy director.
President Donald Trump issued two executive orders on January 25 that will most likely contribute to the mass incarceration of immigrants in the United States.
Gag orders issued by the Trump administration not only violate the law but also send a chilling message to government employees who may seek to blow the whistle on corruption.
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