David Corn

is Mother Jones' Washington bureau chief. Until 2007, he was Washington editor of The Nation.

Scootergate: The Trial Scootergate: The Trial

In the case against Scooter Libby, the Iraq War is not on trial. But the integrity of the White House is.

Jan 18, 2007 / David Corn

Libby Trial, Day Two: Watch Out for Juror No. 0677 Libby Trial, Day Two: Watch Out for Juror No. 0677

For coverage of the first day of the Libby trial and a deconstruction of Scooter Libby's I-forgot defense, click

Jan 17, 2007 / David Corn

Libby Trial, Day One: Can You Trust Cheney? Libby Trial, Day One: Can You Trust Cheney?

"Would any of you have any difficulty fairly judging the believability of former or present members of the Bush Administration?" In a Washington cou...

Jan 16, 2007 / David Corn

Bush’s Reality-Based Desperation Bush’s Reality-Based Desperation

George W. Bush finally has dipped his toe into the reality-based pool. Standing in the White House library--because his PR guides wanted him to see...

Jan 11, 2007 / David Corn

Kristol Clear at Time Kristol Clear at Time

The market doesn't work -- not when it comes to conservative commentators. Before the Iraq war, rightwing (and middle-of-the-road) pundits claimed ...

Jan 2, 2007 / David Corn

The Waiting Game The Waiting Game

Expect a flurry of hearings on Iraq when the new Democrat-controlled Congress convenes. But no real action from lawmakers or the President is likely to be taken.

Dec 14, 2006 / David Corn

Baker Report Slaps Bush, Takes the Middle Ground Baker Report Slaps Bush, Takes the Middle Ground

James Baker did not enter the Senate committee room bearing two tablets. But the Bush clan adviser and former secretary of state had high expectations to me...

Dec 6, 2006 / David Corn

Baker Report Puts Bush in a Corner Baker Report Puts Bush in a Corner

It's crunch time for George W. Bush. He has to decide whether or not to change his Iraq policy, as James Baker, his father's secretary of state, we...

Dec 1, 2006 / David Corn

Iran/contra: 20 Years Later and What It Means Iran/contra: 20 Years Later and What It Means

It's the 20th anniversary of the Iran-contra scandal. Two decades ago, the public learned about the bizarre, Byzantine and (arguably) unconstitutional actio...

Nov 28, 2006 / David Corn

Pelosi’s Next Big Problem Pelosi’s Next Big Problem

Having unsuccessfully supported Representative Jack Murtha for the No. 2 slot in the House of Representatives, Speaker-to-be Nancy Pelosi moves on to her ne...

Nov 21, 2006 / David Corn

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