Protecting the Wiretappers Protecting the Wiretappers
Now that telecommunications giants are shielded from lawsuits for warrantless spying, the Bush Administration is seeking to absolve them of past misdeeds.
The Real Lesson of the Padilla Conviction The Real Lesson of the Padilla Conviction
If it had followed the rule of law from the outset, the Bush Administration could have brought many terrorists to justice by now.
Aug 18, 2007 / David Cole
Data-Mining Our Liberties Data-Mining Our Liberties
Despite blistering criticism of warrantless surveillance, the Bush Administration rammed a law through Congress that authorizes spying on our calls and e-mails. How did they get aw...
Outsourcing Intelligence Outsourcing Intelligence
Key aspects of national security, including intelligence and analysis used to create the President's Daily Brief, have been turned over to private corporations.
Jul 24, 2007 / Feature / R.J. Hillhouse
George Tenet’s Evasions George Tenet’s Evasions
His new memoir proves how hard it is to tell the truth about oneself, but how easy it is to blame others.
May 2, 2007 / David Corn
Tenet’s Treachery Tenet’s Treachery
Bush's chief spook knew the Administration's treachery on Iraq from the start. But he never revealed it to Congress or the public.
May 2, 2007 / Column / Robert Scheer
Hiding the Ball Hiding the Ball
Bush's about-face on warrantless surveillance demonstrates what a difference a Democratic majority makes.
Jan 25, 2007 / David Cole
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
The Evil Abstraction The Evil Abstraction
Before Bob Gates's confirmation as CIA chief in 1991, the man now designated as Bush's Secretary of Defense was charged with forcing intelligence reports to conform to a tough anti...
Nov 9, 2006 / Column / David Corn
The Culture of Leaks The Culture of Leaks
The political culture of Washington is fueled by gossip, intrigue and leaks. It was a combination that turned toxic in the Valerie Plame Affair.
Oct 2, 2006 / David Corn