CIA Wants to Stall All Summer on IG Report By emptywheel July 2, 2009 Uh oh. The ACLU asked the CIA to stop stalling on production of the CIA IG report. And now the CIA has invented a reason to stall until the August 31 deadline that Hellerstein has given them – they want to […]
The last week has been very painful for me, my family and for the people of South Carolina. However, throughout this terrible ordeal, the incredible outpouring of kindness, support, and prayer I’ve received from countless friends and folks I have never even met has been truly uplifting. I appreciate that more than I can say. […]
Time for an Israeli Strike?Washington Post By John R. BoltonJuly 2, 2009 With Iran’s hard-line mullahs and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps unmistakably back in control, Israel’s decision of whether to use military force against Tehran’s nuclear weapons program is more urgent than ever. Iran’s nuclear threat was never in doubt during its presidential campaign, […]
Sanford admits to more liaisons with mistress The Hill By Reid Wilson 06/30/09 In an interview with The Associated Press, Sanford admitted to as many as seven meetings with Maria Belen Chapur since 2001, including five during the year Sanford has said he was engaged in a romantic relationship with her. Further, the two-term Republican […]
The Office of Legal Counsel Memoranda during the Bush Administration Memorandum Regarding Constitutionality of Amending Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act to Change the "Purpose" Standard for Searches (09-25-2001) Memorandum Regarding Authority for Use of Military Force to Combat Terrorist Activities within the United States (10-23-2001) Memorandum Regarding Authority of the President to Suspend Certain Provisions of […]
Iraq Marks Withdrawal of U.S. Troops From Cities New York Times By ALISSA J. RUBIN June 30, 2009 BAGHDAD — Iraq celebrated the withdrawal of American troops from its cities with parades, fireworks and a national holiday on Tuesday as the prime minister trumpeted the country’s sovereignty from American occupation to a wary public. Even […]
David Addington and John Yoo sharing a smirk at the Congressional Hearing on Torture Having read Angler and The Dark Side back to back, I find it impossible not to compare them – but not on an axis of which was "better." They both were "best." Barton Gellman’s Angler takes vignettes from the Cheney Vice […]