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White House pushes back against Times' tapes story White House pushes back against Times' tapes story
The Bush administration isn't happy about a report linking it to the destruction of tapes of CIA interrogations.
Alex Koppelman Dec 19, 2007
Administration lawyers were in on discussion of CIA tapes' destruction Administration lawyers were in on discussion of CIA tapes' destruction
The New York Times reports greater involvement of White House lawyers than previously known; administration officials may even have advocated the destruction.
Alex Koppelman Dec 19, 2007
What -- or who -- ended Rachel Paulose's stint as U.S. attorney? What -- or who -- ended Rachel Paulose's stint as U.S. attorney?
The controversial prosecutor's defenders said unnamed enemies were out to get her, but ultimately it may be that Paulose's friends were her undoing.
Alex Koppelman Nov 21, 2007
A defense fund for Gonzales? How quaint A defense fund for Gonzales? How quaint
Funny, the former attorney general didn't seem to appreciate the need for counsel before.
Tim Grieve Nov 15, 2007
The sad decline of Michael Mukasey The sad decline of Michael Mukasey
His reputation for integrity was meant to restore credibility to the Justice Department. Instead, his remarks on waterboarding show that he, like Alberto Gonzales, has let the White House call the shots.
By Sidney Blumenthal Nov 1, 2007
Mukasey vs. Gonzales Mukasey vs. Gonzales
An attorney general nominee actually answers a question.
Tim Grieve Oct 17, 2007
An open letter to Karen Hughes An open letter to Karen Hughes
Your duty is to defend America's reputation in the world. To do so, you must persuade the Bush administration to renounce its abhorrent and hypocritical policy on torture.
By Sidney Blumenthal Oct 11, 2007
Gonzales' lawyer, Gonzales' worry Gonzales' lawyer, Gonzales' worry
The former attorney general is said to fear prosecution for lying to Congress.
Tim Grieve Oct 10, 2007
The other torture memo The other torture memo
The Bush administration repudiated torture just in time for Gonzales' confirmation, then secretly embraced it again right after.
Tim Grieve Oct 4, 2007
"Loyal Bushie" or "good American"? "Loyal Bushie" or "good American"?
The White House lets conservative activists question Mukasey's "Republican pedigree."
Tim Grieve Sep 18, 2007
The president's A.G. pick: Bush blinks The president's A.G. pick: Bush blinks
In selecting Michael Mukasey, Bush dodges a fight with Senate Democrats.
Tim Grieve Sep 17, 2007
Do you have to leave so soon? Do you have to leave so soon?
It's the last day on the job for Alberto Gonzales and Tony Snow.
Tim Grieve Sep 14, 2007
Will Bush dare to nominate Ted Olson as attorney general? Will Bush dare to nominate Ted Olson as attorney general?
The infamous lawyer knows how to keep troublesome information hidden, and what better way for the president to taunt his detractors.
By Joe Conason Sep 14, 2007
Reid to Bush on Olson: Don't even try Reid to Bush on Olson: Don't even try
The Senate majority leader says Democrats won't confirm the former solicitor general as attorney general.
Tim Grieve Sep 12, 2007
Judge strikes down Patriot Act provision Judge strikes down Patriot Act provision
And what ever happened to the new attorney general?
Tim Grieve Sep 6, 2007
"One bomb away" "One bomb away"
The White House, the FISA court and a heroic John Ashcroft.
Tim Grieve Sep 4, 2007
What kind of conservative are you? What kind of conservative are you?
The Justice Department's inspector general wants to know what questions Kyle Sampson and Monica Goodling were asking job applicants.
Tim Grieve Aug 31, 2007
Gonzales investigations: Not done yet Gonzales investigations: Not done yet
The attorney general may be leaving, but the Justice Department's inspector general hasn't forgotten him.
Tim Grieve Aug 30, 2007
The real story on Gonzales' departure? The real story on Gonzales' departure?
Did he jump or was he pushed?
Tim Grieve Aug 28, 2007
The dismal legacy of Bush's top yes man The dismal legacy of Bush's top yes man
Alberto Gonzales' successor will face a heckuva job rectifying the damage the attorney general did to American justice.
By David Cole Aug 28, 2007
Gonzales' anti-choice legacy Gonzales' anti-choice legacy
He may be gone, but the Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act is sticking around.
Page Rockwell Aug 28, 2007
Bud Cummins on Gonzales' departure: "I felt relieved" Bud Cummins on Gonzales' departure: "I felt relieved"
The man whose firing helped touch off the U.S. attorneys scandal recalls John Ashcroft warmly and sees better days ahead for the DOJ.
Alex Koppelman Aug 27, 2007
Quote of the Day Quote of the Day
White House: Bush didn't try to talk Gonzales out of resigning.
Tim Grieve Aug 27, 2007
Why did Gonzales resign? Why did Gonzales resign?
Without Karl Rove around to give him his orders, and with the investigations closing in, "Fredo" had nowhere to turn.
By Sidney Blumenthal Aug 27, 2007
Meet the acting attorney general Meet the acting attorney general
Did Paul Clement lie to the Supreme Court about the way the United States treats detainees?
Tim Grieve Aug 27, 2007
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