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Is Briana Waters a terrorist?
In an alarming case, U.S. attorneys exploited post-9/11 counterterrorism policies to pursue and prosecute an environmental activist.
By Tracy Tullis Mar 27, 2008
Contempt for Rove, Bolten
Two Republicans join Democrats in what is likely to be a meaningless exercise.
Tim Grieve Dec 13, 2007
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
Conyers moves on contempt
Judiciary Committee to refer case against Miers, Bolten to full House.
Nov 5, 2007
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
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
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
Another "Gonzales guy" resigns
Bradley Schlozman, a Bush loyalist in the politicization of the Justice Department.
Tim Grieve Aug 21, 2007
We'll go no more a-Rove-ing
The country takes leave of the political serial killer who tried to forge a one-party state. But don't expect the Mayberry Machiavelli to pay for his civic sins.
By Sidney Blumenthal Aug 13, 2007
Leahy to Rove: It's not over
Senate Judiciary Committee chairman vows to continue the investigation into Rove's role in the prosecutor purge.
Tim Grieve Aug 13, 2007
The cornflakes defense
The games they play on the way to the stonewalling the Senate.
Tim Grieve Aug 2, 2007
Quote of the Day
White House aide J. Scott Jennings testifies about why he won't be testifying.
Tim Grieve Aug 2, 2007
The three stooges
The president won't fire Alberto Gonzales. He needs him to protect White House secrets, including the scheming roles of Cheney and Rove.
By Sidney Blumenthal Aug 2, 2007
The Dick and Larry Show
Two years and nearly 2,000 dead soldiers later, the vice president returns to the scene of "the last throes."
Tim Grieve Jul 31, 2007
White House aides face contempt charges
The Judiciary Committee votes today on whether the full House should consider certifying citations against chief of staff Joshua Bolten and former counsel Harriet Miers.
Alex Koppelman Jul 25, 2007
Bolten's privilege claims "not legally valid"
The House Judiciary Committee rules that the White House chief of staff must comply with its subpoena -- or else?
Julia Dahl Jul 19, 2007
Another round in the executive privilege fight
Facing a deadline to comply with subpoenas, former White House counsel Harriet Miers says she will not, and the RNC asks for more time.
Julia Dahl Jul 17, 2007
RNC has already handed over some documents, may withhold others
Some e-mails sought by the House Judiciary Committee were delivered on Wednesday, Salon has learned; others may be withheld at the direction of the White House.
Alex Koppelman Jul 13, 2007
House Judiciary issues subpoenas to RNC, warns Miers
Continuing the showdown with the White House over the investigation into the firing of U.S. attorneys, the committee demands RNC e-mails and that Harriet Miers comply with a subpoena.
Alex Koppelman Jul 13, 2007
Absolute immunity?
The Justice Department cites separation of powers in a carefully worded document that permits White House staff to ignore congressional subpoenas.
Jul 12, 2007
House subcommittee authorizes subpoenas against RNC
The subpoenas have not yet been issued; they would seek e-mails sent by White House officials using RNC accounts.
Alex Koppelman Jul 12, 2007
An empty chair
A House subcommittee hearing begins, and Harriet Miers is -- as expected -- not there.
Alex Koppelman Jul 12, 2007
Bush and Cheney's tortured secrecy
Can the White House win a constitutional showdown with Congress over executive privilege after shredding the nation's trust?
By David Cole Jul 12, 2007
Cummins: "My professional reputation has already been slandered"
In an interview with Salon, former U.S. Attorney Bud Cummins says Sara Taylor's testimony about him is "almost true" and responds to her apology to him.
Alex Koppelman Jul 11, 2007
Bush tells Miers not to appear before House Judiciary
Miers' lawyer says a committee counsel was mistaken in his belief that Miers' appearance was confirmed.
Alex Koppelman Jul 11, 2007
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