Cheney Refused to Release the Journalists
There is a lot in Cheney's interview report--we'll have a busy weekend. But for the moment, let's start with this bit:
After the Vice President again mentioned that he was pressed for time, two separate requests were made to Vice President Cheney…
Cheney Interview Materials
I guess there ARE limits to which Obama won't stoop to protect Dick Cheney. As I predicted, DOJ released his interview materials. Here they are:
Interview Summary
Notes 1
Notes 2
Seeing as how I just walked in the door, I'll be…
Torture Tape Destruction Accountability: How It Is Done
When the government possesses videotape evidence of the torture of subjects under its dominion and control, there is only one reason to destroy the tapes. That reason is not because they possess no evidentiary value; in fact it is the direct…
Metadata Goes Public
In AZ at least, metadata now is legally considered part of public records.
Rachel Needs to Start a "Hall of Afraid"
Rachel Maddow needs to start a Hall of Afraid of all the big talkers who talk a big show on Fox and elsewhere, but are afraid to go debate Rachel. Last week, Liz Cheney challenged Keith Olbermann to a duel, but refused to show up to debate…
Leo Gerard: I'm Tired of Hearing about Stimulus
Leo Gerard calls for a plan, not a one-time stimulus.
What about Those Other FBI Fishing Expeditions?
The FBI's newly released investigation guidelines allow agents to start investigations on very thin suspicions that effectively allow profiling.
The CIA's Fifth Lie?
Is the "fifth lie" HPSCI asserts CIA told the committee regarding some 2005 questions about detainee treatment Jane Harman asked?
What Happened to Zazi's Beauty Product Purchasing Associates?
What ever happened to the three Zazi associates who bought certain hair care products this summer? Has the FBI started nosing around in their life? And have they been determined to be innocent?
The CIA's Five Lies
As a number of you have pointed out, the House Intelligence Committee have revealed preliminary results of its investigations into the CIA's lies and found--wait for it--the CIA lies.
In a hearing of the House Intelligence committee this afternoon,…
Building the New Economy Conference
A couple of days ago I pointed out how Steve Rattner, Obama's auto czar, was absolutely blind to the degree to which his impressions of the auto industry were true, too, for Rattner's own finance industry. That highlighted an issue I've been…
9th Circuit Will Rehear Jeppesen Suit
The 9th Circuit will rehear the government's argument that the Court must throw out the entire Jeppesen Dataplan suit for extraordinary rendition on state secrets grounds.
Hey Reporters??? It Might Be Worth Pointing Out Lieberman Is Stupid or Lying...
Joe Lieberman is either ignorant or lying about his reasons for threatening to filibuster the public option. Of course, the press is not calling him on it.
Blue Dog PAC Starves During Public Option Fight
The Blue Dogs have been starved for donations at a time when they were trying to hold up healthcare. Is the block losing its clout, even while individual obstructionist members retain it?
Biden To Announce Fisker Auto Plant In Wilmington Delaware
Vice President Joe Biden is set to make an appearance in his home state of Delaware today to make an announcement that Fisker Automotive will be purchasing, retooling and opening up operations in a shuttered former General Motors facility in Wilmington.
Did Michele Brown Quit Over FOIAs Naming Her Personally?
Did Michele Brown resign in an attempt to hide information about the loan Chris Christie gave her? Or because of the bonuses she is rumored to have received from him?
What If Trials Prove Torture Wasn't Necessary?
If KSM can be tried in civilian court, that means there's enough evidence to do so that is untainted by the torture done to him. Doesn't that suggest the torture was unnecessary?
Call on Dems to Vote for the Fourth Amendment over Fishing Expeditions
As I explained yesterday, the House Judiciary Committee has scheduled a classified briefing on the PATRIOT Act on Thursday.
Classified Hearing on: the PATRIOT Act and Related Matters
Thursday 10/29/2009 – 2:30 A.M.
HVC-301
Full Committee
By…
HJC Schedules Its "Get Democrats to Cave on PATRIOT" Hearing
The House Judiciary Committee has scheduled a classified hearing on the PATRIOT Act on Thursday. Will the House Dems cave the same way the Senate Dems did after such a classified hearing?
Prosecutors Attack Innocence Project Journalism Students
A new chapter in heavy handedness has been penned with the current tactics of the Cook County Attorney's Office taken against Northwestern University journalism students participating in the Medill Innocence Project.