Are Bradbury's Two 2006 OLC Opinions Still Active?
Unlike all the other torture memos DOJ has released, it appears the two analyzing conditions of confinement remain in place.
NYT: False Banality Is Not Evil
The NYT got distracted from the torture that remained central to the interrogation program by two 17-watt light bulbs.
The Pundits Come Out in Force
We don't know how Ted Kennedy's death will affect the health care fight. And every minute we spend wondering about it--rather than making it happen--is a dishonor to the man.
Obama's Remarks on Kennedy
Liveblog of Obama's public statement on Kennedy.
The Wind Takes The Lion: RIP Senator Edward M. Kennedy
Teddy Kennedy has passed away
"We Will Provide, at a Later Date, an Opinion That Explains the Basis for this Conclusion"
Why did Daniel Levin promise an opinion solely covering the approval of waterboarding for Hassan Ghul?
The Prosecutor with Whom Chris Christie Has an "Ongoing Financial Relationship" Resigns
Michele Brown just resigned.
Was John Yoo Free-Lancing When He Approved the "Legal Principles"?
John Yoo bought off on the unsigned bullet points expanding legal approval for torture. But Jack Goldsmith made it clear to CIA that his approval did not equate to OLC approval.
Ashcroft versus CIA
John Ashcroft, like much of Congress, claims that CIA made false claims about the extent of his briefing.
Condi's Okay Came After OLC Approval
When Condi approved torture on July 17, 2002, John Yoo had already given John Rizzo a two-page letter broadly excusing torture.
Those Undated "Legal Principles"
The "legal principles" authorizing torture evolved in some interesting ways over time.
Abu Zubaydah's Psychological Profile
Abu Zubaydah's psychological profile was a complete whitewash of his condition. Surprise.
Where Is the "Legal Principles" Document?
The IG Report refers to a document called, "Legal Principles Applicable to CIA Detention and Interrogation of Captured al-Qa'ida Personnel." It's a critical document in the torture regime. But we've never seen it.
Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale, Or the Geneva Convention
ACLU releases the last of today's document dump.
Feinstein Issues Statement On IG; Misunderstands Army Field Manual
Senator Dianne Feinstein of California has issued an official statement "On Release of Documents Related to CIA Interrogation and Detention Program and Renewed Commitment to Army Field Manual Standard for Interrogations".
Cheney's Cherry-Pick
The two documents that Cheney wanted liberated sure do read like propaganda pieces.
IG Report: Working Thread
Spencer and the Windy have posted the documents.
Holder Announces the Investigation
And notes some will be unhappy that he has initiated the review. But doesn't consider those of us who smell a whitewash.
Durham to be Torture Special Prosecutor
Eric Holder will appoint John Durham as Special Prosecutor.
Panetta's Threats
Yet more rumors that Panetta is on his way out.