Wilson Statement on Bush's Invocation of Executive Privilege to Protect Cheney
Wilson says their civil suit against Cheney and others may be the only way Americans will learn the truth of Cheney's involvement in outing Plame.
Bush Invokes Executive Privilege to Shield Cheney's Role in Outing Valerie Plame
I'm receiving word that Bush just invoked executive privilege over Cheney's interview with Fitzgerald during the CIA leak case.
"Library" Rhymes with "Bribery," Ted Stevens Edition
Not only is President Bush a fan of corrupt donations to his presidential library, but so is Ted Stevens!
Turdblossom's Still a Lying Sack; AP Journalists Are Still Suck-Ups
Eight years after Ron Fournier's "breezy email" to Rove, the AP continues to let Karl Rove walk all over them journalistically.
Dougie Feith Visits HJC
Before Nadler's Subcommittee. I'll liveblog until Levin shows up at FDL--note, there's an 11 ET vote scheduled in the Senate, so Levin's likely to show up closer to 11:15.
Nadler speaking now: "Perhaps there's something in the WH drinking water these days that causes amnesia."
Helgerson and Cheney
It's going to be a busy day for me, but one thing I'm hoping to do is nick down to Borders (hey, this branch is unionized, and Borders is local to Ann Arbor) to buy Jane Mayer's new book. If for no other reason then to find out more about the meeting between John Helgerson, the CIA Inspector General, and Dick Cheney.
One of the lingering mysteries in Washington has been what
Waxman Notes: "Bribery" Rhymes with "Library"
Almost like clockwork, Henry Waxman wrote his letter to find out more about Bush's Library and bribery.
Senator Levin to Do Live Chat on Ongoing Senate Investigation into Detainee Abuse at 11 ET Tuesday
Announcement for Carl Levin's live chat tomorrow at 11AM.
Five Years Later--and the Attorney General Still Maintains the Cover-Up
There are still a number of unexplained aspects of Novak's column. But the Attorney General seems determined to make sure we never explain them, since he's refusing to turn over the Bush and Cheney interview reports.
Fannie and Freddie's Turn at that Taxpayer's Trough
News reports suggest we may be in for another Sunday night taxpayer backed bailout.
Does Ray Hunt Do This Kind of Fund-Raising, Too?
Why is it that the State Department keeps doing favors for those funding Bush's library?
Did Bush Claim Executive Privilege for Rove Last Year?
Did Rove rely on this "absolute exclusivity" bullshit last year, too?
The FISA Loss: Recommendations for the Future
We did a superb job in the FISA fight, on what was the netroots first concerted attempt to change public and mobilize public opinion. But here are some things that I think we can do better.
DOJ Apparently Doesn't Know Whether It Told Fielding that Rove's "Official Duties" Include Witch Hunts
Now why do you think the DOJ is having such a tough time answering a very simple question: whether or not they did--as Fred Fielding has claimed--tell the White House that Karl Rove's alleged actions in the Siegelman prosecution were part of his "official duties" while at the White House?
The Significance of the "Official Duties" Claim
Up until the moment when Fred Fielding claimed Rove's actions in the Siegelman affair were part of his "official duties," those actions, by themselves, may not have been illegal. But as soon as Siegelman made that claim, they became clear Hatch Act violations.
Why Absolute Immunity Is So Audacious
In which I continue to harp on the differences between executive privilege and absolute immunity.
The Post FISA Amendment Act Action Begins: ACLU Fires The First Salvo - A Working Thread
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bmazAs all know by now, July 9, 2008 was a day that will live in infamy. It seems stark to use that historic phrase, but to a lot of us, it really feels that way. What many have been asking, and rightfully so, is where do we go from here. There are several projects such as Strange Bedfellows for the long term, but, by far, the biggest news you need to know about today is the activity by the ACLU. The ACLU has made two filings in response to the passage and signing of the FISA Amendments Act (FAA), one a new complaint in SDNY and the other an application to the FISA Court.
Bush Did NOT Invoke Executive Privilege for Rove
Just about everyone believes that Bush invoked executive privilege to prevent Rove from having to testify today. But that's not what happened.
White House Confirms: Rove's "Official Duties" Included Witchhunts of Democrats
Surprise surprise. Rove was too chicken to give testimony under oath to show up before HJC today. That's not surprising. What I find surprising (well, not really) are the thin excuses that Republicans are coming up with to excuse Turdblossom from obeying a subpoena.
First, according to the statement Sanchez put out, Fred Fielding did intervene to give a last minute reprieve to Karl--though still without invoking executive privilege.
First, the claims have
Yeah, What ABOUT that Anthrax Terrorist?
The exchange between Pat Leahy and Michael Mukasey about the anthrax terrorist sure made me wonder whether they both know exactly who sent those anthrax letters.