US Intelligence

The JFK Lawyers’ Conspiracy The JFK Lawyers’ Conspiracy

Forty-two years later, assassination buffs continue to attack the validity of the Warren Report.

Feb 2, 2006 / Feature / Max Holland

Does the President Really Know Best? Does the President Really Know Best?

OK, everyone who has studied the unitary executive theory of the presidency, raise your hand. Anyone? A former prosecutor examines what's behind Bush's legal fig leaf.

Jan 20, 2006 / Feature / Elizabeth de la Vega

The FBI and Edward Said The FBI and Edward Said

The FBI was probably tapping Edward Said's phone right up until the day he died. Details are emerging of a surveillance effort that extended for nearly thirty years.

Jan 12, 2006 / Beat the Devil / Alexander Cockburn

Pentagon Secretly Paid to Place Articles In Iraqi Newspapers: Another Lesson in Democracy Pentagon Secretly Paid to Place Articles In Iraqi Newspapers: Another Lesson in Democracy

This just in: The Pentagon offers yet another lesson in democracy. Just don't look for any bylines.

Dec 15, 2005 / Column / Calvin Trillin

The Killing of Filiberto Ojeda Ríos The Killing of Filiberto Ojeda Ríos

When the FBI hunted down and killed one of its most wanted fugitives in September, outrage over the botched operation may have energized the Puerto Rican independence movement.

Oct 7, 2005 / Feature / Félix Jiménez

The FBI Fails (For Now) to Grab Subpoena Powers The FBI Fails (For Now) to Grab Subpoena Powers

The FBI--with apparent White House approval--continues to seek the authority to bypass the court system in pursuit of evidence against terror suspects.

Sep 22, 2005 / Feature / David Corn

Terror on the Inner Border Terror on the Inner Border

Even in tiny outposts like Havre, Montana, a profound cultural and psychological shift has occurred since the events of 9/11.

Sep 8, 2005 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky

Don’t You Dare Call It Treason Don’t You Dare Call It Treason

Any deed or disclosure that sabotages the CIA's capacity for covert operations deserves praise.

Jul 14, 2005 / Beat the Devil / Alexander Cockburn

Anatomy of Rove’s Leak Anatomy of Rove’s Leak

Team Bush has hunkered down and ignored press inquiries, hoping the storm surrounding Karl Rove will pass.

Jul 14, 2005 / Editorial / David Corn

Mark Felt’s Other Legacy Mark Felt’s Other Legacy

Mark Felt is one of only two people who has been prosecuted for COINTELPRO crimes.

Jun 22, 2005 / Feature / Dan Berger

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