Wars, Conspiracies and Sidney Blumenthal
Emails between Hillary Clinton and Sidney Blumenthal reveal an ulterior motive that motivated Blumenthal to push for wars in Libya and Syria.
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Spooked: How the CIA Manipulates the Media, Part 2
CIA attempts to deceive the public are being thwarted, thanks to the Internet, the Freedom of Information Act, Edward Snowden, Chelsea Manning, and intrepid journalists like Jason Leopold (a “FOIA terrorist”).
Classic Who: How a Plan for a Nuclear-Free World Was Sabotaged
When trying to pursue his dream of a world free of nuclear weapons, President Barack Obama found that some obstacles were too big to overcome — like the giant Bechtel Corporation.
FCC Turns Itself into a Deregulatory Agency
On May 18, the FCC quietly voted to propose new rules governing Internet service providers. The intent is to appeal net neutrality regulations enacted under the Obama administration.
Why Donald Trump Should Be Nervous
Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation now extends into the White House and includes suspicious financial transactions, that could lead to money laundering, currency violations or even tax violations. Could Donald Trump’s tax returns be the next target?
Spotlight on Michael Cohen — Trump’s Mysterious Lawyer with Deep Ukraine Ties
In this in-depth story, we took a close look at a key Trump-Russia figure who recently generated headlines: the president’s “bulldog” ex-in-house lawyer, Michael Cohen. With his own surprising ties to the former Soviet Union, Cohen may turn out to be a crucial missing link for investigators. He has now been subpoenaed to testify before the Senate Committee probing Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.
Harvey Weinstein University — Sexual Assault on College Campuses
The Weinstein sexual harassment story is just an example of behavioral patterns that have long been playing out on college campuses.
Daniel Ellsberg on Nuclear War
Forty-six years after the release of the Pentagon Papers, Ellsberg reveals another set of documents on how nuclear war might have been waged in the 1950s and 60s.
Trump Lawyer Michael Cohen: Beyond Porn Star Payments, Russia Angle
Michael Cohen, one of President Donald Trump’s personal lawyers, claims that he paid porn star Stormy Daniels — who reportedly had an affair with Trump in 2006 — $130,000 out of his own pocket shortly before the 2016 presidential election. But who is Michael Cohen? WhoWhatWhy found out some fascinating things about this Trump confidant. As with almost everything in this saga, there’s a Russian angle.
Trump Lawyer Michael Cohen’s Unexplored Russia Connections
With the FBI raid on Trump lawyer Michael Cohen’s office, everyone is scrambling for explanations. But as WhoWhatWhy reported last year, Michael Cohen’s background has long demanded close scrutiny. He came out of nowhere, backed by Russia-connected figures, and bought his way into Donald Trump’s heart. Here’s the full story as it appeared on September 18, 2017.
Michael Cohen’s Still-Missing Ukraine Background Info
Everyone’s buzzing about the huge payment Trump pal Michael Cohen took to get the Ukrainian president in with the American president. But there’s more of a Ukraine connection to Michael Cohen than the media is telling us.
A Memorial Day Look at Those Who Fought in Korea
Military historian Patrick O’Donnell provides a moment of reflection on the who and why of the brutal Korean war, which never really ended and is still haunting us today.