Brian Padden

Amazon Blackmail Allegations Against U.S. Tabloid Tests Press Freedom Limits

Bezos Allegations Against US Tabloid Test Limits of Press Freedom

Prosecutors are looking into Amazon owner Jeff Bezos’ extortion claims against the National Enquirer that was previously involved in illegally paying off ex-model to stay silent about her alleged affair with President Trump

US Military Option in Venezuela Risks Long Unpopular War

Proponents say only 'coercive force' will remove Maduro, opponents argue military action would bolster support for the socialist leader

US Military Option in Venezuela Risks Long Unpopular War

Venezuela Sanctions, Amnesty Promise Attempt to Break Maduro-Military Bond

The commanding ranks of the military have remained loyal to the socialist president despite increasing political repression, corruption, hyperinflation and food shortages

Venezuela Oil Sanctions, Amnesty Promise Undermine Military Support for Maduro

Could a Mass Sick Out End the U.S. Government Shutdown? 

Federal law prohibits government workers from participating in a mass work stoppage or labor strikes

Could a Mass Sickout End the U.S. Government Shutdown?

US Syria Withdrawal Risks Vital Strategic Interests

Opponents say President Donald Trump’s decision to leave Syria will increase the threat of terrorism at home and increase Russia and Iran’s power in the region

US Syria Withdrawal Risks Vital Strategic Interests

Trump Denies, Denounces New Questions of Russian Influence

'No Pathway' to Grand Bargain Ending US Government Shutdown

‘No Pathway’ to Grand Bargain on Shutdown

Senator sought a compromise that funds border wall, restores Dreamer, TPS protections

Trump's Alleged Ethics Violations Undermining Presidency

US Detains More Immigrants and Longer

As the average daily population rises to more than 44,000, reports of right violations grow, too

More Immigrants Held, More Rights Abuse Claims

Statesman’s Legacy Sullied by Politics

US Elects Most Diverse Congress Yet

Historic African American Hopefuls Fall Short in Georgia and Florida Governor Races

African-American Hopefuls Fall Short in Georgia, Florida Governor Races

Stacey Abrams and Andrew Gillum hoped to become the first African-American governors in southern states with legacies of racial division