By Stephen Gillers

The evolving role of congressional oversight of U.S. intelligence has involved major clashes and scandals

Three new psychological portraits of George W. Bush paint him as a control freak driven by rage, fear and an almost murderous Oedipal competition with his father. And that's before we get to Mom.

He may no longer be the most-hated president of the 21st century, but Trump won't help Bush repair his legacy

Leading pundits want you to think Bush isn't such a bad guy. Here's why that's not just wrong -- but harmful

Customary clearances and ethics evaluations bypassed for some appointees; Democrats prepare to filibuster nominees

I take "great delight in bursting stereotypes," the artsy ex-president adds

His hard-liner stance should doom McCain with most voters, but unless Democrats put the war back on top of the national agenda, he might get away with it.

It was a wild and woolly convention in New York. Read Salon's highlights.

Campaigning in five battleground states this week, the first lady, with an approval rating much higher than her husband's, tries to soften the president's image.

Was the New York Times profile of Condoleezza Rice sexist or just silly?

The former president will be the keynote speaker at a fundraiser for the Messianic Jewish Bible Institute

After having mastered dogs, cats and nudes in the shower, former president will paint 19 foreign leaders

Not only is George W. Bush related to 16 American presidents, but he's kin to half the country, too.

Under cross-examination in a Florida court, an election equipment salesman undermines the official Republican line.