Clinton, Bill
Former Republican presidential candidate Bob Dole stated on Monday that President Clinton's chances of serving out the remaining two years in his term were "50-50" with Democrats playing the deciding role. Dole, a part-time resident of Bal Harbour, Florida, who campaigned in Miami on behalf of
Clinton, Bill
The somber memory of the 1974 vote to impeach President Richard Nixon still haunts the minds of those who served on the House Judiciary Committee. As the nation teeters on the edge of another constitutional crisis, the parallels between then and now are striking. President Bill Clinton, like Nixon, faces
Clinton, Bill
As President Clinton's announcement of military strikes against terrorist camps in Afghanistan and Sudan sparked a wave of public skepticism, many observers drew parallels with the 1997 film "Wag the Dog", a satirical comedy about a fictional US president who orchestrates a war to distract the
Clinton, Bill
The release of "Wag the Dog," a movie directed by Barry Levinson and starring Robert De Niro and Dustin Hoffman, just before President Clinton announced the bombings in countries perceived to harbor terrorists has sparked an interesting debate. The film, a satire that depicts a U.S. president
Starr, Ken
As the United States prepares for the possibility of President Clinton's resignation, Vice President Albert Gore's potential succession has raised concerns about the nation's ability to recover from the scandal. Unlike Gerald R. Ford, who successfully reinstated public faith in the constitutional system after
Starr, Ken
Attorney General Janet Reno has taken a unusual stance by deciding to navigate the congressional contempt vote without the assistance of a personal attorney. Despite the potential of being held in contempt for up to a year and facing a $1,000 fine, Reno maintains she does not need legal
Lewinsky, Monica
Janet Reno, the attorney general of the United States, is at the center of a controversy over her handling of a campaign finance scandal involving President Clinton and Vice President Al Gore. Despite a memo from FBI Director Louis Freeh recommending the appointment of a special prosecutor, Reno has ignored
Lewinsky, Monica
Monica Lewinsky, a former White House intern, is expected to testify before the grand jury investigating allegations of presidential lies and sex. In a dramatic turn of events, Lewinsky will contradict President Clinton's statement that they did not have a sexual relationship. According to lawyers familiar with the
Starr, Ken
The White House is making a final push to block prosecutors from questioning President Bill Clinton's long-time confidant Bruce Lindsey about an alleged presidential affair and cover-up. Lindsey, a deputy White House counsel, has unmatched knowledge of the President's activities in Little Rock and Washington, dating
Starr, Ken
As President Clinton prepares to give testimony about his relationship with Monica Lewinsky, the White House is fighting a court ruling that could limit his ability to have private discussions with his lawyers. The administration argues that attorney-client privilege is a fundamental principle of the legal system, essential for informed
Lewinsky, Monica
President Clinton should disclose his relationship with former White House intern Monica Lewinsky to put an end to the speculation surrounding their interactions, according to former Chief of Staff Leon Panetta. Panetta, who served under President Clinton from 1993 to 1997, believes that revealing the truth about their relationship would
Starr, Ken
Monica Lewinsky is expected to testify about her relationship with US President Bill Clinton as early as next week, following a deal that grants her full immunity from prosecution. The deal puts further pressure on the beleaguered President and indicates how close the special prosecutor, Kenneth Starr, believes he is
