Lewinsky, Monica
President Clinton has not officially invoked executive privilege in the Monica Lewinsky scandal, although the White House is preparing to argue that some presidential communications should remain private. Independent counsel Kenneth Starr is investigating allegations of an affair between Clinton and Lewinsky and whether they lied in sworn documents related
Lewinsky, Monica
Starr's Independent Counsel office is focusing on potential White House leaks to the media, which has raised concerns about his use of the grand jury process to silence critics and undermine the First Amendment. The investigation has been met with criticism from law experts, academics, and politicians, who
Clinton, Bill
US President Bill Clinton heightened the stakes in a diplomatic effort to resolve the crisis over Iraq's refusal to allow United Nations inspectors to search for and destroy its alleged weapons of mass destruction. Clinton stressed that Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein's decision would lead to military
Clinton, Bill
As tensions rise in the Middle East, President Bill Clinton faces mounting pressure to justify his plan to launch a military strike against Iraq. With public opinion divided and Congress hesitant to support the mission, Clinton's approach to the crisis has sparked a sense of uncertainty and frustration
Clinton, Bill
As the nation hovers on the edge of impeachment proceedings against President Bill Clinton, it's time to revisit the precedent set by Richard Nixon in the summer of 1974. The charges against Nixon, though largely focused on the Watergate break-in, revealed a far more sinister web of activities
Clinton, Bill
Despite the most damaging accusations against President Bill Clinton in a quarter century, his popularity is surprisingly up, with polls indicating a surge in public support. The scandal surrounding the president's alleged sexual dalliance with a White House intern, Monica Lewinsky, and accusations of advising her to lie
Clinton, Bill
Hillary Clinton's well-rehearsed defense of her husband, President Bill Clinton, was on full display in her Tuesday appearance on NBC's "Today" show. As the chief defender and soundbite-spinner for the embattled President, Clinton's performance was seamless, carefully avoiding direct answers to crucial
Clinton, Bill
As President Clinton goes about his daily activities, a large contingent of Secret Service agents are always close by, aware of his every move. However, with the recent investigation into the president's alleged affair with Monica Lewinsky, the Secret Service is now under scrutiny. Whitewater Independent Prosecutor Kenneth
Clinton, Bill
Hillary Rodham Clinton's behavior during the Monica Lewinsky scandal has been a subject of fascination and scrutiny. Her ability to maintain a steady composure and take action in the face of intense criticism has been singled out by her friends and detractors alike. Despite the challenges, Clinton'
Clinton, Bill
Matthew Drudge has been both praised and dismissed as a crusading cyber-journalist, despite being a former grocery store clerk with no previous journalism experience. His unofficial online news page, the Drudge Report, gained widespread popularity among Washington politicians and journalists, but remained largely unknown to most Americans until the Monica
Clinton, Bill
The beginning of a new year often brings heightened partisanship to Washington, making legislative accomplishments increasingly unlikely. Both parties acknowledge a balanced budget as a top objective, but significant differences in their proposed numbers and approaches hinder progress. The Congressional Budget Office and the Office of Management and Budget play
Clinton, Bill
President Clinton's revised seven-year economic plan, unveiled in early December 1995, aims to ensure the solvency of the Medicare Trust Fund through 2011 and balance the budget by 2002. The proposal, which builds upon earlier plans, focuses on reducing Medicare and Medicaid spending while introducing new managed care
