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In deep : the FBI, the CIA, and the truth about America's "deep state" / by Rohde, David W.,author.(CARDINAL)829560;
Includes bibliographical references and index."A two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist's investigation of the "deep state." Three-quarters of Americans believe that a group of unelected government and military officials secretly manipulate or direct national policy in the United States. President Trump blames the "deep state" for his impeachment. But what is the American "deep state" and does it really exist? To conservatives, the "deep state" is an ever-growing government bureaucracy, an "administrative state" that relentlessly encroaches on the individual rights of Americans. Liberals fear the "military-industrial complex"-a cabal of generals and defense contractors who they believe routinely push the country into endless wars. Every modern American president-from Carter to Trump-has engaged in power struggles with Congress, the CIA, and the FBI. Every CIA and FBI director has suspected White House aides of members of Congress of leaking secrets for political gain. Frustrated Americans increasingly distrust the politicians, unelected officials, and journalists who they believe unilaterally set the country's political agenda. American democracy faces its biggest crisis of legitimacy in a half century. This sweeping exploration examines the CIA and FBI scandals of the past fifty years-from the Church Committee's exposure of Cold War abuses, to Abscam, to false intelligence about Iraq's weapons of mass destruction, to NSA mass surveillance revealed by Edward Snowden. It then investigates the claims and counterclaims of the Trump era, and the relentless spread of conspiracy theories online and on-air. While Trump says he is the victim of the "deep state," Democrats accuse the president and his allies of running a de facto "deep state" of their own that operates outside official government channels and smears rivals, both real and perceived. The feverish debate over the "deep state" raises core questions about the future of American democracy. Is it possible for career government officials to be politically neutral? Was Congress's impeachment of Donald Trump conducted properly? How vast should the power of a president be? Based on dozens of interviews with career CIA operatives and FBI agents, In Deep answers whether the FBI, CIA, or politicians are protecting or abusing the public's trust"--The Church committee -- Ford, Cheney, and Rumsfeld -- Carter strengthens oversight -- Reagan, Meese, and Iran-Contra -- Bush, Barr, and the power of the presidency -- Clinton, Reno, and impeachment -- George W. Bush, 9/11, and the return of the imperial presidency -- Obama, Snowden, and drones -- The 2016 campaign -- The president-elect and the "deep state" -- The transfer of power -- Loyalty -- Obstructing the Mueller investigation -- The collapse of congressional oversight -- The disinformation presidency -- The loudest voice -- Trump, Barr, and the gutting of congressional power -- Checks and balances -- Impeachment -- Deadlock.
Subjects: United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation.; United States. Central Intelligence Agency.; Political corruption; Misconduct in office; Scandals; Executive power; Bureaucracy;
Available copies: 23 / Total copies: 26
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The impeachment inquiry into President Donald J. Trump : presentations from the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and House Judiciary Committee : hearing before the Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, first session, December 9, 2019. by United States.Congress.House.Committee on the Judiciary,author.(CARDINAL)140022; United States.Congress.House.Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence,author.(CARDINAL)280088;
Includes bibliographical references.
Subjects: Legislative hearings.; Trump, Donald, 1946-; Impeachments; Misconduct in office; Presidents; Elections;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Nixon's darkest secrets : the inside story of America's most troubled president / by Fulsom, Don.(CARDINAL)398150;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 271-274) and index.
Subjects: Biographies.; Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994; Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994; Misconduct in office; Political corruption; Presidents; Watergate Affair, 1972-1974.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Contempt : a memoir of the Clinton investigation / by Starr, Kenneth,1946-2022,author.;
"Twenty years after the Starr Report and the Clinton impeachment, former special prosecutor Ken Starr finally shares his definitive account of one of the most divisive periods in American history. You could fill a library with books about the scandals of the Clinton administration, which eventually led to President Clinton's impeachment by the House of Representatives. Bill and Hillary Clinton have told their version of events, as have various journalists and participants. Whenever liberals recall those years, they usually depict independent counsel Ken Starr as an out-of-control, politically driven prosecutor. But as a New York Times columnist asked in 2017, "What if Ken Starr was right?" What if the popular media in the 1990s completely misunderstood Starr's motives, his tactics, and his ultimate goal: to ensure that no one, especially not the president of the United States, is above the law? Starr--the man at the eye of the hurricane--has kept his unique perspective to himself for two full decades. In this long-awaited memoir, he finally sheds light on everything he couldn't tell us during the Clinton years, even in his carefully detailed "Starr Report" of September 1998. Contempt puts you, the reader, into the shoes of Starr and his team as they tackle the many scandals of that era, from Whitewater to Vince Foster's death to Travelgate to Monica Lewinsky. Starr explains in vivid detail how all those scandals shared a common thread: the Clintons' contempt for our system of justice. This book proves that Bill and Hillary Clinton weren't victims of a so-called "vast right-wing conspiracy." They played fast and loose with the law and abused their powers and privileges. With the perspective we've all gained over the past two decades, Starr's story and insights are more relevant than ever"--"Twenty years after the Starr Report and the Clinton impeachment, former special prosecutor Ken Starr finally shares his definitive account of one of the most divisive periods in American history. You could fill a library with books about the scandals of the Clinton administration, which eventually led to President Clinton's impeachment by the House of Representatives. Bill and Hillary Clinton have told their version of events, as have various journalists and participants. Whenever liberals recall those years, they usually depict independent counsel Ken Starr as an out-of-control, politically driven prosecutor. But as a New York Times columnist asked in 2017, "What if Ken Starr was right?" What if the popular media in the 1990s completely misunderstood Starr's motives, his tactics, and his ultimate goal: to ensure that no one, especially not the president of the United States, is above the law? Starr--the man at the eye of the hurricane--has kept his unique perspective to himself for two full decades. In this long-awaited memoir, he finally sheds light on everything he couldn't tell us during the Clinton years, even in his carefully detailed "Starr Report" of September 1998. Contempt puts you, the reader, into the shoes of Starr and his team as they tackle the many scandals of that era, from Whitewater to Vince Foster's death to Travelgate to Monica Lewinsky. Starr explains in vivid detail how all those scandals shared a common thread: the Clintons' contempt for our system of justice. This book proves that Bill and Hillary Clinton weren't victims of a so-called "vast right-wing conspiracy." They played fast and loose with the law and abused their powers and privileges"--
Subjects: Clinton, Bill, 1946-; Lewinsky, Monica S. (Monica Samille), 1973-; Starr, Kenneth, 1946-2022.; Presidents; Misconduct in office; Governmental investigations; Obstruction of justice; Special prosecutors;
Available copies: 21 / Total copies: 21
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In deep [sound recording] : the FBI, the CIA, and the truth about America's "deep state" / [sound recording] by Rohde, David W.,author.(CARDINAL)829560; Winton, Graham,narrator.; Recorded Books, Inc.(CARDINAL)340508;
Narrated by Graham Winton.A two- time Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist's eye-opening investigation of the so-called deep state. A recent poll found that 74 percent of Americans believe that a group of unelected government and military officials is secretly manipulating or directing national policy. But does an American deep state really exist? This sweeping exploration of the intelligence community and FBI scandals of the past four decades--from Abscam to false intelligence about Iraq's weapons of mass destruction to warrantless wiretapping of Americans--investigates growing fears of a deep state that cross party lines. President Trump and his supporters blame rogue elements in the FBI and CIA for the Trump-Russia investigation. Liberals worry about the "military- industrial complex"--a group of generals and contractors who, they say, push the US into endless wars. Based on dozens of interviews with career spymasters, covert CIA operatives, and FBI agents, In Deep answers the question of whether the FBI and CIA are the enemies, or protectors, of American democracy in the Trump era.
Subjects: Audiobooks.; United States. Central Intelligence Agency.; United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation.; Bureaucracy; Executive power; History.; Misconduct in office; Political corruption; Scandals;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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The death of American virtue : Clinton vs. Starr / by Gormley, Ken.(CARDINAL)218434;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 762-769) and index.Prelude : collision in the Capitol -- Arkansas mischief -- Pursuing the President -- The Monica thread -- The grand confessional -- High crimes and misdemeanors -- White House exodus.A professor at Duquesne University Law School details the wide-ranging investigation into President Clinton "that divded the nation and nearly toppled Clinton's presidency. From special prosecutor Kenneth W. Starr's initial probe of the Whitewater land deal in Arkansas to the Paula Jones sexual harassment suit to the Monidca Lewinsky affair, culminating in a dramatic Senate impeachment trial," the author relies on exclusive interviews with President Clinton, Ken Starr, Monica Lewinsky and family, Linda Tripp, Paula Jones, Susan McDougal and many other key players as well as documents from the Justice Dpeartment's internal investigation into Starr. -- Dust jacket.
Subjects: Clinton, Bill, 1946-; Clinton, Bill, 1946-; Clinton, Bill, 1946-; Clinton, Hillary Rodham.; Lewinsky, Monica S. (Monica Samille), 1973-; Starr, Kenneth, 1946-2022.; Governmental investigations; Misconduct in office; Political ethics; Special prosecutors; Whitewater Inquiry, 1993-2000.;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 5
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Lo que diga tu dedito / by Calderón,1959-artist,author.; Kaiser Aranda, Max,author.;
"Este no es un libro de texto ni un aburrido análisis de la terrible realidad: es un instrumento de batalla. 30 conceptos esenciales que todo ciudadano debe conocer, entender y dominar. 1 Historia de cómo llegamos aquí. 150 argumentos sencillos y contundentes para convertirte en ese dolor de cabeza de los ignorantes. ¡Y todos debidamente ilustrados por 65 cartones de Calderón!"--
Subjects: Misconduct in office.; Political corruption.; Corrupción política.; Delitos de los funcionarios.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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On the grind [large print] / by Cannell, Stephen J.(CARDINAL)775672;
Charged with misconduct in a high profile solicitation of murder case, Lt. Shane Scully is forced to resign from the LAPD or face criminal prosecution. His wife, Alexa leaves him, and his son won't speak to him. In order to make a living, Scully ends up at the Haven Park, California Police Department. Haven Park is a small, incorporated city near Los Angeles, largely populated by illegal immigrants. The department has the reputation of being the mayor's personal goon squad and collection agency. Relentlessly harassed by an over zealous FBI agent, and under the constant paranoid scrutiny of his fellow officers, Shane thinks Alexa may be the only one who can get him out of the situation he's in. The question is: will she?
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Large print books.; Murder; Police corruption; Police; Scully, Shane (Fictitious character); Scully, Shane (Fictitious character); Police.;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 6
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Beaten black and blue : being a black cop in an America under siege / by Tatum, Brandon,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."Defund the police" is shouted in the streets. A.C.A.B. is painted on precinct buildings. Countless citizens believe all police are racists. In this era of civil unrest and political divide, how do Black cops-- or any cops-- maintain the motivation and commitment to do their job? Former police officer, co-founder of BLEXIT, and Founder and CEO of The Officer Tatum-- Brandon Tatum shares his story and the stories of other police officers in the pages of his new book, Beaten Black and Blue. Read why they joined the force, what it's really like on the streets, and how they continue to fight the good fight. Forget what you think you know and learn the truth!"--back cover.
Subjects: African American police.; Police; Police; Police; Police misconduct.; Police.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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The impeachment power : the law, politics, and purpose of an extraordinary constitutional tool / by Whittington, Keith E. author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.What is the impeachment process? -- What is a fair impeachment process? -- What is the impeachment power for? -- What are high crimes and misdemeanors? -- When does abuse of power justify impeachment? -- Can the Supreme Court intervene in an impeachment?"We are witnessing an unprecedented moment in American politics in which impeachments are increasingly common. In today's partisan environment, it is more vital than ever that government officials, scholars, and ordinary citizens understand what an impeachment can reasonably be expected to accomplish. In this incisive and accessible book, Keith Whittington provides needed clarity on the constitutional power of impeachment, explaining why it exists and how it should be used to preserve American democracy. Drawing insights from American and British history, congressional practice, and the language of the Constitution itself, Whittington shows how impeachment is a tool for checking abuses of elective office and defending constitutional norms. While we have come to associate impeachment today with the presidency, it can be used to remedy gross misconduct in any of an array of officers of the federal government. Whittington cautions against abusing this immense and consequential power to settle political scores, demonstrating how it undermines the independence of the branches and makes Congress the seat of political power. Required reading for the informed citizen, The Impeachment Power argues that impeachment is ultimately a political instrument and gives us the perspective we need to recognize when an impeachment might be useful and when we are better served by looking for alternative ways to solve our political problems"--
Subjects: United States. Congress; Impeachments; Political science;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4
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