Watergate scandal
Coverage of Watergate scandal in the Nexus archive.
- 5 takeaways from Supreme Court’s landmark decision day
The Supreme Court issued several landmark rulings, including rejecting a core facet of President Trump’s immigration agenda, upholding statewide bans on transgender athletes in sports, and dismantling a federal law from the Watergate era. These decisions marked a significant day in the court’s final opinion term.
- Watergate Today as a Blip of a Story? Vance Might Not Be Entirely Wrong.
The article compares news consumption habits during the Watergate scandal in the early 1970s to today, noting that Americans then did not rely on highly partisan outlets as they do now. Vance suggests Watergate might be viewed as a minor event in today's media landscape.
- The Latest: Ex-national security adviser John Bolton pleads guilty in classified information case
John Bolton pleaded guilty to illegally retaining classified information, avoiding potential prison time through a plea deal. He is scheduled for sentencing on Oct. 28, and his case involves notes shared with relatives during memoir writing. JD Vance compared Watergate to a short-lived news story and drew parallels between Nixon and Trump.
- JD Vance says Nixon’s Watergate scandal would be ‘12-hour news story’ today
JD Vance claims the Watergate scandal would be a short news story today and expresses admiration for Richard Nixon, stating both Nixon and Trump were targeted by 'deep state' forces. He made these remarks at the Richard Nixon presidential library while promoting his new book.
- JD Vance says Nixon’s Watergate scandal would be ‘12-hour news story’ today
JD Vance claims the Watergate scandal would be a short-lived news story in today's political climate and would not have caused a president's downfall. He expressed admiration for Richard Nixon and suggested both Nixon and Trump were targeted by 'deep state' forces. Vance made these remarks at the Richard Nixon presidential library while promoting his book.
- Vance, an admirer of Richard Nixon, says Watergate would be ‘a 12-hour news story’ today
Vice President JD Vance stated that the Watergate scandal, which led to President Richard Nixon's resignation, would be a short-lived news story today. He compared Nixon and President Donald Trump, suggesting both faced efforts by 'deep state' forces. Vance expressed admiration for Nixon during a visit to the Richard Nixon Presidential Library.
- A Mid-Life Crisis for Senate Intelligence?
The Senate Select Committee on Intelligence (SSCI) marks its 50th anniversary, having been created by Senate Resolution 400 in 1976 to provide oversight of intelligence activities following Watergate and COINTELPRO revelations. The article examines how the SSCI's original design emphasized bipartisanship and checks-and-balances, while questioning its current effectiveness and future direction.