
Thousands of Americans are languishing in federal prisons for lying to federal officials. Federal officials themselves often get a pass when they tell a whopper to Congress. It's a double standard that must end.
President Obama has launched a new round of international diplomatic poker with what's called a "a trailing hand." It is impossible to exaggerate the forces on the table — economic, foreign and domestic — and their interplay.

The "Fast and Furious" probe isn't the first time Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr.'s truthfulness has been challenged by members of Congress.

A look at the some of the most wanted men and women in history.
Democrats would compromise security
The White House yesterday ridiculed Bill and Hillary Rodham Clinton for complaining about President Bush's decision to keep former vice-presidential aide I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby Jr. out of jail, saying their criticism smacks of hypocrisy.