In the Arena

The Two Presidents Problem

A wise column from David Ignatius.

In the Arena

Waterboard Memories

The Washington Post makes a convincing case that Congressional Intelligence Committee leaders, of both parties, were fully briefed on CIA interrogation techniques, including waterboarding and stress positions, back in 2002 and 2003. That includes Nancy Pelosi: Pelosi declined to comment directly on her reaction to the classified briefings. But a congressional source familiar with Pelosi’s [...]