Founded in 2004 by John Amato, Crooks and Liars emerged as one of the first political blogs to incorporate video content. Amato, a professional musician, started the site out of frustration with the mainstream media's coverage of politics. He saw an opportunity to use online video clips to fact-check and critique political figures and media personalities. Today, Crooks and Liars is owned and operated by Amato along with a team of contributors. Based in the United States, Crooks and Liars primarily covers political news, media criticism, and current events. The site offers commentary on national politics, policy issues, and media coverage, often featuring video clips from news broadcasts and political events. While focused mainly on U.S. politics, they occasionally cover international news that impacts American politics. One interesting fact: A unique aspect of Crooks and Liars is its origin in the music industry. Founder John Amato was a professional saxophone player who performed with notable artists like Duran Duran before transitioning into political blogging and media criticism.