Trump and Brzezinski: He Knew Exactly What He Was Doing
His tweets pushed other, potentially more damaging stories about the president out of the headlines.
Senate Delays Vote; GOP Moderates, Conservatives Revolt
Conservatives, moderates force delay of Senate health care vote until after July 4 recess.
Russia Investigation: Obama Did the Right Thing
Trump and some Democrats are wrong to bash how he handled Russia.
Supreme Court to Weigh Trump Travel Ban
The high court will hear the charge of "Muslim ban" in the fall, but meanwhile upholds part of Trump's decree.
Suing Police Departments Is Easier than Convicting Cops
For third time in a week, prosecutors fail to convict a cop
Russia's Ambassador: Spymaster or Innocent Diplomat?
Kislyak figures prominently in at least three strands of the Russiagate scandal—is he just doing his job or trying to subvert American democracy?
Is U2 Frontman Bono Washington's Best Lobbyist?
Always bipartisan, Bono cites Scalise, Pelosi at D.C. concert.
Karen Handel Victory Has Silver Lining for Democrats
Democrats shouldn't freak out yet. Despite Handel victory, they're running dramatically ahead of expectations.
Ossoff's Loss Underscores Left's Fissures in Trump Era
Jon Ossoff lost a congressional race Democrats think they should have won. Where do they go from here?
Bernie Ally Loses Virginia Gubernatorial Primary
Ralph Northam, Virginia's the lieutenant governor, won a convincing victory over progressive former U.S. Representative Tom Perriello.
How Sessions Dodged the Democrats on Russia and Comey
On Tuesday, the attorney general helped blunt the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election through denials, nonanswers and lapses in memory.
What Will Happen to Trump?
How the Comey testimony strengthens the obstruction of justice case against the president.
White House May Seal Torture Report
The Trump administration has taken a major step toward making sure an in-depth report on U.S. interrogation following the 9/11 attacks is kept secret forever.
Trump's Vow to Replace Paris Climate Accord Won't Work
Trump hailed his own move as "a reassertion of American sovereignty," but the nation's independence was never at issue.
Real-Life 'House of Cards': Debt Ceiling Crisis Looms
Will the federal government be able to raise the debt ceiling without drama?
Gregg Allman: Southern Pride Without the Confederacy
The late singer's instructive lessons for our time
Trump, Russia and the Whiff of Justice
Independent investigations can spiral into disaster. I should know—I was embroiled in one.
How the GOP's Gianforte Won Montana's Special Election
Thursday's Republican victory for an open House of Representatives seat turned out to be a hyper-interpreted microcosm of America's crazy national moment, complete with a "body slam" that sent a reporter to the hospital.
Citing Big Bird, Trump Budget Director Defends PBS Cuts
Democrats and some Republicans then Mike Mulvaney for the Trump budget proposal.
Will Pope Summit Help Trump With U.S Catholics?
He won the Catholic vote in 2016. He'll need them back if he wants to save his presidency.
James Comey Memos Show Why Everyone Should Take Notes
Employees, bosses and even spouses have reason to keep records.
Fox News Salivates About Reopening of Clinton Case
All of the network's prime-time shows have gleefully discussed reopening a case that was closed last year by the FBI.
What Constitutes an Independent Investigation?
Select committee? Special counsel? Independent commission? How to tell the difference.
Will the GOP Support an Independent Trump-Russia Probe?
So far, even after the controversial firing of FBI Director James Comey, it doesn't look that way.
Why Hillary Clinton Lost to Donald Trump
New studies shed light on how everything from James Comey to voter ID laws helped Donald Trump win.
Trump and Ryan Face Risks After Health Care Win
The Republican House cheers Obamacare replacement effort, but bill's fate in the Senate is far from certain.
Trump's Logic Could Apply Well Beyond Civil War
How the president and his policies could have saved Brangelina and headed off Pearl Harbor.
The Buckraking of Ex-Presidents
Barack Obama's whopping speaking fees are the latest example of how our commanders in chief spend their (very) golden years.
Many Problems With Donald Trump's Infrastructure Plan
The president's infrastructure plan is (a) too small; (b) unworkable; (c) a giveaway to the rich; (d) all of the above.