Trump Thinks His Critics Are Traitors, and They Sling the Charge Back at Him
Is it possible for Americans to argue about politics and policy without accusing each other of betraying the country?
Is it possible for Americans to argue about politics and policy without accusing each other of betraying the country?
Mueller's testimony before the House Judiciary Committee this morning contradicted the president's oft-made claims that the special counsel's report cleared him of any wrongdoing.
Plus: Planned Parenthood's CEO is terminated, the Trump administration drains the swap, and Chelsea Manning is hit with more fines.
He says partisan power structures have made government reforms impossible.
"The two-party system has evolved into an existential threat to American principles and institutions," Trump's congressional nemesis declares as he officially leaves the GOP.
First survey since the libertarian’s impeachment comments shows big lead for pro-Trump challenger
The fed-up Michigan congressman just left the House Freedom Caucus he helped found.
Both still see surveillance abuse that needs fixing. They’re pursuing different paths to get there.
Sometimes Dershowitz gives really bad advice
If you had never heard of Amash before, it was a perfect introduction to his views on just about every significant issue. If you are familiar with him, it was a standout performance.
In another long Twitter thread, the libertarian-ish Michigan Republican says AG Barr "helped further the president’s false narrative about the investigation."
Whether or not you agree with Amash, his demeanor this week stands in stark contrast to how most of Trump's defenders—and the president himself—have reacted to Amash's statements.
Plus: Snowflakes in House Freedom Caucus continue to melt down over Amash comments, Michael Avenatti charged for stealing from Stormy Daniels, and more...
There aren't more like him in Congress. Which is why he might take the third-party plunge.
The grounds for removing a president extend beyond statutory violations that could be proven in a criminal trial.
The latest bad idea from Bernie Sanders is depressingly popular, sayeth the podcast crew.
Plus: Game of Thrones ends, Trump's trade war with China regrettably does not.
"When loyalty to a political party or to an individual trumps loyalty to the Constitution, the Rule of Law—the foundation of liberty—crumbles."
Does it ever make sense to impeach in the House if conviction in the Senate is unlikely?
Two notable scholars debate whether there is anything particularly troubling with the way the Trump Administration is refusing to cooperate with Congressional investigations.
That's not how any of this works
Calling for impeachment is likely a publicity stunt for the Massachusetts senator's flagging presidential campaign.
Extreme partisanship and the desire for power will play as big a role in saving Trump's presidency as his aides did by ignoring his orders.
The president heedlessly created the appearance that he was trying hard, though ineptly, to hide something.
The president's lack of self-restraint helped protect him from impeachment.
The former president radically flipped the conventional wisdom about dealing with political enemies, legal issues, and impeachment.
How much does the Hatch Act cover?
The allegations against Trump are serious, Amash says. But impeachment, he adds, isn't something to take lightly.
Angry Twitter users have called for a boycott of Walmart, even though the retailer also sells plenty of pro-Trump apparel.
Conduct that does not meet the legal criteria for an obstruction charge could still be serious enough to justify impeachment.
The FBI's disappointing surveillance of Carter Page illustrates the difficulty of implicating the president in illegal collusion.
Special Counsel Robert Mueller is investigating the president's role in writing an ass-covering statement that was misleading but not illegal.
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