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Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 5.31.17
To our allies’ alarm, Trump’s foreign-policy vision takes shape
Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.31.17
An unexpected problem: Trump handing out his cellphone number
There’s no excuse for Trump’s ongoing confusion about NATO
Trump defends Carter Page, whom he is not supposed to know
Top White House position now seen as ‘career suicide’
Putin, Republicans read from the same script in Russia scandal
Tuesday’s Mini-Report, 5.30.17
Robert Kennedy’s back channel with the Russians
As Russia scandal intensifies, Trump’s attorney draws scrutiny
Why Donald Trump is calling for the end of all filibusters
Trump’s tantrum over leaks comes with a surprise ending
Trump’s boasts on tax reform don’t make any sense
Trump’s family takes new steps to blur ethical boundaries
White House communications director quits after just three months
Team Trump may not have the campaign documents senators want to see
Trump World’s defense of Jared Kushner is literally unbelievable
If Trump’s trip was a ‘home run,’ I’d hate to see a strike out
Hillary Clinton reflects on the ‘assault on truth and reason’
Trump’s latest jobs boast falls apart almost immediately
Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.26.17
Trump’s boasts about jobs saved at Carrier start to evaporate
Some U.S. health care consumers confront a ‘Trump Tax’
To our allies’ dismay, Donald Trump appears lost in Europe
GOP’s Gianforte prevails in Montana, despite assault charge
As Russia investigation moves forward, Kushner draws FBI scrutiny
Thursday’s Mini-Report, 5.25.17
Appeals court delivers another blow to Trump’s Muslim ban
Montana’s Gianforte draws mild GOP rebukes following violent incident
Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.25.17
Betsy DeVos struggles to defend taxpayer-subsidized discrimination
Why Ben Carson’s bizarre perspective on poverty matters
GOP’s Farenthold relies on ‘stuff circulating on the internet’
Trump blurts out classified info again, worrying Pentagon officials
AG Jeff Sessions faces new disclosure questions in Russia scandal
Republican candidate faces assault charge on eve of Montana election
Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 5.24.17
CBO: Republican plan would take health coverage from 23 million
At what point does the Russia scandal become too hot for the GOP?
Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.24.17
Team Trump struggles to explain its ‘egregious’ math error
House Republican ‘moderates’ fracture in the wake of health care dispute
Trump’s chat with Philippine President Duterte raises alarms
Senator: GOP is writing health care bill in secret, without experts
On entitlements, Trump arrives at his ‘Read My Lips’ moment
Russia scandal reaches new level: Donald Trump lawyers up
Tuesday’s Mini-Report, 5.23.17
Former CIA confirms ‘interactions’ between Russia, Trump campaign
Trump wastes little time breaking his key promises in a cruel budget
Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.23.17
Donald Trump makes the wrong impression at Yad Vashem
Trump’s sabotage takes its toll on the health care system
Trump administration gives sea-level study a little touch-up
Flynn’s falsehoods create new troubles for Trump’s White House
Supreme Court strikes down North Carolina gerrymandering
Obstruction allegations against Donald Trump grow more obvious
In Russia scandal, top former Trump aide pleads the 5th
In Israel, Trump denies intel claim he was never accused of
Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.22.17
Trump White House clashes with federal ethics watchdog
Mississippi Republican faces pushback following ‘lynching’ comment
Trump’s Commerce Sec marvels at lack of protests in Saudi Arabia
Goldman Sachs exec ends bid to join Trump administration
Saudi Arabia, UAE pledge $100 million to fund backed by Ivanka Trump
In Saudi Arabia, Trump retreats from years of posturing
Trump: Comey was a ‘nut job’ and his firing relieved ‘pressure’
Investigation into Russia scandal reaches inside the White House
House Republicans may have to vote on their health care plan again
Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.19.17
Paul Ryan reflects on his party’s challenges: ‘Blah blah blah’
Trump administration tries playing hardball with health insurers
Jason Chaffetz faces questions as he resigns from Congress
Trump’s foreign hosts make unusual preparations for his visit
Trump takes a big risk with a categorical denial on Comey
In Russia scandal, Trump looks out for Number One: himself
Thursday’s Mini-Report, 5.18.17
Trump: Special counsel investigation ‘hurts the country’
Why a Trump message to Flynn would be so important
Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.18.17
In light of Flynn revelations, Mike Pence has some explaining to do
Report: Team Trump talked to Russia ‘at least’ 18 times during race
Appointment of special counsel sparks new Trump tantrum
Trump World knew Flynn was under investigation when he was hired
GOP Majority Leader last year: Trump is on Putin’s payroll
Appointment of special counsel raises stakes in Trump’s Russia scandal
Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 5.17.17
Trump to give David Clarke an inexplicable promotion
Trump whines to Coast Guard: No president has ever ‘been treated worse’
Paul Ryan isn’t done carrying water for Donald Trump
Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.17.17
Trump allies come up with the wrong response to the Comey bombshell
National security officials try to accommodate Trump’s attributes
McConnell wants less ‘drama’ from Trump, but for the wrong reasons
Independent senator raises specter of Trump’s impeachment
Comey memo may prove to be a smoking gun for Trump
Tuesday’s Mini-Report, 5.16.17
Trump’s National Security Advisor comes up with the wrong defense
Republicans change their tune on the mishandling of classified info
Scandals prompt discussion about the future of Trump’s presidency
Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.16.17
U.S. ally ‘might stop sharing intelligence’ after Trump’s leak
Republican senator: Trump White House in ‘a downward spiral’
Trump’s ‘tapes’ have suddenly become even more important
Donald Trump steps on his aides’ narrative (again)
Why Trump would share highly classified secrets with the Russians
White House staff learns how to manipulate Trump
A president cannot ‘hire and fire whoever he wants’
Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.15.17
Trump puts ‘another victory on the scoreboard’ for Russia
Trump no longer wants to talk about secret White House recordings
Paul Ryan carries a fig leaf for the emperor with no clothes
Trump looks for help from Russia on North Korea
White House’s source balks at Trump’s dubious Russia assertions
Three months in, chaos grips Donald Trump’s White House
White House doesn’t deny Trump recording conversations
Controversial Oval Office meeting was held at Putin’s request
Denying Russia ties, Trump’s lawyers point to secret tax returns
Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.12.17
Trump ‘would not be well-received’ at FBI headquarters
The perils of defending Donald Trump
Trump threatens Comey with provocative reference to ‘tapes’
Trump struggles to explain Michael Flynn controversy
Mike Pence gets caught making yet another bogus claim
Trump’s admission bolsters allegations of obstruction of justice
Thursday’s Mini-Report, 5.11.17
White House connects Comey firing, ‘conclusion’ of Russia probe
Trump contradicts his own White House team on Comey firing
With Comey firing, Trump delivers ‘a gut punch’ to the FBI
Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.11.17
The White House’s official line on Comey’s firing unravels
Trump’s Oval Office meeting with Russian officials grows more alarming
Advocates of an independent Russia scandal inquiry have options
Trump fired Comey at key juncture in Russia scandal investigation
Following Trump’s Comey firing, Republicans flunk their test
Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 5.10.17
Trump used his ‘bodyguard’ to deliver Comey’s termination letter
Comey requested more money for Russia scandal probe before firing
Trump welcomes Russian officials into the Oval Office
Innocent people don’t usually act the way Trump is acting
Conway: It’s ‘inappropriate’ to ask about timing of Comey firing
Sean Spicer ‘spent several minutes hidden in the bushes’
In retrospect, GOP’s Obama criticisms appear awfully ironic
Trump’s Comey firing raises specter of a ‘constitutional crisis’
Trump’s explanation for Comey’s firing is literally unbelievable
Will Trump’s business ties in Russia be the next line of inquiry?
Donald Trump’s fear of the Russia scandal becomes more obvious
Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.9.17
FBI’s Comey faces fresh controversy following dubious sworn testimony
Trump can’t delegate all of his powers as Commander in Chief
Republicans start literally deleting their health care promises
White House aides turned to Canada to keep Trump in check
Dems host town-hall meetings on health care in GOP districts
Yates testimony creates a new headache for Trump’s White House
Trump ignored Obama’s good advice about Mike Flynn
Republicans turn to ‘gaslighting’ in the health care debate
Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.8.17
Republican who backed AHCA: ‘Is this bill good? No, I don’t like it’
Trump’s EPA takes aim at scientific review board
Right-wing pastor welcomed into Donald Trump’s White House
Mitch McConnell and his 12 angry men tackle health care
Kushner family takes advantage of White House connections in China
Trump takes aim at support for historically black colleges
On health care, Republican shares a secret sentiment with DC donors
GOP rep says ‘nobody dies’ from lacking access to health care
In another embarrassment, Trump’s Army Secretary nominee quits
Republican leaders struggle with the definition of insurance
Trump’s boldest move of all is pretending he has a mandate
Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.5.17
Republicans put their careers on the line for the wrong bill
House Republicans push bill to scrap Wall Street safeguards
Falling short of the bare minimum standards for public service
Trump touts Australia’s health system (to Bernie Sanders’ delight)
Job market improved as winter turned to spring
Republican health care pitch built on a foundation of falsehoods
Thursday’s Mini-Report, 5.4.17
Republicans betray those who believed their health care promises
What happens now that House Republicans have passed their health bill?
Republican taunts come back to haunt them
Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.4.17
New Jersey Republican rescues his party health care crusade
Republican health plan undermines special education, too
Overlooked part of GOP bill may undermine employer health plans
Trump believes Middle East peace process may not be ‘difficult’
GOP health care push reflects a breakdown in American governance
Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 5.3.17
GOP inches toward passing regressive, unpopular health care plan
Trump taps opponent of renewable energy for renewable energy office
Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.3.17
Team Trump grudgingly tells the truth about miners’ health care
GOP lawmaker: those with pre-existing conditions may need to move
GOP lawmakers deny funding to organization that doesn’t exist
Trump pretends he’s winning the fight over the border wall
White House argues Dems shouldn’t hurt Trump’s feelings
Hoping to avoid another failure, Paul Ryan turns to falsehoods
Unexplained fondness for totalitarian leaders dogs Donald Trump
Jimmy Kimmel’s health care story resonates, draws Obama praise
Trump threatens Democrats with a ‘good’ government ‘shutdown’
Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.2.17
Team Trump flubs the first ad of the 2020 election cycle
Trump’s praise of North Korean dictator raises new questions
GOP splinters over protecting those with pre-existing conditions
Why would the Trump admin target the Energy Star program?
With anti-populist push, Republicans inadvertently help Dems
Republican accidentally tells the truth about GOP health policy
Trump on wiretapping claims: ‘I don’t stand by anything’
Trump flubs his own history test on Andrew Jackson and the Civil War
To avoid a shutdown, Congress ignores Trump’s demands
Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.1.17
Trump sees US policymaking process as ‘archaic’ and ‘a bad thing’
As Trump dissembles on Russia scandal, Republicans back his play
Donald Trump’s new China claims contradicted by reality
White House is looking at changing laws that protect U.S. press
On his 100th day, Donald Trump remembers ‘The Snake’
White House urges key U.S. ally to look past Trump’s rhetoric
Trump’s foreign policy sinks even lower with invitation to Duterte