With his love of conspiracy theories and associations with criminal elements, the president’s personal attorney may well be the agent of Trump’s destruction.
Ukraine scandal
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The Sleazy Career of Kurt Volker
The special envoy to Ukraine tried to have it both ways: Trump hatchet man and honorable public servant. He failed at both.
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Protect the Whistleblowers—and All Workers Who Speak Out
These government officials—like airport and oil rig workers, like Harvey Weinstein’s employees—need legal protections when they see something wrong.
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After Hearing, Schiff Vows to Continue Investigating Whistleblower Complaint
The House Intelligence Committee chair will “be working through the recess” to get more information on President Trump’s dealings with Ukraine.
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Trump’s Death by Self-Regard
The just-released transcript of Trump’s call with Ukraine’s president Zelensky is nothing short of staggering. Trump’s self-regard, swagger, and extreme narcissism are all on display. You get the sense that he is so eager to strut his stuff and have the public see it, that it overwhelms any sense on his part that this particular […]
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Trump’s Impeachment and the Era of No Accountability
When you tell someone they won’t be punished for their misconduct, they tend to keep doing it. Maybe that finally has ended.
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Will Trump and Biden Take Each Other Down?
The last thing the Democrats need is a nominee who reminds voters, even faintly, of Donald Trump.
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The Crisis Is Now
What is the thing we worried Trump would do that he hasn’t done?
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The 40-Year War
William Barr’s long struggle against congressional oversight