PROFILE
FROM Sara Fay
Twelve Russians indicted, and one Russian spy? It’s been a busy week, to say the least.
Trump Tackles Europe President Trump has harsh words for European leaders at the beginning of his visits, but by the end, he says it's all fine. Is it all fine?
What’s more American than being ineffectually angry about things? Happy Fourth of July from Josh Barro and Ken White.
The ball is in Trump’s court Justice Anthony Kennedy announces his retirement from the Supreme Court. Who will be President Trump's second nominee to the bench?
“Shut up and stop doing things.” That’s the advice you should be getting from your lawyer if you’re under investigation.
When Trump Met Kim President Trump feels good about the summit and the agreement he signed with Kim Jong-Un, but does it mean anything?
Pardon me? Can the president pardon himself? Will Paul Manafort trade his ankle bracelets for a jail uniform?
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