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June 13, 2017
Alex Shephard
Jeff Sessions is going to try to undermine James Comey.
June 13, 2017
MagazineKevin Baker
Trail of Fears
Forget Nixon. Trump is more like Andrew Jackson than Tricky Dick—and the consequences of his crimes will be far more devastating.
June 13, 2017
Brian Beutler
If Trump Fires Robert Mueller, He Should Be Impeached
Democrats must lay down a marker right now, to force Republicans' hands.
June 12, 2017
Jeet Heer
Trump Is a Mobster President
He demands loyalty not just from bureaucratic professionals like James Comey, but everyone. What are the consequences for America?
June 12, 2017
Brian Beutler
Trump: I Am Not A Crook! Republicans: Trump Is a Liar, But Not a Crook!
June 9, 2017
Alex Shephard
Donald Trump just accused James Comey of committing a felony.
June 9, 2017
Primary Concerns
Comey Is Breaking Trump. Trump Is Breaking the Government.
In episode 57 of Primary Concerns, Ron Klain and Brian Beutler discuss Byron White, Kevin Spacey, Ebola, Donald Trump, James Comey and more.
June 9, 2017
Alex Shephard
There was nothing “vindicating” about James Comey’s testimony about Donald Trump.
June 9, 2017
MagazineLaura Reston
Trump’s War on Oversight
James Comey isn't the only watchdog casualty in the president's efforts to avoid scrutiny.
June 8, 2017
Jeet Heer
Trump Doesn’t Care About the Country—Just Himself
James Comey’s testimony proved the president lacks the necessary character to execute the office he holds.
June 8, 2017
Brian Beutler
The White House can’t run from Trump’s “tapes” tweet any longer.
June 8, 2017
Alex Shephard
Donald Trump’s lawyer’s defense against Comey’s testimony shows they have nothing to work with.
June 8, 2017
Brian Beutler
Comey’s Trump Testimony Will Haunt Republicans
The former FBI director's damning account before the Senate should be the final straw. Why can't Paul Ryan see that?
June 8, 2017
Alex Shephard
Jeff Sessions was the second-biggest loser of today’s Comey testimony.
June 8, 2017
Sarah Jones
Evangelicals know Trump is a liar. They just don’t care.
June 8, 2017
Alex Shephard
James Comey’s testimony was even more explosive than expected.
June 8, 2017
Clio Chang
What the heck was John McCain talking about?
June 8, 2017
Alex Shephard
The Republican attempt to undercut James Comey’s testimony is pathetic.
June 8, 2017
Alex Shephard
James Comey is mad as hell.
June 8, 2017
Clio Chang
Don’t fall for these lame Republican talking points on James Comey’s testimony.

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