Memo Mania: President Trump is expected today to act over the objections of the FBI director and intelligence agencies to clear the release of a House Intelligence Committee memo that questions the integrity of the bureau’s acquisition of a domestic …

The Shoe Drops: President Trump’s reported attempt to fire Special Counsel Robert Mueller has kicked off debate about whether his intent was obstruction of justice in the Russia investigation, or just petty stupidity. A NY Times editorial says, “For a …

The Genius Bar: After several days getting pummeled about his mental and intellectual capability to be President, Donald Trump yesterday declared himself “a very stable genius.” The mental competence issue had the President in a Twitter rage. “Now that Russian …

To Your Health: The House healthcare bill would shed 23 million people from the rolls of the insured by 2026, according to a new review by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. The CBO says, “Premiums would vary significantly according to …

Swamp News: It just gets stranger.   In an interview yesterday with NBC News President Trump denounced the FBI investigation into possible campaign collusion with Russia, while across town the acting FBI director was telling Congress the inquiry is “highly …

To Your Health: House Republican leaders say they have the necessary votes to pass their healthcare bill and they’re putting it up for a vote today. They wouldn’t do it if they weren’t certain. Some Republicans who were against the …

Ban the Ban: Hawaii and the State of Washington are leading a pack of states suing to block President Trump’s latest order banning travel from six predominantly Muslim countries. They argue that the new order is only a slight rewrite …

Federal Case: After a briefing on Russian hackers by the intelligence chiefs, Democratic congressional leaders are furious that FBI director James Comey, who spoke openly about the investigation of Hillary Clinton’s email, wouldn’t say whether his agency is investigating whether …

G-Man Under Fire: The Justice Department’s inspector general has announced an investigation into FBI Director James Comey’s handling of the Hillary Clinton email investigation, particularly his disclosure 11 days before the election that he might have new information. Comey is …

In Transition: Protesters in New York yesterday marched from Union Square to Trump Tower chanting and carrying signs. One said, “Putin won.” Outside the Tower Trump supporters carried signs saying, “He is My President,” “Hillary for Prison” and “Crybabies.” Protesters …