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No Confidence, Reality Television
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
No Confidence: In the meltdown over exiting the European Union, British Prime Minister Theresa May’s own party has called for a vote of no confidence. She could be out by the end of the day, leaving Britain without a prime …
The Russia Connection, Study of Civility
Monday, December 10, 2018
Russia, With Love: From the Russian ambassador to a deputy prime minister, a weightlifter, a lawyer, and a Soviet army veteran, representatives of Russia had contact with at least 14 Trump campaign associates during the 2016 election season, according to a …
Chief of Staff Leaves, The One You Don’t Hear
Sunday, December 9, 2018
Who Needs It?: As long expected, White House Chief of Staff John Kelly is leaving, President Trump announced yesterday. Kelly is expected to go by the end of the year. Vice-President Pence’s Chief of Staff Nick Ayers has been mentioned as …
Individual-1, Twitter Rage
Saturday, December 8, 2018
Directly to Jail: President Trump’s former lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen arranged during the 2016 presidential campaign to pay off two women who had affairs with Donald Trump “in coordination and at the direction of Individual-1,” according to federal prosecutors. …
Near Market Meltdown, Office Politics
Friday, December 7, 2018
Low Bars: You may have never heard of the Chinese telecom company Huawei, but the Dow Jones nearly cratered yesterday on news of the arrest of a Huawei executive in Canada. Investors were worried that the arrest would trigger an even …
Goodbye 41, Chilly Reception
Thursday, December 6, 2018
41: President George W. gave a touching and funny eulogy yesterday at the National Cathedral for his father, President George HW. The younger Bush talked about his father’s humor, humility, loyalty, and great parenting. He also said, “To us he was …
No Jail for Flynn, Trump Spins Markets
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
In Like Flynn: In a heavily redacted document filed last night in federal court, Special Counsel Robert Mueller recommended no jail time for former national Security Adviser Michael Flynn, who pled guilty and cooperated in the Russia investigation. The document has …
Pomp and Pompous, Kiss the Girl
Tuesday, December 4, 2018
Swamp Things: One president exits and the other refuses to leave the stage. Memorials have begun for President George HW Bush while President Trump makes himself unforgettable. President Trump was busy on Twitter yesterday attacking the Special Counsel and his …
The Prince on the Phone, The God Letter
Monday, December 3, 2018
The Smoking Sword: The CIA has evidence that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was in close contact with the aide in charge of killing journalist Jamal Khashoggi while the hit was being carried out, The NY Times reports. The adviser, …
Trade Truce, Paris Riots
Sunday, December 2, 2018
Trade Truce: President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinpingcalled a truce in their trade war yesterday after talking at the G-20 summit in Buenos Aires. Trump agreed to stop the imposition of new tariffs and Xi promised that China would …

