Trump’s telephone call to congratulate Putin—despite notes saying “DO NOT CONGRATULATE” in all caps—should lower expectations for his upcoming summit with Kim Jong Un. Incidentally, the White House is furious that a senior staffer leaked the all-caps advice. Trump doesn't have a conscious intent
A bomb destined for Austin, Texas, explodes at a FedEx facility in San Antonio, injuring one. Austin police say it’s likely connected to a recent string of attacks. Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy arrested over alleged Libyan funding for his 2007 election campaign. If you follow the news, it
The Attorney General fires ex-FBI deputy Andrew McCabe two days shy of his retirement. McCabe says it’s an attack on the FBI and the Special Counsel investigation. Trump says it’s a great day for America. If you're not keen on this White House, here'
National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster is expected to depart the White House within weeks. Other Trump advisors continue to compete for his approval. By doing what? Telling big whoppers, answering sensitive questions with offensive remarks. India and Pakistan are literally doorbell-ditching one another’s diplomats. The People’s
On a day of student protests against gun violence, a gunman shot two hospital employees at a University of Alabama hospital. Fleeing ICE and, presumably, deportation, two die in a car crash in California. Electricity demand in the US is flat, thanks to efficiency and outsourcing. Utilities failed to see
Stephen Hawking dies at the age of 76. An obituary, a list of quotes, a tribute to his place in pop culture. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson confirms that Russia probably poisoned a spy in London. Hours later, Trump fires him. (“Rex, eat the salad.”) Russia now has more intelligence
Mattis makes an unannounced visit to Afghanistan, says the Taliban’s interested in talks to end the more than 16-year-old war. Trump visits California, not his favorite place, judging by his tweets. Too bad he’s looking at his silly wall, not a real border problem like sewage.
Kim Jong-un invites the President to chat about North Korea’s nuclear program. In a “breathtaking” gamble, Trump spontaneously agrees to meet by May. The analysis is only just getting started: where did this come from and what does it mean? Is Trump walking into a trap? And here’
In a major new JAMA study, patients on opioids do no better than those taking alternatives. The White House sues California to invalidate three of its immigration laws. Gov. Brown calls it a "stunt." Governors in New England declare states of emergency in the face of another major
Today in Trump-ville: Kushner goes to Mexico, economic adviser Cohn has left the building, and Stormy Daniels sues the president, alleging that he never signed their nondisclosure agreement. The President seems prepared to blame Parkland on the gaming industry—catching gamers by surprise. Only 13 Delta tickets were ever
