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More from Former FBI Director James Comey testifies before Congress

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President Trump is erupting over the Russia probe’s new special counselPresident Trump is erupting over the Russia probe’s new special counsel
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Trump lasted less than 12 hours before exploding in rage on the Internet. It’s unlike anything previous presidents have done.

By Jeff Stein
Politics
We tracked the Trump scandals on right-wing news sites. Here’s how they covered it.We tracked the Trump scandals on right-wing news sites. Here’s how they covered it.
Politics

We’re experiencing these historical events very differently.

By Alvin Chang
Politics
How presidents normally greet special investigators vs. how Trump doesHow presidents normally greet special investigators vs. how Trump does
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Presidents historically say they welcome them.

By Jeff Stein
Politics
The new special counsel investigating Trump: who he is, what he can do, what comes nextThe new special counsel investigating Trump: who he is, what he can do, what comes next
Politics

A former FBI director is going to take the Russia investigation to another level.

By Jennifer Williams
Politics
Former FBI Director Robert Mueller was just appointed special counsel to investigate Trump and RussiaFormer FBI Director Robert Mueller was just appointed special counsel to investigate Trump and Russia
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Mueller will have huge powers to investigate the Trump campaign’s Russian ties.

By Jeff Stein
Politics
A scandal-plagued White House is unraveling Republican unity in CongressA scandal-plagued White House is unraveling Republican unity in Congress
Politics

It’s “becoming much harder to deny that we wouldn’t be better off moving a real agenda under a President Pence,” said one GOP aide.

By Dylan Scott and Tara Golshan
Politics
The suddenly relevant debate about whether a president can be prosecuted, explainedThe suddenly relevant debate about whether a president can be prosecuted, explained
Politics

Trump might have committed a crime. Could he be indicted?

By Dylan Matthews
The Big Idea
A forgotten lesson of Watergate: conservatives may rally around TrumpA forgotten lesson of Watergate: conservatives may rally around Trump
The Big Idea

Like Trump, Nixon was distrusted by the right — until the press picked up the scent of Watergate.

By Nicole Hemmer
Politics
GOP Rep. Justin Amash on Comey memo: if true, there are grounds for impeachmentGOP Rep. Justin Amash on Comey memo: if true, there are grounds for impeachment
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At least one Republican in Congress thinks impeachment is on the table.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
The House Oversight Committee wants to see Comey’s Trump memosThe House Oversight Committee wants to see Comey’s Trump memos
Politics

Jason Chaffetz is finally ready to do his job.

By Jeff Guo
Politics
John McCain just said what other Republicans won’t yet admit about TrumpJohn McCain just said what other Republicans won’t yet admit about Trump
Politics

Now he needs to back his words up.

By German Lopez
The Big Idea
The US is terrible at investigating politicians. Blame the Constitution.The US is terrible at investigating politicians. Blame the Constitution.
The Big Idea

South Africa and Brazil, among others, could give the US tips.

By Mark Tushnet
World Politics
Michael Flynn might have committed very serious crimes. Trump asked Comey to lay off him.Michael Flynn might have committed very serious crimes. Trump asked Comey to lay off him.
World Politics

This is a big deal.

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
Trump sure seems to have lied about Comey and FlynnTrump sure seems to have lied about Comey and Flynn
Politics

The White House has another crisis on its hands.

By Alex Ward
Politics
Why congressional Republicans keep excusing Trump’s scandalsWhy congressional Republicans keep excusing Trump’s scandals
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Republicans are letting on why they keep excusing Trump’s scandals

By Tara Golshan
Politics
New Comey memo says President Trump tried to stop an FBI investigationNew Comey memo says President Trump tried to stop an FBI investigation
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“I hope you can let this go,” Trump reportedly told Comey.

By Jeff Stein
World Politics
Why the FBI might wage “war” on Trump — and how they would actually do itWhy the FBI might wage “war” on Trump — and how they would actually do it
World Politics

“They could do that without ever getting caught.”

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
Trump could damage public trust in government for generationsTrump could damage public trust in government for generations
Politics

His actions threaten public trust not just in his administration but in the White House as an institution.

By German Lopez
Politics
The man who made the official case against Comey is briefing the whole Senate on his firing this weekThe man who made the official case against Comey is briefing the whole Senate on his firing this week
Politics

Remember the Comey firing? Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein does.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
Merrick Garland would have to be a fool to serve as Trump’s FBI directorMerrick Garland would have to be a fool to serve as Trump’s FBI director
Politics

It’s a trap. A very, very obvious trap.

By Dylan Matthews
The Big Idea
The Bush administration fired me from the Justice Department over politicsThe Bush administration fired me from the Justice Department over politics
The Big Idea

Bush paid a price for violating the department’s independence — and so should Trump.

By John McKay
Politics
Secret tapes, hearings, and a new FBI director: the Comey news to watch for this weekSecret tapes, hearings, and a new FBI director: the Comey news to watch for this week
Politics
Senate Dems have a doomed strategy on Comey. Activists want them to go nuclear.Senate Dems have a doomed strategy on Comey. Activists want them to go nuclear.
Politics

Leading progressive groups are calling for Democrats to shut down the Senate over Comey. The party is resisting.

By Jeff Stein
Politics
Trump admits he fired Comey over Russia. Republican voters don’t believe him.Trump admits he fired Comey over Russia. Republican voters don’t believe him.
Politics

They still think it’s all about emails.

By Tara Golshan
The Big Idea
This is how democratic backsliding beginsThis is how democratic backsliding begins
The Big Idea

Coups are out. The erosion of the rule of law more typically occurs through the curbing of watchdog agencies.

By Aziz Huq