News stories of the day with some analytical commentary.
News Notes (Open thread)
The Post It Note 5/21/19
An Open Thread round up of the day’s news …
News Commentary
News Commentary
Japan Explains “Free Market” For Trump Trade Representative
“(I)t would be difficult for the Japanese government to tell carmakers what they should do.” …
Trump Tweets (Open Thread)
Trump Tweets the Open Thread for Tuesday
It’s Tuesday …
Morning Canary
Oversight Committee Threatens WH Official’s Salaries Who Enforce NDAs Against Whistleblowers
The law is on Cummings’ side, now he has the power to enforce it …
News Commentary
Federal Judge Rules President Cannot Block Subpoena of Financial Records
the President was handed a major defeat in this pursuit …
News Notes (Open thread)
The Post It Note 5/20/19
An Open Thread round up of the day’s news …
News Commentary
White House Directs McGahn Not to Testify before Congressional Committee
The question now remains will he or won’t he testify on Tuesday …
News Commentary
New Ukrainian President disbanded Parliament moments after being sworn in
As lawmakers watched in dismay, the newly sworn in Ukrainian president asked for the cabinet to resign and disbanded Parliament …
Trump Tweets (Open Thread)
Trump’s Tweets Attack the Media…Again
Monday’s open thread. (updated) …
Morning Canary
Watch: 19 Undocumented Workers Who All Worked Illegally for the Trumps
Trusted with keys to the Trumps’ households; told legal papers didn’t matter …