News stories of the day with some analytical commentary.
News Notes (Open thread)
The Post It Note: 5/21/18
An Open Thread round up of the day’s news …
News Commentary
Series
The Russia Investigation: Putin and Russian Organized Crime
Russia isn’t so much a mafia state, but more that it has a nationalized mafia. …
Trump Tweets
Monday Trump Tweets
President Trump tweets, China, North Korea, Fox and Friends Guest …
News Commentary
Tentative Trade Deal With China Angers U.S. Allies
Trade wars may yet be triggered over the China deal. …
News Commentary
A Closer Look at a Reported Trump Tower Meeting
The New York Times was called crooked, key points inside the article have taken a back seat. …
News Commentary
Monday Lenny Polls 5/21/18 (Open Thread)
Doctor Songs | Sporty Outfits | Restaurant Movies | Yesterday’s Poll Results …
News Notes (Open thread)
The Post It Note: 5/20/18
An Open Thread round up of the day’s news …
News Commentary
Timeline of the FBI Informant Unmasking
The time line of the Republican effort to unmask the FBI informant who made contact with Trump campaign officials …
Trump Tweets
Sunday Trump Tweets
Trump Tweets: Demands, Witch Hunt, and More …
News Commentary
FBI Informant Identity Outed Thanks to Republicans
President Trump has led the charge to disclose the identity of an FBI informant who spoke to campaign officials …