News stories of the day with some analytical commentary.
News Commentary
Venezuela’s Maduro Wins Presidency in ‘Sham’ Election
Reaction from the rest of the world has been swift and largely critical of the election process. …
News Commentary
News Commentary
Tuesday Lenny Polls 5/22/18 (Open Thread)
Have some Pudding Puddin’ | Jacks cards | Drinking Water | Yesterday’s Poll Results …
News Commentary
President Trump Meets with Rosenstein, Wray, and Coats
Inspector General’s investigation in FISA abuse expanded …
News Notes (Open thread)
The Post It Note: 5/21/18
An Open Thread round up of the day’s news …
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 …