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Inside Trump’s anger and impatience — and his sudden decision to fire Comey

The president was said to be frustrated by James Comey’s focus on Russia and lack of attention on leaks.

By Philip Rucker, Ashley Parker, Sari Horwitz and Robert Costa • Read more »

Analysis

There’s been a big change in how the news media cover sexual assault

The story is the broader phenomenon, not just the individual cases.

By Frank R. Baumgartner and Sarah McAdon • Monkey Cage • Read more »

‘I wish he’d quit tweeting’: Many Trump backers say it’s time for him to put down his phone

Polls show rising concern even among Republicans about the president’s erraticTwitter habit.

By Jenna Johnson • Read more »

Analysis

Did Trump and Sessions flip-flop on Comey’s decisions in the Clinton investigation?

We explore the inconsistencies in statements Donald Trump and Jeff Sessions made on the 2016 campaign trail, compared to their actions as president and attorney general in May 2017.

By Michelle Ye Hee Lee • Fact Checker • Read more »

‘I didn’t come here to defend the president tonight.’ Republican who rescued health-care bill faces voters.

MacArthur slugged through two hours of hostile questions on everything from the firing of FBI Director James Comey to whether the remodeled American Health Care Act would punish women who had been the victims of rape.

By David Weigel • PowerPost • Read more »

Some are puzzled by deputy AG’s central role in the drama of Trump and Comey

Rod J. Rosenstein, a longtime prosecutor, signed the letter that served as the rationale for firing the FBI director.

By Michael Kranish and Lynh Bui • Read more »

Rick Scott on a potential 2018 Senate campaign: ‘I don’t feel any pressure to get in’

But the Florida governor is launching a new PAC designed to help rebrand the GOP in hopes of selling it to younger and Latino voters.

By Ed O’Keefe • PowerPost • Read more »

House Oversight chairman asks DOJ inspector general to probe Comey firing

Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah) asked the inspector general to expand his ongoing probe of Comey’s pre-election actions to include the circumstances surrounding his firing.

By Karoun Demirjian • PowerPost • Read more »