Russia’s election attack still grabs headlines, but China’s theft of trade secrets could be even more disruptive.
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Dana Milbank: Judge in Michael Flynn case takes bold stand insisting on rule of law
The jurist calls out Trump’s former national security adviser for claiming he was tricked into lying to the FBI.
FBI investigation of Kavanaugh appears limited in scope
The investigation appeared to have focused mainly on Ford’s allegations, but several people who said they had information on Kavanaugh’s behavior said they have not been interviewed.
Commentary: To fix judge confirmation process, draw from objective entities like the CBO
The Congressional Budget Office’s nonpartisan model could help improve the way court nominees are vetted.
Dana Milbank: Since Trump believes he is the state, people he doesn’t like are ‘traitors’
His young administration already has at least three Benedict Arnolds.
Trump may revoke security clearances of former officials who criticize him
Sarah Huckabee Sanders made the announcement just after the president met with Sen. Rand Paul, who had said he planned to ask for the move.
Another View: FBI agent’s hearing damaged our democracy’s health
The result is needless harm to the bureau, which should be focused on preventing more foreign attacks.
Commentary: Is Trump not believing his lawyers, or are they saying what he wants to hear?
It’s hard to know which is true, but either way, the president can’t escape his legal troubles by wishing them away.
Commentary: Comey was foiled by his own leadership foibles
Comey’s retelling of events reveals his own shortcomings and failure to guide a new president.
Commentary: It’s time for Trump and company to stop cooperating with silly Mueller probe
The special counsel has breached his mandate and deserves to be ignored by Republicans at all levels.