Tag: Commentary

Alan Dershowitz argues that historical precedent sides with President Trump. (Image courtesy screenshot)

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Alan Dershowitz: History, precedent and James Comey’s opening statement show that Trump did not obstruct justice

Alan Dershowitz · June 8, 2017 1:21 pm

Former FBI Director James Comey will testify that President Trump sought his "loyalty" and asked what could be done to "lift the cloud" of investigation shadowing his White House, according to prepared remarks released ahead of his appearance on Capitol Hill. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

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James Comey is a straight-shooter, which means today’s hearing will be boring

Tom Rogan · June 8, 2017 1:08 pm

One of the reasons that college has lost its value is the active suppression of opposing viewpoints, which was on full display in the riots to bar Ann Coulter from Berkeley. (Photo by Colin Young-Wolff/Invision/AP)

Is college worth it? Increasing numbers say no

Michael Barone · June 8, 2017 4:01 am

If the president wants to revivify his agenda for American renewal, he must oust congressional GOP budget hawks and Democratic naysayers from the driver's seat and retake the political initiative. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

How a robust infrastructure plan can reboot the Trump agenda

Robert Wasinger · June 8, 2017 4:01 am

Energy and Environment

Infrastructure investments must prioritize the Colorado River, one of the hardest-working rivers in the world

lynn-scarlett, mike-connor · June 8, 2017 3:00 am

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., will join congressional Republicans in seeking lower healthcare premiums. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

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How Senate Republicans can break Democratic obstruction

James Wallner · June 8, 2017 1:34 am

Recently, Trump made his first international trip, and it had the feel of a religious pilgrimage. (L'Osservatore Romano/Pool Photo via AP)

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Trump is more religious than people realize — and better for religious people, too

Frank Pavone · June 8, 2017 1:16 am

Palin spends most of her time now on social media posting inflammatory memes and lengthy commentaries on whatever happens to be in the news cycle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)

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Sarah Palin, what did the Florida Republican Party ever do to you?

Becket Adams · June 7, 2017 10:01 pm

Benjamin Wittes' analysis of the FBI director's written testimony comes closest to the real opinion of Comey. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File)

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James Comey confidant: FBI director ‘admired’ Obama but never trusted Trump

Philip Wegmann · June 7, 2017 9:45 pm

Comey's cautious opening statement is a hint that observers should not expect Comey to traffic in much speculation regarding the president's motives Thursday and will likely try to be as careful as possible with his language. (AP)

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James Comey or Ernest Hemingway? The two have similar writing styles

Emily Jashinsky · June 7, 2017 9:31 pm

Reading the biographies of its 2017 Astronaut Candidate Class, it's hard not to be inspired. (Robert Markowitz/NASA via AP)

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In NASA’s new astronaut candidates, evidence of American greatness

Tom Rogan · June 7, 2017 8:57 pm

On Thursday, the ousted FBI director is expected to comment his conversations with President Trump and on the bureau's ongoing investigation of disgraced former national security adviser Mike Flynn. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

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The 9 strangest passages from Comey’s prepared testimony on Russia and the election

Becket Adams · June 7, 2017 8:49 pm