On Monday, President Trump made it clear how he thinks that those he appointed should act: loyal to the president and the party above all else, including the rule of law. On Tuesday, as Senate confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh begin, it is up to senators from both parties to ensure that Trump’s nominee has not been improperly influenced by the president.

In a Monday afternoon tweet, Trump lashed out at Attorney General Jeff Sessions for Justice Department investigations into Republican congressmen:

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