Most Read 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  •  Read more » The Fix •  Analysis The White House explanations for Comey’s firing are crumbling before our eyes Over 36 hours, a host of story lines from the White House. By Aaron Blake  •  Read more » Acting FBI director vows to inform congressional committee if White House tries to upend Russia probe Andrew McCabe also told a congressional committee there had “been no effort to impede our investigation to date.” By Matt Zapotosky  •  Read more » Politics •  Analysis Trump says he invented an 84-year-old phrase. But, why? When he talks about his own achievements, Trump hasn’t earned the benefit of the doubt. By Philip Bump  •  Read more »

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The Plum Line •  Opinion The White House’s laughable spin about Comey now lies in smoking ruins And as always, it all leads back to Trump’s megalomania and sneaking dread of the illegitimacy of his presidency. By Greg Sargent  •  Read more » Why Trump expected only applause when he told Comey, ‘You’re fired.’ A president who operates in the moment sees no profit in considering the lessons and contradictions of the past. By Marc Fisher  •  Read more » The Fix •  Analysis More bad news for Trump: His poll numbers just hit a bunch of new lows Even before the Comey fiasco. And even worse for Trump, he’s got those working-class whites to thank for it. By Aaron Blake  •  Read more » Jefferson Davis disappears as New Orleans removes tribute to ‘lost cause of the Confederacy’ ‘We continue our march to reconciliation by removing the Jefferson Davis Confederate statue from its pedestal of reverence,’ Mayor Mitch Landrieu said. By J. Freedom du Lac  •  Read more » On Leadership •  Analysis Trump’s ‘You’re fired’ message to Comey broke this basic rule of management Don’t catch people by surprise when they’re getting the ax, experts say, and do deliver bad news in person. By Jena McGregor  •  Read more »

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Also Popular in Opinions Mitch McConnell may be making the most important mistake of his career Even after the firing of the FBI director, the Senate majority leader defends the president. By E.J. Dionne Jr.  •  Read more » • What Donald Trump doesn’t understand about the federal government • I support Trump. But if he’s wrong, he’s wrong — and firing Comey was wrong. • Trump’s violations of federalism would make Obama jealous • These Republicans could set the Comey disaster right

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