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May 17, 2017
Congress Could Establish a Commission to See if Trump Is Mentally Fit to Be President
Jamie Raskin proposes using the 25th Amendment to assess whether presidential incapacity exists.
John Nichols
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May 17, 2017
How Should We Investigate Trump’s Firing of Comey?
We need a special prosecutor—but an independent commission or select congressional committee would also help.
David Cole
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May 16, 2017
The Senate Must Demand an Independent Special Prosecutor
Just as in Watergate, Comey’s firing requires political courage from members of Congress.
Elizabeth Holtzman
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May 11, 2017
Trump’s Commission on ‘Election Integrity’ Will Lead to Massive Voter Suppression
It will be led by Mike Pence and Kris Kobach, who have a very long history of making it harder to vote.
Ari Berman
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May 11, 2017
We May Be Witnessing the Unraveling of Donald Trump’s Presidency
In his paranoia about his legitimacy as president, Trump is pushing us to the brink of a constitutional crisis.
Joan Walsh
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May 10, 2017
Comey’s Firing Is Worse Than the Saturday Night Massacre
At least during Watergate officials inside the administration refused to collude with Nixon’s orders.
Bruce Shapiro
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May 10, 2017
Trump Fires Comey, Putting the Country ‘On the Verge of a Constitutional Crisis’
The decision makes a mockery of Attorney General Jeff Sessions’s recusal from the Russia investigation and should prompt his impeachment.
John Nichols
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May 8, 2017
Congress Is Drawing a ‘Red Line’ Over Trump’s Support for the Saudi War on Yemen
Millions are threatened by famine, as Riyadh prepares an assault on the country’s key port.
James Carden
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May 5, 2017
Religious Right Leaders Blast Trump’s Order as a Betrayal
But a vague provision could authorize Attorney General Jeff Sessions to issue guidelines to federal agencies allowing them to discriminate.
Sarah Posner
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May 4, 2017
The Most Important Story of Trump’s First 100 Days
The United States is a constitutional democracy, whether Trump likes it or not.
David Cole