Friday's Opinions: Trump’s failing presidency has the GOP in a free fall

Trump was right about health care for most of his life; Trump may force thousands of legal immigrants to stop working or head home | Sponsored by the Coalition to Protect America's Health Care   Democracy Dies in Darkness       Jonathan Ernst / Reuters   Michael Gerson Trump's failing presidency has the GOP in a free fall Republicans are realizing what they have done to themselves. Read more » Latest Columns Fareed Zakaria Trump was right about health care for most of his life The president could return to his convictions and work with Democrats on a plan that makes sense. Read more »     Catherine Rampell Trump may force thousands of legal immigrants to stop working or head home The spouses of high-skilled U.S. immigrants may lose their employment privileges. Read more »   John Klotsche Americans shouldn't be responsible for filing tax returns — the government should Why should Americans spend billions of hours and dollars each year on something the government can do? Read more »     Charles Krauthammer The road to single-payer health care We're on it. But there's still time to revisit a more ambitious repeal-and-replace plan. Read more »     Eugene Robinson Republicans are so hopeless, Trump may have to work with Democrats The GOP controls Congress and the White House, but they can't find consensus on an agenda. Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Paul Ohm Congress's vote to eviscerate Internet privacy could give the FBI massive power We're building a 'database of ruin' — and the government will have full access to it. Read more »     David Ignatius A radical idea for health-care reform: Listen to the doctors America's problem is that it squanders money on expensive procedures and tests. Read more »   Steven Petrow You can't compromise on civil rights. But North Carolina just did. The "repeal" of H.B. 2 is really more of a replacement that keeps control of public-restroom access in the hands of the state legislature. Read more »   Suzanne Spaulding These are the right people to get the truth about Russia — and do it quickly There's no need to reinvent the wheel with the Senate Intelligence Committee around. Read more »   Henry A. Kissinger Henry Kissinger: My friend David Rockefeller, a man who served the world He devoted his exceptionally long life to the pursuit of global peace. Read more »   Editorial Cartoons Tom Toles Ann Telnaes Shocker! Trump names another family member to another something The Von Trump family singers The ties that bind. Trump neck-wear! We can only hope for a finale.   ADVERTISEMENT   The Post’s View Virginia Republicans' position on Medicaid expansion is indefensible Their refusal to expand the program in the state puts partisanship over citizens' well-being. By Editorial Board  •  Read more »   Congress voted to repeal Web privacy rules. Now, Congress should replace them. Legislators must craft protections they find more reasonable, or give the FTC permission to do so. By Editorial Board  •  Read more »   To solve an opioid 'state of emergency,' Maryland starts very small Hogan wanted to limit initial prescriptions to seven days. Doctors pushed back. By Editorial Board  •  Read more »   Latest Blogs Mike Pence and the temptresses It is good to know your limitations. By Alexandra Petri  •  ComPost  •  Read more »   Trump Madness: The final vote for the quintessential quote The last matchup! By Alexandra Petri  •  ComPost  •  Read more »   Happy Hour Roundup Our nightly wrap-up of news and opinion. By Paul Waldman  •  The Plum Line  •  Read more »   Can the Senate avoid going nuclear over Gorsuch? There's only a sliver of a chance to prevent a blowup. By Jennifer Rubin  •  Right Turn  •  Read more »   Today’s Russia hearings actually revealed something new and important Senate Republicans now seem to be taking this story very, very seriously. By Sarah Posner  •  The Plum Line  •  Read more »   Democrats can’t get over Ivanka Trump Imagine the swooning and celebrating that would have greeted Chelsea Clinton if her mother had not dropped the ball. By Ed Rogers  •  PostPartisan  •  Read more »   Recommended for you   PostEverything Sharp opinions and smart commentary by outside contributors, in your inbox daily. Sign Up »         Share Opinions:       Twitter      Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you are signed up for Opinions. For additional free newsletters or to manage your newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error or you no longer wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2017 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071