Opinions P.M.: Trump’s lie about Obama and fallen soldiers shows how he makes America dumber

The Scaramucci Post's Holocaust poll was a cry for attention; The Senate majority leader shows us what he's made of

Trump's lie about Obama and fallen soldiers shows how he makes America dumber What this unique combination of ignorance, bluster and malice produces. By Paul Waldman  •  Read more » The Scaramucci Post's Holocaust poll was a cry for attention Whether or not the Scaramucci Post produced anything even verging on worthwhile, its inventor always vowed that "we're going to turn it into a big enterprise." By Molly Roberts  •   PostPartisan   •   Read more »   The Senate majority leader shows us what he's made of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) joins President Trump for a press conference in the Rose Garden, proving once again that pushing the GOP agenda and holding the majority are more important than the country's interests. By Ann Telnaes  •   Read more »   'Blade Runner 2049' is about learning that you're not the main character in your own story "Blade Runner 2049" is a melancholic, extended argument about what it means to be a good man. By Alyssa Rosenberg  •   Act Four   •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Spare the outrage over Harvey Weinstein. These people voted for Trump. Trump's base won't defend female victims, unless the accused is a liberal. By Jennifer Rubin  •   Right Turn   •   Read more »   Trump forces FCC chairman to declare loyalty to First Amendment Ajit Pai sounded like a mission statement. By Erik Wemple  •   Erik Wemple   •   Read more »   Thank you, Vince Reed, Washington's education hero As teacher, principal and superintendent, he refused to accept dysfunction. By Donald E. Graham  •   Read more »   Watch out: Breitbart & Co. could destroy the mainstream media! Or not. It could lift the media out of a funk. We'll go with that. By Erik Wemple  •   Erik Wemple   •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Drug czar nominee story leaves nation shocked. Shocked. It feels almost as if we've been drugged. By Tom Toles  •   Read more »   Trump can't sell his tax plan — so change it If Trump changed his plan, he wouldn't have to lie about it. By Jennifer Rubin  •   Right Turn   •   Read more »   Corker reminds Trump to do his job The administration better start negotiating with allies By Jennifer Rubin  •   Right Turn   •   Read more »   If Senate Republicans don't want the majority, they are doing everything exactly right They will learn a very tough lesson in 13 months if they insist on business their way. By Hugh Hewitt  •   Read more »   Recommended for you     Get The Energy 202 newsletter Your daily guide to the energy and environment debate. Sign Up  »         Share Opinions P.M.:    Twitter     Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you signed up for Opinions P.M. or because it is included in your subscription. 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