Today's Opinions: Trump’s accidental moment of truth

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Andrew Harrer / Bloomberg E.J. Dionne Jr. Trump's accidental moment of truth The far right makes it very difficult to govern. Read more » Randall D. Eliason Trump says an interview with Mueller is 'unlikely.' That's wrong. The special counsel's team cannot get a full picture of events surrounding the campaign without speaking to the candidate himself. Read more »      George F. Will How merit-based college admissions became so unfair Meritocracy might seem democratic, but it can feel ruthless. Read more »      Charles Lane It's good to freak out sometimes Alarmism plays an important role in hastening policy change. Read more »      Dana Milbank Trump proves he is a parrot The immigration negotations gave us the answer. Read more »   Christopher Buskirk Michael Wolff did Trump a big favor 'Fire and Fury' liberates the president from Steve Bannon. Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Ben Cardin Never before has a president ignored such a clear national security threat Russia's relentless assault against democratic institutions cannot go ignored. Read more »      Marc A. Thiessen Trump's nuclear-button tweet was a stroke of 'stable genius' Those who are calling Trump a "madman" are actually helping him send a tough message to Kim Jong Un. Read more »   Richard A. Friedman No, Trump doesn't need a mental fitness evaluation Mental disorders don't disqualify presidents. Besides, we already know Trump is unfit. Read more »   Editorial Cartoons Tom Toles Ann Telnaes And now we all get to read the entrails of Steve Bannon Trump wants a win so he can show us his big, beautiful signature Unsurprisingly, it's not pretty. During Tuesday's meeting with congressional leaders, Trump at first seemed to say he'd sign a clean DACA bill. Then he walked it back.   The Post's View Take a deal for the dreamers. Build the wall. If the price of protecting 700,000 young immigrants is a few hundred miles of wall, pay it. By Editorial Board  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Excluding Florida from a new offshore drilling plan sure looks partisan It's logical to ask whether the swing state got preferential treatment from the Interior Department. By Editorial Board  •   Read more »   Blake Farenthold has got to go GOP leaders can show they're sincere about rejecting sexual harassment. By Editorial Board  •   Read more »   Latest Blogs The Somewhat Revised Art of the Deal Some tips for sharks. 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 »   President Trump calls libel laws 'a sham and a disgrace,' pledges review Here we go again. By Erik Wemple  •   Erik Wemple   •   Read more »   What gerrymandering? Every North Carolina district just happens to look like a monster. Back, vile and hideous beasts! By Alexandra Petri  •   ComPost   •   Read more »   What is Congress to make of Trump's fogginess on DACA? When details matter, the president is a hindrance. By Jennifer Rubin  •   Right Turn   •   Read more »   Recommended for you     Get the Must Reads newsletter Compelling, ambitious stories you can't afford to miss, delivered every Saturday morning. Sign Up  »         Share Opinions:    Twitter     Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you signed up for Opinions 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. ©2018 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071