Politics A.M.: Trump allies seize on DOJ report as they seek to undercut Mueller probe

Inspector general blasts Comey and also says others at FBI showed 'willingness to take official action' to hurt Trump; 'Why can't we just do it?': Trump nearly upended summit with...

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Trump allies seize on DOJ report as they seek to undercut Mueller probe The conduct of former FBI director James B. Comey and a top agent are flash points for some Republicans. By Robert Costa  •  Read more » Inspector general blasts Comey and also says others at FBI showed 'willingness to take official action' to hurt Trump The report did not find evidence that political bias inside the FBI had rigged the case to clear Hillary Clinton, but it cited numerous instances of unprofessionalism. By Devlin Barrett, Karoun Demirjian, John Wagner and Matt Zapotosky  •  Read more »   'Why can't we just do it?': Trump nearly upended summit with abrupt changes Some of the most intense drama surrounding the meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was caused by the president himself. By Ashley Parker, Josh Dawsey, Carol D. Leonnig and Karen DeYoung  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Trump administration insists agreement means North Korea will denuclearize As the White House defended the summit's outcome, a video emerged showing the president saluting the North Korean military chief. By Anne Gearan and John Hudson  •  Read more »   House Republicans consider allowing immigrant children to be detained alongside their parents Ryan says Congress should act to reverse Trump's policy, but Pelosi argues the administration itself can reverse the crackdown on families crossing the border. By Mike DeBonis  •  Read more »   Fact Checker • Analysis Recidivism Watch: Trump administration again blames others for its own family separation policy Trump and his advisers keep saying the law forces them to separate immigrant families at the border. No law requires this. By Salvador Rizzo  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT The Fix • Analysis 'You're a parent!' Things got personal in the White House briefing room. "I know it's hard for you to understand even short sentences," press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders told CNN's Jim Acosta. By Callum Borchers  •  Read more »   The Fix • Analysis Why Scott Pruitt's effort to get his wife a job could be his most consequential scandal Legally speaking, he may have violated federal laws by using aides to help his wife get a job. By Amber Phillips  •  Read more »   Pence turns VP's office into gateway for lobbyists to influence the Trump administration Numerous lobbyists leverage personal ties to the vice president, including one fundraiser who has been a guest on Air Force Two. By Michael Scherer, Josh Dawsey and Anu Narayanswamy  •  Read more »   Monkey Cage • Analysis Why Melania Trump isn't as popular as Laura Bush or Michelle Obama There's a "new traditionalism" standard that first ladies are expected to meet. So far, Melania hasn't followed all its rules. By Laurel Elder, Brian Frederick and Barbara Burrell  •  Read more »   Scalise claims spot in baseball lineup, one year after shooting The third-ranking House Republican started at second base as Republicans faced Democrats in the annual Congressional Baseball Game. By Elise Viebeck  •  Read more »   Recommended for you     Get the World Cup Russia 2018 newsletter Follow the latest — from results to international politics — with analysis, opinions, viewing guides and more. Every match day, from June 13 to July 15. Sign Up  »

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