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The Daily 202: Wiretapping allegations accomplished what Trump wanted – but may backfire bigly; Revised executive order bans travelers from six Muslim-majority countries from getting new visas; Inside Trump's fury: The president rages at leaks, setbacks and accusations; The Trump Experiment may come to an early tipping point; FBI Director Comey asked Justice officials to refute Trump’s unproven wiretapping claim; ‘I’m never reenlisting': Marine Corps rocked by nude-photo scandal; David Letterman has a lot to say about President Trump; Supreme Court sends Virginia transgender case back to lower court; At the root of Trump’s new fury: Total contempt for American democracy; Twins, 97, died just outside a house after they fell and lay in the cold for hours, police say; Trump's charge that he was wiretapped takes presidency into new territory; Pro-Trump rally in Berkeley turns violent as protesters clash with the president’s supporters; Obama and Trump: The ticktock of a truly bizarre relationship; Here’s why Republicans are finding it so hard to come up with a replacement for Obamacare; North Korea launches more missiles; 3 land in Japanese waters; 'Feminism is not a stick with which to beat other women': Emma Watson tells off critics of revealing photo   Democracy Dies in Darkness     Most popular right now   Most Read The Daily 202: Wiretapping allegations accomplished what Trump wanted – but may backfire bigly Six ways they could boomerang on the president By James Hohmann  •  Read more » Revised executive order bans travelers from six Muslim-majority countries from getting new visas The president is expected to sign his new, more limited rule Monday. By David Nakamura  •  Read more »   Inside Trump's fury: The president rages at leaks, setbacks and accusations Plans to turn a corner are derailed again as the administration is consumed by controversy. By Philip Rucker  •  Read more »   The Trump Experiment may come to an early tipping point Can Trump really get away with saying Obama wiretapped him? By E.J. Dionne Jr.  •  Opinions  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   FBI Director Comey asked Justice officials to refute Trump’s unproven wiretapping claim The former director of national intelligence under Obama flatly denied that any wiretap of Trump or his campaign was carried out. By Abby Phillip  •  Read more »   ‘I’m never reenlisting': Marine Corps rocked by nude-photo scandal It is unclear how many service members are involved. By Thomas Gibbons-Neff  •  Read more »   David Letterman has a lot to say about President Trump "I can't stop talking," he said during a New York Magazine interview. By Stephanie Merry  •  Read more »   Supreme Court sends Virginia transgender case back to lower court The action follows the Trump administration's decision to withdraw previous federal guidance on transgender student use of public school bathrooms.. By Robert Barnes  •  Read more »   At the root of Trump’s new fury: Total contempt for American democracy We need a new vocabulary to describe what we're seeing here. By Greg Sargent  •  Opinions  •  Read more »   Also Popular in Politics   ‘Stupid Watergate': John Oliver mocks Trump’s Russia scandal — and the president’s response Trump's first seven weeks have given Americans several new phrases. John Oliver added one more. By Cleve R. Wootson Jr.  •  Read more » •   Trump’s ‘evidence’ for Obama wiretap claims relies on sketchy, anonymously sourced reports •   Why does Trump think his phones were tapped? An investigation. •   Trump’s claim about Obama wiretapping him is indefensible. So his aides aren’t even defending it. •   The dangerous anger of Donald Trump Also Popular in Opinions   Trump: Bonkers, paranoid or trapped? The questions must weigh on Trump By Jennifer Rubin  •  Read more » •   The attack on Jeff Sessions is part of the new McCarthyism •   The administrative state is huge, and it's only getting bigger •   President Trump does the right thing for once — and here's why it's incredibly ironic •   Americans have lost faith in institutions. That’s not because of Trump or ‘fake news.’ Also Popular in Sports   Winners and losers at the NFL scouting combine last week Myles Garrett and John Ross were among those who dazzled. Reuben Foster led the list of those who didn't. By Mark Maske  •  Read more » •   ‘Like church': Warriors put off by Knicks’ experiment without in-game entertainment •   If Redskins want to win now, Kirk Cousins is the only option •   Redskins' Jay Gruden signed a two-year extension. And it doesn't matter. •   As two World Cup qualifiers near, three major U.S. hopefuls are making strides Also Popular in National   Mark Levin has warned before of Obama’s ‘silent coup.’ Now he has a follower in the Oval Office. The conservative radio host and author was quoted by Breitbart News, cranking up Trump to tweet about wiretapping. By Derek Hawkins  •  Read more » •   Thousands of ICE detainees claim they were forced into labor, a violation of anti-slavery laws •   Reza Aslan, host of CNN's 'Believer,' catches grief for showcasing religious cannibals in India •   A U.S. citizen is denied college aid — because of her mother's immigration status •   Muslim students tried to meet with a lawmaker. They were first asked: ‘Do you beat your wife?’ ADVERTISEMENT   Also Popular in World •   New executive order bans travelers from six Muslim-majority countries applying for visas •   In the era of Donald Trump, Germans debate a military buildup •   Trump’s Twitter feed is a gateway to authoritarianism •   North Korea tests four more missiles — and China's patience •   South Korean prosecutors say president colluded in corruption scandal Also Popular in Business •   White House proposes steep budget cut to leading climate science agency •   General Motors pulls back from European auto market •   What students should learn from Uber’s recent troubles •   White House split on import tax puts Congress in limbo •   Uber used secret tool, extraordinary measures to sidestep government officials Also Popular in Technology •   Uber used secret tool, extraordinary measures to sidestep government officials Also Popular in Lifestyle •   Elite law schools are really tough to get into. But what if you're Tiffany Trump? •   Stephen King trolls Trump’s wiretapping tweets as only a horror writer could •   SNL imagines Jeff Sessions as Forrest Gump at the bus stop •   Carolyn Hax: Exhaustion pins the crazy on a husband instead of the circumstances •   Bill Maher’s interview with a Trump defender started out nice. Then Russia came up. Also Popular in Entertainment •   As ‘Logan’ scores big at box office, its studio corners the market on R-rated superhero smashes •   ‘Logan': Thank you for your service to the X-franchise, Sir Patrick Stewart. You were a gift most sublime. •   ‘Logan’ is really about caring for an elderly relative while also raising a child •   Tommy Page, singer who topped charts with 'I'll Be Your Everything,' dies at 46 •   Washington Ballet's 'Giselle' marks company's transformation Recommended for you   Today's WorldView What's most important from where the world meets Washington, plus the day's most essential reads and interesting ideas. 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