Friday's Opinions: To know where the Russia probe is headed, pay attention to the topics Comey avoided

Trump didn't know the Middle East could be so complicated; On foreign policy, Trump isn't a complete disaster   Democracy Dies in Darkness       Alex Brandon / AP   Eugene Robinson To know where the Russia probe is headed, pay attention to the topics Comey avoided He was unabashed about accusing Trump of lying but careful not to make a pronouncement on whether the president obstructed justice. Read more » Latest Columns Fareed Zakaria Trump didn't know the Middle East could be so complicated His alienating approach with Arab allies could further destabilize the region. Read more »   David Gordon and Michael O'Hanlon On foreign policy, Trump isn't a complete disaster The president has shown some openness to advice, rationality and dialogue. Read more »     Charles Krauthammer You can't govern by id Trump's "unfiltered" tweets blur lines between policy and pathology. Read more »   Deirdre Grimm My transgender son is graduating from high school. But his fight isn't over. Gavin Grimm's mother says his lawsuit and his call for dignity and respect for students like himself will continue. Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT     Catherine Rampell Macron attempts a feat that Trump wouldn't dare He's leading, and to start he's taking on the French economy. Read more »     David Ignatius In James Comey's testimony, there are no happy endings It was a haunting conflict between a moralist and a dealmaker. Read more »     Michael Gerson The Trump-Comey contest is a titanic clash of worldviews One centers on personal loyalty, the other on rules. Read more »   Andrew C. McCarthy What Comey described wasn't obstruction of justice. Here's why. If Comey's description is accurate, Trump was merely opining. Read more »   Editorial Cartoons Tom Toles Ann Telnaes President Trump is building the legacy of how he will be remembered The Mickey Mouse GOP leadership Lest we forget. As former FBI director James B. Comey delivers his testimony, House Speaker Paul D. Ryan (R-Wis.) attempts to explain President Trump's disregard for the Justice Department's independence.   ADVERTISEMENT   The Post’s View Comey painted a picture of a president abusing his authority Despite Republican senators' efforts to downplay the former FBI head's testimony, Comey's allegations are serious and disturbing. By Editorial Board  •  Read more »   The State Department makes a welcome return to raising human rights issues The department expressed concerns about "alarming" detentions by the Turkish government. By Editorial Board  •  Read more »   Is SafeTrack's conclusion 'the end of the beginning' — or worse? Metro's maintenance surge may minimize further cataclysms. It hasn't solved the problem. By Editorial Board  •  Read more »   Latest Blogs Happy Hour Roundup Our nightly wrap-up of news and opinion. By Paul Waldman  •  The Plum Line  •  Read more »   Trump never stood a chance against James Comey A man with a 34 percent approval rating against one renowned for moral rectitude. By Jonathan Capehart  •  PostPartisan  •  Read more »   Politico symposium on the Comey hearing Legal commentators, including myself, offer reactions to former FBI Director James Comey's dramatic testimony today. By Ilya Somin  •  The Volokh Conspiracy  •  Read more »   Trump’s lawyer and GOP allies offer the worst defenses ever Trump is burying himself By Jennifer Rubin  •  Right Turn  •  Read more »   Give James Comey an Oscar In this second season of "The Comey Show," the former FBI director played a model agent to perfection. By Alyssa Rosenberg  •  Act Four  •  Read more »   Trump is so reckless his own allies can’t protect him His own words and actions make him vulnerable. By Paul Waldman  •  The Plum Line  •  Read more »   Recommended for you   The Energy 202 Your daily guide to the energy and environment debate. 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