Today's Opinions: ‘I sit there and people just start to talk’: How Michael Wolff wrote ‘Fire and Fury’

Trump exemplifies the Ugly American. Davos will accept him anyway. A caller threatened to shoot up CNN. Was it Trump's fault?

"Fire and Fury" author Michael Wolff is seen on the set of NBC's "Today" show on Jan. 5. (Brendan McDermid/Reuters) Jonathan Capehart 'I sit there and people just start to talk': How Michael Wolff wrote 'Fire and Fury' "It is true. It is literally all true. This book is Donald Trump in full." Read more » Niall Ferguson Trump exemplifies the Ugly American. Davos will accept him anyway. When all is said and done, the president is a businessman. Read more »      Kathleen Parker A caller threatened to shoot up CNN. Was it Trump's fault? The president's "fake news" rants raise questions about responsibility. Read more »      Dana Milbank Women are ready to rain down fire and fury on Trump Whether marching in cities or running for office, women have seized the political momentum. Read more »      David Ignatius The U.S. alliance with Turkey just lunged toward the breaking point As the Islamic State battle ends, old feuds resume. Read more »      David Von Drehle There's no endgame in sight in Afghanistan. But maybe that's okay. The clashing realities of a seemingly endless conflict. Read more »   James T. Walsh    Melanie Sloan Rich Gold Craig Holman The case for restoring earmarks With the right reforms, we can make Congress functional and ensure accountability. Read more »      Robert J. Samuelson The shutdown solved nothing There's a huge political agenda awaiting debate and action. But don't hold your breath. Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT John Podesta Timothy E. Wirth Women's rights issues are climate change issues To protect the planet, we need to control population growth by empowering women. Read more »   Timothy P. Johnson Roger Tourangeau Yes, the census should be tracking race and ethnicity Data on race and ethnicity is hugely important — even if it's imperfect. Read more »      Katrina vanden Heuvel Why Democrats need to stand with working Americans vs. big banks Democrats should stop supporting a bill that would loosen the reins on Wall Street. Read more »   Editorial Cartoons Tom Toles Ann Telnaes Can Democrats rest assured after their deal to reopen government? A face you can trust? Or will it be restless legislation syndrome? Democrats agree to end the government shutdown in exchange for Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's (R-Ky.) "intention" to allow a vote on the "dreamers" issue.   The Post's View Some officials are protecting the country from Trump. Sessions isn't one of them. News reports about the attorney general's involvement in the president's push to fire an FBI official are distressing. By Editorial Board  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Don't end NAFTA. Mend it. Pursuing reasonable updates to the agreement is okay, but walking away from it would be disastrous. By Editorial Board  •   Read more »   Why was Larry Nassar allowed to molest young gymnasts for so long? USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University enabled the doctor's crimes. By Editorial Board  •   Read more »   Latest Blogs Here are some totally groundless opinions about the Oscar nominees Seems fair. 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 »   What that horrible story about imprisoned children says about America The Turpin family horror is cause for national introspection. By Helaine Olen  •   The Plum Line   •   Read more »   Fox News's Bret Baier commends Sean Hannity for skill in expressing opinions Yes, Hannity expresses opinions. Must we credit him for that? By Erik Wemple  •   Erik Wemple   •   Read more »   Turkey and Russia run rings around Trump Turkey allies with Russia, putting Kurds under the gun. By Jennifer Rubin  •   Right Turn   •   Read more »   Recommended for you     Get The Energy 202 newsletter 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 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