Today's Opinions: Rex Tillerson’s firing was necessary to national security

Sen. Chris Murphy: Trump's presidency lacks 'predictive value,' making the world less stable; Trump's presidency is becoming 'The Purge'

Hugh Hewitt Rex Tillerson's firing was necessary to national security American diplomacy is about to get much stronger. Read more »    Jonathan Capehart Sen. Chris Murphy: Trump's presidency lacks 'predictive value,' making the world less stable "I certainly wouldn't pay attention to the tweets as a guide to policy." Read more »      Dana Milbank Trump's presidency is becoming 'The Purge' Anti-Putin? Prepare to be purged. Read more »      Kathleen Parker Just stop, Hillary. Please. Clinton's lack of awareness confirms that she shouldn't have won in 2016 after all. Read more »      Marc A. Thiessen Tillerson's insubordination meant he had to go The president needs someone who is on his side, not someone undermining his strategy. Read more »   Tillerson's departure removes another check on an impulsive Trump The gregarious, risk-taking Pompeo has an easy rapport with Trump that the more cautious, reticent Tillerson never achieved. By David Ignatius  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Norman J. Ornstein This major challenge to local news has gone almost unnoticed If the government approves a merger between Sinclair Broadcast Group and Tribune Media, it could trigger a hemorrhage in local reporting. Read more »      Katrina vanden Heuvel Don't be fooled by Trump's tariffs. He's running a con. While his posturing gets the headlines, the president has quietly rigged the rules against workers even more. Read more »   Editorial Cartoons Tom Toles Ann Telnaes Republicans find yet another way to slice their investigation baloney The rats are staying on the sinking ship Russian to conclusions. The Republicans on the House Intelligence Committee shut down their Russia investigation.   ADVERTISEMENT The Post's View Trump humiliates Rex Tillerson for the last time None of his weaknesses as secretary of state explain why Tillerson was abruptly dismissed via tweet. By Editorial Board  •   Read more »   Republicans must choose: Trump or trade? Congressional Republicans need to strike a balance between curtailing Trump's excesses and tying the hands of future presidents By Editorial Board  •   Read more »   At ICE, the truth is malleable An agency spokesman quits in protest of a whopper told by top federal officials. By Editorial Board  •   Read more »   Latest Blogs Why Rexit marks a dismal new low for the White House Trump managed to make me feel sorry for Rex Tillerson. By Max Boot  •   Read more »   'We are not hysterical': Anti-sexual-harassment activists correct Ted Koppel A co-founder of new initiative to fight sexual harassment pushes back: No chance they'll become extremists. By Erik Wemple  •   Read more »   The sad ghost of Rex Tillerson no longer haunts the vacant State Department's halls He was sometimes glimpsed in the State Department, but he never manifested to anyone who worked there. By Alexandra Petri  •   Read more »   Rex Tillerson, R.I.P. A requiem for the brief tenure of our secretary of state. By Anne Applebaum  •   Read more »   ICE deserves to be abolished What's happening today is happening because of Trump, but it's also happening because of what ICE was always meant to be: an immigrant disposal system. By Molly Roberts  •   Read more »   President Trump to Marines: 'Ah, that fake news' What a great leader for the people entrusted with protecting U.S. freedoms. By Erik Wemple  •   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. Manage my email newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe from Opinions Privacy Policy | Help ©2018 The Washington Post  |  1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071