Politics A.M.: Trump blasts Theresa May in interview published during his first official visit to Britain

The queen and the boy from Queens: Inside Trump's long fascination with the British royals; FBI agent at center of clash over Russia probe faces off with Republicans at tense...

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Trump blasts Prime Minister Theresa May in interview published during his first official visit to Britain May had rolled out the red carpet and praised the special relationship. By William Booth, Karla Adam and Josh Dawsey  •  Read more » The queen and the boy from Queens: Inside Trump's long fascination with the British royals The U.S. president's captivation with the monarchy extends back to controversial remarks about Princess Diana. By Seung Min Kim and Ashley Parker  •  Read more »   FBI agent at center of clash over Russia probe faces off with Republicans at tense hearing In a Capitol Hill hearing, Peter Strzok was alternately praised for defending the bureau against accusations of partisanship and berated for scathing text messages about then-presidential candidate Trump. By Felicia Sonmez  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Analysis Peter Strzok just gave a hard-to-rebut defense of the objectivity of the Russia investigation's origins If he wanted to use the investigation to stop Trump, why didn't he use the investigation to stop Trump? By Philip Bump  •  Read more »   Fact Checker • Analysis Many fact checks later President Trump is (still) botching NATO spending Trump boasts about his impact on NATO, but his evidence was often misleading or just plain wrong. By Meg Kelly  •  Read more »   Jared Kushner lacks security clearance level to review some of the nation's most sensitive intelligence in White House role He has not yet been approved to review "sensitive compartmented information," which he accessed last year on an interim basis. The CIA determines who can see this information. By Carol D. Leonnig, Josh Dawsey and Ashley Parker  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Democrats divided over how to attack Kavanaugh Whatever their approach, they need Republican defections to defeat Supreme Court nominee. By Sean Sullivan  •  Read more »   PowerPost • Analysis Allegations against Jim Jordan strike at the wrestling persona he has carefully cultivated Jordan is the one under withering scrutiny as he faces multiple allegations that he knew about the alleged sexual misconduct of a doctor who worked with the Ohio State wresting team. By Paul Kane  •  Read more »   PowerPost Democratic calls to 'abolish ICE' delight House Republicans 'They want to get rid of this agency? It's the craziest position I've ever seen,' said House Speaker Paul D. Ryan. By Mike DeBonis  •  Read more »   Government ethics office scolds Wilbur Ross over stock sales Letter says the commerce secretary "undermined public confidence," but it does not recommend punishment. By Steven Mufson  •  Read more »   The Fix • Analysis The public rejected Trump's child-separation policy, but a majority supports his push to detain families until court hearings Trump has sturdier political footing in the next stage of the immigration debate. By Scott Clement  •  Read more »   Paul Manafort moved to Alexandria jail, a past home to spies and terrorists The former Trump campaign chairman resisted the move from a jail in the Northern Neck. By Rachel Weiner and Spencer S. Hsu  •  Read more »   Recommended for you     Get The Daily 202 newsletter PowerPost's must-read morning briefing for decision-makers. Sign Up  »

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