Big Names and Big Money in Illinois as Governor Faces Challenges on All Sides - The New York Times

Big Names and Big Money in Illinois as Governor Faces Challenges on All Sides - The New York Times: Gov. Bruce Rauner is among the nation’s most vulnerable incumbent governors. Kennedy and Pritzker are among the big names vying to replace him.

Scott Pruitt, Trump’s Rule-Cutting E.P.A. Chief, Plots His Political Future - The New York Times

Scott Pruitt, Trump’s Rule-Cutting E.P.A. Chief, Plots His Political Future - The New York Times: Mr. Pruitt may be using his position as an environmental deregulation czar to position himself to run for office in Oklahoma — or perhaps the presidency.

Police are still killing black people. Why isn’t it news anymore? - The Washington Post

Police are still killing black people. Why isn’t it news anymore? - The Washington Post: The activism never stopped. But the attention to it vanished.

We’re not sure why McCabe was fired. But Trump’s tweet suggests the worst. - The Washington Post

We’re not sure why McCabe was fired. But Trump’s tweet suggests the worst. - The Washington Post: His comments about the former FBI deputy director mirror the language of a banana republic despot.

Andrew McCabe was just offered a job by a congressman so he can get his full retirement. And it just might work. - The Washington Post

Andrew McCabe was just offered a job by a congressman so he can get his full retirement. And it just might work. - The Washington Post: With 20 years of law enforcement service under his belt, McCabe could take a federal job for a day to get his full retirement benefits, a former government official said.

Spies, Not Diplomats, Take Lead Role in Planning Trump’s North Korea Meeting - The New York Times

Spies, Not Diplomats, Take Lead Role in Planning Trump’s North Korea Meeting - The New York Times: The C.I.A.’s emergence as the primary player speaks to the influence of Mike Pompeo, the agency’s director, who has been nominated to replace Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson.

Putin Is Certain to Win Re-election, but His Support May Be Slipping - The New York Times

Putin Is Certain to Win Re-election, but His Support May Be Slipping - The New York Times: A protest figure, the Communist Party candidate, has shown growing strength in the Russian presidential vote, particularly in the cities.

Kelly tells White House staff no more personnel changes coming | TheHill

Kelly tells White House staff no more personnel changes coming | TheHill: Chief of staff John Kelly briefed White House staff on Friday to reassure them that there will be no more dismissals at this time, according to a White House official.

Dem civil war: The battle for their future in the Trump era - Axios

Dem civil war: The battle for their future in the Trump era - Axios: The factions that think only they can help win back the House.

Democrats May Seek Prosecution of Witnesses Who Misled House Intelligence Committee – Mother Jones

Democrats May Seek Prosecution of Witnesses Who Misled House Intelligence Committee – Mother Jones

Prabowo vs Widodo: what makes general think Indonesian election will be a case of second time lucky? | This Week In Asia | South China Morning Post

Prabowo vs Widodo: what makes general think Indonesian election will be a case of second time lucky? | This Week In Asia | South China Morning Post: General Prabowo Subianto will again challenge Joko Widodo in Indonesia’s presidental election – but economic jitters, dirty tricks and an emphasis on religion are no guarantee of a different result this time around

Youtube, Facebook, and Google Can't Expect Wikipedia to Cure the Internet | WIRED

Youtube, Facebook, and Google Can't Expect Wikipedia to Cure the Internet | WIRED: YouTube and other tech giants have repeatedly turned to Wikipedia to help solve some of their biggest problems—often without giving back.

Former CIA chief to Trump on McCabe firing: 'America will triumph over you' - CNNPolitics

Former CIA chief to Trump on McCabe firing: 'America will triumph over you' - CNNPolitics: Former CIA Director John Brennan responded Saturday to President Donald Trump's tweet about the firing of former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe, calling the President "a disgraced demagogue."

Michael Flynn campaigns for GOP candidate in first appearance since guilty plea in Mueller probe - NBC News

Michael Flynn campaigns for GOP candidate in first appearance since guilty plea in Mueller probe - NBC News: Disgraced former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn campaigned for a Republican congressional candidate in California Friday.

Hacker who gave up Wikileaks source dies - BBC News

Hacker who gave up Wikileaks source dies - BBC News: Adrian Lamo passed on conversations with Chelsea Manning to prosecutors.

Russia to expel 23 British diplomats, close consulate in escalating row over poisoned ex-spy - The Washington Post

Russia to expel 23 British diplomats, close consulate in escalating row over poisoned ex-spy - The Washington Post: The move comes three days after British Prime Minister Theresa May announced the expulsion of 23 Russian diplomats.

Facebook suspends data firm with Trump ties - CNNPolitics

Facebook suspends data firm with Trump ties - CNNPolitics: Facebook has announced it is suspending Cambridge Analytica, a data firm with ties to President Donald Trump's campaign, over concerns about violations of the social media site's policies.

What I figured out about America’s future from visiting Trump resorts throughout the world - Washington Post

What I figured out about America’s future from visiting Trump resorts throughout the world - Washington Post: I set out to look at the president, the promiser of luxury experiences, through the lens of travel writing.

Trump attorney accuses Stormy Daniels of violating nondisclosure agreement 20 times, claims right to seek $20 million in damages - The Washington Post

Trump attorney accuses Stormy Daniels of violating nondisclosure agreement 20 times, claims right to seek $20 million in damages - The Washington Post: Michael Cohen, President Trump’s personal attorney, claims he has the right to seek at least $20 million in damages from porn star Stormy Daniels for allegedly violating a nondisclosure agreement 20 t...

Five reasons Trump would have wanted Andrew McCabe fired - The Washington Post

Five reasons Trump would have wanted Andrew McCabe fired - The Washington Post: Besides spiting a man the president has pilloried as a deep-state enemy.

Andrew McCabe, Trump’s foil at the FBI, is fired hours before he could retire - The Washington Post

Andrew McCabe, Trump’s foil at the FBI, is fired hours before he could retire - The Washington Post: The bureau’s former No. 2 became a lightning rod in the political feud surrounding its probes of Hillary Clinton’s email use and President Trump’s alleged Russia ties.

The corporate media ignores the rise of oligarchy. The rest of us shouldn't | Bernie Sanders | Opinion | The Guardian

The corporate media ignores the rise of oligarchy. The rest of us shouldn't | Bernie Sanders | Opinion | The Guardian: We need to hear from struggling Americans whose stories are rarely told in newspapers or television. Until they are, we must tell these stories elsewhere

Exclusive: Comey to come out hot on book tour, correct lies - Axios

Exclusive: Comey to come out hot on book tour, correct lies - Axios: He didn’t want to be in this position, but is embracing it.

The Nancy Pelosi Problem - The Atlantic

The Nancy Pelosi Problem - The Atlantic: The first female speaker of the House has become the most effec­tive congressional leader of modern times—and, not coinciden­tally, the most vilified.

Trump, the Television President, Expands His Cast - The New York Times

Trump, the Television President, Expands His Cast - The New York Times: The choice of Larry Kudlow as chief economic adviser, a position with real influence over Americans, crosses a threshold in an administration that has already blurred the line between it and the media.

Daniels' lawyer says some alleged incidents took place during Trump presidency - CNNPolitics

Daniels' lawyer says some alleged incidents took place during Trump presidency - CNNPolitics: The lawyer representing the adult film star Stormy Daniels alleges that some of the accusations she's making against President Donald Trump occurred while Trump was in office.

Republicans Got Greedy With Gerrymandering. Now It's Coming Back To Haunt Them. | HuffPost

Republicans Got Greedy With Gerrymandering. Now It's Coming Back To Haunt Them. | HuffPost: "It just was so nakedly partisan."

Eastern Ghouta: Syrians flee from Assad's forces - The Washington Post

Eastern Ghouta: Syrians flee from Assad's forces - The Washington Post: The exodus was the first major departure of civilians from the Eastern Ghouta enclave and came after fierce bombardments.

Get ready. Republicans want to cut taxes again. - The Washington Post

Get ready. Republicans want to cut taxes again. - The Washington Post: President Trump and the GOP liked last year’s tax bill so much, they’re coming back for round two.

Trump decides to remove national security adviser H.R. McMaster, and others may follow - The Washington Post

Trump decides to remove national security adviser H.R. McMaster, and others may follow - The Washington Post: The White House’s personnel turbulence creates uncertainty and gallows humor. As one senior official said, “Everybody fears the perp walk.”