Opinion | Mueller Guides Us Through the Swamp - The New York Times

Opinion | Mueller Guides Us Through the Swamp - The New York Times: The Russia investigation has uncovered shady practices in the interlinked worlds of banking, law and lobbying that have long flourished in the dark.

Armenia’s prime minister resigns amid large-scale protests - The Washington Post

Armenia’s prime minister resigns amid large-scale protests  - The Washington Post: The pro-Russian leader is accused by opponents of corruption and authoritarian rule.

The Daily 202: Macron wants to be Trump’s buddy. Can it last? Five flash points to watch. - The Washington Post

The Daily 202: Macron wants to be Trump’s buddy. Can it last? Five flash points to watch. - The Washington Post: The French president’s agenda seems destined to put him at odds with POTUS during his state visit.

Opinion | Mueller Guides Us Through the Swamp - The New York Times

Opinion | Mueller Guides Us Through the Swamp - The New York Times: The Russia investigation has uncovered shady practices in the interlinked worlds of banking, law and lobbying that have long flourished in the dark.

Overseer Faults Volkswagen’s Reform Efforts Since Emissions Scandal - The New York Times

Overseer Faults Volkswagen’s Reform Efforts Since Emissions Scandal - The New York Times: Larry Thompson, a former U.S. deputy attorney general, said the carmaker had not held wrongdoers accountable or been serious enough about change.

As Another Pence Runs for Congress, His Business Record Raises Questions - The New York Times

As Another Pence Runs for Congress, His Business Record Raises Questions - The New York Times: Greg Pence, the vice president’s brother, is mounting something of a stealth campaign, years after leading a chain that went bankrupt and being sued over personal debts.

‘So Many Bodies’: Bomber Kills Dozens Signing Up to Vote in Kabul - The New York Times

‘So Many Bodies’: Bomber Kills Dozens Signing Up to Vote in Kabul - The New York Times: A suicide attacker struck an office where Afghan voters were lined up to register, raising concerns that violence will tarnish long-delayed elections.

Inside One of America’s Ugliest Political Feuds: Cuomo vs. de Blasio - The New York Times

Inside One of America’s Ugliest Political Feuds: Cuomo vs. de Blasio - The New York Times: How did two Democrats, whose politics and goals often mesh, allow their onetime friendship to deteriorate to the point of pure contempt?

For Politicians Scraping Bottom, a Scarce Resource: Impeachment Lawyers - The New York Times

For Politicians Scraping Bottom, a Scarce Resource: Impeachment Lawyers - The New York Times: Despite the high stakes and bright lights, the nation’s statehouse impeachment bar is but a handful of battle-tested lawyers. The next test may be in Missouri.

China, Feeling Left Out, Has Plenty to Worry About in North Korea-U.S. Talks - The New York Times

China, Feeling Left Out, Has Plenty to Worry About in North Korea-U.S. Talks - The New York Times: Beijing fears that a grand deal with the North’s longtime enemies could diminish its influence over Pyongyang, experts said.

Public Servants Are Losing Their Foothold in the Middle Class - The New York Times

Public Servants Are Losing Their Foothold in the Middle Class - The New York Times: Even as private employers have rebounded from the recession, the public sector’s ranks have withered, and pay and benefits have lagged.

Romney faces clearer path to GOP Senate nomination despite convention setback - The Washington Post

Romney faces clearer path to GOP Senate nomination despite convention setback - The Washington Post: The 2012 presidential nominee has a financial edge and greater name recognition in his bid to replace Utah Sen. Orrin G. Hatch. Romney’s challenger cast him as an interloper.

In travel ban case, Supreme Court considers ‘the president’ vs. ‘this president’ - The Washington Post

In travel ban case, Supreme Court considers ‘the president’ vs. ‘this president’ - The Washington Post: The justices will consider presidential authority to keep nation safe and constitutional protections against religious discrimination

Opinion | The Business Deals That Could Imperil Trump - The New York Times

Opinion | The Business Deals That Could Imperil Trump - The New York Times: Forget Stormy Daniels. The business records subpoenaed by Robert Mueller might be Donald Trump’s greatest legal headache.

Bernie Sanders Says ‘Trump’s Agenda Is Dead’ if Democrats Win Midterms - The New York Times

Bernie Sanders Says ‘Trump’s Agenda Is Dead’ if Democrats Win Midterms - The New York Times: Mr. Sanders, the Vermont senator and 2016 presidential candidate, also criticized national Democrats for not doing more to support liberal candidates.

Fearing Chaos, National Democrats Plunge Into Midterm Primary Fights - The New York Times

Fearing Chaos, National Democrats Plunge Into Midterm Primary Fights - The New York Times: Democratic leaders are intervening aggressively in California, where the state’s unusual voting system could undercut their chances in crowded congressional races.

U.S. Human Rights Report Labels Russia and China Threats to Global Stability - The New York Times

U.S. Human Rights Report Labels Russia and China Threats to Global Stability - The New York Times: The State Department report, which this year underwent significant alterations that reflected the change in administrations, also reproached Iran and North Korea.

Democratic Party Alleges Trump-Russia Conspiracy in New Lawsuit - The New York Times

Democratic Party Alleges Trump-Russia Conspiracy in New Lawsuit - The New York Times: The lawsuit accuses Mr. Trump’s associates of illegally working with Russian intelligence agents to interfere with the outcome of the 2016 election.

Sanctions Are Hurting North Korea. Can They Make Kim Give In? - The New York Times

Sanctions Are Hurting North Korea. Can They Make Kim Give In? - The New York Times: The isolated North is finding ways to cope with tough new penalties. Is the economic pressure enough to get Kim Jong-un to give up his weapons?

Michael Cohen Has Said He Would Take a Bullet for Trump. Maybe Not Anymore. - The New York Times

Michael Cohen Has Said He Would Take a Bullet for Trump. Maybe Not Anymore. - The New York Times: Roger Stone says Mr. Trump has long treated Mr. Cohen, his lawyer and fixer, “like garbage.” Now he could end up cooperating in a criminal investigation against Mr. Trump.

Do not eat any kind of romaine lettuce from southwest Arizona, CDC says - The Washington Post

Do not eat any kind of romaine lettuce from southwest Arizona, CDC says - The Washington Post: CDC's latest warning about lettuce from southwest Arizona urges consumers to avoid any romaine if they don't know where it was grown.

Keith Davidson, Stormy Daniels?s former lawyer, cooperating with federal investigation of Michael Cohen - The Washington Post

Keith Davidson, Stormy Daniels?s former lawyer, cooperating with federal investigation of Michael Cohen - The Washington Post: Keith Davidson has been contacted by federal authorities investigating Trump’s personal lawyer and has turned over “limited electronic information,” a spokesman said.

What a week for women. Barbara Bush would be proud. - The Washington Post

What a week for women. Barbara Bush would be proud. - The Washington Post: A trio of women made news for seizing the opportunities the former first lady never had.

Is it a coincidence that Trump uses the language of white supremacy? - The Washington Post

Is it a coincidence that Trump uses the language of white supremacy? - The Washington Post: The president’s latest assault on immigrants harks back to early writings of a certain German despot. And he’s not alone.

‘Imploding’: Financial troubles. Lawsuits. Trailer park brawls. Has the alt-right peaked? - The Washington Post

‘Imploding’: Financial troubles. Lawsuits. Trailer park brawls. Has the alt-right peaked? - The Washington Post: Eight months after a deadly white-nationalist rally in Charlottesville, the movement is at a crossroads.

From posh oligarchs to taxi drivers, Russians in London feel a chill - The Washington Post

From posh oligarchs to taxi drivers, Russians in London feel a chill - The Washington Post: Since the Skripal poisoning, their adopted home is less welcoming.

CIA declassifies memo clearing Haspel of responsibility for destroying evidence - The Washington Post

CIA declassifies memo clearing Haspel of responsibility for destroying evidence - The Washington Post: The unusual release of the memo is part of a broader campaign to rehabilitate director nominee’s image ahead of Senate confirmation hearing.

Sessions told White House that Rosenstein’s firing could prompt his departure, too - The Washington Post

Sessions told White House that Rosenstein’s firing could prompt his departure, too - The Washington Post: The attorney general made his position known in a recent phone call with White House counsel Donald McGahn.

Under pressure to show results on North Korea, Trump the showman can’t stop raising the bar for success - The Washington Post

Under pressure to show results on North Korea, Trump the showman can’t stop raising the bar for success - The Washington Post: A historic summit with Kim Jong Un has offered Trump the chance to hype what is possible even as analysts warn he could be setting himself, and the United States, up for failure.

North Korea suspends nuclear and missile tests, shuts down test site - The Washington Post

North Korea suspends nuclear and missile tests, shuts down test site - The Washington Post: Trump welcomes “big progress,” but analysts doubt that North Korea will be true to its word.