Trump is struggling to stay calm on Russia, one morning call at a time  —  President Trump has a new morning ritual.  Around 6:30 a.m. on many days — before all the network news shows have come on the air — he gets on the phone with a member of his outside legal team to chew over all things Russia.

Our politics are divided.  They have been for a long time.  And while I know that division makes it difficult to listen to Americans with whom we disagree, that's what we need to do today.  —  I recognize that repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act has become a core tenet of the Republican Party.

Trump Indicates Tape Tweet Was Meant to Affect Comey Testimony  —  WASHINGTON — President Trump on Friday appeared to acknowledge that his tweet hinting of taped conversations with James B. Comey was intended to influence the fired F.B.I. director's testimony before Congress …

Don't make things worse  —  The secrecy extended into the White House.  —  Rice , Haines and White House homeland-security adviser Lisa Monaco convened meetings in the Situation Room to weigh the mounting evidence of Russian interference and generate options for how to respond.

F.B.I. Investigating Deals Involving Paul Manafort and Son-in-Law  —  Federal investigators are examining financial transactions involving Paul Manafort and his son-in-law, who embarked on a series of real estate deals in recent years fueled by millions of dollars from Mr. Manafort, according to two people familiar with the matter.

Nancy Pelosi Tells Democratic Critics, 'I Think I'm Worth the Trouble'  —  WASHINGTON — The House Democratic leader, Nancy Pelosi, strolled before the cameras on Thursday with defeat at her back once more, projecting a well-worn swagger — brash, defiant, more than a little off key — as she insisted that her moment had not passed.

Memo Shows Preet Bharara Was Concerned After Phone Call From White House  —  “Hi Mr. Bharara, this is Madeline Westerhout calling from President Donald Trump's office.”  —  Former US Attorney Preet Bharara sent an email to Justice Department officials in New York to express concern …

Cosby juror says he didn't believe ‘well-coached’ Constand  —  PITTSBURGH — A juror in Bill Cosby's sex assault trial said Thursday that he did not believe the testimony of accuser Andrea Constand because she willingly went alone to the entertainer's home and brought him gifts on more than one occasion.

Bipartisan support for some gun proposals, stark partisan divisions on many others  —  Republicans and Democrats find rare common ground on some gun policy proposals in the U.S. Large majorities in both parties continue to favor preventing people with mental illnesses from buying guns …

The Senate's Health-Care Advance  —  The draft bill contains many conservative victories, which is why the left hates it.

New York Times bloodbath could include reporter jobs  —  MORE FROM: … Reporters at the New York Times could soon be “vulnerable” to the ax.  If the ongoing round of voluntary buyouts being offered to editing staff does not get enough takers, the Gray Lady could begin another round …

All That Stands Between Democrats And A Massive Freakout Is This Man  —  The pressure is on Ralph Northam to score a win in his race for Virginia governor.  Barack Obama is going to come off the sidelines to help.  —  Having lost a series of tantalizingly close congressional elections …

Despite Claims To Contrary, Trump Has Signed No Major Laws 5 Months In  —  President Trump is set to sign a bill today that will make it easier for the secretary of Veterans Affairs to fire and discipline employees.  The Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act …

Johnny Depp jokes about killing Trump in Glastonbury appearance  —  ‘When was the last time an actor assassinated a president?’ star asks crowd at a drive-in cinema at the festival … Johnny Depp joked about assassinating Donald Trump during an appearance at Glastonbury.