White House Wanted USS John McCain ‘Out of Sight’ During Trump Japan Visit  —  The White House wanted the Navy to move a warship named for the late Sen. John McCain, a war hero who became a frequent target of President Trump's ire, ahead of the president's visit to Japan last week.

Mueller Delivered a Message.  Washington Couldn't Agree on What It Was.  —  WASHINGTON — At long last, the sphinx of Washington spoke on Wednesday, and here is what President Trump heard: “Case closed.”  Here is what the president's adversaries heard: “Time to impeach.”

Retrospective: Mueller and the fatal flaw of the Trump-Russia affair  —  It's not unusual to hear House Democrats vow to “get to the bottom” of the Trump-Russia matter — as if the investigation by special counsel Robert Mueller, with 500 witnesses, 2,800 subpoenas, 500 search-and-seizure warrants …

Democrats, Do Your Damned Duty!  —  Doing what is right on impeachment should not be a mere option.  —  What the hell is it going to take, Democrats?!  —  What evidence and impetus would compel you to do the job the Constitution, patriotism and morality dictate?

Federal prosecutors demand Cindy Yang records from Mar-a-Lago, Trump campaign  —  Federal prosecutors in Washington D.C. this week sent subpoenas to Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump's private club in Palm Beach, and Trump Victory, a political fundraising committee, demanding they turn …

Exclusive: Disney CEO says it will be ‘difficult’ to film in Georgia if abortion law takes effect  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. (Reuters) - Walt Disney Co Chief Executive Bob Iger told Reuters on Wednesday it would be “very difficult” for the media company to keep filming in Georgia if a new abortion law takes effect …

US energy department rebrands fossil fuels as ‘molecules of freedom’  —  Press release from department said increasing export capacity is ‘critical to spreading freedom gas throughout the world’  —  America is the land of freedom, as any politician will be happy to tell you.

Israel will hold unprecedented second election after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fails to form a governing coalition  —  JERUSALEM — In an unprecedented move, Israel will head to elections for a second time in less than six months after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to form a government before a midnight deadline.

Can Warren Overtake Sanders?  —  Senator Elizabeth Warren speaks to local residents during a meet and greet in Ottumwa, Iowa.  —  In a nomination battle that requires candidates to get at least 15 percent of the vote to win delegates in a primary, the presence of both Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren …

Worry About Facebook.  Rip Your Hair Out in Screaming Terror About Fox News.  —  Novel forms of digital misinformation still pale in comparison with Fox News' full-time hall of mirrors.  —  At the risk of losing street cred as a tough-as-nails tech pundit, I'll confess that I couldn't muster …

Louisiana's GOP-Controlled State Legislature Passes Restrictive Abortion Ban.  Its Democratic Governor Says He'll Sign It.  —  The Louisiana state legislature, on Wednesday, joined the procession of conservative state legislatures challenging abortion rights, voting to pass …

Presidential outrage over a false tweet?  Trump's race-baiting did far more harm to the Central Park Five.  —  There are inconsequential social media screw-ups.  —  And there are malicious lies.  —  President Trump seems to have them confused.  —  The other day, an errant tweet …

Roy Moore hits back at Trump in defiant interview  —  A defiant Roy Moore brushed aside Donald Trump's warning not to run for Senate again, telling POLITICO on Wednesday that Alabama voters are capable of deciding for themselves whether he's fit for office.  —  “The president doesn't control …