For a President Who ‘Needs to Touch the Flame,’ Bob Woodward Was Irresistible  —  President Trump gave 18 interviews to the famed Watergate journalist, gambling that he could control the narrative.  Instead, he undermined himself shortly before an election.

As Clock Ticks, Trump Engulfs Himself in Chaotic News Cycles  —  With early voting about to begin in some states, the days President Trump can afford to be consumed by crises of his own making are dwindling.  But he has spent the last week in reaction mode.  —  President Trump is running out his own clock in his re-election campaign.

Woodward's Non-Revelation  —  There's no need for the tell-all books.  Trump tells us every day.  —  By The Editorial Board  —  The books professing dark revelations about President Trump appear to be lined up from here to Election Day, like aircraft heading into LaGuardia.

Why Trump talked, though he feared an ‘atrocious’ book from Woodward  —  When President Trump decided to cooperate with Bob Woodward, he went all in.  —  He started calling the reporter at night, and Melania walked in during one conversation.  After Woodward made a little small talk with the first lady …