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Trump Palace Intrigue

big lies May 26, 2018

Trump Claims Aide Who Gave Official White House Briefing Does Not ExistEveryone knows the president has a penchant for lying and complaining, but on Saturday he finally invented an alternate universe.

By Chas Danner
trump administration May 6, 2018

Haspel Nearly Walked Away From CIA Director NominationShe reportedly had to be convinced to stay after worrying she’d be “the next Ronny Jackson” amid scrutiny of her role in the CIA’s torture program.

By Chas Danner
Mar. 1, 2018

A Brief Guide to Every 5-Alarm Fire Currently Engulfing the White HouseKushner is at war with Kelly. The world is at war with Kushner. The president is gunning for “Mr. Magoo.” A war over a trade war. Hope is lost.

By Eric Levitz
trump palace intrigue Jan. 21, 2018

Report: Trump Has Soured on Wilbur Ross, Who Can’t Stay Awake at MeetingsThe Commerce secretary “has lost a lot of steps,” Trump is reported to have said.

By Chas Danner