Politics A.M.: Stymied by aides, Trump sought out loyalist to curtail special counsel — and drew Mueller’s glare

Rosenstein fires back at critics over Mueller report; Trump says he did not try to fire Mueller. Here's what Mueller's report says.

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Stymied by aides, Trump sought out loyalist to curtail special counsel — and drew Mueller's glare Legal experts say the episode, which discomfited even some of Trump's most loyal advisers, is one of the clearest cases laid out in Robert S. Mueller III's report of potential obstruction of justice by the president. By Ashley Parker, Rosalind S. Helderman and Matt Zapotosky · Read more Rosenstein fires back at critics over Mueller report As he prepares to leave the Justice Department, the deputy attorney general had harsh words for politicians and the press now that the investigation is over. By Philip Bump and Devlin Barrett · Read more Fact Checker · Analysis Trump says he did not try to fire Mueller. Here's what Mueller's report says. We weigh the president's tweet, not made under oath, against eight statements made under oath by Trump aides and friends. By Glenn Kessler · Read more Analysis The Trailer: A key part of the Democratic base rejects the argument for Biden In this edition: Women who don't want to settle for Biden, the House battleground in Texas, and the Democrats' rural voter comeback plan. By David Weigel · Read more     ADVERTISEMENT   The arc of Joe Biden: The 'young fella' becomes the candidate of experience, but is still chasing the presidency Biden's approach in three presidential campaigns has focused on convincing Americans he can rescue them from the ills of a Republican president. By Matt Viser · Read more Joe Biden was in charge of the Anita Hill hearing. Even he says it wasn't fair. Hill, who testified against Clarence Thomas, compared the 1991 hearing to a "trial that lacked all of the protections of a trial." By Elise Viebeck · Read more   'Stopping the bad stuff': Japan's Abe visits White House in latest bid to soothe Trump's ego — and avoid his ire The Japanese leader has played a diligent inside game to mixed results but now faces a new test amid Trump's threats on trade. By David Nakamura · Read more   Analysis Power Up: Democrats debate rights of felons to vote The voting rights debate is moving onto new ground. By Jacqueline Alemany · Read more   ADVERTISEMENT   Trump administration pushes for quick action to raise debt limit Push comes as fiscal deadlines loom later this year for a gridlocked Congress and Democrats at war with Trump By Damian Paletta and Erica Werner · Read more Trump abortion 'gag' rule blocked by federal judge Regulation targeted low-income women and Planned Parenthood By Fred Barbash · Read more George Conway slammed Trump as 'Deranged Donald,' and a new nickname was born At one point on Thursday, the hashtag "#DerangedDonald" was trending in the No. 2 spot on Twitter worldwide. By Allyson Chiu · Read more   Trump tells Hannity he's 'rooting for' Pete Buttigieg The president offered his thoughts on some of the Democratic presidential candidates. By Colby Itkowitz · Read more Recommended for you Get the Technology 202 newsletter Your daily guide to the intersection of technology and politics. Sign Up

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