- David Dayen @ The New Republic: Trump’s Judicial Picks Are Keeping Republicans Happy—and Quiet.
- Steve Benen @ The Maddow Blog: Trump’s allies point to his ignorance and inexperience as a defense.
- Tom Boggioni @ Raw Story: Arkansas lawmaker says reporter is as dangerous as a ‘terrorist’ for exposing his anti-Muslim Facebook posts.
- Zoe Tillman @ BuzzFeed: Trump's Lawyer Plans To File A Complaint Against James Comey For Revealing Memos To The Press.
- Jack Jenkins @ Think Progress: The strange origins of the GOP ideology that rejects caring for the poor.
- Matt Shuham @ TPM: Office Of Special Counsel: Trump’s Social Media Director Violated Hatch Act.