The Hardest Job in Politics: Presidential Spokesman

In the wake of the firing of the F.B.I. director, James Comey, the White House has struggled to keep its story straight. Conflicting messages, and President Trump himself, have made it difficult for the communications team to speak on his behalf.

Writers From the Right and Left React to This Week’s Trump News

Read about how the other side thinks: Perspectives from across the political spectrum on a tumultuous week in Washington.

White House Memo: Trump Discovers the Dangers of Governing at Daredevil Speed

It is as if some unseen adversary has copied Mr. Trump’s own velocity and ferocity in an attempt to destroy him, several people close to the president said.

Having Trouble Keeping Up With All the Trump News? Here Are the Must-Reads

Worried that you missed an important political story this week? You’re not alone. Catch up on a very hectic week of news.

Senate Inquiries Narrow as Rosenstein Suggests Plan to Fire Comey Predated Memo

Three Democratic senators said Rod J. Rosenstein, the deputy attorney general, told them in a briefing that he was aware of Mr. Trump’s intention to dismiss the F.B.I. director.