Around the Nation, a Prism for Viewing American Politics

For some, Thursday’s testimony by James Comey was a moment of drama about President Trump. For others it was a reflection that American governance had veered off the rails.

Comey: Hero, Villain, Shakespearean Character Who Lived Up to Hype

Washington was braced for high drama as the deposed F.B.I. director testified before a Senate committee. And James Comey delivered, with a gift for narrative and a dose of humility.