Political memo: As Trump’s Coach, Senator Cotton Provides Policy to Match Rhetoric

Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas has emerged as a key resource for the White House in applying conservative policy to the unorthodox brand of “Trumpism.”

Trump Has Busy Day in Vortex of Middle East Relations

The president’s bid to be a peacemaker between Qatar and neighbors, and a daylong effort to express sympathy to Iran, show the region’s complexities.

Comey Says Trump Pressured Him to ‘Lift the Cloud’ of Inquiry

Planned testimony by the former F.B.I. director reveals, in dramatic detail, the back story to Mr. Comey’s firing last month.

Who is Christopher Wray? Trump’s F.B.I. Pick Is Said to Be Low-Key and Principled

Mr. Wray’s ability to protect the F.B.I.’s independence will be examined because of President Trump’s repeated interjections into criminal justice matters.

Senate Health Bill May Alienate G.O.P. Conservatives

Senators are looking at changes to the House bill that would protect sick Americans and stabilize insurance markets, but nods to moderates may lose conservatives.