Then there is the matter of the investigations into possible collusion between Russia and the Trump campaign. House Republicans on the Intelligence Committee have assembled a memo said to accuse officials from the F.B.I. and the Justice Department of improperly spying on a Trump campaign adviser. Democrats are crying foul play, and even the Justice Department is warning that a Republican push to declassify the memo could dangerously compromise American intelligence. That’s the single most important thing we can do right now for the health of the democracy.”Republicans fiercely contest Democrats’ assessment.

Source: New York Times January 27, 2018 14:41 UTC