A partial collection of photos of officials who have left the Trump administration. (Victoria Walker,Claritza Jimenez/The Washington Post)Engaged civil society, a robust news media and a largely unified opposition party — all elements of a strong democracy — are creating a pressure cooker at the White House. First, civil society is kicking in. Coupled with more embarrassing exposés and the unfolding Russia scandal, civil society mobilization is likely to further frustrate the president. The character of new White House Chief of Staff John F. Kelly, who many Republicans hope will impose discipline, is beside the point.

Source: Washington Post August 15, 2017 17:06 UTC