The Trump administration is trying to bake quid pro quo deal making, coercive tactics, loyalty tests and other dishonorable practices into American government.
A deadly coast-to-coast winter storm sweeping across the United States this weekend continues to threaten parts of the South, Midwest and Northeast with more flooding, widespread strong winds, and heavy snow.
European leaders were hopeful they could work with the Trump administration on the Ukraine war and other issues. But comments last week by several U.S. officials have poured cold water on such hopes.