Ms. Gabbard grew up in a secretive offshoot of the Hare Krishna movement and has made a dizzying journey from conservative to liberal darling to Trump ally.
Kash Patel, Donald J. Trumpβs choice to run the bureau, has made a series of spurious assertions about the Russia, Jan. 6 and classified documents inquiries.
For decades, Republicans have reveled in invoking Jimmy Carterβs name to deride Democrats as weak β mockery that has influenced the way Democrats present themselves to voters.
With a recipient list stocked with old-guard icons and political backers, the president is signaling support for the establishment his successor wants to tear down.
Jimmy Carterβs relationship with his successors in the Oval Office, both Republicans and fellow Democrats, was generally tense because of his outspokenness. That never mattered to him.
Democrats wanted to end the electability debate. After Vice President Kamala Harrisβs defeat, a conversation that has frustrated and foiled two generations of female candidates rages on.
A very good friend of mine was in the Clinton's inner circle. When the Gennifer Flowers story broke during the election runup this friend was advised to clear out as the media was turning over rocks to get anyone to talk.