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Tim Mak was a Senior Correspondent for The Daily Beast. He covered campaign politics, national security and Congress. He previously reported on politics and defense at Politico and the Washington Examiner.

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Democrats Left Wanting By Rosenstein’s Visit

Thanks for Nothing

Senate Democrats wanted the deputy attorney general to explain his role in the firing of former FBI director. Instead his visit to the Hill left them with more questions.

Betsy Swan, Tim Mak | Published May 18, 2017

Drumbeat for Impeachment Finally Heard on the Hill

Uh Oh

News of former FBI Director Jim Comey’s memo has caused lawmakers on Capitol Hill to ponder whether impeachment could become a reality in the coming months.

Lachlan Markay, Tim Mak | Published May 17, 2017

McCain: Trump Scandal Is ‘Watergate Size’

MAJOR

Arizona senator advises the president to “get it all out.”

Tim Mak | Published May 16, 2017

McMaster Does His Best Sean Spicer Impression

STRANGER THINGS

The White House press corps watched Tuesday as a respected, decorated general acted like a flack for President Trump.

Lachlan Markay, Asawin Suebsaeng, Tim Mak | Published May 16, 2017

White House Staff ‘Hiding’ as Russia Chaos Engulfs West Wing

дерьмо!

‘Do not ask me about how this looks, we all know how this looks,’ said one senior aide, after Trump gave highly classified information to Russian officials.

Lachlan Markay, Asawin Suebsaeng, Tim Mak, Jana Winter | Published May 15, 2017

FBI Boss Swears: Russia Probe Will Go On

ALL GOOD

The president may have fired the head of the FBI, after complaining about the investigations into Russia’s political hijinks. But the bureau will keep digging, its new chief promises.

Tim Mak, Andrew Desiderio | Published May 11, 2017

Sen. Lee: Garland Should Replace Comey

WAIT WHAT

“It’s something we want the administration to take seriously.”

Tim Mak | Published May 11, 2017

Republicans Buck Trump Over Comey Firing

COUNTRY FIRST

Powerful GOP senators, including one investigating the president’s men, said they do not understand the justification for axing the FBI director.

Tim Mak, Andrew Desiderio | Published May 10, 2017

Comey Firing Shocks Trump’s Own Team

Agent Orange

Official Washington was caught off-guard by the nearly unprecedented move. FBI directors—especially ones leading probes into the president’s inner circle—just aren’t fired.

Betsy Swan, Lachlan Markay, Asawin Suebsaeng, Tim Mak, Olivia Messer | Published May 09, 2017

Yates: I Tried to Warn You About Flynn

Stranger Danger

The former attorney general told the White House that Michael Flynn could be ‘compromised by the Russians.’ They gave him access to the nation’s secrets for 18 long days anyway.

Tim Mak | Published May 08, 2017

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