What a week. And there's still today before the Orange Turd heads out for his first (last?) overseas trip as the so-called president. And it's Trump! What could possibly go wrong?

Let's get to the links:

Alicublog: A warning not to get your hopes up.

Emptywheel: An inadequate scope for the special counsel.

Kiko’s House: A reflection on presidents and scandals.

Infidel753: An impeachment dilemma for Republicans.

Zandar Versus the Stupid: A man who did incalculable damage.

Round-up by Michael J.W. Stickings of The Reaction. (Twitter: @mjwstickings.) I'll be here through the weekend.

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