Party leaders often worry about whether their members might do something irresponsible. Kevin McCarthy is worried Republicans aren’t irresponsible enough.

Today’s edition of quick hits.

After the FBI executed a search warrant at Mar-a-Lago, Josh Hawley talked up "democratic norms and the rule of law." Given his record, that was ... unwise.

“The mob takes the Fifth Amendment,” Donald Trump said in 2016. “If you’re innocent, why are you taking the Fifth Amendment?” Today, he pleaded the Fifth.

Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.

The left and right both urged members of Team Trump to voluntarily disclose the Mar-a-Lago search warrant. They don't want to.

The more Team Trump floats ideas about the FBI "planting" evidence, the easier it is to believe there was incriminating evidence at Mar-a-Lago.

Republicans have targeted Merrick Garland as a ruthless ideologue. This week, the rationale behind this bonkers offensive at least started to make sense.

The problem is not just that GOP primary voters have defeated another member of the Impeachment 10. It's also the radical they chose to replace her.

Why would the FBI take Scott Perry's phone? Because when it comes to Republican efforts to overturn the 2020 election, Perry isn't just another member.

Today’s edition of quick hits.