That the former White House counsel has agreed to appear before the January 6 investigation is big news. But don't sleep on the ground rules for his testimony, which also matter.

Today’s edition of quick hits.

Now that former Trump White House counsel Pat Cipollone has agreed to testify, remember: He's a unique figure of special significance to investigators.

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

At the start of the Obama era, Guantanamo had 242 inmates. It's now down to 36. Republicans are nevertheless determined to keep the prison open anyway.

Too many congressional GOP leaders don’t want to investigate the attack, but they’re only too pleased to investigate the investigation into the attack.

Mick Mulvaney has launched a public-relations campaign of sorts, hoping to be taken seriously as a credible observer. I’m afraid it’s too late for that.

To hear Republicans themselves tell it, they're not focused on meaningful governing solutions; they're focused on investigating Hunter Biden.

As a Georgia district attorney investigates Team Trump, Lindsey Graham was among those receiving a grand jury subpoena.

Today’s edition of quick hits.

It’s a common cliché : Elections have consequences. Evidently, it’s going to need an addendum: Elections have consequences, except in Wisconsin.