With a Picked Lock and a Threatened Indictment, Mueller's Inquiry Sets a Tone  —  WASHINGTON — Paul J. Manafort was in bed early one morning in July when federal agents bearing a search warrant picked the lock on his front door and raided his Virginia home.

The Latest Scoops from CNN and the New York Times: A Quick and Dirty Analysis  —  CNN and the New York Times this evening published dueling scoops on former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort.  —  As Jim Comey might put it: Lordy, there appear to be tapes.

Trump lashes out at North Korea: ‘Rocket Man is on a suicide mission’  —  The president lashes out at North Korea, Iran and Venezuela during his first United Nations speech.  —  President Donald Trump condemned authoritarian regimes in harsh and Trumpian terms during his first United Nations speech …

US considers shooting down NK missiles that don't pose a direct threat  —  Trump vows to keep pressure on North Korea  —  STORY HIGHLIGHTS  — Members of the administration have repeatedly emphasized that a range of military options are on the table  —  (CNN)As tensions continue …

Pentagon reporters frustrated by Mattis  —  Pentagon reporters are complaining of decreased access to Defense Secretary James Mattis, as well as a reduction in journalists allowed to travel on official trips, at a time when the Trump administration is dealing with national security challenges from the Middle East to North Korea.

Views among college students regarding the First Amendment: Results from a new survey  —  College students' views of the First Amendment are of profound importance for multiple reasons.  First, colleges and universities are places where intellectual debate should flourish.