1. Trump Was Winning. Until Tuesday

From Politico: "How Paul Manafort, Michael Cohen and the Justice Department just exploded the president's narrative."

2. The Darkest Day for the Presidency Since Watergate

From NBC News: "Two of the president's former associates were in court Tuesday. Both guilty of multiple felonies. What happened to draining the swamp?"

3. Congress, Do Your Job

From New York Times: "After President Trump's Terrible Tuesday, Republican lawmakers need to stop pretending that there are any red lines that he won't cross."

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