2016 U.S. presidential election

A law professor known for authoring memos justifying harsh interrogation techniques after 9/11 will advise an investigation into whether former law enforcement and intelligence officials conspired against President Donald Trump. The probe, led by a former Justice Department prosecutor, focuses on the Russia investigation and the 2016 U.S. presidential election.

President Donald Trump will attend the 2020 White House Correspondents' Dinner for the first time as commander in chief, reviving memories of 2011 when Barack Obama and Seth Meyers mocked him over his birth certificate claims. Trump denied the 2011 jabs influenced his 2016 presidential run, though tensions with the media and establishment predated his political career.

President Donald Trump is set to attend the 2020 White House Correspondents' Dinner for the first time as commander in chief, revisiting memories of 2011 when then-President Barack Obama and comedian Seth Meyers mocked him. The 2011 event, where Obama joked about Trump's 'birth certificate' claims, is cited as a potential catalyst for Trump's 2016 presidential run, though Trump has denied this link.

Congress scrambled to renew FISA Section 702 before its April 20 expiration, with President Trump urging Republicans to pass an 18-month extension. Internal GOP divisions over surveillance privacy concerns delayed the vote, as some conservatives opposed the program's data collection practices despite Trump's demands. House Speaker Mike Johnson pledged to finalize the extension after failed attempts to secure enough votes.

The article argues that the Democratic Party's focus on fear-based politics since 2016, driven by the threat of Donald Trump's potential return, has eroded its ability to present a positive vision for the future. By framing elections as existential crises, Democrats have unified opponents of Trump but risked normalizing permanent emergency politics, which may weaken long-term voter allegiance.

Lena Dunham expressed regret over her support for Hillary Clinton during the 2016 presidential campaign. The article highlights her tireless efforts in advocating for Clinton despite the eventual election outcome.