John Kelly
Where Things Stand: It’s A Little Too Optimistic To Ask John Kelly To Clear The Air 
This is your TPM afternoon briefing.
As President Trump and the White House collectively go after the Atlantic for its recent report on Trump’s remarks about the late-Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) and fallen American soldiers, pundits and journalists across the spectrum are suggesting there’s one person who could easily set the record straight: John Kelly.
Where Things Stand: Warnings From The Outside
This is your TPM mid-morning briefing.
In the past 24 hours, two ex officials — both ousted by the mercurial Trump — have spoken out against the administration for actions that prompted his impeachment– former White House chief of staff John Kelly and the ex-ambassador and impeachment witness Marie Yavonovitch.
