Drip, drip drip . . .
How the campaign of anti-Trump leaks has unfolded:
JANUARY 10:
BUZZFEED publishes a dossier making unverified claims that the Russian government had been “cultivating, supporting and assisting” Trump for years.
JANUARY 25:
New York Times reports that the administration is preparing executive orders clearing the way for the CIA to reopen “black site’’ prisons overseas. Vox releases what it says are drafts of six executive orders suggesting the White House wants a harsh crackdown on immigrants.
FEBRUARY 1:
The AP gets a transcript excerpt of a phone call in which Trump threatens Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto, saying he might send troops across the border.
The Washington Post reports that Trump, in a phone conversation with Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, harshly criticized a refugee resettlement agreement.
The Nation magazine reports a draft executive order would allow people and organizations who oppose same-sex marriage and abortion to discriminate against gays.
MARCH 3:
Reuters reports that Homeland Security officials fear a witch hunt is under way for whoever leaked a draft report finding little evidence that citizens of the seven countries affected by the immigration ban pose a threat.