Judy Woodruff:

And we return now to our second lead story.

The New York Times today took the extraordinary step of publishing an opinion essay by someone they identify as an anonymous senior official in the Trump administration.

He or she claims that many of the senior officials in his own administration are working diligently, from within to frustrate parts of his agenda, meaning the president, and his worst inclinations.

"I would know. I am one of them" — end quote.

And goes on to say — quote again — "The president continues to act in a manner that is detrimental to the health of our republic."

President Trump is denouncing this opinion piece. He's calling it a disgrace. And this is what he said as he met with a group of sheriffs at the White House today.