Over the past week Trump has yet again found himself at the center of multiple scandals.

Earlier this month, Trump approved the declassification of a memo supposedly proving that the FBI was biased in its investigation of Trump campaign collusion with Russia. While Trump clearly hoped the memo would exonerate him in the eyes of the American public, evidence suggests that the memo was not exactly the remedy he sought.

Drafted by Republican Representative Devin Nunes of California, the memo stirred controversy in part because it circumvented typical security vetting procedures and released confidential information that could taint the credibility of the ongoing Russia investigation. Some also argue that it is clearly a partisan attempt to protect Trump at the expense of public trust in American institutions. This argument is only bolstered by the fact that on February 9, Trump refused to declassify a countering memo drafted by Democratic Representative Adam Schiff.

Trump also stoked the partisan fires by suggesting that Democratic party members who refused to applaud his State of the Union address might have committed treason.

Trump has previously said that he has nothing to hide as far as the Russia investigation is concerned. Indeed, Trump has even said that he is eager to cooperate with the investigation, and would submit to an interview conducted by special counsel Bob Mueller. But his lawyers are now balking at the prospect of such an interview, possibly concerned that Trump could be caught lying or contradicting himself. If Trump refuses, Mueller could subpoena Trump to testify before a grand jury. If Trump fights the subpoena, the battle could rage on all the way to the Supreme Court.

Trump also became embroiled in further controversy after he defended a top aide, Rob Porter, who was accused of domestic abuse. White House officials seem confused by Trump's conflicting messages about Porter. In private, Trump was apparently willing to criticize Porter, referring to him as a "sick puppy." But via Twitter, Trump has lamented that careers can be ruined over mere allegations, without due process. The White House has refused to disclose what and when exactly it knew about the allegations against Porter.

Finally, Trump also expressed his desire to hold a full-scale military parade, the likes of which have not been seen in the U.S. since 1946.

In somewhat more productive news, Trump announced his 2018 appropriations budget. If the budget is anything to go by, the administration's priorities are fossil fuels, opioid crisis, securing the southern border, and other domestic issues, such as pressuring Congress to again attempt a repeal of Obamacare and ensuring that "able-bodied" food stamp recipients are employed.

For the coming week, Trump will reveal the full details of his 2019 budget proposal, even as the 2018 appropriations budget is still in the works.