Can Republicans be trusted to thoroughly and transparently investigate Trump's Russia connections? This has now become quite laughable regarding congressional impartiality and independence. The two Republican Intelligence Committee Chairmen, Richard Burr in the Senate and Devin Nunes in the House, have recently been contacted by the White House and have subsequently participated on national television in a spin campaign to counter news stories about Russian contacts involving Trump associates. It is now more clear than ever that an independent, bipartisan, transparent commission is needed.