Politics: House Democrats believe Trump troubles give them real shot at retaking majority

Trump’s problems don’t automatically mean Democrats will win the Senate; This man might run the Pentagon if Donald Trump wins; Airbnb bulks up lobbying presence as lawmakers increase scrutiny of ‘sharing economy’; Hoping to extend 'Let Girls Learn' beyond 2017, the Obamas lay out a road map; The facts about Hillary Clinton and the Kathy Shelton rape case; Clinton sees new opportunities to woo Republicans in Trump's troubles; Trump supporter Sen. Jeff Sessions reportedly said behavior Trump described in 2005 video is not sexual assault; In Ohio, Clinton draws what appears to be her largest crowd to date; Trump's truest believers start to worry: 'You could easily lose this election'; Univision chair, a Clinton donor, urged campaign to hit Trump on immigration; The GOP tumbles toward anarchy: 'It's every person for himself or herself'; At first post-debate rally, Trump continues talking about Bill Clinton’s scandals; Trump fires his Virginia state chairman over unsanctioned RNC protest; Clinton knocks Trump for buying Chinese steel as she courts Rust Belt voters in Michigan, Ohio;   The most important politics stories today   House Democrats believe Trump troubles give them real shot at retaking majority "Voters think not standing up to [Trump] and standing with him are the same thing," said Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Executive Director Kelly Ward. "Voters blame all Republicans for creating this monster." By Kelsey Snell and Karoun Demirjian  •  PowerPost  •  Read more » Trump’s problems don’t automatically mean Democrats will win the Senate While the Trump campaign's implosion obviously ratchets up the risk for the GOP, it may not be fatal. By Stuart Rothenberg  •  PowerPost  •  Read more »   This man might run the Pentagon if Donald Trump wins Stephen Hadley has not taken a position in the election. By Elise Viebeck  •  PowerPost  •  Read more »   Airbnb bulks up lobbying presence as lawmakers increase scrutiny of ‘sharing economy’ The ramp-up in Airbnb's lobbying comes at a time the company is facing growing criticism from the U.S. hotel industry. By Catherine Ho  •  PowerPost  •  Read more » ADVERTISEMENT   Hoping to extend 'Let Girls Learn' beyond 2017, the Obamas lay out a road map New commitments of $5 million Tuesday bring initiative's total funding above $1 billion By Juliet Eilperin and Krissah Thompson  •  Read more »   The facts about Hillary Clinton and the Kathy Shelton rape case The rape victim is angry at Clinton for requesting a psychiatric exam. But court records show the request was denied. By Glenn Kessler  •  Fact Checker  •  Read more »   Clinton sees new opportunities to woo Republicans in Trump's troubles With new ads and other courtship, Democrats invite Republicans to abandon Trump. By John Wagner and Anne Gearan  •  Read more »   Trump supporter Sen. Jeff Sessions reportedly said behavior Trump described in 2005 video is not sexual assault The Alabama senator drew swift rebukes from Democrats. By Sean Sullivan  •  Post Politics  •  Read more »   In Ohio, Clinton draws what appears to be her largest crowd to date The Democrat is in the midst of the strongest stretch of her campaign. By John Wagner  •  Post Politics  •  Read more »   Trump's truest believers start to worry: 'You could easily lose this election' More are starting to place at least a little blame on the GOP nominee for his slide in the polls. By Jenna Johnson  •  Read more »   Univision chair, a Clinton donor, urged campaign to hit Trump on immigration Haim Saban said he keeps his support for the Democrat separate from his role at the Spanish-language network. By Matea Gold and Rosalind S. Helderman  •  Read more »   The GOP tumbles toward anarchy: 'It's every person for himself or herself' The House speaker abandons Trump in a bid to save GOP majorities in Congress. By Philip Rucker and Robert Costa  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   At first post-debate rally, Trump continues talking about Bill Clinton’s scandals Trump claimed he won an overwhelming victory against Clinton in Sunday night's presidential debate. By Jose A. DelReal  •  Post Politics  •  Read more »   Trump fires his Virginia state chairman over unsanctioned RNC protest Stewart is "being replaced, effective immediately," Trump's deputy campaign manager said in a statement. By Sean Sullivan  •  Post Politics  •  Read more » Clinton knocks Trump for buying Chinese steel as she courts Rust Belt voters in Michigan, Ohio The Democrat sees a chance to broaden her constituency as the Republican Party sinks into a historic internal crisis over Donald Trump's candidacy. By John Wagner  •  Post Politics  •  Read more »   Recommended for you   WorldViews Important stories from around the world, in your inbox daily. Sign Up »         Share Politics:       Twitter      Facebook Trouble reading? 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