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Travel ban ruling: In court as on Twitter, Trump confronts evidence gap; National security adviser Flynn discussed sanctions with Russian ambassador, despite denials, officials say; Marco Rubio just gave a really important speech — but almost no one paid attention; Fear spreads in L.A. after immigration ‘raid,’ advocates claim. Officials say arrests are ‘routine.”; Jared Kushner proves to be a shadow diplomat on U.S.-Mexico talks; Trump's Russia strategy collides with foreign policy reality in leaked call with Putin; A full moon, lunar eclipse and comet all in one evening? It happens tonight.; Sean Spicer went full Melissa McCarthy today; White House says Conway has been 'counseled' after touting Ivanka Trump's products; Oops! Trump calls court’s decision ‘disgraceful’ — by citing an article that says it was right; What Trump could learn from George Washington’s first executive order; Republicans in Idaho tried to design a better plan than Obamacare — and failed; Why Whole Foods is now struggling; The Daily 202: Did Mike Pence get burned by Michael Flynn?; Federal appeals court rules 3 to 0 against Trump on travel ban; Republican town halls are getting very, very nasty   Most popular right now   Most Read Travel ban ruling: In court as on Twitter, Trump confronts evidence gap The court asked for an explanation of the "urgent need" for the order to be restored, but the government offered "no evidence" in support, the opinion read. By Derek Hawkins  •  Read more » National security adviser Flynn discussed sanctions with Russian ambassador, despite denials, officials say The communications occurred before the Trump administration took office, say current and former officials. By Greg Miller  •  Read more »   Marco Rubio just gave a really important speech — but almost no one paid attention A plea for disagreeing without being disagreeable. By Chris Cillizza  •  Read more »   Fear spreads in L.A. after immigration ‘raid,’ advocates claim. Officials say arrests are ‘routine.” Immigrant advocate groups claim that more than 100 people had been taken into custody by federal immigration officials in Southern California Thursday, indicating a "coordinated sweep" in arrests. By Samantha Schmidt  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Jared Kushner proves to be a shadow diplomat on U.S.-Mexico talks Kushner's relationship with Mexico's foreign minister is key to NAFTA and border wall negotiations. By Philip Rucker  •  Read more »   Trump's Russia strategy collides with foreign policy reality in leaked call with Putin Russia is worried about Trump's unpredictable style and vow to fully unravel Obama policies. By Andrew Roth  •  Read more »   A full moon, lunar eclipse and comet all in one evening? It happens tonight. The lunar eclipse will begin right after moonrise. The comet makes its closest approach to Earth around 10:30 p.m. ET. By Blaine Friedlander  •  Read more »   Sean Spicer went full Melissa McCarthy today He's mad as hell, and he's not going to take it anymore! By Chris Cillizza  •  Read more »   White House says Conway has been 'counseled' after touting Ivanka Trump's products Experts in ethics law say her comments violated rules designed to separate government policy from private business dealings. By Drew Harwell  •  Read more »   Also Popular in Politics   Donald Trump just lost, bigly A federal appeals court just broke the president's 18-month winning streak By Chris Cillizza  •  Read more » •   John McCain’s brutal rejoinder to Sean Spicer •   How Trump's travel ban broke from the normal executive order process •   Trump is changing the presidency more than the presidency is changing Trump •   Trump’s big court defeat hits him right where it hurts: His mouth Also Popular in Opinions   A blueprint for resistance to Trump has emerged. Here’s what it looks like. The situation is bleak. But it is not hopeless. By Greg Sargent  •  Read more » •   The travel moratorium: A hopeless disaster •   The 9th Circuit deals a blow to the imperial — and incompetent — president •   The 9th Circuit’s dangerous and unprecedented use of campaign statements to block presidential policy •   In Congress, Republicans are quiet and meek as mice Also Popular in Sports   At least six Patriots now say they’ll skip White House visit Not all say they are eschewing the trip, though, for political reasons. By Des Bieler  •  Read more » •   The Redskins’ offseason better improve, or everything could unravel next year •   Wait, why won’t the Redskins let Scot McCloughan talk to the media? •   Tom Brady’s jersey may not have been stolen after all •   Is this the year for the Capitals to win the Stanley Cup? Yes, so be ready. Also Popular in National   7 key take-aways from the court’s ruling on Trump’s immigration order These are some of the ways the 9th Circuit disagreed with Trump. 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Decades later, he was found squatting in mountain shack. •   4 Voters sue, claiming NC ballot protests libeled them •   Polarizing HHS nominee confirmed by Senate on party-line vote ADVERTISEMENT   Also Popular in World •   Backing away from a fight, Trump to honor one-China policy •   A potentially historic number of people are giving up their U.S. citizenship •   Details of Trump-Putin call raise new White House leak concerns •   Amid tensions with U.S., Iran warns White House and lauds Americans opposing Trump •   The man who declared the ‘end of history’ fears for democracy’s future Also Popular in Business •   An uneasy union: Couples are getting cold feet about weddings at Trump's hotel •   French manicures, Bud Light and fly fishing: How Trump staffers are changing Washington •   Nordstrom broke the curse of the Trump tweet •   Senior Republican statesmen propose replacing Obama’s climate policies with a carbon tax •   What Elon Musk shows us about the struggles of CEOs in Trump’s America Also Popular in Technology •   How to stop data collection on your Vizio (or other smart) television •   Comcast should stop claiming it provides America’s ‘fastest Internet,’ advertising watchdog says •   French presidential hopeful Macron backs US climate experts •   How Google Chromebooks conquered schools •   Facebook cracks down on ads that discriminate Also Popular in Lifestyle •   Carolyn Hax: Grandma treats boy like a toy •   Erasing yourself from the Internet is nearly impossible. But here’s how you can try. •   Have liberals found their combative new leader in … Keith Olbermann? •   Women almost never direct big movies. 'Fifty Shades' shows why that matters. •   The White House wanted more coverage of Trump’s other executive orders. Seth Meyers obliged. Also Popular in Entertainment •   No Grammys for old men! And don't let these millennials win, either. •   The top 10 Batman actors ever, from George Clooney to Will Arnett •   Trump is changing the presidency more than the presidency is changing Trump •   A fiery tribute to female power: Ella Fitzgerald and Alvin Ailey dancers in 'Ella' •   Jeffrey Dean Morgan beats all as 'Walking Dead' baddie Recommended for you   Today's WorldView What's most important from where the world meets Washington, plus the day's most essential reads and interesting ideas. Sign Up »         Share The Post Most:       Twitter      Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. 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