Sunday's Headlines: High-stakes gamble: How Kushner reacted to previous crises

Trump mulls staff shake-up in effort to contain escalating Russia crisis; Trump alternated between charming and boorish as he played the role of his lifetime overseas; With state budget in crisis, many Oklahoma schools hold classes just four days a week; Bin Laden's son steps into father's shoes as al-Qaeda attempts comeback;   Democracy Dies in Darkness     The morning's most important stories, selected by Post editors   Top Stories High-stakes gamble: How Kushner reacted to previous crises The real estate career of Jared Kushner — President Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser whose meetings with Russians have become a focus of a federal investigation — shows how he dealt with his worst business crisis. While he averted catastrophe through connections and savvy negotiation, he also used hardball tactics that made enemies and struck back at those he said had crossed him. By Michael Kranish and Jonathan O'Connell  •  Read more » Trump mulls staff shake-up in effort to contain escalating Russia crisis In response to reports about contacts between the president's associates and Russia, the administration is considering moves such as revamping senior staff, creating a "war room" in the White House and organizing campaign-style rallies so President Trump can address his supporters directly. By John Wagner, Robert Costa and Ashley Parker  •  Read more »   Trump alternated between charming and boorish as he played the role of his lifetime overseas During his nine-day trip, Trump was visibly comfortable in environs that evoked his own, like Saudi Arabia's gilded-and-chandeliered palaces, yet appeared out of place in others — appearing unsure of what to do or where to go. By Philip Rucker and Karen DeYoung  •  Read more »   With state budget in crisis, many Oklahoma schools hold classes just four days a week Funding for classrooms has been shrinking for years in this deep-red state as lawmakers have cut taxes, slicing away hundreds of millions of dollars in annual revenue. Class sizes have ballooned, art and foreign-language programs have shrunk or disappeared, and teacher salaries remain low. Another significant consequence: A shorter school week. By Emma Brown  •  Read more »   Bin Laden's son steps into father's shoes as al-Qaeda attempts comeback Decimated by U.S. military strikes and overshadowed for years by its terrorist rival, the Islamic State, al-Qaeda appears to be signaling the start of a violent new chapter in the group's history, led by a new bin Laden — one who has vowed to seek revenge for the death of his father. But Hamza bin Laden is not advocating his father's style of jihad. By Joby Warrick and Souad Mekhennet  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Opinions   Democrats copied the GOP's politics of 'personal responsibility,' and it hurt America By Yascha Mounk  •  Read more »   I took an Afghan war vet to Brad Pitt’s bad, anti-military movie. He liked it. By Greg Jaffe  •  Read more »   Betsy DeVos has invested millions in this ‘brain training’ company. So I checked it out. By Ulrich Boser  •  Read more »   Republicans and Democrats are both wrong about leaks from intelligence agencies By Julian Sanchez  •  Read more »   Taking to task an industry that bets on children's lives for an easy profit By Editorial Board  •  Read more »   Five myths about beer By Theresa McCulla  •  Read more » ADVERTISEMENT   More News   White House relents in fight with ethics office over waiver disclosure By June 1, the administration will publicly post waivers given to appointees exempted from aspects of federal ethics rules. By Matea Gold  •  Read more » Perspective It's time for colleges to cut costs Universities and colleges should end lifetime tenure, stop the arms race on amenities and use technology to make instruction cheaper. By Jeffrey J. Selingo  •  Read more » On Leadership | Analysis Women consistently earn more than men at the top of the corporate ladder One study found that in nine of the past 10 years, the median female CEO earned a bigger compensation package than her male peer.  By Jena McGregor  •  Read more » Everest climbers complain of oxygen-bottle theft Climbers whose oxygen bottles have gone missing on the world's tallest peak have had to turn back or risk serious illness. By Marissa Payne  •  Read more » Gregg Allman | 1947–2017 Southern rock heavyweight of Allman Brothers fame dies at 69 Gregg Allman was for decades the frontman of the Allman Brothers Band, one of the most popular musical acts of the 1970s. By Harrison Smith  •  Read more » High school softball pitcher strikes out everyone in perfect game Mia Faieta kept remarkably cool while fanning 21 consecutive hitters in a New Jersey state tournament game. By Marissa Payne  •  Read more » Jim Bunning | 1931-2017 Hall of Fame baseball pitcher and former U.S. senator dies at 85 Bunning, a nine-time All-Star, was known for an intimidating, combative style on the baseball diamond and in politics. By Matt Schudel  •  Read more » News quiz: The pope, Trump overseas and more It has been a newsy week, but we found some of the lighter moments, too. The faster you correctly answer, the more points you can score. By Tiffany Harness  •  Read more » Car Review Buick swims well in sea of compact SUVs The Buick Encore speaks to a universal automotive consumer need — likable, sustainable size. By Warren Brown  •  Read more » Food The old but new drink of the summer Bartenders and chefs are taking their cues from a historic farmer's vinegar-based quaff. By Becky Krystal  •  Read more » Home & Garden Unifying a room with many uses Soothing colors and warm finishes update a busy basement family room. By Mari-Jane Williams  •  Read more »         Share Today's Headlines:       Twitter      Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you are signed up for Headlines. For additional free newsletters or to manage your newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error or you no longer wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2017 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071