Sunday's Headlines: As health bill looms, GOP senators aren’t rushing into July 4 spotlight

Texas is at the epicenter of an expanding red-state, blue-city divide; EPA chief pushing governmentwide effort to question climate change science; In a Minn. town that went for Trump, a Muslim doctor tries to understand his neighbors; The unexpected political clout of America's dentists;   Democracy Dies in Darkness     The morning's most important stories, selected by Post editors   Top Stories @PKCapitol | Analysis As health bill looms, GOP senators aren't rushing into July 4 spotlight Mitch McConnell had wanted to pass the bill before lawmakers headed home for the 10-day holiday break. Some fear the extended timeline will only make negotiations harder. By Paul Kane  •  Read more » Texas is at the epicenter of an expanding red-state, blue-city divide Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, citing grave worries about "socialistic" behavior in the state's liberal cities, has called a special session next month to consider a host of bills aimed at curtailing local power. By Sandhya Somashekhar  •  Read more »   EPA chief pushing governmentwide effort to question climate change science Critics have called Scott Pruitt's bid to launch a governmentwide effort to question the science of climate change an attempt to undermine the long-established consensus that human activity is fueling the Earth's rising temperatures. By Brady Dennis and Juliet Eilperin  •  Read more »   In a Minn. town that went for Trump, a Muslim doctor tries to understand his neighbors When Ayaz Virji arrived a few years ago in Dawson, population 1,400, "it felt right." His family made friends who dropped by for kebabs, and the locals figured out how to butcher halal meat to save him the nearly three-hour drive to Minneapolis. But that feeling of community began to change after the 2016 election. By Stephanie McCrummen  •  Read more »   The unexpected political clout of America's dentists Lawmakers seeking to address the rising cost of oral care describe the American Dental Association as a political force and foe so unified, so relentless and so embedded into U.S. communities that its power rivals that of the gun lobby. By Mary Jordan  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Opinions   'Patriotism' divides us. National memory can unite us. By Yuval Levin  •  Read more »   Americans have always been nice. But is it just a sham? By Carrie Tirado Bramen  •  Read more »   My fellow liberals hate Lee Greenwood's 'God Bless the USA.' I love it. By Arvin Temkar  •  Read more »   What if philanthropy isn't the best way for rich people to help others? By Benjamin Soskis  •  Read more »   Five myths about health insurance By Alexis Pozen  •  Read more »   The E.U. punishes Google — for no real crime By Editorial Board  •  Read more » ADVERTISEMENT   More News   The Fix | Analysis The biggest winner in the current health-care debate: Single-payer The logical foundations for single-payer health care are being laid in the current debate, as Republicans have basically conceded that government involvement in health care is a good thing — or, at least, a necessary thing. By Aaron Blake  •  Read more » New Florida law lets any resident challenge what’s taught in science classes The law could be used to target teaching of climate change and evolution, science supporters warn. By Sarah Kaplan  •  Read more » Political storm brews in Afghanistan as leaders of ethnic minority parties break with Ghani, call for reforms The move comes amid rising tensions in the month since a huge bombing in Kabul and presents President Ashraf Ghani and his government with its most serious challenge since taking office in 2014. By Pamela Constable  •  Read more » Body of missing 5-year-old found in California, police say The boy's father was charged with murder after his son went missing in April, authorities said. By Amy B Wang  •  Read more » Tour de France favorite suffers multiple broken bones in crash on slick street Four-time stage winner Alejandro Valverdo broke two bones in his left leg and is set to undergo surgery in Düsseldorf, Germany. The Spanish rider's team said his chances of returning to competitive cycling this season are slim. By Marissa Payne  •  Read more » In trip to Indonesia, Obama pushes 'respect for people's differences' Former president Barack Obama was greeted by a crowd of thousands in Jakarta, his childhood home. By the Associated Press  •  Read more » News quiz: Things are really heating up From the metaphorical to the literal, it was a sizzling week for headlines. How closely did you pay attention? The faster you correctly answer, the higher you can score. By Tiffany Harness  •  Read more » Arts & Style Why artists become activists Black Lives Matter, Occupy, gun control and more are all fodder for directors, musicians and choreographers. By Nelson Pressley  •  Read more » Food Perfect Fourth of July potato salad recipes Six easy recipes for the quintessential holiday cookout side. By Kara Elder  •  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. 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