Politics: Trump, GOP senators introduce bill to slash legal immigration levels

Trump’s slow pace of appointments is hurting government — and his own agenda   Democracy Dies in Darkness     The most important politics stories today   Trump, GOP senators introduce bill to slash legal immigration levels The bill is expected to face fierce resistance from congressional Democrats and immigrant rights groups. By David Nakamura  •  Post Politics  •  Read more » Analysis Trump’s slow pace of appointments is hurting government — and his own agenda It's hard for the president to get anything done without appointed staff. By David Lewis  •  Monkey Cage  •  Read more »   Analysis Fact-checking the Trump-Russia investigation The Fact Checker's running list of every fact check relating to the Trump-Russia investigation. By Michelle Ye Hee Lee  •  Fact Checker  •  Read more »   Does Trump really think the White House is a dump? ‘TOTALLY UNTRUE,’ he says on Twitter. The president attributes his much-reported assessment to 'Fake News.' By John Wagner  •  Post Politics  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Trump signs Russia sanctions bill, but makes clear he's not happy about it The president said Congress should leave negotiating with foreign powers to him. By Abby Phillip and Karoun Demirjian  •  Read more »   Analysis Democrats look to run on more than just opposition to Trump Their challenge is crafting an agenda that balances the needs of energizing anti-Trump liberal activists without driving away centrist voters and Republicans disillusioned with the president and Congress. By Paul Kane  •  PowerPost  •  Read more »   Va. arm of Planned Parenthood to spend $3 million backing Northam for governor Abortion advocates say upcoming election is crucial for future of reproductive health rights By Fenit Nirappil  •  Virginia Politics  •  Read more »   Analysis A reporter pressed the White House for data. That’s when things got tense. The Times's Glenn Thrush spars with Trump senior adviser Stephen Miller. By Philip Bump  •  Read more »   White House: Two phone calls, claimed by Trump but disputed by others, were actually in-person conversations The conversations at issue were said to have taken place with Boy Scout leaders and the president of Mexico. By John Wagner  •  Post Politics  •  Read more »   Trump plan to hire 15,000 border and immigration personnel isn't justified, federal watchdog says In a new report, the Department of Homeland Security's inspector general questioned the need for a surge in hiring. By Lisa Rein  •  Read more »   Analysis Cutting payments to insurers could spike premiums and end up costing the government more It's not simply a function of ending "bailouts." By Philip Bump  •  Read more »   Head of D.C. veterans hospital fired after new inspector general's report Departure of Brian Hawkins caps months of scrutiny for troubled VA facility. By Peter Jamison  •  D.C. Politics  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Pence talks tough on Russia while finding his footing abroad His comments in Eastern Europe stood in contrast to Trump's near silence this week on the sanctions fight with Moscow. By Ashley Parker  •  Read more »   Pence says Trump is taking a 'we'll see' attitude toward Russia In an interview, the vice president also discussed the administration's policy toward North Korea and the state of the White House after the recent staff upheaval. By Ashley Parker  •  Read more »   Trump signs what he calls 'seriously flawed' bill imposing new sanctions on Russia The bill, which also sanctions Iran and North Korea, had the support of a veto-proof majority in the Congress. By Abby Phillip  •  Post Politics  •  Read more »   Recommended for you   The Energy 202 Your daily guide to the energy and environment debate. Sign Up »         Share Politics:       Twitter      Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you are signed up for Politics PM. 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