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Democracy Dies in Darkness     The most important politics stories today   Jabin Botsford / The Washington Post Federal watchdog opens probe into travel by Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke The former congressman took private charter flights to Montana and in the Virgin Islands. By Lisa Rein  •  Read more » 'I felt the gunfire would never stop': A fun-filled concert turned to horror At first, concertgoers thought it was a glitch in the sound system, or glass shattering, or fireworks. It turned out to be the unthinkable. They ran. By Michael Lyle, Heather Long and Marc Fisher  •   Read more »   Analysis Lots of Republicans actually support gun control Should people have to get gun permits from the police? Majorities agree. By Steven V. Miller  •   Read more »   House Republicans propose Puerto Rico funding as part of CHIP bill The proposal from the House Energy and Commerce Committee would be paid for with a bucket of items, including raising Medicare rates for wealthier seniors, redirecting dollars from the Affordable Care Act's prevention fund and shortening a grace period for enrollees who don't pay their premiums. By Paige Winfield Cunningham  •   Read more »   Q&A for federal workers: Use or lose leave Federal employees are limited in how much vacation time they can carry from one year to the next. By Eric Yoder  •   Read more »   Analysis Are most Planned Parenthood clinics in urban areas where women have adequate access to care? This is a common, exaggerated argument made by opponents of abortion rights. By Michelle Ye Hee Lee  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Amid mass shootings, GOP-controlled Congress remains focused on loosening gun laws A House bill would make it easier for Americans to buy silencers and transport weapons across state lines. By Mike DeBonis  •   Read more »   Next package of hurricane relief aid expected to top $10 billion The White House is expected to ask for another short-term infusion of relief, while supporters are clamoring for a more robust, long-term aid package. By Ed O'Keefe  •   Read more »   Some congressional Republicans question tax plan over deficit costs Worries that the proposal wouldn't guarantee cuts for everyone in the middle class. By Kelsey Snell  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Another tragedy but a new tone: Trump calls for unity after Las Vegas massacre "I know we are searching for some kind of meaning in the chaos, some kind of light in the darkness," the president said. "The answers do not come easy." By Michael Scherer and Philip Rucker  •   Read more »   Trump may come face-to-face with Cruz in Puerto Rico after days of attacking the mayor While the president's penchant for escalating conflicts has been a hallmark of his time as a political figure, some feel this feud goes too far. By Abby Phillip  •   Read more »   Analysis Christianity may be declining in America, but presidents still turn to the Bible in moments of tragedy Especially when facts were not fully known, recent U.S. presidents have looked to Christian texts to offer some level of clarity. By Eugene Scott  •   Read more »   Analysis White House: Now is not the time to talk about gun control. But 'if you look to Chicago …' President Trump's can't resist talking about policy, even when it insists that "today is a day for consoling the survivors and mourning those we lost." By Callum Borchers  •   Read more »   Recommended for you     Get the DemocracyPost newsletter Opinions and commentary that illuminate the challenges facing democracy around the world. Sign Up  »         Share Politics:    Twitter     Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you signed up for Politics or because it is included in your subscription. 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