The Post Most: The GOP civil war is bigger than Trump. A new study shows deep fissures on policy.

McConnell allies declare open warfare on Bannon; He was Ireland's top sportswriter. Then his daughter saw the texts on his old cellphone.; Can we talk about the gender pay gap?

Democracy Dies in Darkness     Most popular right now   PowerPost • Analysis The Daily 202: The GOP civil war is bigger than Trump. A new study shows deep fissures on policy. Don't buy into the spin that the Republican divide is more about personality than substance. By James Hohmann  •  Read more » McConnell allies declare open warfare on Bannon The effort is designed to counter the ex-White House strategist's insurrection against mainstream GOP lawmakers but does not include plans to target Trump. By David Weigel  •   Read more »   He was Ireland's top sportswriter. Then his daughter saw the texts on his old cellphone. Tom Humphries once penned a column on the "cunning of paedophiles," and how sports "is a fine feeding ground for those few sick minds who prey on kids." By Kyle Swenson  •   Read more »   Can we talk about the gender pay gap? The median salary for women working full-time is about 80% of men's. That gap, put in other terms, means women are working for free 10 weeks a year. By Xaquín G.V.  •   Read more »   New science suggests the ocean could rise more — and faster — than we thought Three new studies examine the past — and future — and find hints of fast, and large, sea level rise. By Chris Mooney  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Kellogg's apologizes for lone brown corn pop on cereal box Why is "literally the only brown corn pop on the whole cereal box the janitor?" the customer tweeted. Within hours, Kellogg's responded. By Samantha Schmidt  •   Read more »   The Plum Line • Opinion The Trump authoritarian cult The GOP civil war is really over whether Republicans should -- or should not -- genuflect before Trump's racism and authoritarianism. By Greg Sargent  •   Read more »   Right Turn • Opinion Trump's poll numbers should be a warning to Republicans Republicans' association with Trump is killing their 2018 prospects. By Jennifer Rubin  •   Read more »   GOP leaders make last-minute push for unity on taxes ahead of critical vote Some Republicans concerned about an effort to limit or cut a deduction for state and local taxes have threatened to vote no. By Mike DeBonis  •   Read more »   Wonkblog • Analysis Is $100,000 middle class in America? The majority of Americans — 62 percent — identify as middle class, but there's a lot of debate about what, exactly, that means. By Heather Long  •   Read more »   Also Popular in Politics   Trump plans to declare the opioid crisis a public health emergency The president will stop short of declaring a more sweeping national state of emergency. By Jenna Johnson  •  Read more »   Analysis | What the Trump dossier says — and what it doesn't Analysis | Trump says the media unfairly portrays him as uncivil, which he's not because he 'went to an Ivy League college' Former Clinton, DNC aides largely silent on funding of Trump-Russia dossier Analysis | The Clinton camp and DNC funded what became the Trump-Russia dossier: Here's what it means Also Popular in Opinions   Amazon Key is Silicon Valley at its most out-of-touch Alexa, please see yourself out. By Christine Emba  •  Read more »   Republicans won't quit Trump Jeff Flake is out, and Roy Moore is in. Heaven help us. Enough How can you tell when it's time to break up with a beloved TV show? Also Popular in Local   Park Service denies permit for a 45-foot statue of a naked woman on the Mall The decision came as organizers were preparing to ship the statue from San Francisco to D.C. By Perry Stein  •  Read more »   Can a career tactician navigate Trump and a GOP civil war and win Virginia? Trump expected to release remaining JFK assassination documents Thursday Analysis | Women are being passed over for 'chief meteorologist' jobs at an alarming rate D.C.-area forecast: On the cool side today, with a stormy Sunday likely in the cards ADVERTISEMENT Also Popular in Sports   D.C. Sports Bog • Perspective The Wizards first trip through the LaVar Ball Experience did not end well The Wizards did everything they could not to beat the Lakers. And LaVar Ball was there to soak it all in. By Dan Steinberg  •  Read more »   Cam Newton has another problematic moment at a news conference 'It's BS': MLB player who knelt during national anthem denied service at Alabama restaurant Perspective | Hello, Dodgers. We're the Astros, and this World Series is far from over. Dodgers fan tries to settle score with security guard by jumping into the Astros' bullpen Also Popular in National   What is 'edge-sorting' and why did it cost a poker star $10 million in winnings? Britain's highest court ruled Phil Ivey cheated in a baccarat session that won him more than $10 million. By Derek Hawkins  •  Read more »   When prosecutors offered her father's killers a plea deal, she fought back Brother of Las Vegas shooter arrested on child porn charges Hepatitis A outbreak among homeless a byproduct of California's housing crunch The Latest: Astronaut tells pope of Earth from God's view Also Popular in World Clinton campaign, DNC paid for research that led to Russia dossier Anne Frank's diary was read in Italian stadiums. Some fans turned their backs and sang in protest. Einstein scribbled his theory of happiness in place of a tip. It just sold for more than $1 million. Iraqi forces clash with Kurdish troops near strategic border with Syria The Latest: Catalan leader nixes election to end standoff Also Popular in Business GOP House and Senate tax leaders threaten to break Trump's promise not to change 401(k) rules NAACP's American Airlines warning is a wake-up call to corporate America Analysis | Why McDonald's is beating out the 'fresh,' 'healthy' competition Perspective | Trump and GOP tax reform could drastically and irreparably transform the 401(k) and other workplace retirement plans Clarification: Hurricane Maria-Tourism story Also Popular in Technology The FCC plans to roll back some of its biggest rules against media consolidation The FCC just ended a decades-old rule designed to keep TV and radio under local control If you want an iPhone X for the holidays, start planning now Amazon, Facebook and Google beef up lobbying spending Nokia loss widens, sales down amid weak networks demand Also Popular in Lifestyle Perspective | Carolyn Hax: They commiserated, then sister-in-law told mom 'I just fled': Ashley Judd gives first TV interview about her Harvey Weinstein encounter George H.W. Bush offers a second apology. Two actresses have accused him of groping. Megyn Kelly responds to those Bill O'Reilly thank-you notes: 'It's right out of the playbook' 'I could live simpler': Floods and fires make Americans rethink their love affair with stuff Also Popular in Entertainment Kellogg's will change its Corn Pops box after author says it teaches 'kids racism' Tina Fey has transformed her cult classic 'Mean Girls' into a pricey musical. Will it work? What you need to know about the Nickelodeon sexual harassment allegations Finally, a novel that looks like a 21st-century production Review | A member of Pussy Riot is in a new play that dramatizes the group's courage         Share The Post Most:    Twitter     Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you signed up for The Post Most or because it is included in your subscription. For additional free newsletters or to manage your newsletters, click here. 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