Politics: Post-ABC poll: Most Americans approve of Trump-Russia probe, and nearly half think Trump committed a crime

When members of Congress announce their retirement, this is how they change; How Russian Facebook ads used race and religion to inflame divisions

Democracy Dies in Darkness     The most important politics stories today   Saul Loeb / AFP/Getty Images Post-ABC poll: Most Americans approve of Trump-Russia probe, and nearly half think Trump committed a crime More than twice as many Americans approve as disapprove of special counsel Robert S. Mueller III's efforts, though people's views are shaped by their politics. By Emily Guskin and Matt Zapotosky  •  Read more » Analysis When members of Congress announce their retirement, this is how they change Listen to their words. By Michael K. Romano  •   Read more »   Analysis How Russian Facebook ads used race and religion to inflame divisions The ads show how Russian operatives used anger and resentment in an attempt to deepen tensions and influence American politics. By Deirdra O'Regan and Joyce Koh  •   Read more »   At courthouse overseeing Trump-Russia probe, DOJ's Rosenstein extols rule of law Long-planned speech warned against overzealous prosecutions. By Spencer S. Hsu  •   Read more »   Analysis A year after Trump's win, Democrats have a lot to prove in Tuesday's elections They have opportunities to pick up control of government in two states — or throw their whole party off its axis going into 2018. By Amber Phillips  •   Read more »   Analysis President Trump's incomplete history of Schumer and the Diversity Visa Lottery Program The president missed an important part of Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer's history with immigration reform. By Meg Kelly  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT How much power does a president have to prevent terrorist attacks? Reporter David Nakamura helps us answer: Can Trump keep us safe from terror attacks? We talk to an expert to learn how terrorist groups recruit. Plus, we examine how much power presidents have to influence counterterrorism policy. By Allison Michaels  •   Read more »   Democrats demand that Sessions explain his meeting with Papadopoulos His attendance at a meeting where the former policy adviser raised the prospect of a Trump-Putin meeting came to light this week when the special counsel released court documents. By Karoun Demirjian, Sari Horwitz and Adam Entous  •   Read more »   Democrats express outrage over allegations of early party control for Clinton in 2016 Many view the claims by Donna Brazile as confirmation that the party was unfairly aligned against Bernie Sanders. By Michael Scherer, David Weigel and Karen Tumulty  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Public will turn against GOP tax bill, Schumer predicts: 'The more it's in sunlight, the more it stinks' Schumer's comments came as Democrats coalesced around a message attacking the GOP's tax plans, one that highlighted the bill's benefits to businesses and high-income taxpayers. By Mike DeBonis and Damian Paletta  •   Read more »   ANWR tests spirit of bipartisanship between Sens. Murkowski and Cantwell Tax writers are seeking $1 billion in additional revenue. By Dino Grandoni  •   Read more »   Jury deliberations expected to begin next week in Menendez trial The U.S. senator is accused of taking gifts from a doctor in exchange for a series of favors. By Alan Maimon  •   Read more »   Trump tells GOP senators: Don't include 'dreamers' fix in year-end spending bill The demand makes a year-end showdown over immigration policy more likely. By Ed O'Keefe  •   Read more »   Analysis Elizabeth Warren and Donna Brazile both now agree the 2016 Democratic primary was rigged Donna Brazile accuses the Clinton campaign of a hostile takeover of the DNC, confirming the fears of Sanders's supporters. By Aaron Blake  •   Read more »   Who's who in the George Papadopoulos court documents The Post has identified several of the unnamed individuals who were in contact with the Trump campaign adviser. By Rosalind S. Helderman  •   Read more »   Recommended for you     The Health 202 Your daily guide to Washington's health-care debate. 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