Politics: Trump seizes on N.Y. attack to push immigration and vetting policies

For the Record: Sessions on contacts between Trump campaign and Russians; Pollsters: Democrats will lose unless they turn 'rigged' message back on Trump

Democracy Dies in Darkness     The most important politics stories today   Jabin Botsford / The Washington Post Trump seizes on N.Y. attack to push immigration and vetting policies Democrats complain that the White House is politicizing a tragedy after refusing to consider gun-control measures after the Las Vegas shooting. By David Nakamura and Ed O'Keefe  •  Read more » Analysis For the Record: Sessions on contacts between Trump campaign and Russians In light of the George Papadopoulos plea agreement, new questions have been raised about Sessions's testimony. By Glenn Kessler  •   Read more »   Pollsters: Democrats will lose unless they turn 'rigged' message back on Trump The problem, according to the memo's authors, is a president who has blotted out the sun. By David Weigel  •   Read more »   Analysis Mitch McConnell finally has something to brag about: Judicial appointments Despite criticism from the right, the Senate majority leader is on track to fill as many as 10 Circuit Court vacancies by the end of the year. By Paul Kane  •   Read more »   Democratic PAC Priorities USA budgeting $50 million for digital ads in 2018 The plans are unusual, given that the group poured nearly $200 million into trying to elect Hillary Clinton president last year through mostly TV and radio ads. By Ed O'Keefe  •   Read more »   Analysis Senate Democrats falsely claim GOP tax plan will raise taxes for most working-class families A talking point circulating widely by Democrats about the GOP tax plan turns out to be very wrong. By Glenn Kessler  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Trump taps high-level Justice Department official as next U.S. attorney in Md. If confirmed, Robert K. Hur would return to an office where he was assistant U.S. attorney. By Lynh Bui and Ann E. Marimow  •   Read more »   Analysis April Ryan is not the only one who's unclear on the Trump administration's view of slavery Some want the president and his top officials to speak with clarity about a period of American history so horrific that many consider it this country's original sin. By Eugene Scott  •   Read more »   Push for anti-harassment training on Capitol Hill gains momentum Lawmakers are taking another look at workplace protections amid rising acknowledgment of persistent sexual harassment in politics and media. By Elise Viebeck and Michelle Ye Hee Lee  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Analysis Many New Yorkers don't want solidarity from those who regularly bash their city After constantly being dismissed as "coastal elites," some New Yorkers now feel used. By Eugene Scott  •   Read more »   Analysis Sarah Huckabee Sanders may not know how the immigration program she disparaged actually works An immigration attorney explains what she got wrong. By Philip Bump  •   Read more »   Analysis Trump claims a win over Obama: 'Warm rapport' with authoritarian Duterte, who called the U.S. 'lousy' Trump is effectively bragging about being less tough on Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte than Obama was. By Aaron Blake  •   Read more »   Analysis The Trump toughness doctrine and Guantanamo Bay Trump wants to look tough, even if his arguments are internally contradictory. By Philip Bump  •   Read more »   Analysis Four takeaways from the Senate Intelligence hearing with Facebook, Twitter and Google All three tech companies acknowledged failings. They also frustrated senators with incomplete answers. By Callum Borchers  •   Read more »   Analysis It's only 'politicizing' a tragedy if you disagree with the policy Trump attacked Schumer's policy in response to the terrorist attack in New York, and now Schumer is attacking Trump's policy. By Aaron Blake  •   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