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Democracy Dies in Darkness     The most important politics stories today   Jabin Botsford; Kevin Lamarque / The Washington Post; Reuters Mueller seeks to question Trump about Flynn and Comey departures The special counsel's interest indicates an intensifying focus on possible efforts by the president or others to obstruct the probe. By Carol D. Leonnig, Sari Horwitz and Josh Dawsey  •  Read more » Analysis Lara Trump criticizing the Women's March probably isn't going to win Trump more women voters The Trump administration is already struggling with approval among women. By Eugene Scott  •  Read more »   Analysis Your guide to the anti-FBI conspiracy theories rippling through conservative media The memo. The text messages. The dossier. By Philip Bump  •  Read more »   Analysis Republicans fuel sharp rise in concerns about sexual harassment, Post-ABC poll finds A new record percentage of Americans say workplace sexual harassment of women is a serious problem. By Emily Guskin  •  Read more »   New cost controls sought in federal employee health-care program The administration seeks financial incentives for enrollees to hold down spending plus additional controls on prescription drug costs in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. By Eric Yoder  •  Read more »   Potential citizenship question in 2020 Census could shift power to rural America The Justice Department has asked for the question, which also could affect federal funding and congressional representation for communities with large or growing immigrant communities. By Michael Scherer  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Analysis Four takeaways from the short-lived shutdown Things aren't going to get better any time soon. By Sarah Binder and Mark Spindel  •  Read more »   Analysis President Trump's claim that 'we're way down' in people crossing the border Trump boasts of a decline in border apprehensions, but he takes perhaps too much credit. By Salvador Rizzo  •  Read more »   Bernie Sanders talks universal Medicare, and 1.1 million people click to watch him The Vermont senator and nine guests discussed the need to bring about single-payer health care, its benefits to business and its implementation around the world. By David Weigel  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Schumer has rescinded offer to Trump on border wall funding The Senate minority leader is facing criticism from lawmakers and advocates angry that he agreed to reopen the federal government without a deal to protect "dreamers." By Ed O'Keefe and Sean Sullivan  •  Read more »   Analysis The Finance 202, Davos Edition: Trump trade officials and India may be on a collision course Does 'America First' apply to India? By Tory Newmyer  •  Read more »   Top Democrats warn of 'ongoing attack by the Russian government' amid push to publish classified memo House Freedom Caucus sought to enlist Trump's help in publicizing memo critical of the FBI. By Karoun Demirjian, Josh Dawsey and Craig Timberg  •  Read more »   Newly released texts between former Mueller probe members reveal skepticism about the case Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released the texts on the same day as he demanded the Justice Department's inspector general tell Congress why five months of texts are missing By Karoun Demirjian  •  Read more »   'It's the economy, stupid': GOP prepares to sell tax law as its 2018 survival strategy Republican officials and their allies will devote much of their time and money trying to convince voters that tax cuts are working. By Michael Scherer and Karen Tumulty  •  Read more »   A year into his presidency, signs of price drops at Trump hotels New data offer a window into room rates, showing a marked decline in New York City and Panama. By Jonathan O'Connell  •  Read more »   Recommended for you     Get The Daily 202 newsletter PowerPost's must-read morning briefing for decision-makers. 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. ©2018 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071