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Democracy Dies in Darkness     The most important politics stories today   Joshua Roberts / Reuters A burst of acrimony on Capitol Hill threatens immigration deal The discord exposed how much President Trump's use of a vulgar expression had set back negotiations on the issue. By Ed O'Keefe and Nick Miroff  •  Read more » Analysis Trump makes fewer public trips than recent presidents. Will that hurt the Republicans in November? He seems to be taking "victory laps" instead of promoting his agenda or campaigning for the midterms. By Kathryn Dunn Tenpas, James A. McCann and Emily J. Charnock  •  Read more »   Analysis Trump's false claim that alleged terror suspect brought two dozen relatives to U.S. Three times, the president has told a story that falls upon close inspection. By Glenn Kessler  •  Read more »   Democrats flip state Senate seat in Wisconsin In the race for Wisconsin's 10th state Senate District, Democrat Patty Schachtner defeated Republican Adam Jarchow, a member of the state Assembly. By David Weigel  •  Read more »   Bannon subpoenaed by special counsel and House committee to testify on Russia probes The former White House strategist's appearance before a congressional panel Tuesday marked his first testimony in the Russia investigations. By Karoun Demirjian, Carol D. Leonnig and Rosalind S. Helderman  •  Read more »   Senate advances spying bill past key procedural hurdle, setting up likely passage The 60-to-38 vote moves the bill toward a vote on final passage later this week. By Karoun Demirjian  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT 'We're not going anywhere.' Trump's company fights efforts to shed the president's name The Trump Organization is using warnings and legal threats against properties seeking to end their affiliation with the brand. By David A. Fahrenthold and Jonathan O'Connell  •  Read more »   Trump did exceedingly well on a cognitive test, top White House doctor says The president received a score of 30 out of 30 on the test that he requested, Navy Rear Adm. Ronny L. Jackson said. By Jenna Johnson and Lenny Bernstein  •  Read more »   Analysis Sen. Cory Booker's statement reflects the sentiments of many black Americans in the Trump era The senator's view on race in the Trump era is not uncommon among black Americans. By Eugene Scott  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Analysis Why you may be misunderstanding the mental test that Trump passed with flying colors The test is easy because you don't have any mental impairment. By Philip Bump  •  Read more »   Ex-Trump campaign chair Manafort will face trial no sooner than September, judge suggests Prosecutors wanted the trial to start May 14, but both sides are sparring over house arrest and a lawsuit. By Spencer S. Hsu  •  Read more »   Perspective Trump's disruption of government could aid top federal employees, survey says In the hands of effective civil service managers, disruption when political appointees aren't in place can be a good thing, the survey found. By Joe Davidson | Columnist  •  Read more »   Adult-film star reportedly spoke to journalist in 2016 about Trump settlement, fearing he wouldn't pay up A new report says the adult-film star told a journalist she was negotiating a six-figure settlement not to discuss an affair with the future president. By Mark Berman  •  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