Politics: Trump declines to say whether he would sit for interview with Mueller’s team

The state of America, according to Generation Z Sessions tries to impress Trump with moves at Justice. It hasn't worked.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     The most important politics stories today   Jonathan Ernst / Reuters Trump declines to say whether he would sit for interview with Mueller's team "We'll see what happens," he said when asked directly whether he'd agree to be questioned in the Russia probe. By Josh Dawsey  •  Read more » Analysis The state of America, according to Generation Z A recent poll is challenging the belief of how progressive young people are when it comes to diversity. By Eugene Scott  •   Read more »   Sessions tries to impress Trump with moves at Justice. It hasn't worked. 'He's one of the most active Cabinet secretaries there is,' one White House official said. 'He's done a fine job. Does it wash away the sin of recusal? I don't think so.' By Josh Dawsey and Matt Zapotosky  •   Read more »   Analysis Should you worry about a U.S. war with North Korea? Not really. The nuclear buttons may be big, but they're not very tempting. By Dan Reiter  •   Read more »   Analysis Chris Christie's dubious claim he saved $120 billion in the N.J. pension system The departing New Jersey governor has spun a good tale about trying to save the state's faltering pensions, but his numbers are fishy. By Salvador Rizzo  •   Read more »   Trump expected to keep sanctions relief for Iran but may add some penalties The president faces another deadline to endorse the nuclear deal he has called the 'worst' agreement By Anne Gearan, Carol Morello and Karoun Demirjian  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Democrats go it alone on Russia probe after partisan breakdowns Lawmakers in the House and Senate hit a "breaking point" this week, opting to release reports and transcripts without Republican buy-in. By Karoun Demirjian  •   Read more »   GOP Rep. Jim Renacci meets with White House officials, plans to run for Senate seat in Ohio The Ohio Republican plans to switch from the governor's race to the Senate contest. By Sean Sullivan  •   Read more »   Death toll in California mudslides rises to 17; more missing Areas hit by fire are now deluged by mud as scorched hillsides give way under steady rain. By Max Ufberg, Mark Berman and Scott Wilson  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Decision to exempt Florida from offshore drilling prompts bipartisan uproar The Trump administration's move is seen by critics in both parties as aimed at helping Florida Gov. Rick Scott. By David Weigel and John Wagner  •   Read more »   Retirements of veteran Republicans fuel GOP fears of losing House majority Reps. Darrell Issa and Edward R. Royce are the latest to join the exodus. By Mike DeBonis  •   Read more »   White House says it will destroy Trump voter panel data, send no records to DHS Opponents continue to warn of a 'hide-the-ball trick' to avoid public discussion of what work was done. By Spencer S. Hsu  •   Read more »   Analysis Trump says he wishes the U.S. would use hydropower. (We do. A lot.) Five percent of power generated in the U.S. comes from hydroelectric generation. By Philip Bump  •   Read more »   Perspective It's almost as though Michael Wolff is trying to make journalists look bad The "Fire and Fury" author seems not to take details or agreements with sources entirely seriously. By Callum Borchers  •   Read more »   New marijuana crackdown policy could become election-year headache for GOP Attorney General Jeff Sessions's push for more enforcement of marijuana laws has opened divisions within his own party. By Karen Tumulty  •   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