Politics A.M.: Former Trump aide Sam Nunberg called before grand jury, says he will refuse to go

Why John Kelly struggles so much as Trump's chief of staff; The four most important races in Texas's Tuesday primaries

Democracy Dies in Darkness     The most important politics stories today   Former Trump aide Sam Nunberg called before grand jury, says he will refuse to go A subpoena to Nunberg includes requests for a wide range of documents related to President Trump and his associates. By Josh Dawsey and Philip Rucker  •  Read more » Monkey Cage • Analysis Why John Kelly struggles so much as Trump's chief of staff Chiefs of staff face irreconcilable demands. By Matthew Dickinson  •  Read more »   The Fix • Analysis The four most important races in Texas's Tuesday primaries Democrats are hoping Tuesday is the first sign of a potential wave for them in this traditionally Republican state. Here's what to watch. By Amber Phillips  •  Read more »   The Fix • Analysis What on earth was Sam Nunberg doing? A few theories. Monday was bizarre. But was there a good explanation? By Aaron Blake  •  Read more »   PowerPost Q&A for federal workers: Being selective in TSP investing When you invest in a Thrift Savings Plan stock fund, you are investing in every company in that fund, whether you want to or not. By Eric Yoder  •  Read more »   Fact Checker • Analysis Fact-checking President Trump's trade rhetoric President Trump talks a lot about trade but often gets his facts wrong. By Glenn Kessler  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT PowerPost Chances of contempt for Bannon fade as House GOP eyes end of Russia probe GOP leaders on the House Intelligence Committee are backing away from promises to pursue "further steps" against Bannon for refusing to answer questions, as they try to wind down the investigation. By Karoun Demirjian  •  Read more »   PowerPost With an eye on November, students and well-funded groups are teaming up on gun regulation Longtime groups focused on curbing gun violence are rushing to harness the new energy among the student activists who have stepped forward after the Florida school shooting By Tal Abbady and Michael Scherer  •  Read more »   PowerPost Texas kicks off crowded Democratic primary with enthusiasm and meddling In Texas's 7th District, Democrats are upbeat about unseating Republican Rep. John Culberson. But it's been messy as party officials called one candidate unelectable. By David Weigel and Sean Sullivan  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Trump welcomes embattled Netanyahu as corruption probe follows Israeli leader to Washington The prime minister arrived at the White House amid new reports that his former media adviser has turned state's witness in a bribery case involving him. By Ruth Eglash and Anne Gearan  •  Read more »   Zinke suddenly pulls land in home state of Montana from oil and gas lease sale In the face of environmentalists' protests, Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke said more study is needed. By Dino Grandoni and Juliet Eilperin  •  Read more »   PowerPost With Trump now a candidate, further restrictions on political activities apply to federal employees Now that the president is officially a candidate for reelection, stricter policies apply regarding expressions, pro or con, while on duty or in the workplace. By Eric Yoder  •  Read more »   'You're not going to save anybody': What the last person to rebuff an independent counsel subpoena would say to Sam Nunberg Susan McDougal spent 18 months behind bars for civil contempt after she refused to testify before a grand jury investigating the Whitewater real estate scandal. By Matt Zapotosky  •  Read more »   The Fix • Analysis Mississippi GOP Sen. Thad Cochran's resignation is the last thing Republicans need right now It could open the door to a brutal intraparty primary. By Amber Phillips  •  Read more »   PowerPost Mississippi's Thad Cochran to resign from Senate after four-decade congressional career The Republican, 80, who has appeared frail in recent months, said his health has become "an ongoing challenge." By Sean Sullivan and Paul Kane  •  Read more »   Recommended for you     Get the 5-Minute Fix newsletter Keeping up with politics is easy now, three days a week. 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