Politics A.M.: ‘Like a pinball machine’: Lawmakers struggle to negotiate with an erratic Trump

A new poll shows how younger women could help drive a Democratic wave in 2018; Nepotism aside, Kushner is part of a big club when it comes to security clearance problems

Democracy Dies in Darkness     The most important politics stories today   'Like a pinball machine': Lawmakers struggle to negotiate with an erratic Trump Members of both parties say the president's unreliability makes it difficult, if not impossible, to move ahead on issues such as guns and immigration. By John Wagner and Seung Min Kim  •  Read more » Monkey Cage • Analysis A new poll shows how younger women could help drive a Democratic wave in 2018 The gender gap in political engagement is reversed in the youngest generation. By Melissa Deckman  •  Read more »   PowerPost • Perspective Nepotism aside, Kushner is part of a big club when it comes to security clearance problems People far more qualified also have been ensnared by the huge backlog. By Joe Davidson  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Monkey Cage • Analysis Republicans are calling for the impeachment of Pennsylvania judges. It's nothing new. Between 2008 and 2016, there were over 1,700 state legislative bills intended to rein in the courts. By Meghan Leonard  •  Read more »   Fact Checker • Analysis Will the FCC's net neutrality repeal grind the Internet to a halt? Senate Democrats warn that we're heading for an Internet dark age without net neutrality rules. But there's scant evidence that user speeds will slow down. By Salvador Rizzo  •  Read more »   PowerPost In Texas-sized congressional primaries, most GOP candidates run toward Trump Dozens of Republicans are seeking to fill open House seats in the Lone Star State, and few see any point in moderation. By Mike DeBonis and Eva Ruth Moravec  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Trump trade adviser says no exceptions for allies on new aluminum and steel tariffs Peter Navarro also insisted that other countries won't retaliate in a way that hurts U.S. consumers, dismissing the concerns of many economists and some GOP lawmakers. By Anne Gearan and Karoun Demirjian  •  Read more »   Another Mar-a-Lago perk for the president: Trump superfans who wait to wave as he passes by They call themselves the "Bridge Family" and gather to greet the presidential motorcade as it travels to and from the Winter White House. By Lori Rozsa  •  Read more »   PowerPost Former Obama chief of staff said top Senate Republican 'watered down' pre-election Russia warning Denis McDonough said Mitch McConnell is single-handedly responsible for downgrading a warning to states to be vigilant on election security in the face of Russian aggression. By Karoun Demirjian  •  Read more »   PowerPost Senators urge Trump to take the lead on gun-control efforts Many lawmakers believe his endorsement is the only thing that will give Republicans enough political cover to vote in favor of expanded background checks and other measures. By Karoun Demirjian  •  Read more »   Recommended for you     The Health 202 Your daily guide to Washington's health-care debate. 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