Politics A.M.: In governors’ races, candidates battle over what the Democratic Party stands for

Kevin McCarthy claims that the labor participation rate is 'going back up' under Trump; Ronny Jackson won't return to job as Trump's physician

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PowerPost In governors' races, candidates battle over what the Democratic Party stands for Establishment candidates and incumbents are being pulled to the left by an energized party base and surprisingly strong liberal challengers. By David Weigel  •  Read more » Fact Checker • Analysis Kevin McCarthy claims that the labor participation rate is 'going back up' under Trump The House majority leader gave credit to President Trump for something that hasn't happened. By Salvador Rizzo  •  Read more »   Ronny Jackson won't return to job as Trump's physician But the former combat surgeon, whom the president unsuccessfully tapped to lead VA, will remain in the White House medical unit. By Ashley Parker  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Meet the little-known 'big fish' megadonor setting the tone for GOP primary races Richard Uihlein shuns the spotlight, but the shipping-supplies magnate has become one of the most influential Republican patrons in the country. By Michelle Ye Hee Lee and Michael Scherer  •  Read more »   'Ready, shoot, aim': President Trump's loyalty tests cause hiring headaches The White House struggles to balance allegiance, qualifications and baggage as it vets nominees, officials said, sometimes resulting in embarrassment. By Ashley Parker, Philip Rucker and Josh Dawsey  •  Read more »   Pompeo says U.S. is with Israel in fight against Iran The new secretary of state's visit to Israel is part of a Mideast swing intended to restore his department's dominant role in Middle East policymaking. By Carol Morello  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT PowerPost Stormy Daniels attorney predicts Michael Cohen will 'flip,' cooperate with federal prosecutors Michael Avenatti said a recent National Enquirer cover promising details on Cohen's "secrets and lies" is a sign that President Trump — a friend of the publisher — is in "panic mode" over Cohen possibly cooperating with investigators in New York. By Elise Viebeck  •  Read more »   Top White House official suggests the administration won't offer early sanctions relief to North Korea Trump's national security adviser suggested that the United States isn't ready to ease sanctions or provide other concessions to North Korea before the country fully commits to denuclearization. By Tony Romm  •  Read more »   The Fix • Analysis Michelle Wolf's caustic comedy routine at the White House correspondents' dinner, annotated The jokes doubled as biting commentary about the Trump administration and the media. By Callum Borchers  •  Read more »   Recommended for you     Get The Daily 202 newsletter PowerPost's must-read morning briefing for decision-makers. Sign Up  »

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