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Trump puts the brakes on new Russian sanctions, reversing Haley's announcement After the Kremlin denounced U.S. plans to punish Russia over Syrian attack, the White House announced that a decision about new sanctions had not yet been made. By Philip Rucker, Carol D. Leonnig, Anton Troianovski and Greg Jaffe  •  Read more » 'This is not some tin-pot dictatorship': Comey pushes back against Trump's suggestion he be jailed The former FBI director told NPR that the president's tweets should not be considered normal. By John Wagner  •  Read more »   The Fix Post-ABC Poll: Public supports Trump-Kim meeting, but isn't getting its hopes up Two-thirds doubt a Trump-Kim meeting will lead North Korea to give up its nuclear weapons. By Emily Guskin  •  Read more »   The Fix Large majority supports tougher Russia sanctions, Post-ABC poll finds Nearly half say Trump has done "too little" to criticize Russia By Scott Clement  •  Read more »   PowerPost Q&A for federal workers: 'Weather and safety leave' policies finalized New policies set on when agencies may dismiss federal employees from work with pay for reasons ranging from snowstorms to building power outages. By Eric Yoder  •  Read more »   PowerPost Top GOP super PAC books $48 million in ads for House races Most of that — $38 million — is reserved for television airtime in 20 battleground House districts. By Mike DeBonis  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Fact Checker • Analysis President Trump's claim that James B. Comey 'lied in Congress to Senator G' The president claims that Comey lied to Sen. Charles E. Grassley, but the claim is undercut by a new Inspector General report. By Glenn Kessler  •  Read more »   PowerPost Senators release bipartisan proposal to reauthorize use of force against non-state groups The legislation, which the Senate Foreign Relations Committee will take up later this month, would replace the 2001 and 2002 AUMFs with a new authorization. By Karoun Demirjian  •  Read more »   PowerPost John McCain has surgery after intestinal infection; aides say he's in stable condition Senate colleagues who have spoken to McCain report that his mind is sharp, but his office has given no indication about when he will be able to return to the Senate. By Paul Kane  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT The Fix • Analysis The gaping hole in Sean Hannity's story about being Michael Cohen's client As he railed against FBI raids last week, the Fox News host did not disclose that his own communications with Cohen might have been seized. By Callum Borchers  •  Read more »   'Any Hispanics in the room?': In South Florida, Trump reaches out to Hispanic voters who are receptive to his message The president's popularity remains low among many immigrant communities, but those with Cuban and Venezuelan roots were more supportive during a tax reform event By David Nakamura  •  Read more »   PowerPost Democrats pushing for Pelosi's ouster as leader stand down — at least until elections Incumbents put the challenge on hold, but House candidates are open about seeking new leadership. By David Weigel  •  Read more »   The Fix • Analysis 6 big questions in the Michael Cohen case Attorney or fixer? And what's on the tapes? By Aaron Blake  •  Read more »   The Fix • Analysis Nikki Haley finds herself under the bus as Trump shifts course on Russia Shortly after The Post reported Trump "has battled his top aides on Russia and lost," he exerts his authority. Coincidence? By Aaron Blake  •  Read more »   After his new national security adviser gets enthusiastic applause, Trump says he might have to fire him The president has a reputation for being irked by aides who upstage him. By John Wagner  •  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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