Politics A.M.: Trump weighs top picks for Supreme Court amid last-minute maneuvering

The most interesting late development in Trump's Supreme Court derby; How Trump and two lawyers narrowed the field for his Supreme Court choice

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Trump weighs top picks for Supreme Court amid last-minute maneuvering The president is scheduled to announce the politically charged decision at 9 p.m. Monday. By Robert Costa and Robert Barnes  •  Read more » The Fix • Analysis The most interesting late development in Trump's Supreme Court derby Mitch McConnell nudges Trump toward the easiest "wins" — Raymond Kethledge and Thomas Hardiman. By Aaron Blake  •  Read more »   How Trump and two lawyers narrowed the field for his Supreme Court choice White House Counsel Donald McGahn created a list of acceptable judges in 2016 that is helping the president reshape the high court. By Joel Achenbach  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT As Trumpism takes hold, Republicans face increasing pressure to embrace policies they once opposed The tensions among Republicans over President Trump's recent actions and comments comes as the president takes the international stage this week. By Seung Min Kim  •  Read more »   Trump's fight with federal employee unions gets real on Monday A set of executive orders goes into effect and is likely to escalate tensions building since Trump took office. A federal judge is expected to consider union lawsuits against the president this month. By Lisa Rein  •  Read more »   PowerPost Democrats focus on abortion in court fight, sensing Republican jitters On Sunday shows, Democrats say Roe is at risk in the fight over a Supreme Court nominee, while Republicans and conservatives dodge. By David Weigel  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Rep. Jim Jordan returns to Washington as scrutiny over alleged sexual abuse at Ohio State intensifies Jordan says he has no knowledge of any misconduct or abuse, but his denials and attempts to turn the controversy toward his accusers over the past week have failed to move the spotlight off his coaching days. By Elise Viebeck and Alice Crites  •  Read more »   PowerPost Elizabeth Warren fires back at Trump: A 'bully' going after 'women all across this country' The president mocked the senator and the "MeToo" movement during a rally in Montana last week. By Michael Scherer  •  Read more »   'Where are the babies, Mitch?': McConnell pursued from restaurant by angry crowd "We know where you live!" someone shouted at the Senate majority leader, before the small crowd turned on another man. By Avi Selk  •  Read more »   Monkey Cage • Analysis This might be the way to prove partisan gerrymandering, according to the new Supreme Court standard Identifying exactly which districts have been "packed" or "cracked" is challenging, but doable. By Bernard Grofman  •  Read more »   Stormy Daniels to visit Washington this week — for a strip-club show Adult-film actress who says she was paid for her silence about an alleged 2006 affair with Donald Trump is scheduled to appear at a nightspot not far from the White House. By Frances Stead Sellers  •  Read more »   Recommended for you     Get the World Cup Russia 2018 newsletter Follow the latest — from results to international politics — with analysis, opinions, viewing guides and more. Every match day, from June 13 to July 15. Sign Up  »

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