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Trump's false claim that Obama had the same family separation policy; Trump suggests without evidence that some tear-gassed migrants were 'grabbers' who took others' children

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'Nobody's coming into our country': More clashes and shutdowns expected at border Facing dismal conditions in Mexico and long waits for the chance to request asylum, Central American migrants are becoming more agitated, and officials say they see no quick solution to the tensions that have boiled over. By Nick Miroff and Tracy Jan  •  Read more » Fact Checker • Analysis Trump's false claim that Obama had the same family separation policy Time keeps passing by and the president is still shifting blame, refusing to acknowledge the scope of his family separations and defending them with falsehoods. By Salvador Rizzo  •  Read more »   Trump suggests without evidence that some tear-gassed migrants were 'grabbers' who took others' children In an exchange with reporters in Mississippi, the president also threatened to close the border "for a long time." By Philip Rucker and Felicia Sonmez  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Kirstjen Nielsen asserts women and children were 'human shields' in tear gas attack at border Trump on Monday also praised border authorities, saying they "had to use" tear gas because "they were being rushed by some very tough people." By Isaac Stanley-Becker  •  Read more »   Power Up: Trump faces blowback from trade and immigration policies There is fallout on GM and on the border. By Jacqueline Alemany  •  Read more »   Mueller says Manafort lied after pleading guilty, should be sentenced immediately The reversal exposes Manafort, 69, to more than a decade in prison and potentially sets back the Russia probe. By Spencer S. Hsu, Rachel Weiner and Devlin Barrett  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Trump dives into cultural firestorm in Mississippi Senate contest The president's decision to intervene ahead of Tuesday's runoff underscores a surprisingly close race between Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democrat Mike Espy. By Philip Rucker  •  Read more »   Democrats push to mobilize black Mississippi voters in racially charged Senate runoff Republicans are nervous after stumbles by Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, but Democratic candidate Mike Espy still faces steep odds in Tuesday's election. By Matt Viser and David Weigel  •  Read more »   Jabin Botsford / The Washington Post Melania Trump skips unveiling of White House Christmas decorations, and the Internet fills in the blanks Bucking tradition, the first lady was absent at the annual White House reveal, and the unconventional grove of red trees evoked an immediate reaction online. By Jura Koncius  •  Read more » Trump says U.S. should launch state TV network "Something has to be done, including the possibility of the United States starting our own Worldwide Network to show the World the way we really are, GREAT!" Trump said in a Monday tweet. By Felicia Sonmez  •  Read more »   Senate Republicans mull changes to controversial criminal justice bill But any revisions could upset a bipartisan compromise that is backed by President Trump. By Seung Min Kim  •  Read more »   Democrat T.J. Cox takes lead over Rep. David Valadao in California A Cox victory would be a boost for Democrats, who have flipped six House seats in the state so far. By Felicia Sonmez  •  Read more »   Recommended for you     Get the Technlogy 202 newsletter COMING SOON | Your daily guide to the intersection of technology and politics. Sign Up  »

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