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Judge orders Florida to allow more time to clear up disputed signatures on some ballots; The dark, crazy heart of Florida is on full display — again — at the election recount

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A White House aide picked a fight with Melania Trump. The first lady won. The first lady's decision to publicly push for the ouster of a senior member of her husband's staff shows a new willingness to weigh in on White House operations. By Anne Gearan, Josh Dawsey and Emily Heil  •  Read more » Judge orders Florida to allow more time to clear up disputed signatures on some ballots The ruling affects more than 4,000 mail-in and provisional ballots in 45 counties, according to U.S. District Judge Mark Walker. The order extends the deadline to Saturday at 5 p.m. By Sean Sullivan and Isaac Stanley-Becker  •  Read more »   The dark, crazy heart of Florida is on full display — again — at the election recount It's a spectacle thick with lawsuits, conspiracy theories and street theater — and a potential dry run for 2020. By Manuel Roig-Franzia  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Whitaker's unusual path to Justice Department included owning day-care center, trailer maker and concrete supplier Whitaker stands in vivid contrast to his predecessors, whose résumés typically boast judgeships, partnerships at prestigious firms and senior roles in the Justice Department. By Shawn Boburg and Robert O'Harrow Jr.  •  Read more »   Flake refuses to vote for Trump's judicial nominees until the Senate acts on bill to protect Mueller The move could complicate Republicans' hope of confirming dozens of conservative judges this year. By Karoun Demirjian  •  Read more »   Power Up: NAFTA 2.0 looks like a hard sell to new Congress Even though some Democrats agree with Trump on trade. By Jacqueline Alemany  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Tensions high between Kemp and Abrams teams as Georgia awaits final vote count in governor's race Each campaign accused the other of trying to "steal" the election, which remains unresolved after more than a week. By Vanessa Williams  •  Read more »   Michael Avenatti speaks out after his arrest on suspicion of domestic violence Avenatti is known for his aggressive media presence as he represents Stormy Daniels in two lawsuits against Trump. By Elise Viebeck and Eli Rosenberg  •  Read more »   Fact Checker • Analysis Gillibrand's cascade of misfired employment statistics Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), a potential 2020 presidential candidate, mangled three employment statistics while making the case the economy can do better. By Glenn Kessler  •  Read more »   Pelosi faces daunting challenge in speaker's bid as Democratic foes stand firm In an electoral year marked by a record number of women joining the House, incoming female Democrats may help decide Nancy Pelosi's fate. By Erica Werner, Mike DeBonis and Elise Viebeck  •  Read more »   Rep. Mia Love sues to halt vote count in Salt Lake County Love is trailing Democrat Ben McAdams in one of a handful of House contests that have yet to be called. 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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