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Bush funeral: Trump sits with fellow presidents but still stands alone The emotional tribute to the 41st president's character and compassion draws implicit contrasts with the 45th. By Philip Rucker  •  Read more » Saudi-funded lobbyist paid for 500 rooms at Trump's hotel after 2016 election Those bookings have fueled a pair of federal lawsuits alleging Trump violated the Constitution by taking improper payments from foreign governments. By David A. Fahrenthold and Jonathan O'Connell  •  Read more »   Power Up: Washington's sphinx: Mueller still has us guessing in Russia probe And the Saudi ambassador to the U.S. is back in town. By Jacqueline Alemany  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Don't condemn white nationalists, Veterans Affairs' diversity chief was told after Charlottesville, emails show After President Trump's controversial reaction to the deadly violence, VA leaders had a tense exchange over how the agency should respond. By Lisa Rein  •  Read more »   At George H.W. Bush's funeral, a magisterial presidency meets one diminished by division Over a generation, the presidency has shrunk under the weight of problems and strife. By Greg Jaffe  •  Read more »   Analysis Simpson was Bush's best buddy in Congress. Few presidents have those confidants. George H.W. Bush trusted the Wyoming Republican, who was willing to speak truth to power. Obama, Clinton, George W. Bush and Trump haven't had a close congressional friend. By Paul Kane  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Analysis Republicans were upset about election fraud — before it threatened their candidate After years of railing against supposed voting fraud, Republicans have fallen silent or actively attacked a probe that threatens one of their own. By Eli Rosenberg  •  Read more »   Bipartisan Senate group wants to formally blame Saudi crown prince for journalist's killing The group filed a resolution naming Mohammed bin Salman as responsible for the slaying of Jamal Khashoggi. By Karoun Demirjian  •  Read more »   Republicans in Wisconsin, Michigan push to curb power of newly-elected Democrats In Wisconsin, Republican lawmakers passed a measure that would weaken the state's governor and attorney general, both Democrats. By Mark Berman, Emily Wax-Thibodeaux and Dan Simmons  •  Read more »   Eyeing White House bid, Washington Gov. Inslee urges supporters to oppose fellow Democrat Manchin Inslee says Manchin shouldn't become the Senate Energy Committee's top Democrat because he "simply can't be trusted to make the bold, progressive decisions we need" on climate change. By Felicia Sonmez  •  Read more »   House Democrats look to roll back little-known rule allowing guns in the Capitol California Rep. Jared Huffman wants to reverse a 1967 rule allowing members to keep guns in their offices, and Rep. Nancy Pelosi, nominated to be speaker, is on board. By Mike DeBonis  •  Read more »   Recommended for you     Get the Technlogy 202 newsletter Your daily guide to the intersection of technology and politics. Sign Up  »

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