Monday's Headlines: GOP criticism of Trump grows as clash with soldier’s parents escalates

Confrontation between Trump and the Khans shows new signs of a cultural and political divide; Koch network seeks to defuse donor frustration over Trump rebuff;   The morning's most important stories, selected by Post editors   Top Stories Timothy A. Clary / AFP/Getty Images GOP criticism of Trump grows as clash with soldier's parents escalates The dispute between the Republican nominee and the parents of a Muslim U.S. Army captain killed in Iraq has largely taken over the presidential race in recent days. But whether the fight will ultimately hurt Donald Trump among voters remains an open question. By Katie Zezima  •  Read more » Confrontation between Trump and the Khans shows new signs of a cultural and political divide The Muslim couple joined the ranks of ordinary citizens who have become important emblems of what some voters really think of presidential candidates. By Marc Fisher  •  Read more »   Koch network seeks to defuse donor frustration over Trump rebuff Charles Koch's refusal to harness his singular operation in support of the Republican presidential nominee has put him at odds with some of his wealthiest peers — and forced the network to defend its relevance at a time of its greatest reach. By Matea Gold  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Opinions   Trump criticized my silence. He knows nothing about true sacrifice. By Ghazala Khan  •  Read more »   A U.S. retreat that feeds on itself By Fred Hiatt  •  Read more »   Will the GOP repudiate Trump's cruelty to a fallen soldier's family? By E.J. Dionne Jr.  •  Read more »   Democrats' loose talk on student loans By Editorial Board  •  Read more »   Could financial reform worsen the next crisis? By Robert J. Samuelson  •  Read more »   A snappier way to use food stamps By Editorial Board  •  Read more » ADVERTISEMENT   More News   China's ride-sharing battle just took a decisive twist. Uber lost. In a dramatic end to a brutal, years-long war, Uber China will merge with its main rival, Didi Chuxing. It will mark the end of Uber's high-profile push into China. By Emily Rauhala  •  Read more » Do Japanese employees really work themselves to death? In some cases, yes. Spending long hours at the grindstone, or in compulsory socializing with superiors after work, is the norm for many workers in Japan. But the number of claims for compensation for "karoshi," or "death by overwork," rose to a record level in the past year, figures show. By Anna Fifield  •  Read more » Airbnb goes on a charm offensive as city governments ponder regulations Faced with the possibility of more oversight in Washington and other cities, the home-sharing site wants to build ties between its hosts and local businesses. By Abha Bhattarai  •  Read more » Take a deep breath, journalists, and figure out how best to serve voters As we enter the final months of the presidential campaign, journalists have a crucial job in giving Americans the information they need. By Margaret Sullivan  •  Read more » At 437 pounds, Mason Finley struggled to compete. At 345, he punched his ticket to Rio. Discus is a sport that rewards strength, and its competitors are among the Olympic giants. But even by their bulky standards, Finley had become much too big. By Rick Maese  •  Read more » Clinton heads to Nebraska in search of a single electoral vote The visit to the heavily Republican state suggests the Democratic nominee is taking nothing for granted in the race against Donald Trump. By John Wagner  •  Read more » Sanders surrogate weighing Green Party run for vice president By David Weigel and John Wagner  •  Read more »         Share Today's Headlines:       Twitter      Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you are signed up for Headlines. For additional free newsletters or to manage your newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error or you no longer wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2016 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071