Politics: Trump's First 100 Days: Advisers say who they're fighting (and that it's not each other)

How Citizens United gave Republicans a bonanza of seats in U.S. state legislatures; No, Sweden isn't hiding an immigrant crime problem. This is the real story.; For all of the motion, Trump is falling behind on his ‘100-day’ promise list; At town hall, conservative lawmaker calls on Trump to release tax returns; Trump’s First 100 Days: Advisers say who they’re fighting (and that it’s not each other); VP Pence: ‘America’s Obamacare nightmare is about to end’; Spicer: Feds could step up enforcement against marijuana use in states; Republicans distance themselves from Trump's agenda at rowdy town halls; In a shift, prominent congressional Republicans in short supply at CPAC; Kansas governor arrives at CPAC after a grueling tax fight — but doesn’t mention it; Making America great again apparently includes Cold War-era nuclear dominance; GOP senators targeted by super PAC ads on Russia; Republican lawmaker who won’t hold a town hall invokes Gabby Giffords shooting. She responds: ‘Have some courage.’; Priebus says 80 percent of Americans support Trump’s initiatives. Sure — if all Americans are Republicans.;   The most important politics stories today   Trump’s First 100 Days: Advisers say who they’re fighting (and that it’s not each other) Stephen K. Bannon, who helps shape Trump's nationalist message, took the stage at a conservative political conference. By Elise Viebeck  •  PowerPost  •  Read more » Bannon vows a daily fight for 'deconstruction of the administrative state' Trump's chief strategist outlines nationalist agenda and says president will fulfill hard-line promises. By Philip Rucker and Robert Costa  •  Read more »   How Citizens United gave Republicans a bonanza of seats in U.S. state legislatures Five percentage points more. By Nour Abdul-Razzak, Carlo Prato and Stéphane Wolton  •  Monkey Cage  •  Read more »   No, Sweden isn't hiding an immigrant crime problem. This is the real story. Paradoxically, the Swedish government's transparency and responsiveness make it appear more troubled than it is. By Kristine Eck and Christopher J. Fariss  •  Monkey Cage  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   At town hall, conservative lawmaker calls on Trump to release tax returns Reflecting the growing pressure on Republicans this week to assuage angry constituents, Rep. Matt Gaetz said Trump "absolutely" should release his returns. By T.S. Strickland  •  PowerPost  •  Read more »   Trump’s First 100 Days: Advisers say who they’re fighting (and that it’s not each other) Stephen K. Bannon, who helps shape Trump's nationalist message, took the stage at a conservative political conference. By Elise Viebeck  •  PowerPost  •  Read more »   VP Pence: ‘America’s Obamacare nightmare is about to end’ "Despite the best efforts of liberal activists around the country, the American people know better. Obamacare has failed, and Obamacare must go," Pence told the Conservative Political Action Conference. By Philip Rucker  •  Post Politics  •  Read more »   Spicer: Feds could step up enforcement against marijuana use in states The White House press secretary said President Trump sees "a big difference" between use of marijuana for medical purposes and for recreational purposes. By John Wagner and Matt Zapotosky  •  Post Politics  •  Read more »   Republicans distance themselves from Trump's agenda at rowdy town halls GOP lawmakers have been put on the defensive, contradicting their past statements on Obamacare and other issues. By David Weigel  •  PowerPost  •  Read more »   In a shift, prominent congressional Republicans in short supply at CPAC Rubio, Paul, McConnell and Ryan are nowhere to be found. By Sean Sullivan  •  PowerPost  •  Read more »   Kansas governor arrives at CPAC after a grueling tax fight — but doesn’t mention it Appearance comes a day after Gov. Sam Brownback's veto of a bipartisan attempt to raise taxes after his signature 2012 reforms blew annual holes in the budget. By David Weigel  •  Post Politics  •  Read more »   Making America great again apparently includes Cold War-era nuclear dominance Trump's willingness to expand our nuclear arsenal is a break from past presidents. By Philip Bump  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   GOP senators targeted by super PAC ads on Russia American Bridge is starting with a social media campaign aimed at Sens. Dean Heller and Jeff Flake, both up for reelection in 2018. By Karoun Demirjian  •  PowerPost  •  Read more »   Republican lawmaker who won’t hold a town hall invokes Gabby Giffords shooting. She responds: ‘Have some courage.’ Rep. Louie Gohmert, who won't hold a town hall, points to the 2011 shooting that nearly killed a congresswoman. She points to her own frequent public events. By Mark Berman  •  PowerPost  •  Read more »   Priebus says 80 percent of Americans support Trump’s initiatives. Sure — if all Americans are Republicans. Even on the initiatives Priebus cited, Trump only gets 80 percent support from his own party — if that. By Philip Bump  •  Read more »           Share Politics:       Twitter      Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you are signed up for Politics PM. 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. ©2017 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071