Politics: Obama calls President Trump's decision to end DACA 'wrong,' 'self-defeating' and 'cruel'

Harvey caused a chemical plant explosion. Is that the next face of climate change?   Democracy Dies in Darkness     The most important politics stories today   Obama calls President Trump’s decision to end DACA ‘wrong,’ ‘self-defeating’ and ‘cruel’ "The action taken today isn't required legally. It's a political decision, and a moral question," former president Barack Obama said in a statement. By Jenna Johnson  •  Post Politics  •  Read more » Analysis Harvey caused a chemical plant explosion. Is that the next face of climate change? Scores of abandoned military bases worldwide will begin to leak toxic wastes as ice melts and sea levels rise. Who will pay for the cleanup? By Jeff D. Colgan  •  Monkey Cage  •  Read more »   Analysis The Trump administration’s claim that DACA ‘helped spur’ the 2014 surge of minors crossing the border Attorney General Jeff Sessions and President Trump both claim a link between DACA and the 2014 surge of children, but the evidence is slim. By Glenn Kessler  •  Fact Checker  •  Read more »   Senate leaders to vote on measure combining debt ceiling increase, hurricane relief But conservative Republicans say any move on debt limit must be paired with spending cuts By Kelsey Snell and Mike DeBonis  •  PowerPost  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Two senators aim to challenge Trump's transgender troops order in defense bill The planned amendment will have to wait though, as another senator is holding up the defense bill until he is guaranteed a vote on an authorization for military force. By Karoun Demirjian  •  PowerPost  •  Read more »   Trump and Republicans face 'a defining moment' on immigration Decision about whether to grant legal status to "dreamers" could have far-reaching consequences for GOP. By Robert Costa and Philip Rucker  •  Read more »   House Intelligence Committee subpoenas DOJ, FBI for dossier documents The committee's top Democrat, who objects to the move, confirmed it during a television interview. By Karoun Demirjian  •  PowerPost  •  Read more »   Trump to sell tax cuts plan in North Dakota with a special guest: Democratic Sen. Heidi Heitkamp Heitkamp, who could face a difficult reelection challenge next year in a state Trump carried by 36 percentage points, may see a political advantage in being friendly with Trump and open to his ideas. By Philip Rucker  •  Post Politics  •  Read more »   Democrats seek upper hand in DACA negotiations With bipartisan support, congressional Democrats have a chance to pass a bill that would protect "dreamers." By Ed O'Keefe and David Weigel  •  PowerPost  •  Read more »   Senate Judiciary's meeting with Trump Jr. scheduled for Thursday Judiciary Committee members prepare to grill the first member of Trump's inner circle, as the Senate Intel chairman predicts wrapping up probe by year's end. By Karoun Demirjian  •  PowerPost  •  Read more »   'We are America': DACA recipients, supporters say they are not going anywhere "Dreamers" say President Trump and his administrations should be ashamed as they cancel deportation protections and work permits for those brought here as children. By Maria Sacchetti and Perry Stein  •  Immigration  •  Read more »   Trump administration announces end of immigration protection program for ‘dreamers’ The president's decision puts pressure on Congress to determine the fate of nearly 800,000 undocumented immigrants who have been issued work permits By David Nakamura  •  Post Politics  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   McConnell to raise money for Strange — even as Strange bucks him on key Senate rule The senator from Alabama is suddenly at odds with McConnell over the legislative filibuster. But he is still accepting McConnell's help on the fundraising circuit. By Sean Sullivan  •  PowerPost  •  Read more »   Democrats and others tie DACA and Charlottesville issues in denouncements of Trump Democratic members of Congress say the decision to end DACA is just the latest indication that the president is catering to white supremacists. By David Weigel  •  PowerPost  •  Read more »   Trump’s evangelical advisers claim credit for six-month delay on rescinding DACA "We are responsible for this extension is offering. That's our work," said Tony Suarez, executive vice president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference. By Frances Stead Sellers  •  Post Politics  •  Read more »   Recommended for you   The Finance 202 Your daily guide to where Wall Street meets Washington. Sign Up »         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