Politics: With brutal Sept. to-do list, GOP already clashing over Harvey relief, debt limit

Trump is expected to phase out DACA program, although decision is not finalized   Democracy Dies in Darkness     The most important politics stories today   Susan Walsh / AP With brutal Sept. to-do list, GOP already clashing over Harvey relief, debt limit Trump and Republicans are under pressure to achieve policy victories and carry out such basic acts of governance as avoiding default and keeping government open. By Damian Paletta, Mike DeBonis and Ed O'Keefe  •  PowerPost  •  Read more » Trump is expected to phase out DACA program, although decision is not finalized Ending would be delayed for six months to give Congress time to find replacement; officials stress that plan is still fluid. By Philip Rucker, Karoun Demirjian and Maria Sacchetti  •  Read more »   'We'll see,' Trump says on potentially attacking North Korea over its nuclear test He also met with military leaders, his national security team and Vice President Pence to explore U.S. military options in the Asia-Pacific region. By Philip Rucker  •  Read more »   Trump's tweets include jab at ally South Korea The president's critics say he may be straining relations with an important partner. By Hamza Shaban  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   The Trumps go to St. John’s Church to mark national day of prayer The observance comes in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey's devastation. By Philip Rucker  •  Post Politics  •  Read more »   In action after action, Trump appeals primarily to his dwindling base The president's allies argue that this fall's GOP push for tax cuts could help broaden his support. By John Wagner  •  Read more »   Trump returns to flood-ravaged Texas, this time to try out role of 'consoler-in-chief' If the president's visit last week was about projecting competence, then his Saturday return was about conveying empathy. By Philip Rucker  •  Read more »   Analysis It's time for Congress to retire one of its most dangerous weapons After more than six years of standoffs, the debt ceiling has now become the most toxic fiscal vote on Capitol Hill. By Paul Kane  •  PowerPost  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Recommended for you   5-Minute Fix Keeping up with politics is easy now, three days a week. 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