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Democracy Dies in Darkness     The most important politics stories today   Why mass shootings rarely change the paralyzed politics of guns NRA experts say the gun-rights giant has an effective strategy: Lay low. Let the outrage fade. Then 'go back to defending freedom.' By Marc Fisher  •  Read more » Analysis Gun-control advocates have come really close to making it harder to buy guns in Nevada Despite getting background checks passed twice, the state is still one of the easiest places to buy and sell guns. By Amber Phillips  •   Read more »   Trump hails 'incredible' response in 'lovely' trip to storm-torn Puerto Rico On whirlwind visit, president tells local officials they should be "very proud" that more haven't died like in "a real catastrophe" like Katrina. By Jenna Johnson and Ashley Parker  •   Read more »   Analysis The Daily 202: Why a Republican strategist thinks we're in a new Gilded Age That era's populist movement led to a progressive era. By James Hohmann  •   Read more »   Analysis If the gunman was Muslim, would we be talking about Las Vegas 'terrorism'? Details on "how" and "why" shootings happen shape public opinion By Connor Huff and Joshua D. Kertzer  •   Read more »   Analysis Tim Kaine's claim the Las Vegas shooter 'was only stopped' because he lacked a 'silencer' Firearms are loud even with silencers. But Tim Kaine's staff says he knows that. By Glenn Kessler  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Alabama Senate nominee Roy Moore plans to visit Washington this week – with no signs of making up with GOP leaders Moore intends to meet with Republican members of Alabama's House delegation and with Stephen K. Bannon, Trump's former chief strategist and a vigorous supporter of his campaign. By Sean Sullivan and Michael Scherer  •   Read more »   Facing an uphill climb in Alabama Senate race, Democrats hesitate to engage Despite a visit from former vice president Joe Biden and a clamoring base that wants the party to contest every election, national Democrats remain uncertain about committing to play in this deep-red state. By David Weigel  •   Read more »   In wake of Las Vegas shootings, no plans to bring gun silencer bill to House floor, Ryan says The Sportsmen's Heritage and Recreational Enhancement Act would make it easier for gun owners to buy silencers. By Mike DeBonis and Kelsey Snell  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Senators expected to largely endorse intel report on Russian meddling, sound alarm about next election The leaders of the Senate Intelligence Committee are planning to give various status updates on their investigation Wednesday. By Karoun Demirjian and Greg Miller  •   Read more »   A second Trump campaign veteran joins Vogel's team in Va. lt. governor's race Mike Rubino, who was Trump's senior Virginia adviser, will guide Vogel in the homestretch. By Laura Vozzella  •   Read more »   With Trump's backing, House approves ban on abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy The Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act is not expected to emerge from the Senate, where most Democrats and a handful of moderate Republicans can block its consideration. By Mike DeBonis and Jenna Johnson  •   Read more »   Analysis GOP congressman repeatedly promoted antiabortion stance a week after reportedly telling mistress to get abortion Hypocrisy, thy name is Rep. Tim Murphy. By Aaron Blake  •   Read more »   Perspective How big is the federal workforce? Much bigger than you think. "With 7 to 9 million employees, the federal government's blended workforce may have become too complicated and codependent to control," a New York University professor says in a new study. By Joe Davidson | Columnist  •   Read more »   Analysis Are Republican senators justified in being worried about the NRA? A look at the organization's electoral efforts. By Philip Bump  •   Read more »   Recommended for you     Get the DemocracyPost newsletter Opinions and commentary that illuminate the challenges facing democracy around the world. Sign Up  »         Share Politics:    Twitter     Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you signed up for Politics or because it is included in your subscription. 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