Politics A.M.: Trump stops short of full endorsement of gun proposals

Q&A for federal workers: Pay for performance; Three reasons you should expect congressional gridlock on gun control

Democracy Dies in Darkness     The most important politics stories today   PowerPost Trump stops short of full endorsement of gun proposals Lawmakers say the fate of any firearms restrictions after the Florida school shooting rests with the president. By Mike DeBonis and Anne Gearan  •  Read more » PowerPost Q&A for federal workers: Pay for performance The White House wants to expand on ratings-based reward programs already in place, although it hasn't said exactly how. By Eric Yoder  •  Read more »   Monkey Cage • Analysis Three reasons you should expect congressional gridlock on gun control Republican leaders are more worried about turning out their base in the 2018 election than avoiding public blame for inaction on guns. By Sarah Binder  •  Read more »   Democrats marshal a strike force to counter Trump on national security in 2018, 2020 elections Obama-era veterans bet foreign policy issues will be bigger concerns for voters now than in 2016. By Anne Gearan  •  Read more »   Fact Checker • Analysis The NRA's flip-flop on federal mandates for states in gun background checks The NRA is worried about a background check system for gun buyers, but it once tried to torpedo that system in the courts. By Salvador Rizzo  •  Read more »   PowerPost House Russia probe investigators set to question Hope Hicks, but will she answer? Hicks is scheduled to speak with the Intelligence Committee behind closed doors on Tuesday, but lawmakers expect she may refuse to answer their questions, following the example of other close aides and advisers to the president. By Karoun Demirjian  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT The Fix Trump said he would charge a gunman. Here's what he's actually done in the face of danger. Five Vietnam draft deferments. Ducking when rushed. Shrinking from an eagle. For all his talk, the president is not big on public displays of bravery. By Eli Rosenberg  •  Read more »   PowerPost Chris McDaniel of Mississippi plans to hold rally amid Senate-run intrigue The hard-right state lawmaker could factor into the battle for the Senate majority. By Sean Sullivan and Robert Costa  •  Read more »   Florida sheriff faces intensifying political scrutiny, calls to resign in wake of school shooting Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel's department missed warning signs about the alleged shooter, and the first response has come into question. Supporters say the criticism is political. By Michael Scherer, Aaron C. Davis and Mark Berman  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Supreme Court decision on 'dreamers' puts pressure back on Congress to act But both sides in the debate acknowledged there appears to be no clear path for a legislative solution. By David Nakamura and Robert Barnes  •  Read more »   Courts & Law As Supreme Court positions harden on union case, likely deciding justice is silent In an hour-long oral argument, justices largely echoed their stances from two years ago. By Robert Barnes  •  Read more »   PowerPost Most House Democrats get behind effort for new assault-weapons ban But there's no evidence that the Republican-controlled House would bring the bill to a vote By David Weigel  •  Read more »   Trump expected to visit California to view border wall prototypes He is also scheduled to go to Los Angeles to attend a Republican National Committee fundraiser, according to administration officials. By Josh Dawsey and Nick Miroff  •  Read more »   Trump Organization says it has donated foreign profits to U.S. Treasury, but declines to share details The president's company would not say how much the profits totaled and which foreign governments patronized his properties. By David A. Fahrenthold and Jonathan O'Connell  •  Read more »   The Fix • Analysis Trump's backtrack on gun control has begun The White House is making excuses, in advance, for Trump to reverse himself on increasing the age limit for gun buyers to 21. By Callum Borchers  •  Read more »   Recommended for you     Get The Daily 202 newsletter PowerPost's must-read morning briefing for decision-makers. 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. ©2018 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071