Friday 25 May 2018

Politics A.M.: Trump’s cancellation of summit with Kim raises fears of renewed tensions, destabilization

Democracy Dies in Darkness
Politics
The most important politics stories today
 
Trump's cancellation of summit with Kim raises fears of renewed tensions, destabilization
The president blamed recent hostility from the rogue nation for the abrupt decision.
PowerPost • Perspective
Unseen face of the opioid epidemic: drug abuse among the elderly grows
About a half-million Medicare Part D recipients "received high amounts of opioids" in 2016. Almost 20 percent of that group are at "serious risk of opioid misuse or overdose."
 
Monkey Cage • Analysis
How dangerous is it when Trump calls some immigrants 'animals'?
That depends on how local and national leaders respond.
 
 
After period of reckoning, Ted Cruz recasts himself: From opposition force to Trump ally
Ahead of a potentially close Senate race in Texas, the Republican has largely relinquished the role of anti-establishment agitator.
 
Fact Checker • Analysis
President Trump's fog of 'scandals' and outrages about the Mueller investigation
The president has claimed at least six scandals concerning the Mueller probe. Here's a guide through his smokescreen.
 
'A lot of dial tones': The inside story of how Trump's North Korea summit fell apart
The nuclear disarmament meeting between Trump and Kim Jong Un crumbled nearly as quickly as it came together.
 
ADVERTISEMENT
Analysis
If Trump's team was colluding with Russia, why did it keep asking WikiLeaks for things?
A new story from the Wall Street Journal again has Trump's allies trying to learn what WikiLeaks had.
 
'We're closed!': Trump directs his anger over immigration at Homeland Security secretary
The strains in their relationship illustrate the difficulty faced by Trump subordinates who are tasked with delivering policy solutions to match his most soaring promises.
 
The Fix • Analysis
Trump's pardon of Jack Johnson is not insignificant. But caring about racial injustice in 2018 would be more meaningful.
To critics, Trump's pardon ends up looking more symbolic than principled.
 
ADVERTISEMENT
Trump yet again seeks out the friendly confines of Fox News to answer questions
One news conference as president — but two dozen Fox News interviews.
 
PowerPost
Senate passes bill to change how Congress deals with sexual harassment claims
The bill passed by voice vote, meaning no senators objected.
 
Analysis
The pardon of Jack Johnson should be a reminder that opposition to interracial marriage is still with us
In 2013, 13 percent of whites said they opposed interracial marriages.
 
 
An unpredictable president changes the North Korea script
Trump dismisses traditional negotiating tactics, but his approach has its own problems.
 
PowerPost
As well-funded Democrats seize 'progressive' label in gubernatorial races, progressive group endorses insurgent challengers
Progressive Change Campaign Committee endorses candidates for governor in states where many Democrats are running left.
 
The Fix • Analysis
Trump's weirdly wistful breakup with Kim Jong Un
This probably isn't the last we've heard about a Trump-Kim summit.
 
 
Recommended for you
 
 
Get The Cybersecurity 202 newsletter
Your daily guide to cybersecurity policy.
Sign Up  »
©2018 The Washington Post  |  1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071

No comments:

Post a Comment