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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. By David Nakamura, Anna Fifield and John Wagner  •  Read more » 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." By Joe Davidson  •  Read more »   Monkey Cage • Analysis How dangerous is it when Trump calls some immigrants 'animals'? That depends on how local and national leaders respond. By Aliza Luft and Daniel Solomon  •  Read more »   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. By Amy Gardner  •  Read more »   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. By Glenn Kessler and Meg Kelly  •  Read more »   '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. By Philip Rucker, Ashley Parker and Josh Dawsey  •  Read more »   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. By Philip Bump  •  Read more »   '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. By Josh Dawsey and Nick Miroff  •  Read more »   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. By Eugene Scott  •  Read more »   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. By Philip Bump  •  Read more »   PowerPost Senate passes bill to change how Congress deals with sexual harassment claims The bill passed by voice vote, meaning no senators objected. By Sean Sullivan  •  Read more »   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. By Philip Bump  •  Read more »   An unpredictable president changes the North Korea script Trump dismisses traditional negotiating tactics, but his approach has its own problems. By Dan Balz  •  Read more »   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. By David Weigel  •  Read more »   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. By Aaron Blake  •  Read more »   Recommended for you     Get The Cybersecurity 202 newsletter Your daily guide to cybersecurity policy. Sign Up  »

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