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Trump administration won't defend ACA in case brought by 20 GOP-led states, endangering much of law, including consumer protections In a brief filed Thursday night in a Texas federal court, the Justice Department said it would not defend the ACA against the latest legal challenge to its constitutionality. The move is a dramatic break from the executive branch's tradition of arguing to uphold existing statutes and a land mine for health insurance changes that […] By Washington Post Staff  •  Read more » PowerPost • Perspective Senators continue search for sexual harassment economic data after Labor Dept. refuses to help What is the economic impact to the workplace of men (mostly) who impose their warped notions of sexual superiority on female colleagues? By Joe Davidson  •  Read more »   'We don't need his advice!': Trump complains that Schumer is offering unneeded guidance on North Korea In a morning tweet, the president lashed out at the Senate minority leader and other Democrats ahead of his summit on Tuesday. By John Wagner  •  Read more »   Fact Checker • Analysis Trump's claim that an Obama administration effort on Iran was 'totally illegal' The president is calling for a probe of a proposed transaction that the Senate investigated -- and did not find to be illegal. By Glenn Kessler  •  Read more »   Stormy Daniels's former attorney fights back with counterclaims Keith Davidson also accuses Trump's lawyer Michael Cohen of recording their phone conversations without his permission. By Beth Reinhard  •  Read more »   One candidate Bernie Sanders hasn't endorsed for the midterms: His son The senator has crisscrossed the country to support and endorse candidates who reflect the leftward wing of the Democratic Party. So his decision not to endorse Levi, his only biological child, stands out. By Eli Rosenberg  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT The first Native American congresswoman may come from a place that's only 5 percent Native American New Mexico's 1st District has the fewest Native Americans in the state. By Philip Bump  •  Read more »   Trump dangles White House visit for North Korea's Kim if summit goes well The president said he is "very well prepared" for his momentous first meeting with the leader he once mocked. By Anne Gearan  •  Read more »   Congressional Democrats seek ruling against Trump to enforce emoluments clause Judge to decide whether second case over Trump's business with foreign governments can proceed. By Jonathan O'Connell  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT The Fix • Analysis Not as many Americans support Trump's view of NFL protests as he implies Most Americans do not approve of how Trump is handling race relations. By Eugene Scott  •  Read more »   Fugitive arrested while reporting to work at White House was wanted in shooting of ex-girlfriend's boyfriend Martese Edwards had an outstanding warrant on a charge of attempted murder. By Lynh Bui and Peter Hermann  •  Read more »   PowerPost Republican senators scold embattled EPA head Pruitt — but stop short of asking for his resignation "My patience level is pretty much fed up," Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) said. By Sean Sullivan and Seung Min Kim  •  Read more »   The Fix • Analysis Scott Pruitt's abuses of power, ranked Using security agents to hunt for a moisturizing lotion available at the Ritz-Carlton is just the latest ethical misstep by the EPA administrator. By Callum Borchers  •  Read more »   PowerPost Republican senator hopeful Trump will back bill to protect states' rights on marijuana Sens. Cory Gardner and Elizabeth Warren's bill would protect states that have legalized marijuana from any federal interference. By Colby Itkowitz  •  Read more »   Analysis Trump's 'deterrent' of separating kids from their parents isn't deterring many migrants New figures released by the government show little change since the policy went into effect. By Philip Bump  •  Read more »   Recommended for you     Get The Cybersecurity 202 newsletter Your daily guide to cybersecurity policy. Sign Up  »

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