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'Hellooo . . . Hellooo?': An awkward phone call becomes part of the Trump spectacle The president puts Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto on speakerphone, with mixed results. By David Nakamura  •  Read more » N.C. congressional districts found to be unconstitutionally gerrymandered, may have to be redrawn before midterms A panel of three federal judges ruled that the districts were drawn to favor Republicans. Redrawing them before November could affect GOP control of the House. By Robert Barnes  •  Read more »   Trump turns McCain's death into another political firestorm about Trump The controversy reflected the bitter years-long battle between the two men. By Felicia Sonmez, Josh Dawsey and John Wagner  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Analysis Insults, straight talk, expertise — McCain knew how to attract the media The late Arizona senator failed more often than he succeeded, but John McCain kept fighting, and it was impossible not to watch. By Paul Kane  •  Read more »   Republicans' anger at McCain speaks volumes about America's tribal politics The Republican senator ends his career more popular with Democrats than with his own party By Greg Jaffe and Jenna Johnson  •  Read more »   Fact Checker • Analysis Are Democratic prosecutors out to get Rep. Duncan Hunter? The California congressman says the indictment against him is "pure politics," but it's not just Democrats alleging he misused more than $250,000 in campaign funds. By Salvador Rizzo  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT President Non Grata: Trump often unwelcome and unwilling to perform basic rituals of the office The lack of invitation to John McCain's funeral is the latest in a line of snubs in both directions, from public displays of mourning to cultural celebrations. By Ashley Parker  •  Read more »   The Fix • Analysis Michael Cohen's lawyer has done real damage to the case against Trump Lanny Davis's admission is a big one, no matter how you feel about President Trump. By Aaron Blake  •  Read more »   Someone posted photos of a young councilwoman in her underwear. She called it 'slut-shaming.' A Sonoma, Calif., councilwoman fought back after someone posted racy photos mined from her social media in an effort to derail her campaign. By Taylor Telford  •  Read more »   In chance encounter with Cindy McCain, Vietnam veteran gives her war medallion "I couldn't help but get somewhat emotional," said the veteran, who briefly spoke to the senator's widow at an Arizona funeral home. By Peter Stevenson and Alice Li  •  Read more »   Primary election: Voters in Arizona and Florida pick candidates in big races In Arizona, the death of Sen. John McCain is weighing on voters in several major races. By David Weigel  •  Read more »   Ted Cruz targets Beto O'Rourke's NFL protest comments in Senate campaign ad O'Rourke, in a tight race against Cruz, had expressed admiration for the goals of the NFL players who have staged demonstrations during the national anthem. By Des Bieler  •  Read more »   Recommended for you     Get the Fact Checker newsletter Count the pinocchios: A weekly review of what's true, false or in-between in politics, from The Post's famous fact-checking team. Sign Up  »

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