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'A never-ending cycle': Book, op-ed show how some Trump aides work to slow-walk or ignore his directievs Disclosures this week crystallized what has long been evident — a cadre of administration officials has worked to curb his instincts. By Philip Rucker, Ashley Parker, Josh Dawsey and Greg Jaffe  •  Read more » 'There's a new sheriff in town': Trump uses official events to wage campaign against press The president enlisted law enforcement officers to amplify his criticism of an anonymous New York Times op-ed during a White House ceremony. By David Nakamura  •  Read more »   Trump raises the specter of impeachment at Montana rally "I think I'm pretty competent!" the president says in reference to recent reports of "resistance" within the administration. By Josh Dawsey and David Nakamura  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Fact Checker • Analysis President Trump's repeated claim: 'The greatest economy in the history of our country' Forty times in three months, Trump has said this is the greatest economy in U.S. history. But economic historians say growth and unemployment were better in other eras. By Glenn Kessler  •  Read more »   Potential 2020 candidates use Kavanaugh hearings to show resistance to Trump Democrats are under intense pressure from liberals to oppose the president's nominees, but the jockeying by Booker and Harris could undercut moderate 2018 candidates. By Sean Sullivan  •  Read more »   Trump and questions of presidential power dominate third day of Kavanaugh hearings Democrats pressed the federal judge about his expansive views of executive power. By Robert Barnes, Seung Min Kim, Ann E. Marimow and Mark Berman  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT The Fix • Analysis 6 takeaways from Day Three of the Kavanaugh hearings If Kavanaugh wanted to assuage his critics' concerns on how he'd rule on abortion or Trump, it didn't happen on the second full day of questioning. By Amber Phillips  •  Read more »   Sen. Carper of Delaware holds off challenger, wins Democratic primary He's now favored to win a fourth term in the Senate. By David Weigel  •  Read more »   The Republicans' grim 2018 is obvious when compared with past cycles Comparing the number of competitively rated seats this year to years past shows how tough the environment is for the GOP. By Philip Bump  •  Read more »   Trump agrees to an indefinite military effort and new diplomatic push in Syria, U.S. officials say The shift stems from concerns about Russia and a desire to eject Iranian military and proxy forces. By Karen DeYoung  •  Read more »   O'Rourke campaign blames 'impostor' for texts seeking undocumented immigrant voters Unapproved texts went out to voters across Texas. By Avi Selk  •  Read more »   Senate reaches agreement on opioids package Senate reaches agreement on opioids bill By Colby Itkowitz  •  Read more »   Recommended for you     Get The Trailer newsletter COMING SOON | News and insight on political campaigns around the country, from David Weigel. 435 districts. 50 states. Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings. Sign Up  »

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