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Power Up: Bomb throwing becomes reality in attacks against Trump critics; Amid incendiary rhetoric, targets of Trump's words become targets of bombs

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The Take •  Analysis Bomb scares and the politics of the apocalypse No one knows who sent explosive devices to CNN, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, or why, but their discovery comes at a time when political divisions have left the country on edge. By Dan Balz  •  Read more » Power Up: Bomb throwing becomes reality in attacks against Trump critics Experts warn of dangerous rhetoric. By Jacqueline Alemany  •  Read more »   Amid incendiary rhetoric, targets of Trump's words become targets of bombs The president called on Americans to unite after the thwarted attacks, but some Democrats said his words ring hollow given his harsh political rhetoric. By Philip Rucker  •  Read more »   Trump takes aim at media after homemade bombs sent to Clinton, Obama and CNN At a Wisconsin rally, Trump interrupted himself several times to point out that he was "trying to be nice" and took no responsibility for his own role in contributing to the country's civic discourse. By Josh Dawsey and Felicia Sonmez  •  Read more »   Pipe bombs targeting Democrats leave U.S. on edge The bomber or bombers appeared to be targeting prominent figures on the political left, including former president Barack Obama and former secretary of state Hillary Clinton. By Devlin Barrett, Mark Berman and Cleve Wootson  •  Read more »   CIA director listens to audio of journalist's alleged murder Trump has grown skeptical of Saudi Arabia's claim that the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi was a "rogue operation." By John Hudson, Souad Mekhennet and Shane Harris  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Saudi Arabia says Khashoggi's killing was premeditated, reversing statement that the journalist died in fistfight Saudi Arabia's public prosecutor said that Jamal Khashoggi was killed in a planned operation, based on information it received from Turkish investigators in Istanbul. By Kareem Fahim and Tamer El-Ghobashy  •  Read more »   Fact Checker • Analysis A caravan of phony claims from the Trump administration Zero evidence shows that Middle Easterners or terrorists are traveling with the caravan of Central American migrants. By Salvador Rizzo  •  Read more »   Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg says Congress is culpable for polarizing judicial process Ginsburg calls for bipartisanship and collegiality following the bitter confirmation fight of Brett M. Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. By Ann E. Marimow  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT In key House districts sought by Democrats, fear of defeat becomes fuel As Republican candidates remain competitive, Democrats worry about a repeat of their 2016 dejection. By Matt Viser  •  Read more »   The Fix • Analysis How to argue about whether Democrats will win back the House Momentum has been with Democrats all election cycle, but some recent data suggests that the battle is tightening. By Amber Phillips  •  Read more »   In Florida, Gillum-DeSantis gubernatorial debate descends into a personal brawl The candidates for Florida governor face off on race, crime, corruption and the caravan of immigrants. By Tim Craig  •  Read more »   The GOP mailed wrong information to voters in a Senate battleground. They say it was a mistake. The committee told reporters that the error was not intentionally included on the mailer and that it plans to correct the mistake. By Eli Rosenberg  •  Read more »   Tumbling markets complicate Trump's midterm messaging The president, who often touts the economy's strength, is focusing on new subjects amid signs of strain. By Damian Paletta and Danielle Paquette  •  Read more »   While Stormy Daniels publicly battles Trump, Summer Zervos's defamation suit against him quietly advances The former "Apprentice" contestant has overcome multiple attempts by Trump's lawyers to kill or stall her lawsuit. By Elise Viebeck  •  Read more »   Recommended for you     Get The Trailer newsletter 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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