Politics A.M.: Trump, GOP reject allegations that incendiary rhetoric fueled climate of violence

The Trailer: Trump is sticking to his campaign schedule; How much responsibility does Trump bear for the synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh?

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Trump, GOP reject allegations that incendiary rhetoric fueled climate of violence The partisan brawl that erupted reflected a relatively new front in the country's political divide just ahead of the hotly contested midterm elections. By Robert Costa and Felicia Sonmez  •  Read more » Analysis The Trailer: Trump is sticking to his campaign schedule In this edition: Campaigns don't break for tragedy, Democrats look at winning state "trifectas," and Republicans get some polls they like. By David Weigel  •  Read more »   Perspective How much responsibility does Trump bear for the synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh? Political rhetoric matters, and he's had some unfortunate things to say about Jews. By Julia Ioffe  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Pushing for a 'youth wave': Can Democrats channel dissent into action at the ballot box? Throughout the country, there are signs that young Americans are taking an unusual level of interest in the midterms. By Amy Gardner  •  Read more »   'He is not welcome here': Thousands support Pittsburgh Jewish leaders calling on Trump to 'denounce white nationalism' "If he's going to come to our city, he's going to come on our terms," said one of the writers of an open letter to the president. By Allyson Chiu  •  Read more »   Following the Pittsburgh attack, Rep. Steve King's Iowa supporters brush aside concern about his white nationalist views King's Democratic opponent, J.D. Scholten, has outraised and outcampaigned the Republican but faces tough odds in the GOP-heavy district. By Julie Zauzmer  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Pence: Don't link political rhetoric to Pittsburgh synagogue shooting On Sunday morning shows, some urged a stronger response from President Trump, others a more measured tone. By Felicia Sonmez, Michelle Ye Hee Lee and Paul Kane  •  Read more »   Power Up: October has been full of awful surprises. Will they affect voters? It's unclear. By Jacqueline Alemany  •  Read more »   Trump mocks Democratic megadonor Tom Steyer, the target of a pipe bomb, as 'stumbling lunatic' In a tweet, the president lashed out at the billionaire liberal activist, who was one of the prominent Democrats to be sent mail bombs last week. By Felicia Sonmez and Paul Kane  •  Read more »   Pittsburgh mayor says armed guards are not the solution in wake of synagogue shooting "Having our synagogues, mosques and churches filled with armed guards or our schools filled with armed guards" is not the answer, Mayor Bill Peduto said Sunday. By Felicia Sonmez  •  Read more »   Fact Checker • Analysis These Republicans are misleading voters about our Obamacare fact checks We have discovered at least seven Republicans are running for reelection by falsely telling voters their opponents earned Four Pinocchios for statements on preexisting conditions. By Glenn Kessler  •  Read more »   Young Americans are more likely to vote this year than past two midterms, new poll finds Enthusiasm among voters under 30 in both parties has increased since the spring, Harvard Institute of Politics survey says. By Amy Gardner  •  Read more »   Recommended for you     Get The Cybersecurity 202 newsletter PowerPost's daily guide to cybersecurity news and policy, by reporter Derek Hawkins. Sign Up  »

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