Politics A.M.: Trump and 2020 Democrats both argue the end of the Mueller probe offers advantages

Dispute erupts over Mueller's findings on Trump, Russia and obstruction of justice; Trump and his allies plan to use Barr's summary of Mueller report as a cudgel against critics

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(Leah Millis/Reuters) Win-win? Trump and 2020 Democrats both argue the end of the Mueller probe offers advantages. The president's allies see a new invigoration, and Democrats look for a renewed chance to focus on kitchen-table issues. By Robert Costa and Sean Sullivan · Read more Dispute erupts over Mueller's findings on Trump, Russia and obstruction of justice House Democrats issued an April 2 deadline for the attorney general to provide Congress with a copy of the special counsel's report. By Matt Zapotosky, Devlin Barrett, Carol D. Leonnig and John Wagner · Read more   Trump and his allies plan to use Barr's summary of Mueller report as a cudgel against critics "How can they be trusted again?" is the gist of their aggressive strategy. By Ashley Parker and Josh Dawsey · Read more Democrats largely give up on impeachment in wake of Mueller report Investigators in the House are focused on questioning why Attorney General William P. Barr decided that President Trump should not face obstruction of justice charges. By Rachael Bade, Karoun Demirjian and Paul Kane · Read more   With Mueller's probe finished, Trump faces question of whether to pardon aides caught up in it An attorney for George Papadopoulos, a former campaign adviser to President Trump, has already submitted an application to the White House for a pardon. By Rosalind S. Helderman · Read more   ADVERTISEMENT   The Fix · Analysis What Barr's letter does — and doesn't — tell us about proving conspiracy and collusion Mueller "did not establish" collusion, conspiracy or coordination. He also didn't refute it. By Deanna Paul · Read more   'I am pissed off': Hannity and other Fox News hosts rage at Democrats, media over Mueller report The prime time hosts of Fox News approached the end of special counsel Robert S. Mueller III's 22-month investigation with anger and vitriol. By Timothy Bella · Read more   Obama cautions freshman House Democrats about the price tag of liberal policies During a private meeting with newly elected Democrats, Obama told lawmakers to consider the costs of their proposals and be honest about them with voters. By Rachael Bade · Read more   GOP congressman quotes Hitler's 'Mein Kampf' to slam Trump's adversaries as liars The six-term Republican accused Democrats and members of the media of propagating a "big lie" about collusion, an expression coined by Hitler to defame the Jews. By Isaac Stanley-Becker · Read more     ADVERTISEMENT   Trump administration asks court to completely invalidate Obama's Affordable Care Act The case is currently pending before the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. By Isaac Stanley-Becker · Read more The Fix · Analysis Michael Avenatti's spectacular fall from (brief) grace The guy who helped implicate the president in a felony has had nothing but problems since. By Aaron Blake · Read more   Fact Checker · Analysis Trump's outdated spin on the black unemployment rate The president keeps celebrating a seriously outdated record from May 2018. By Salvador Rizzo · Read more Florida agreed to let felons vote. Now Republicans are trying to limit who is eligible. The debate about Amendment 4 shows how the issue of voting laws has become polarized. By Amy Gardner · Read more   Recommended for you Get the Technology 202 newsletter Your daily guide to the intersection of technology and politics. Sign Up

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