Saturday's Headlines: GOP elites skeptical about Trump despite charm offensive

Sanders: Clinton's platform could determine how much I would campaign for her; In Pennsylvania, delegates may have the power to swing GOP presidential race; 'Veep' is so good it’s the only comedy that doesn’t need Trump jokes; 8 family members dead in 'execution-style' shootings in rural Ohio;   The morning's most important stories, selected by Post editors   Top Stories Joe Skipper / Reuters GOP elites skeptical about Trump despite charm offensive The billionaire's aides want to thaw hostilities with skittish Republican leaders, but interviews with dozens of officials revealed concerns about his party loyalty as well as about his discipline and electability. By Philip Rucker, Robert Costa and Dan Balz  •  Read more » Sanders: Clinton's platform could determine how much I would campaign for her The senator was asked whether he would vigorously support his primary rival if she becomes the Democratic nominee. By John Wagner and Anne Gearan  •  Read more »   In Pennsylvania, delegates may have the power to swing GOP presidential race The Keystone State's 54 unbound delegates could make the difference for Donald Trump or Ted Cruz and turn them into some of the most influential delegates in the nation. By Ed O'Keefe  •  Read more »   'Veep' is so good it’s the only comedy that doesn’t need Trump jokes It might be the only Washington-centric comedy that doesn't bother satirizing the real thing because it skewers Beltway culture in a way that cuts more deeply than any halfway-funny "Saturday Night Live" or "Daily Show" segment. By Hank Stuever  •  Read more »   8 family members dead in 'execution-style' shootings in rural Ohio Authorities warned that the gunman could still be on the loose. The victims were seven adults and a 16-year-old who were shot in four homes. Two babies and a toddler were found alive. By William Wan  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Opinions   Bowser's safety net for the homeless has gaping holes By Colbert I. King  •  Read more »   The Ten Plagues of Trump By Dana Milbank  •  Read more »   Dear Bernie Sanders: Black votes matter By Kathleen Parker  •  Read more »   Scientific silencers on the left try to shut down climate skepticism By George F. Will  •  Read more »   America needs to get beyond bathroom talk on transgender issues By Ruth Marcus  •  Read more »   Softening on Trump? Remember this. By Editorial Board  •  Read more » ADVERTISEMENT   More News   Justice Department withdraws another demand for Apple's help with passcode The Justice Department told a federal court Friday in Brooklyn that it no longer needs help in unlocking a drug dealer's iPhone. By Ellen Nakashima  •  Read more » Obama just met the world's most powerful 2-year-old, Prince George, and it was adorable Kensington Palace released photos of the young heir to the British throne meeting the president and Mrs. Obama. By Aaron Blake  •  Read more » Telecom companies' financial decisions put rural students at a disadvantage In rural communities where the firms have little financial incentive to wire, schools with subpar Internet service are unable to teach basic digital skills that many in America take for granted. By Chico Harlan  •  Read more » Ex-CIA director, former GOP congressmen among those who still support Dennis Hastert Porter Goss, Tom DeLay and others wrote letters of support to a judge as he prepares to sentence the former House speaker in a criminal case that brought to light allegations that the Illinois Republican sexually abused teenagers decades ago while working as a high school wrestling coach. By Matt Zapotosky  •  Read more » Pot legalization gains traction across the Americas Mexico is the latest example of the Western Hemisphere's emergence as a leader in legalizing weed. It's a remarkable shift for a region where the U.S. government has led a decades-long campaign against the cultivation of marijuana, coca and opium poppy. By Joshua Partlow  •  Read more » Schools are helping police spy on kids’ social media activity Some public school systems are monitoring software to check for cyberbullying, suicide threats or criminal activity. But experts warn of unintended consequences. By Karen Turner  •  Read more » Prince autopsy completed; 'no obvious signs of trauma,' sheriff says New details surrounding the circumstances of the iconic musician's death were released by authorities in Minnesota, but it could be days before the cause of death is determined. By Elahe Izadi, Peter Holley, J. Freedom du Lac, Lindsey Bever and Sarah Larimer  •  Read more » Virginia governor to restore voting rights for about 200,000 felons Gov. Terry McAuliffe will let felons who aren't in prison or on probation or parole vote in the battleground state this November, according to civil rights groups. By Sari Horwitz and Jenna Portnoy  •  Read more » 5 people Hillary Clinton might consider for vice president This is a conversation that has been going on behind the scenes for the better part of the past two years. By Chris Cillizza  •  Read more » They share a Facebook friend These runners who like to travel can thank that friend for inspiring them to sign up for matchmaking. By Veronica Toney  •  Read more » After divorce, a way to keep traditions Passover is a reminder of how the bitterness and sweetness of life are often mixed. By Beverly Willett  •  Read more »         Share Today's Headlines:       Twitter      Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. 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