Evening Edition: History tells us the GOP is taking on too much — and it isn’t likely to end well

Afghan army base is site of deadliest single attack by Taliban insurgents since 2001; March for Science brings out demonstrators on six continents: 'There is no Planet B'; Here are some of the best signs people around the world are carrying ; Surgeon general is removed by Trump administration, replaced by deputy for now; Historians say a president’s first 100 days is a useless benchmark; Ann Coulter finds an ally in her free-speech spat with Berkeley: Bill Maher; A scholar asks, 'Can democracy survive the Internet?'; Sandy Hook truther Alex Jones asks for privacy in custody battle ‘for the sake of my children’; Trump to hold 100th-day rally on same night as White House correspondents' dinner; American Airlines investigates claim that flight attendant violently confronted mother; Charles de Gaulle's Fifth Republic delivered political stability for France. That appears to be unraveling. ;   Democracy Dies in Darkness     The day's most important stories   @PKCapitol | Analysis History tells us the GOP is taking on too much — and it isn't likely to end well Lawmakers face a Friday deadline to keep federal agencies funded through the year. Yet President Trump is also pushing for revisions on health care and the tax code, giving the appearance of a frenzied search for wins ahead of Saturday's symbolically important 100th day of the new presidency. By Paul Kane  •  Read more » Afghan army base is site of deadliest single attack by Taliban insurgents since 2001 Reports differed about the number of fatalities on the major base, but officials said Taliban fighters killed at least 140 people and injured 60 others. Witnesses said assailants attacked mostly unarmed soldiers and officers leaving the base's mosque or eating at its canteen. By Sayed Salahuddin and Pamela Constable  •  Read more »   March for Science March for Science brings out demonstrators on six continents: 'There is no Planet B' Thousands gathered on the grounds of the Washington Monument: "The very idea of evidence and logic and reason is being threatened by individuals and interests with the power to do real harm," one of the rally emcees said. Some in the crowd directed their commentary to the occupant of the nearby White House, bringing a political tone to an event that organizers said was not meant to be partisan. By Joel Achenbach, Ben Guarino and Sarah Kaplan  •  Read more »   Here are some of the best signs people around the world are carrying Funny, serious or geeky, the March for Science — which coincides with Earth Day — prompted people to head into the streets to share their opinions. By Joel Achenbach  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Surgeon general is removed by Trump administration, replaced by deputy for now Vivek H. Murthy, a longtime believer that gun violence is a public health issue, was a holdover from the Obama administration. Rear Adm. Sylvia Trent-Adams will fill in until a permanent replacement is chosen. By Lenny Bernstein  •  Read more »   Retropolis | The Past, Rediscovered Historians say a president’s first 100 days is a useless benchmark What has become apparent over time is that the first three months say little about a new president's achievements, let alone his legacy or his agenda, experts say. By Kristine Phillips  •  Read more »   Ann Coulter finds an ally in her free-speech spat with Berkeley: Bill Maher The liberal TV host and comedian compared the cancellation of Coulter's speech to "the liberals' version of book-burning." By Amy B Wang  •  Read more »   The Take | Analysis A scholar asks, 'Can democracy survive the Internet?' Fake news, hate speech and foreign interference highlight darker aspects of a medium that was once thought to open up the democratic process. By Dan Balz  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Sandy Hook truther Alex Jones asks for privacy in custody battle ‘for the sake of my children’ At the heart of the custody battle involving the Infowars founder: whether Alex Jones the father is the same as Alex Jones the conspiracy theorist. By Cleve R. Wootson Jr.  •  Read more »   Trump to hold 100th-day rally on same night as White House correspondents' dinner The president's rally in Harrisburg, Pa., would offer counter-programming to the annual celebration of political journalism. Trump said in February that he would be the first president in 36 years to skip the dinner. By David Nakamura  •  Read more »   American Airlines investigates claim that flight attendant violently confronted mother A video captured the flight attendant also getting into a heated confrontation with another passenger on a flight from San Francisco to Dallas. By Amy B Wang  •  Read more »   Charles de Gaulle's Fifth Republic delivered political stability for France. That appears to be unraveling. Regardless of which candidate emerges triumphant from Sunday's election and an expected runoff vote, that stability will have all but vanished. The essence of the French nation — and the fate of Europe — lies in the balance. By James McAuley  •  Read more »           Share Evening Edition:       Twitter      Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you signed up for Headlines. For additional free newsletters or to manage your newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error or you no longer wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2017 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071