Sunday's Headlines: GOP increasingly uncertain of a legislative victory before August recess

The GOP thought it could force Democrats to cut deals, but Trump keeps sliding in polls; G-20 ends on anxious note as world leaders remark on Trump's climate defiance; Ivanka Trump takes father's seat at G-20 leaders' table in break from diplomatic protocol; Trump Jr. says he, Kushner and Manafort met with lawyer with ties to Kremlin last June; The secret to Kim's success? Some experts see echoes of Russia in North Korea's missile advances.; 'I'm worried about moose, not missiles': Alaskans shrug over North Korea threat; U.S. officials: Russian government hackers penetrated energy firms' business networks; 'Killed' in Vietnam and buried with comrades, one Marine returned from the dead;   Democracy Dies in Darkness     The morning's most important stories, selected by Post editors   Top Stories GOP increasingly uncertain of a legislative victory before August recess The GOP is under enormous pressure to approve health-care legislation, but that's only the beginning: Virtually all of its ambitious agenda — from tax reform to a budget deal to infrastructure programs — is stalled, according to multiple Republicans. By Mike DeBonis and Ed O'Keefe  •  Read more » @PKCapitol | Analysis The GOP thought it could force Democrats to cut deals, but Trump keeps sliding in polls The bargaining table has been reset ahead of the 2018 midterm elections, especially in states where Trump won. And Republicans will be pressured to work across the aisle. By Paul Kane  •  Read more »   G-20 ends on anxious note as world leaders remark on Trump's climate defiance The other 19 world leaders formed a unified front against President Trump. The "world has never been so divided," France's Emmanuel Macron said. Germany's Angela Merkel said she "deplores" the U.S. decision to withdraw from the Paris climate accord. And top European leaders said they have little faith that any trade agreement forged today could hold tomorrow. By Michael Birnbaum and Damian Paletta  •  Read more »   Ivanka Trump takes father's seat at G-20 leaders' table in break from diplomatic protocol The move drew sharp criticism by some who say that the move demonstrates Trump's flouting of democratic norms against such familial arrangements. By Abby Phillip  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Trump Jr. says he, Kushner and Manafort met with lawyer with ties to Kremlin last June The president's son described the meeting with Natalia Veselnitskaya at Trump Tower as a "short introductory meeting." Veselnitskaya is known for her work in opposition to sanctions against Russia. By Tom Hamburger and Rosalind S. Helderman  •  Read more »   The secret to Kim's success? Some experts see echoes of Russia in North Korea's missile advances. Weapons experts noted striking similarities between North Korea's new intercontinental weapon's propulsion system and a 1960s-era Soviet system. And although North Korea is known to have obtained other Soviet missile designs in the past, the new revelations suggest the possibility of a transfer of weapons secrets that has gone undetected until now. By Joby Warrick  •  Read more »   'I'm worried about moose, not missiles': Alaskans shrug over North Korea threat There have been times in Alaska history when people have been anxious about foreign powers. Now is not one of them. By Julia O'Malley  •  Read more »   U.S. officials: Russian government hackers penetrated energy firms' business networks The U.S. officials said there is no evidence the hackers breached the systems controlling operations at the nuclear plants, so the public was not at risk. But the penetration could be a sign that Russia is seeking to lay the groundwork for more damaging hacks. By Ellen Nakashima  •  Read more »   'Killed' in Vietnam and buried with comrades, one Marine returned from the dead Ronald Ridgeway was presumed dead on Feb. 25, 1968, after he was shot in the shoulder during a savage firefight. Dozens of Marines from what came to be called "the ghost patrol" perished. Ridgeway's saga is one of a young man's perseverance through combat, imprisonment and abuse. By Michael E. Ruane  •  Read more »   Opinions   The battle for Aleppo is over. I returned to my home town to see what's left. By Jwanah Qudsi  •  Read more »   I’m a climate scientist. And I’m not letting trickle-down ignorance win. By Ben Santer  •  Read more »   Sally Hemings wasn't Thomas Jefferson's mistress. She was his property. By Britni Danielle  •  Read more »   Kids are living with their parents longer. It's a good thing. By Jonathan Coppage  •  Read more »   Five myths about hippies By Joshua Clark Davis  •  Read more »   To my colleagues in Congress: I have MS. Don't make my insurance unaffordable. By Donna F. Edwards  •  Read more » ADVERTISEMENT   More News   Tillerson to personally intervene in Persian Gulf dispute over Qatar The secretary of state's first foray into high-stakes crisis negotiation comes as his stewardship of the State Department has been questioned in Congress, the White House and within the department itself. By Karen DeYoung  •  Read more » Wonkblog | Analysis Trump's much-hyped China trade deal: It could literally make you sick Chinese chicken is coming to the U.S., and consumer groups and food-safety experts say it could pose a public health risk because China has made little progress in overhauling a food-safety regime that produced melamine-laced infant formula and deadly dog biscuits. By Caitlin Dewey  •  Read more » Towns that sell their public water systems to for-profit corporations sometimes regret it Even as more cities consider selling their water infrastructure, others are trying to wrest control of their systems back from private operators, usually because of complaints about poor service or rate hikes. By Elizabeth Douglass  •  Read more » Shipping-container farm's backers see it as a solution to food deserts One company has created indoor farms that can produce local fruits and vegetables anywhere — even in areas that usually import their food — by growing them in 40-foot shipping containers stacked in warehouses or parking lots. By Maura Judkis  •  Read more » WorldViews | Perspective Photos from Mosul reveal the horror of the Islamic State war for ordinary people caught in its path They show the apocalyptic suffering being inflicted in the name of the war against terrorism, as well as the vast extent of the destruction being wrought in the Iraqi city. By Liz Sly  •  Read more » Arkansas is only state to share voter data as federal judge mulls privacy issues in Trump panel The voting commission's request for information on the country's more than 150 million registered voters has set off a wave of opposition, with critics citing its implications on privacy, states' rights, and possible voter suppression. By Spencer S. Hsu  •  Read more » News quiz: One thing leads to another Don't let summertime distractions keep you from checking how well you paid attention this week. The faster you correctly answer, the higher you can score. By Tiffany Harness  •  Read more » Flight attendant smashes wine bottles on a man who tried to open the exit midair, FBI says The Delta Air Lines plane was an hour out of Seattle when a man lunged for the exit door, according to the FBI. By Avi Selk  •  Read more » Home & Garden Experts rank the 5 best trash cans These models combine looks and practicality — and one costs less than $30. By Lindsey M. Roberts  •  Read more » On Love A wedding 22 years in the making They met in high school, but it was a phone call that set off the real-world "Best Friend's Wedding." By Megan McDonough  •  Read more » Food Cook on Sunday for easy meals all week Tired of trolling for dinner ideas at 4 p.m. every day? Batch cooking is the answer. By Bonnie S. Benwick  •  Read more »         Share Today's Headlines:       Twitter      Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you are 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