Evening Edition: Bannon vowed a war on GOP establishment, but his support of Roy Moore could backfire

Trump backs off decision on big-game hunting after outcry; Sen. Franken's troubles test his bond with the minority leader

Democracy Dies in Darkness     The day's most important stories   Bannon vowed a war on GOP establishment, but his support of Roy Moore could backfire Former White House chief strategist Stephen Bannon, who continues to have President Trump's ear, has vowed to recruit and field challengers against almost every Republican Senate incumbent next year with the aim of creating widespread upheaval and dislodging Majority Leader Mitch McConnell from his post. By John Wagner  •  Read more » Trump backs off decision on big-game hunting after outcry The president abruptly reversed his administration's decision to allow elephants shot for sport in Zimbabwe and Zambia to be imported as trophies. This morning, he retweeted praise of his move from conservative pundits Piers Morgan and Greta Van Susteren. By Ashley Parker and Juliet Eilperin  •   Read more »   PowerPost • Analysis Sen. Franken's troubles test his bond with the minority leader Fellow Democrat Charles Schumer quickly agreed with his more junior colleagues and joined Republican Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in calling for an ethics investigation of Al Franken, who acknowledged his sexual misconduct. By Paul Kane  •   Read more »   A staggering number of sex abuse claims rocks the world of Olympic sports More than 290 coaches and officials associated with U.S. Olympic sports organizations have been publicly accused of sexual misconduct since 1982, according to a Post review. That covers 15 sports and amounts to an average of one adult accused of misconduct every six weeks for 36 years. By Will Hobson and Steven Rich  •   Read more »   Gabby Douglas 'deeply sorry' for suggesting women 'dress modestly' after teammate Raisman says she was assaulted She was criticized for victim-shaming. By Matt Bonesteel  •   Read more »   Trump did nothing for detained UCLA players in China, LaVar Ball says "Everybody wants to make it seem like he helped me out," the father of LiAngelo Ball said. LiAngelo and two other student athletes were arrested on shoplifting charges while the basketball team was overseas for a game. They have been suspended indefinitely from playing. By Matt Bonesteel  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT An Argentine submarine with 44 people on board vanishes The vessel was returning to its base south of Buenos Aires after a routine mission when communications went silent. Strong winds and high waves are hindering search-and-rescue efforts. By Cleve R. Wootson Jr.  •   Read more »   Lebanon's embattled premier says he will return to Lebanon, but confirms resignation Saad Hariri met French President Emmanuel Macron after his abrupt resignation Nov. 4 sparked rumors that he had been forced to quit by his Saudi patrons. By Erin Cunningham and James McAuley  •   Read more »   Please stop annoying this NASA scientist with your ridiculous Planet X doomsday theories David Morrison studies real planets and makes real discoveries about the real universe. But his duties also include debunking perennial Internet theories that a fake planet is about to destroy Earth, this time on Sunday. By Avi Selk  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Thousands march in Zimbabwe to demand Mugabe step down, but when and if remain in question It was the first time in decades Zimbabweans were able to protest President Robert Mugabe without fear of arrest, coming days after the 93-year-old leader was detained by the military. By Kevin Sieff  •   Read more »   They fled North Korea for a better life. Here are their stories of struggle under Kim Jong Un. In six months of interviews in South Korea and Thailand, The Washington Post talked with more than 25 North Koreans from different walks of life who escaped the brutal regime of the "Great Successor." By Anna Fifield  •   Read more »   'It's not who I am': Jerry Jones apologizes for 'inappropriate' racial joke A four-year-old video was released showing the Cowboys owner telling a racially charged joke at a Dallas hotel. By Matt Bonesteel  •   Read more »   Obituaries • 1953–2017 Rhythm guitarist was a founding member of AC/DC Young formed the Australian hard rock band with his brother, Angus, and sold more than 200 million albums over 40 years. Young was diagnosed with dementia in 2014. A statement says he died peacefully with his family by his side. He was 64. By Mark Kennedy | AP  •   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 Evening Edition or because it is included in your subscription. 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