Evening Edition: ‘Journalism for rent’: Inside the secretive firm behind the Trump dossier

One person in custody after 'attempted terrorist attack,' NYC mayor says New CDC head faces questions about financial conflicts of interest

Democracy Dies in Darkness     The day's most important stories   'Journalism for rent': Inside the secretive firm behind the Trump dossier Hundreds of internal documents obtained by The Washington Post reveal how Fusion GPS, a firm led by former journalists, has used investigative reporting techniques and media connections to advance the interests of an eclectic range of clients on Wall Street, in Silicon Valley and in the nation's capital. By Jack Gillum and Shawn Boburg  •  Read more » One person in custody after 'attempted terrorist attack,' NYC mayor says Authorities said the suspect in today's blast — identified as Akayed Ullah, a 27-year-old immigrant from Bangladesh — used Velcro and zip ties to attach a homemade explosive to himself. The incident occurred in an underground passageway in the area of the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan. The suspect was among four people hurt, authorities said. By Mark Berman, Lindsey Bever, Amy B Wang and Devlin Barrett  •   Read more »   New CDC head faces questions about financial conflicts of interest Brenda Fitzgerald said she and her husband are legally obligated to maintain some investments in cancer detection and health information technology. That has required her to pledge to avoid government business that might affect those interests. By Lena H. Sun and Alice Crites  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Wilbur Ross was Trump's 'go-to guy.' But that relationship is being tested. Few advisers have been as close to President Trump as Ross, a Wall Street private-equity manager who helped rescue Trump from bankruptcy in 1990, an early supporter of his presidential ambitions and now his commerce secretary. But Ross has drawn unwanted attention amid questions about the true size of his wealth and his business contacts in Russia. By Steven Mufson  •   Read more »   The Daily 202 | Analysis Alabama's desire to not be embarrassed may be the best thing going for Doug Jones A stark class divide has emerged in the Senate race, as elites worry about Republican Roy Moore's effect on business. The opinion pages of state newspapers also have been filled with dire warnings about what message a Moore victory might send. By James Hohmann  •   Read more »   Judge rules transgender people can enlist in military, denying Trump bid to delay deadline The ruling follows an earlier opinion blocking President Trump's ban on military recruitment of transgender men and women that possibly would have forced the dismissal of current service members starting in March. By Spencer S. Hsu and Ann E. Marimow  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Trump accusers renew sexual misconduct charges against him, say it was 'heartbreaking' to see him elected The White House's position is that the president's accusers are lying and that the issue was settled when he was voted into office after the claims emerged. By Mark Berman and Frances Stead Sellers  •   Read more »   Promising to 'Make Our Planet Great Again,' Macron lures 13 U.S. climate scientists to France with grants The awarding of the research grants comes as the Trump administration has proposed slashing federal science budgets and has dropped out of the Paris climate accord. By Steven Mufson  •   Read more »   Perspective How many men are harassers or predators? We brace ourselves before looking at our news feeds. While the national reckoning is shocking to some, it's hardly a surprise to the women who have been betrayed by a mentor, a caregiver, a family member or a friend. By Petula Dvorak  •   Read more »   GOP sacrifices precision for speed as it rushes tax bill ahead The $1.5 trillion legislation, which is expected to be passed the week before Christmas — has picked up provisions that have surprised industry groups, Democrats and even some Republicans. By Erica Werner  •   Read more »   They made her put out her cigarette. She then threatened to kill everyone on the plane. A woman was smoking in the bathroom somewhere between Portland and Sacramento. The flight crew got her out, but it didn't improve the situation. By Avi Selk  •   Read more »   Analysis Why those Golden Globe nominations for 'All the Money in the World' are such a shock After Kevin Spacey was accused of sexual abuse, the actor was replaced — even though the movie was essentially completed. Crews finished filming less than two weeks ago. By Stephanie Merry  •   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