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'It's catastrophic': U.S. allies reject Trump's Jerusalem pronouncement Flynn told former business associate that Russia sanctions would be 'ripped up,' according to congressional...

Democracy Dies in Darkness     The day's most important stories   Trump recognizes Jerusalem as Israeli capital in reversal of longtime U.S. policy The president said he remains fully committed to a peace deal between the Israelis and Palestinians even as his announcement brought recriminations in the Middle East By David Nakamura  •  Read more » 'It's catastrophic': U.S. allies reject Trump's Jerusalem pronouncement Close allies such as Britain, France and Germany had criticized President Trump or voiced skepticism ahead of the move. By Rick Noack  •   Read more »   Flynn told former business associate that Russia sanctions would be 'ripped up,' according to congressional witness During President Trump's inaugural address, the new national security adviser allegedly sent a text that a plan to build nuclear power plants in the Middle East in partnership with Russian interests was "good to go."  By Tom Hamburger  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Senate Democrats increase calls for Franken to resign amid sexual harassment allegations The growing push raises the possibility that Minnesota Democrat will become the second lawmaker to step aside over recent accusations of inappropriate behavior. Franken has denied intentional wrongdoing and has apologized. By Elise Viebeck, Ed O'Keefe and Karen Tumulty  •   Read more »   Perspective Best TV shows of 2017: Stories of strong women dominate our critic's list Television offered more than enough escape from the anxieties and outrages of life in 2017. But it also found plenty of contextual and thematic relevance to kick around. By Hank Stuever  •   Read more »   Trump again elevates shutdown threat, even as tensions ease on Capitol Hill The president blamed the threat on Democratic demands on immigration policy. But House conservatives appeared to back off plans to oppose a short-term stopgap. By Mike DeBonis  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Ryan says Republicans to target welfare, Medicare, Medicaid spending in 2018 House Speaker Paul Ryan's remarks add to the growing signs that top Republicans aim to cut government spending next year. Republicans are close to passing a tax bill that nonpartisan analysts say would increase the deficit by at least $1 trillion over a decade. By Jeff Stein  •   Read more »   The most accurate climate change models predict the most alarming consequences, study finds The study adds to a growing body of bad news about how human activity is changing the planet's climate and how dire those changes will be in the future. By Chris Mooney  •   Read more »   Enrollment in ACA marketplaces brisk yet lags last year's total as deadline nears The shorter sign-up season leaves little time to catch up with final enrollment numbers from a year ago. By Amy Goldstein  •   Read more »   One war, four brothers and hundreds of letters exposing the horrors of combat An Arizona man's surprise discovery came when he bid on abandoned items. He recognized their value immediately. By Dan Lamothe  •   Read more »   'I don't like men': Lawmaker brings meeting to a halt after male colleague touches his arm Pennsylvania state Rep. Daryl Metcalfe (R) interrupted the proceedings to protest, suggesting the Democrat who touched his arm is gay. By Marwa Eltagouri  •   Read more »   Time's Person of the Year: 'The Silence Breakers' for speaking out against sexual harassment The women of the #MeToo movement "have unleashed one of the highest-velocity shifts in our culture since the 1960s," Time's editor said. By Lindsey Bever and Abby Ohlheiser  •   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