Friday's Headlines: Congress averts partial shutdown as Senate passes stopgap spending bill

Angry Hispanic Caucus members confront Schumer as prospects for DACA deal slip again; Meeting of President Trump's inner circle becomes griping session as advisers vent over 2018...

Democracy Dies in Darkness     The morning's most important stories, selected by Post editors   Congress averts partial shutdown, pushes showdowns into January The stopgap sending bill approved Thursday extends current federal funding through Jan. 19, delaying showdowns on spending, immigration, health care and national security. The measure provides temporary extensions of the Children's Health Insurance Program, a veterans health-care program and a warrantless surveillance program. By Mike DeBonis and Erica Werner  •  Read more » Angry Hispanic Caucus members confront Schumer as prospects for DACA deal slip again A key House Democrat accused Schumer and other Democratic senators of not caring about the fate of "dreamers" and "throwing them under the bus" in the ongoing spending debate with Republicans. By Ed O'Keefe  •   Read more »   Meeting of President Trump's inner circle becomes griping session as advisers vent over 2018 strategy Trump confidant Corey Lewandowski urged him to change the way the White House manages the GOP and handles its planning for the midterm elections, complaining that the president "wasn't being served well," said a person familiar with the meeting. By Josh Dawsey and Robert Costa  •   Read more »   To curb illegal border crossings, Trump administration weighs new measures targeting families Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen is considering new measures to halt a surge of Central Americans coming across the Mexican border, including a proposal to separate parents from their children, according to officials with knowledge of the plans. By Nick Miroff  •   Read more »   Scientists set out to explore the Arctic's fabled waters. But they could also alter its future. The researchers examining the icy waters of the Northwest Passage faced a dilemma: By mapping the region that's only now becoming navigable because of climate change, they are helping to eventually facilitate more tourism and shipping, which could damage the pristine environment. By Story by Chris Mooney | Video by Alice Li  •   Read more »   'We're losing the war for truth': Sen. Franken denounces Trump, GOP in final floor speech The Minnesota Democrat bade farewell to Capitol Hill with a lengthy broadside against the policies of the Trump administration and a call for politicians to commit themselves to "honesty in public discourse." By Elise Viebeck  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Opinions   A sweetheart tax deal — for the Trumps By Eugene Robinson  •   Read more »   The stench of Trump's self-dealing By Joe Scarborough  •   Read more »   You own this tax bill, Republicans. Good luck. By Catherine Rampell  •   Read more »   Trump's successes are thanks to Republicans. His failures are thanks to Trump. By Michael Gerson  •   Read more »   Trump likes Mattis. Will it last? By David Ignatius  •   Read more »   17 good things that happened in 2017 By Editorial Board  •   Read more » ADVERTISEMENT More News   FBI's top lawyer said to be reassigned James Baker, one of the most trusted, longest-serving national security officials in the government, has served as the head of the FBI's Office of General Counsel for several years, playing a key role in the agency's handling of major cases and policy debates. By Devlin Barrett, Ellen Nakashima and Carol Leonnig  •  Read more »     Papa John's founder will step down as CEO months after criticizing the NFL John Schnatter sparked outrage by blaming the league's "poor leadership" in response to national anthem demonstrations by players for sales declines at the pizza chain, which is a top sponsor of the NFL. By Marwa Eltagouri  •   Read more »   Judge dismisses lawsuit alleging Trump violated Constitution's emoluments clause The suit accused the president of violating the clause because his properties do business with foreign governments while he is in office. But a judge dismissed it, saying only Congress can prevent the president from accepting emoluments. By David A. Fahrenthold and Jonathan O'Connell  •   Read more »   A Northeast winter storm could ruin your Christmas travel. Here's what you need to know. Mother Nature may disrupt your travel plans with at least two messy, wintry storms en route starting Friday night. By Matthew Cappucci  •   Read more »   Dick Enberg | 1935–2017 Legendary sportscaster whose calls of 'Oh my!' punctuated great plays dies at 82 Enberg got his big break doing the play by play of UCLA basketball games. He went on to call Super Bowls, Olympics, Final Fours and Angels and Padres baseball games during his 60-year career. By Bernie Wilson | AP  •   Read more »   Oyster shucking? A duel? No, Virginia will pull a name from a film canister to settle tied election. Much of the state and political world became fascinated with a tie in a key House of Delegates race that will determine which party controls the chamber — and the rare "lot" draw that Virginia law requires to decide it. By Jenna Portnoy  •   Read more »         Share Today's Headlines:    Twitter     Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you signed up for Today's Headlines 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