Evening Edition: Senate Democrats say they can block short-term spending bill

Trump officials weigh keeping national parks open even if government shuts down Health-care workers who object to abortions or assisted suicides to get more federal protection

Democracy Dies in Darkness     The day's most important stories   Senate Democrats say they can block short-term spending bill At least nine Democratic senators who supported the last stopgap measure said they will oppose another short-term deal that would keep the government open through Feb. 16. Amid growing signs that GOP leaders did not have enough votes for the bill, the White House expressed frustration with Congress for "being unable to do its job." By Mike DeBonis, Elise Viebeck and Ed O'Keefe  •  Read more » Trump officials weigh keeping national parks open even if government shuts down The precedent-setting change championed by White House budget director Mick Mulvaney is an attempt to blunt public anger over the disruption of federal services in the event a shutdown occurs. By Lisa Rein and Juliet Eilperin  •  Read more »   Health-care workers who object to abortions or assisted suicides to get more federal protection A new office will help protect doctors, nurses and other medical professionals who decline to participate in care that goes against their moral or religious convictions. By Ariana Eunjung Cha and Juliet Eilperin  •  Read more »   A parade of horror and catharsis at hearing of doctor to Olympic gymnasts The criminal cases against Larry Nassar are nearing an end, with a marathon sentencing hearing where 101 of the more than 130 girls and women who've accused Nassar of abuse are expected to speak. Nassar faces a 60-year federal term for child pornography crimes. By Will Hobson  •  Read more »   Trump pushes back on chief of staff's claims that border wall pledges were 'uninformed' President Trump privately fumed after White House Chief of Staff John F. Kelly said that Trump's views on a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border had "evolved." By John Wagner, Josh Dawsey and Robert Costa  •  Read more »   What does it mean to be American now? We went to every state to find out. In a polarizing climate, what unites Americans may be as powerful as what divides us. Read more » ADVERTISEMENT Amazon includes D.C., Los Angeles and Dallas on list of 20 finalists for second headquarters The online retail giant released a list of regions in the United States and Canada that it is considering for its second headquarters that could support as many as 50,000 future employees. The list includes major metropolitan areas as well as a slew of smaller communities. By Brian Fung  •  Read more »   The planet just had its hottest 4 years in recorded history. Trump is dismantling efforts to fight climate change. The results make the past four years the hottest period in the government's 138-year archive. By Chris Mooney  •  Read more »   Prosecutors aim to portray Cosby as a serial predator by seeking testimony from 19 alleged victims in retrial The request suggests a widening of the government's case. But a similar maneuver largely failed in the comedian's first trial, which ended with a hung jury. By Manuel Roig-Franzia  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Trump Towers buyers in India offered chance to meet Donald Trump Jr., raising ethics concerns The offer comes amid rising concerns that the president's children are using their name to profit from their father's position. By Annie Gowen  •  Read more »   Trump visits Pennsylvania to sell tax law — and to try to save a House seat for Republicans The president's trip also comes as Congress frantically works to pass a short-term funding bill to keep the government open. By Ashley Parker and Robert Costa  •  Read more »   France's epic Bayeux Tapestry is headed to Britain, in a loan for the ages The 70-yard-long masterpiece tells the story of the 1066 Battle of Hastings, a pivotal historical event for the British. By William Booth and James McAuley  •  Read more »   She wore the weapon in a photo with a friend — then killed her with it Cheyenne Rose Antoine pleaded guilty to killing Brittney Gargol and was sentenced to seven years in prison. Gargol was killed by strangulation and a belt found at the scene matched the one Antoine wore in a photo that Gargol posted hours earlier. By Alex Horton  •  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. ©2018 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071