Thursday's Headlines: Comey could turn lawmakers’ Russia probes to questions of obstruction

A president divorced from the executive branch he oversees; Trump's tools of persuasion range from tough talk to polite cajoling; London's first Muslim mayor stays cool, calm and collected amid terrorist attacks; A British election campaign that few expected ends in a way that no one could have predicted; 'We are one tripped senator' away from disaster: Inside the surging Capitol media mob;   Democracy Dies in Darkness     The morning's most important stories, selected by Post editors   Top Stories Comey could turn lawmakers' Russia probes to questions of obstruction If the testimony of former FBI director James Comey suggests that President Trump's actions constituted an obstruction of justice on investigations of Russia-related matters, the focus of congressional inquiries could shift from intelligence details to legal and criminal matters. By Ed O'Keefe and Karoun Demirjian  •  Read more » The Take | Analysis A president divorced from the executive branch he oversees Trump's tweets and actions paint a picture of someone feeling embattled and taking matters into his own hands, often apparently against the advice of many of those around him. By Dan Balz  •  Read more »   Trump's tools of persuasion range from tough talk to polite cajoling The president likes to recount tales of tough tactics he has used to persuade his executives, wives or bankers to do his bidding. But in the White House, he has found that some of the people on the receiving end of his strong-arming are far more likely to push back publicly.  By Marc Fisher  •  Read more »   London's first Muslim mayor stays cool, calm and collected amid terrorist attacks Despite criticism from President Trump, most Londoners, including Prime Minister Theresa May, think Sadiq Khan has done well in handling the aftermath of recent terror incidents. By William Booth  •  Read more »   A British election campaign that few expected ends in a way that no one could have predicted Theresa May was supposed to win in a landslide. But she has stumbled, while Jeremy Corbyn has surprised. By Griff Witte  •  Read more »   'We are one tripped senator' away from disaster: Inside the surging Capitol media mob Amid a deluge of Trump-related drama and sensational hearings, reporters on Capitol Hill have gone from an endangered species to something more like an invasive one, covering the halls of power in greater numbers than seen in decades. By Elise Viebeck and Ben Terris  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Opinions   I helped prosecute Watergate. Comey's statement is sufficient evidence for an obstruction of justice case. By Philip Allen Lacovara  •  Read more »   Comey is a disgruntled ex-employee, and that's how the Senate should view his testimony By Jack Kingston  •  Read more »   Our town's newspaper was mocked for endorsing Trump. Here's what we think now. By Gary Abernathy  •  Read more »   Trump aides get tongue-tied trying to defend their boss By Dana Milbank  •  Read more »   Trump doesn't understand how to be president. The Comey story shows why. By E.J. Dionne Jr.  •  Read more »   Trump's FBI pick deserves intense scrutiny. Here's what he should be ready for. By Editorial Board  •  Read more » ADVERTISEMENT   More News   Today's WorldView | Analysis Terror in Iran reveals the hypocrisy of Trump and his allies The president's message of condolence after the Islamic State attacked Iran's capital read more like an insult. By Ishaan Tharoor  •  Read more » North Korea fires another salvo of missiles, defying international condemnation The projectiles, believed to be short-range surface-to-ship cruise missiles, were fired off North Korea's east coast, South Korea's military said, in a continuation of weapons tests that have rattled Washington and the North's neighbors. By Anna Fifield  •  Read more » Montana congressman-elect Gianforte apologizes for ‘assault’ on reporter "Notwithstanding anyone's statements to the contrary, you did not initiate any physical contact with me, and I had no right to assault you," Gianforte wrote in a letter addressed to the reporter. By David Weigel  •  Read more » They look like prescription drugs, but they’re actually deadly poison, Georgia authorities say In recent days, the drugs — which are purchased on the street — have led to dozens of overdoses and as many as four deaths in south and central Georgia. By Peter Holley  •  Read more » ‘Infrastructure week,’ designed to challenge Democrats, finds no takers "What they've proposed is privatizing most of our infrastructure to give wealthy financiers tax breaks on projects they were probably going to build anyway … It'll lead to 'Trump tolls' from one end of the country to the other," Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer said. By David Weigel  •  Read more » The latest NSA leak is a reminder that your bosses can see your every move The case of Reality Winner offers a cautionary tale that virtually every American worker in today's economy can be tracked and reported — and you don't even have to be the NSA to pull it off. By Brian Fung  •  Read more » How the Jewish identity of ‘Wonder Woman's’ star is causing a stir The film has drawn all kinds of controversy over gender politics since its release last Friday, but it has also put the spotlight on Jewish debates over race and nationality. By Sarah Pulliam Bailey  •  Read more »         Share Today's Headlines:       Twitter      Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you are signed up for Headlines. For additional free newsletters or to manage your newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. 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