Wednesday's Headlines: A burst of acrimony on Capitol Hill threatens immigration deal
Clashes boost chances of shutdown at week's end; Mueller subpoenas Bannon to testify in Russia investigation; After Irma, Barbuda islanders fear a cherished Caribbean lifestyle may...
Democracy Dies in Darkness
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Continuing fallout over the president's use of a vulgar expression during a meeting last week heightened doubts among congressional leaders that they will be able to make a deal on a new spending bill by Friday's deadline that will include legalizing the status of "dreamers" — undocumented immigrants brought to this country as children.
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer (D-Md.), the second-ranking House Democrat, refused to guarantee the votes to keep the government open. "We're not going to be held hostage to do things we think are contrary to the best interest of the American people," Hoyer said.
Stephen K. Bannon is the first top Trump adviser known to be summoned by special counsel investigators for a grand jury interview. He appeared before the House Intelligence Committee on Tuesday, but the president's former chief strategist declined to answer questions.
By Karoun Demirjian, Carol D. Leonnig and Rosalind S. Helderman • Read more »
Before Hurricane Irma struck in September, Barbuda's 1,700 residents considered the island a forgotten Eden. But as pressure mounts from Antigua's government to modernize as they rebuild, many fear a traditional way of life will be lost forever.
By Anthony Faiola, Salwan Georges and Joe Moore • Read more »
The resignations of nine out of 12 National Park System Advisory Board members leaves the federal government without a functioning body to designate national historic or natural landmarks.
Last year's incidents left 17 sailors dead. Those charged include Cmdrs. Bryce Benson and Alfredo J. Sanchez, the former captains of the USS Fitzgerald and USS John S. McCain.
Navy Rear Adm. Ronny L. Jackson said the 71-year-old president did "exceedingly well" on a 30-item cognitive test that Trump had personally requested in a bid to put questions about his mental fitness to rest.
By Jenna Johnson and Lenny Bernstein • Read more »
Stephanie Clifford, whose professional name is Stormy Daniels, spoke to Slate multiple times before breaking off contact a week before the election, according to Jacob Weisberg, chairman and editor in chief of the Slate Group.
A huge spike in airstrikes is the product of new rules that let U.S. forces hit Taliban targets at will, whereas under the Obama administration, they were restricted to defending Afghan forces under imminent attack.
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