Monday's Headlines: ‘Ready, shoot, aim’: Loyalty alone can earn a nod from Trump, leading to hiring headaches

Ronny Jackson won't return to job as Trump's physician; This little-known megadonor is pouring money into GOP candidates — and setting the tone for the primaries; Gubernatorial...

Democracy Dies in Darkness     The morning's most important stories, selected by Post editors   'Ready, shoot, aim': Loyalty alone can earn a nod from Trump, leading to hiring headaches The White House struggles to balance allegiance, qualifications and baggage as it vets nominees, officials said, sometimes resulting in embarrassment. "Trump decides who he wants and tells people," said a strategist who works closely with the West Wing. "That's the vetting process." By Ashley Parker, Philip Rucker and Josh Dawsey  •  Read more » Ronny Jackson won't return to job as Trump's physician The former combat surgeon, whom the president had unsuccessfully nominated to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs, will remain in the White House medical unit. By Ashley Parker  •   Read more »   This little-known megadonor is pouring money into GOP candidates — and setting the tone for the primaries Richard Uihlein, a shipping-supplies magnate who shuns the spotlight, has risen to become one of the most powerful — and disruptive — GOP donors in the country, funneling cash to races in the service of his anti-union, free-market and small-government views. By Michelle Ye Hee Lee and Michael Scherer  •   Read more »   Gubernatorial primaries emerge as battleground for the soul of the Democratic Party Establishment candidates and incumbents are being pulled to the left by an energized party base and surprisingly strong liberal challengers. By David Weigel  •   Read more »   The home of British democracy is rotting from within. The cost to fix Westminster? $5 billion. British lawmakers approved one of the most ambitious restoration projects of the modern age, a scheme that would see the entire Parliament decamp to nearby buildings for six years while the Palace of Westminster gets a much-needed makeover. By William Booth and Karla Adam  •   Read more »   Hopes, fears intertwine at border as first members of migrant caravan try to seek asylum After traveling for more than a month, the first 50 migrants, mostly women and children from Central America, tried cross into San Diego. For those who succeed in entering U.S. custody, it will be the beginning of a long journey through the immigration court system. By Maya Averbuch and Joshua Partlow  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Opinions   Michelle Wolf got it just right By Molly Roberts  •   Read more »   The steep price of the Trumpian circus By E.J. Dionne Jr.  •   Read more »   Congress must take away Trump's unlimited authority to wage war By Tim Kaine  •   Read more »   There's a genuine solution to our health-care problem By Robert J. Samuelson  •   Read more »   Taiwan seems to be benefiting from Trump's presidency. So why is no one celebrating? By Jackson Diehl  •   Read more »   The Trump administration is traumatizing children to scare migrants away By Editorial Board  •   Read more » ADVERTISEMENT More News   Double suicide bomb attack in Kabul kills dozens, including 7 journalists rushing to the scene The second suicide bomber was on foot, a police official said, and mingled among the crowd of journalists who had gathered after the first explosion. By Pamela Constable and Sayed Salahuddin  •  Read more »     Today's WorldView | Analysis Trump's incoherence on North Korea and Iran The United States is preparing to extend an olive branch to the North Koreans while placing itself on a collision course with Tehran. By Ishaan Tharoor  •   Read more »   The NRA said guns will be banned during a Pence speech. School shooting survivors see hypocrisy. "I thought giving everyone a gun was to enhance safety. Am I missing something?" asked the father of a slain Parkland student. Even some NRA members and gun enthusiasts bristled at the notion of disarming for the vice president. By Alex Horton  •   Read more »   He walked along an Israeli beach as far as Gaza. Then he vanished. The Ethiopian-Israeli man, last seen walking one of the most heavily guarded borders in the world, is believed to be in the hands of Hamas. Israel says it is making secret efforts to free him. By Ruth Eglash  •   Read more »   Deer in Oregon are walking around with arrows stuck in them. Police want to find the culprit. State wildlife officials and law enforcement are offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of whoever is responsible. By Amy B Wang  •   Read more »   NBA Playoffs James's supporting cast finally shows up in crunch time for Cleveland With LeBron James in the locker room being treated for cramps, his often-suspect supporting cast came through with key baskets against an upset-minded Indiana squad to help secure a Game 7 victory over the Pacers. By Tim Bontemps  •   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. Manage my email newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe from Today's Headlines Privacy Policy | Help ©2018 The Washington Post  |  1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071