Sunday's Headlines: With White House stabilizers gone, Trump calls his own shots

Emerging Democratic Party united on liberal policies but divided on how to win; Democrats seeking head start to House majority look to Philadelphia suburbs; 'He had no gun, no...

Democracy Dies in Darkness     The morning's most important stories, selected by Post editors   With White House stabilizers gone, Trump calls his own shots As he shakes up his administration, the president is prioritizing personal chemistry above all else, replacing aides who have tended toward caution and consensus with figures far more likely to encourage his more rash instincts. He is making hasty decisions that jolt markets and shock leaders and experts — including those on his own staff. By Philip Rucker and Robert Costa  •  Read more » Emerging Democratic Party united on liberal policies but divided on how to win The party taking shape will challenge the GOP with a distinct populist tilt. But there is sharp disagreement over tactics — how to criticize President Trump or how best to talk about issues — and sparring over whether first-time hopefuls or experienced politicians should be the standard-bearers. By Sean Sullivan, Mike DeBonis, Paul Kane and Jenna Portnoy  •   Read more »   @PKCapitol | Analysis Democrats seeking head start to House majority look to Philadelphia suburbs Democratic success in local races last year and a new congressional map could translate into a gain of five or six House seats in the Philadelphia area. By Paul Kane  •   Read more »   'He had no gun, no Molotov': Gazans want probe after 15 die in protest against Israel Abdul Fattah Abdul Nabi, 19, was shot by Israeli soldiers in the back of the head, his family says, as he was running away from the border fence with a tire. He was one of at least 15 people killed in the Gaza Strip during a protest on Friday, the bloodiest day in the 140-square-mile territory since the 2014 war between Israel and the militant group Hamas. By Loveday Morris and Hazem Balousha  •   Read more »   Why Gov. Jerry Brown pardoned 5 ex-convicts facing deportation, drawing Trump's ire California's governor pardoned 56 people who had completed their sentences years ago, five of whom are immigrants facing deportation. All of the five have since led law-abiding lives, according to Brown's office. By Kristine Phillips  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Opinions   How do you write political satire when politics are a farce? By Armando Iannucci  •   Read more »   Why I left Fox News By Ralph Peters  •   Read more »   The days that shook the nation By Brian Rosenwald  •   Read more »   Five myths about Passover By Danya Ruttenberg  •   Read more »   I know what Stormy Daniels is going through. I went through it, too. By Sydney Leathers  •   Read more »   Trump says we're leaving Syria 'like, very soon.' Bad idea. By Editorial Board  •   Read more » ADVERTISEMENT More News   Ted Nugent says Parkland students 'have no soul,' calls them 'mushy-brained children' The musician and NRA member made the comments in an interview that focused on Emma González's and David Hogg's criticism of the gun rights group. By Alex Horton  •  Read more »     The Fix | Analysis The White House releases a photo of its interns, and the Internet asks: Why so few people of color? The image provided a window into understanding why there could be such low representation of people of color at top levels of the Trump administration: Diversity has to start at the bottom. By Eugene Scott  •   Read more »   Sen. Warner now backs assault weapons ban after reexamining issue The shift from the Virginia Democrat highlights a growing boldness by the party on the issue, after a long period where candidates in swing states and red states tried not to cross the gun lobby. By David Weigel  •   Read more »   Villanova vs. Kansas: Wildcats' three-point shooting too much for the Jayhawks in 95-79 win Villanova set a new Final Four record with 18 three-pointers made in a 96-79 rout of Kansas to reach Monday night's national semifinal against Michigan. By Chuck Culpepper and Roman Stubbs  •   Read more »   Takeaways from the Final Four as Villanova, Michigan advance to title game The Wildcats throttle Kansas with 18 three-pointers, while Wolverines grind it out against Loyola-Chicago. By Roman Stubbs  •   Read more »   Loyola Chicago almost pulled off another miracle before falling to Michigan at Final Four The Ramblers led by as many as 10 points in the second half, but Moritz Wagner helped the Wolverines come back and pull away for a 69-57 win. By Chuck Culpepper  •   Read more »   Perspective: Loyola Chicago, the team NCAA basketball did not deserve, exits stage right The Ramblers, an essential silver lining to a season full of dark clouds, leave with their heads held high. By Jerry Brewer  •   Read more »   Voraciously Too old to hunt for Easter eggs? Make these festive egg recipes instead. Whether you're making a big holiday meal or just snacking, these recipes beat a bunch of dyed eggs languishing on your table. By Becky Krystal  •   Read more »   The Fix | Analysis The conspiracy theory behind a curious Roseanne Barr tweet, explained On Friday night, the sitcom star tweeted and retweeted about a questionable claim that the Trump administration was breaking up pedophile rings. By David Weigel  •   Read more »   Tesla asserts Autopilot 'unequivocally makes the world safer' — days after fiery, fatal crash The company tried to explain the crash that killed an Apple engineer whose electric SUV was on Autopilot mode when it crashed into a median. By Cleve R. Wootson Jr.  •   Read more »   Retropod | Podcast Did a teenage girl strike out Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig? Jackie Mitchell took the mound and in six pitches struck out the baseball greats. Or did she? By Michael S. Rosenwald  •   Read more »   On Parenting How to create a bedtime routine that works Behavior that seemed cute at 8 a.m. is anything but when everyone is exhausted and the good-nights stretch into the second hour. By Mari-Jane Williams  •   Read more »   Home & Garden Winter-battered plants may look dead, but don't give up Spring has many gardeners yearning for new growth — and fretting over dry, shriveled shrubs. The key is patience. By Adrian Higgins  •   Read more »   Wellness Why you should reject 'guilt-free' foods Enjoy your treat, but don't let advertising mislead you into thinking it's good for you. By Cara Rosenbloom  •   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