Thursday's Headlines: Jackson tells colleagues he may withdraw from consideration to lead VA amid allegations

Trump attorney Michael Cohen says he will invoke his Fifth Amendment right in Stormy Daniels case; EPA chief heads to Capitol Hill as inquiries by White House signal his shaky...

Democracy Dies in Darkness     The morning's most important stories, selected by Post editors   Jackson tells colleagues he may withdraw from consideration to lead VA amid allegations White House physician Ronny L. Jackson has grown frustrated with the nomination process and has told colleagues he may remove his name from consideration, according to two White House officials with knowledge of his deliberations. His indecision was brewing even before Democrats released new allegations of professional misconduct, including the claim that he had wrecked a government vehicle after getting drunk. By Amy Gardner, Josh Dawsey and Seung Min Kim  •  Read more » Trump attorney Michael Cohen says he will invoke his Fifth Amendment right in Stormy Daniels case Cohen's declaration cited an "ongoing criminal investigation by the FBI and U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York." By Emma Brown and Rosalind S. Helderman  •   Read more »   EPA chief heads to Capitol Hill as inquiries by White House signal his shaky status In two budget hearings Thursday, Scott Pruitt is likely to be grilled over allegations of unethical behavior, wasteful spending and several controversial decisions. By Juliet Eilperin, Brady Dennis and Josh Dawsey  •   Read more »   Syria: Reflections from a Shattered Land 'These were not humans. They were a different kind of creature': Regrets of an ISIS midwife In conquered Raqqa, Samira al-Nasr was forced to deliver countless babies for Islamic State families, attending the most intimate moments of their secluded lives, which she described as alternately ordinary and grotesque. By Tamer El-Ghobashy  •   Read more »   She hunted for the 'Golden State Killer' until she died. Some think her work led to the suspect's arrest. Michelle McNamara, a true crime writer, knew exacting details about dozens of rapes and 12 murders that police believe the "Golden State Killer" committed. Her book brought national prominence to the case and may have played a role in the arrest of Joseph James DeAngelo, 72, a former police officer who has been charged with two counts of murder. By Eli Rosenberg  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Opinions   America is obsessed with the virtue of work. What about the virtue of rest? By Elizabeth Bruenig  •   Read more »   The punishment I favor for abortion By Kevin D. Williamson  •   Read more »   Macron treats Congress to a full-scale takedown of Trumpism By E.J. Dionne Jr.  •   Read more »   What makes the Muslim ban a Muslim ban? Trump. By Dana Milbank  •   Read more »   The West Virginia candidate who's 'Trumpier than Trump' By Karen Tumulty  •   Read more »   It's time for these counties to reclaim their grisly history of lynching By Editorial Board  •   Read more » ADVERTISEMENT More News   Today's WorldView | Analysis After hugging Trump, Macron tears down Trumpism In his speech to Congress, French President Emmanuel Macron excoriated lawmakers to reject "extreme nationalism" and protectionism, and championed climate-change science. By Ishaan Tharoor  •  Read more »     Dangerous outbreak of E. coli illness from romaine lettuce expands, with 19 states affected The total number of people who have become sick from the lettuce has risen to 84. Forty-two have been hospitalized — a higher rate than usually seen in E. coli cases, said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. By Lena H. Sun and Joel Achenbach  •   Read more »   The Intersect | Analysis Inside the world of 'incels,' the dark corner of the Internet linked to the suspect in the Toronto killings In online culture, "incel" means more than just a support group for the lonely and shy — it refers to a specific, insular, self-radicalized community with roots in the anti-feminist, misogynist "manosphere" and 4chan culture. By Abby Ohlheiser  •   Read more »   Ford to cut most car models in North America over the next four years The decision, which CEO Jim Hackett said was due to declining demand and profitability, means Ford will stop selling the Fusion, Taurus, CMax and Fiesta in the United States, Canada and Mexico. By Tom Krisher | AP  •   Read more »   Man in cowboy hat foils gunman in Mexican butcher shop As the would-be robber turned, the older man in the hat lunged forward and overwhelmed him from behind. By Amy B Wang  •   Read more »   A Port Authority official berated and cursed at officers during a traffic stop. A dash cam was on. D.C.-based lobbyist Caren Z. Turner resigned this week from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. A video released April 24 shows why. By Cleve R. Wootson Jr.  •   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