Monday's Headlines: After years of U.S. dominance, Chinese science is closing the gap — and luring away experts

A president can't obstruct justice? That's not quite right, scholars say.; California's race for governor has become a referendum on resistance; Feinstein, with a turn left,...

Democracy Dies in Darkness     The morning's most important stories, selected by Post editors   After years of U.S. dominance, Chinese science is closing the gap — and luring away experts China is on track to surpass the United States on spending on scientific research by the end of this year, according to the National Science Board. And with the allure of ample funding and tech staff, many young scientists are pulling up stakes. By Ben Guarino, Emily Rauhala and William Wan  •  Read more » A president can't obstruct justice? That's not quite right, scholars say. The assertion by President Trump's lawyers that he inherently cannot obstruct justice would essentially mean that the president is above the law. By Matt Zapotosky  •   Read more »   California's race for governor has become a referendum on resistance The winner will ascend to one of the few roles in American politics with the prestige to act as a counterweight to the presidency and instantly be a player in the 2020 presidential race. By Scott Wilson  •   Read more »   Feinstein, with a turn left, appears to be cruising toward a big primary win It was supposed to be a defining battle for the Democratic Party's future, but Sen. Dianne Feinstein's best-known liberal challenger, State Sen. Kevin de León, has struggled to break through. By David Weigel  •   Read more »   A historic exodus is leaving Venezuela without teachers, doctors and electricians The collapsing socialist state is suffering one of the most dramatic outflows of human talent in modern times, unveiling vast gaps in the labor market that are causing a breakdown in daily life. By Anthony Faiola and Rachelle Krygier  •   Read more »   Analysis From marksmen to lobbyists: How the NRA transformed into a powerful political force Amid the rapid social upheaval of the 1960s, the National Rifle Association began to amplify its members' fears of being disarmed in lawless times — and it used that energy to influence gun legislation in Washington. By Ann Gerhart and Chris Alcantara  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Opinions   Mourning America: What my father, Ronald Reagan, would say today By Patti Davis  •   Read more »   The question that could decide the 2020 election By Fred Hiatt  •   Read more »   The surprising reason the economy is roaring By Robert J. Samuelson  •   Read more »   Why dialogue matters — even in the Trump era By E.J. Dionne Jr.  •   Read more »   Apple stands up to the thought police By Editorial Board  •   Read more »   Now the U.S. stretches from sea to ever shinier sea By Tom Toles  •   Read more » ADVERTISEMENT More News   North Korea's Kim Jong Un dismisses three top military officials, South Korea report says The move could suggest direct intervention by Kim Jong Un to remove leaders who oppose his outreach to Washington. By Brian Murphy and Michelle Ye Hee Lee  •  Read more »     The United Nations says Trump is making life harder for the poor No developed country should allow people to suffer like this, according to a U.N. expert on poverty and human rights who has spent the past several months visiting impoverished communities across the United States. By Amanda Erickson  •   Read more »   NBA Finals | Analysis Steph Curry's record night gives Warriors a 2-0 series lead Cleveland hung around for most of the contest, but Curry's barrage of three-pointers powered Golden State to a 122-103 victory. By Tim Bontemps  •   Read more »   3 trapped on Hawaii's Big Island are airlifted to safety as volcano continues to erupt A stream of lava as wide as three football fields flowed over a highway and also boiled away all the water in a freshwater lake as the National Guard evacuated residents. By Reuters  •   Read more »   A forensic psychiatrist was gunned down. Then police discovered more bodies. Steven Pitt's death is connected to the killings of two paralegals in Scottsdale, Ariz., police said. Pitt had worked on the JonBenét Ramsey case and other high-profile crimes. By Kristine Phillips  •   Read more »   Analysis Do the dismal box-office returns of 'Solo' signal a problem for the Star Wars franchise? "Solo: A Star Wars Story" is the first sign that Star Wars might not be the cash cow it was once considered. By Travis M. Andrews  •   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