Monday's Headlines: Air marshals have conducted secret in-flight monitoring of U.S. fliers for years

Conservative donor network distances itself from GOP and Trump, citing 'divisiveness of this White House'; 2020 presidential candidates jockey for money now, fearing a fundraising...

Democracy Dies in Darkness     The morning's most important stories, selected by Post editors   Air marshals have conducted secret in-flight monitoring of U.S. fliers for years Under a sensitive, previously undisclosed program called "Quiet Skies," authorities identify passengers who raise flags because of travel histories or other factors and conduct secret observations of their actions — including behavior as common as sweating heavily or using the restroom repeatedly — aboard U.S. flights. By Missy Ryan and Ashley Halsey III  •  Read more » Conservative donor network distances itself from GOP and Trump, citing 'divisiveness of this White House' Officials affiliated with Charles Koch reiterated plans to spend as much as $400 million during the 2018 election cycle, but lamented the "deterioration of the core institutions of society" and "tremendous lack of leadership" in Washington. By Michelle Ye Hee Lee  •   Read more »   2020 presidential candidates jockey for money now, fearing a fundraising bottleneck next year Democrats seeking to challenge President Trump will be expected to raise millions of dollars by the end of March — in checks that are likely to be capped by federal rules at no more than $2,800 each. By Michael Scherer  •   Read more »   Recruited by Iran to fight for Syria's regime, young Afghans bring home cash and scars Rare recent interviews with returned fighters have shed new light on the desperation that drives such men to fight on Tehran's behalf in Syria. "Afghans are dying for $30 a day," one said. By Pamela Constable  •   Read more »   British farmers worry: Who will pick the fruit after Brexit? Britain today is completely dependent on foreign workers to pick its fruit and vegetables. But as it prepares to leave the E.U., bringing the era of free movement to a close, that work will have to be done by Brits — who don't seem very keen to do it. By William Booth and Karla Adam  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Opinions   How independent is the Fed? By Robert J. Samuelson  •   Read more »   House Republicans cannot be allowed to obstruct justice By Jennifer Rubin  •   Read more »   If China is becoming 'an unstoppable and invincible force,' as Xi says, why is he afraid of this man? By Fred Hiatt  •   Read more »   Fight for these State Department workers detained in Turkey By Henri J. Barkey and Eric Edelman  •   Read more »   Review Kavanaugh's documents as needed. Then proceed. By Editorial Board  •   Read more »   Russia and the far right's cozy affair By E.J. Dionne Jr.  •   Read more » ADVERTISEMENT More News   Carr Fire death toll climbs to six as crews gain 'some ground' against massive blaze The 90,000-acre fire in northern California has destroyed 517 structures and threatens 5,000 more, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. By Cleve R. Wootson Jr. and Aaron Williams  •  Read more »     Fact Checker | Analysis Wilbur Ross and the ongoing saga of the census citizenship question The commerce secretary told Congress that the Justice Department asked him to change the census. But newly released emails show that Ross was the driving force. By Salvador Rizzo  •   Read more »   Zimbabweans head to polls to vote in first election without Robert Mugabe There have been few reports of irregularities, though opposition and civil rights groups have documented widespread state-sponsored intimidation and vote-buying. By Max Bearak  •   Read more »   Nationals' Trea Turner is the latest MLB player to have ugly tweets uncovered The racially insensitive and homophobic tweets sent from Turner's account date to 2011 and 2012. "I am sincerely sorry for those tweets and apologize wholeheartedly," Turner said in a statement released by the team. By Chelsea Janes  •   Read more »   She'd given up hope of finding her schizophrenic son. Then came a call from an unknown number. "It was every day, searching. It's such a hole ripped out of your heart and your soul," Elise Cash said of the quest to find a trace of her son. By Terrence McCoy  •   Read more »   'We didn't let girls do it in the old days,' a judge said. 'Inappropriate,' a higher court ruled. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit scolded a federal judge for sexist comments directed at a female prosecutor in his courtroom. By Deanna Paul  •   Read more »   Retropolis | The Past, Rediscovered On Austin's official list of racist symbols it might remove: The city's name A review of property linked to the Confederacy prompts question: What to do about Stephen F. Austin, the "Father of Texas" and slavery advocate? By Alex Horton  •   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