Saturday's Headlines: Alleged Russian agent Butina cozied up to ex-Trump aide near end of 2016 race

Manafort inflated loans, didn't reveal foreign accounts, accountants testify; 'The most bizarre thing I've ever been a part of': Trump panel found no voter fraud, ex-member says;...

Democracy Dies in Darkness     The morning's most important stories, selected by Post editors   Alleged Russian agent Butina cozied up to ex-Trump aide near end of 2016 race Maria Butina, the Russian gun rights activist accused of being an agent of the Kremlin, socialized with a Trump adviser who anticipated joining the presidential transition team, putting her in closer contact with President Trump's orbit than was previously known. By Rosalind Helderman  •  Read more » Manafort inflated loans, didn't reveal foreign accounts, accountants testify One accountant said she went along with falsifying Paul Manafort's tax records because she was afraid to confront a long-time client. The former Trump campaign chairman is accused of failing to pay taxes on millions he made from his work for a Russia-friendly Ukrainian political party. By Rachel Weiner, Matt Zapotosky, Moriah Balingit and Steve Thompson  •   Read more »   'The most bizarre thing I've ever been a part of': Trump panel found no voter fraud, ex-member says "I see that it wasn't just a matter of investigating President Trump's claims that three to five million people voted illegally, but the goal of the commission seems to have been to validate those claims," said Maine Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap. By Eli Rosenberg  •   Read more »   Guardian angels or part of the problem? Americans aid immigrants as they illegally cross into Canada. The advocates help immigrants find a place to rest or supplies to ease their journey as they leave the United States to avoid President Trump's crackdown. But the image of U.S. citizens supporting immigrants who make the trip is controversial in Canada, threatening long-standing, cross-border camaraderie. By Story by Tim Craig | Photos by Andre Malerba for The Post  •   Read more »   Trump's D.C. hotel gets rental credit of $534,000 from federal agency for maintaining tower The arrangement to support the National Park Service's tours of the building's clock tower underscores the unusual arrangement between the president's company and the federal government, contracting experts said. By Jonathan O'Connell and David A. Fahrenthold  •   Read more »   Revenue at Trump's N.Y. hotel rose in spring, thanks to Saudis' spending The March visit by travelers accompanying the Saudi crown prince highlights how little is known about President Trump's business dealings with foreign governments. By David Fahrenthold and Jonathan O'Connell  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Opinions   Follow the Russian money, and tighten your seatbelt By Colbert I. King  •   Read more »   Just let the kids sled By Christine Emba  •   Read more »   I'm ready to work to confirm Kavanaugh. I invite Democrats to join me. By Chuck Grassley  •   Read more »   America is sacrificing the future By George F. Will  •   Read more »   Addiction is a disease. My drug-addicted parents showed me that. By Sosha Lewis  •   Read more »   Ending TSA checkpoints at small airports is a terrible idea By Editorial Board  •   Read more » ADVERTISEMENT More News   Race for John Conyers Jr.'s House seat simmers with fury over treatment of him and of Detroit Forced out last year by sexual harassment allegations, the liberal icon looms over the contest for his replacement. By David Weigel  •  Read more »     Urban Meyer admits knowing about domestic abuse allegations against former assistant coach The Ohio State coach released a statement saying he knew of allegations brought against Zach Smith in 2015 despite claiming otherwise last week. Smith, who was fired last month, denied abusing his ex-wife. By Jesse Dougherty and Jeremy Gottlieb  •   Read more »   Kushner Companies finalizes deal on troubled office tower Jared Kushner's prior role in the financing effort has dogged him since he joined the White House. By Michael Kranish  •   Read more »   Zimbabweans voted for change. They got a new crisis instead. Many in Zimbabwe have doubts about ex-spy chief Emmerson Mnangagwa's narrow victory in an election that saw regulators take nearly four days to announce the results, which were revealed in the middle of the night. By Max Bearak  •   Read more »   Pompeo cautions Russia not to violate U.N. sanctions on N. Korea The secretary of state said the United States believes in the accuracy of reports that Russia is giving new guest-worker permits to North Koreans and entering into joint ventures with North Korean firms, which would violate U.N. bans against trade with Pyongyang. By Carol Morello and Shibani Mahtani  •   Read more »   The Newseum is selling 'fake news' shirts. Journalists are not amused. The Washington attraction "dedicated to the importance of a free press and the first amendment" sells garments with phrases the president popularized. Journalists took it as an affront. By Keith McMillan  •   Read more »   At Korean beaches and swimming pools, a war against tiny spy cameras The summer has been excruciatingly hot in South Korea, but those heading to the beach or swimming pool to relax may find themselves burned by something else: hidden spy cameras that film them in a state of undress. By Adam Taylor and Min Joo Kim  •   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