Sunday's Headlines: GOP makes last-ditch push to avoid another costly special-election defeat

Trump at a precarious moment: Privately brooding and publicly roaring; Maduro speech interrupted in what Venezuelan government calls a 'failed attack'; Allegations that prime...

Democracy Dies in Darkness     The morning's most important stories, selected by Post editors   GOP makes last-ditch push to avoid another costly special-election defeat Tuesday's vote in Ohio's 12th District in suburban Columbus gives Democrats a chance to make gains in another area that has been strongly Republican. By Amy Wang  •  Read more » Trump at a precarious moment: Privately brooding and publicly roaring The president, anxious about the Russia investigation's widening fallout and the legal fate of his eldest son, has increasingly channeled his internal frustration and fear into a ravenous maw of grievance and invective during public appearances. By Philip Rucker, Robert Costa and Ashley Parker  •   Read more »   Maduro speech interrupted in what Venezuelan government calls a 'failed attack' The nation's communications minister said "flying artifacts or drones" exploded during President Nicolás Maduro's speech, wounding seven soldiers. Some detractors suggested the alleged attack could have been staged. By Rachelle Krygier and Anthony Faiola  •   Read more »   Allegations that prime Chesapeake crab meat is being diluted with imports roils fishing industry Authorities said a federal investigation into a Virginia company's practices revealed a massive fraud worth millions of dollars that has shaken the food industry and raised questions about just how much of the iconic food labeled as local comes from the Chesapeake Bay. By Justin Jouvenal  •   Read more »   Protests again convulse Portland, Ore., as groups on the right and left face off Police declared the tense situation a "civil disturbance" and tried to disperse the crowd with flash grenades and pepper spray. The state's largest city has been the repeated scene of demonstrations, some violent, since the election of Donald Trump. By Leah Sottile  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Opinions   Vacation seems like it frees us from work. That's what work wants us to think. By Brian O'Connor  •   Read more »   I'm a WNBA player. Men won't stop challenging me to play one-on-one. By Devereaux Peters  •   Read more »   Republicans used to celebrate voluntarism and service. What happened? By Benjamin Soskis  •   Read more »   Congressional staff turnover isn't usually a problem. But when it is, it's bad. By Casey Burgat  •   Read more »   Trump isn't taking the Russia threat seriously. But lawmakers can show they are. By Editorial Board  •   Read more »   Trump, LeBron James and our oracular first lady By Karen Tumulty  •   Read more » ADVERTISEMENT More News   First lady issues statement in support of LeBron James after president insults him President Trump's tweet came after the NBA star told CNN's Don Lemon that Trump sought to divide the country by using sports as a wedge. A statement from Melania Trump's spokeswoman said, "It looks like LeBron James is working to do good things on behalf of our next generation." By Alex Horton and T.J. Ortenzi  •  Read more »     BREAKING NEWS Suicide attack in eastern Afghanistan kills 3 under U.S. military's command The incident happened during a combined, dismounted patrol with Afghan forces in eastern Afghanistan, the coalition said in a statement, without identifying the nationality of the soldiers and exact location of the incident. By Sayed Salahuddin  •   Read more »   As wildfires rage, Calif. frets over a future of greater perils, higher costs As wildfires become a year-round threat, the state is moving to change long-standing laws to address the emergency of climate change, with the interests of those fighting, suffering from and paying for the fires in the balance. By Scott Wilson  •   Read more »   South Korea longs for a train to Europe, but U.S. sanctions on North Korea block the way A rail connection across North Korea would make a train trip to Europe possible. Although Seoul wants to move full steam ahead into the plan, with engineers already heading north of the border to inspect the tracks, the South's diplomatic partners in Washington are not yet on board. By Adam Taylor  •   Read more »   Democrats with subpoena power: This could be a nightmare for Trump A Democratic takeover of either congressional chamber could quickly set off investigations into the president's personal finances, not to mention his administration's policy decisions. By Mike DeBonis  •   Read more »   Trump fires back at critics of his trade tactics, vows to continue use of tariffs The president called those who oppose his trade strategy with China and other partners "fools" and said he would continue to use tariffs to force other countries to renegotiate trade deals with the U.S. By Damian Paletta  •   Read more »   WorldViews | Analysis Russia names Steven Seagal, martial artist and action movie star, a special envoy to the United States Seagal, who has faced criticism for his relationship with Vladimir Putin, will have a responsibility to "facilitate relations between Russia and the United States in the humanitarian field, including cooperation in culture, arts, public and youth exchanges," the Foreign Ministry said. By Siobhán O'Grady  •   Read more »   An off-duty officer shot a man in the face. Then he dropped an object at the scene, video shows. "The video captures actions that raise serious questions, and require further investigation," a New York Police Department spokeswoman told The Washington Post. By Alex Horton  •   Read more »   Retropod | Podcast How a textile shortage led to the invention of the bikini This episode addresses the history of the bikini in, naturally, two parts. By Michael S. Rosenwald  •   Read more »   Date Lab On a date, can you listen too much? He often gets so wrapped up in learning about the individual he's sitting next to that he has to remind himself to actually be a presence in the conversation. By Neil Drumming  •   Read more »   Home & Garden A beach house that's always ready for a party With seven bedrooms, seven bathrooms and three kitchens, this Rehoboth Beach vacation home is styled to entertain a crowd. By Jura Koncius  •   Read more »   Travel | Perspective Some flights have extra restrictions. Here's what to do if you're on one. How nut allergies, support animals, and weight limits can affect your flight. By Christopher Elliott  •   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