Wednesday's Headlines: Trump and McConnell are reshaping the federal judiciary

White House press secretary apologizes after her false statement about black employment; 'Like a dog': Trump has a long history of using canine insults to dehumanize enemies; 'He...

Democracy Dies in Darkness     The morning's most important stories, selected by Post editors   Trump and McConnell are reshaping the federal judiciary The Republican-led Senate has installed 24 appellate court judges since January 2017 and is poised to confirm two more this week, a record for a president's first two years. By Sean Sullivan and Mike DeBonis  •  Read more » White House press secretary apologizes after her false statement about black employment Sarah Huckabee Sanders wrongly said that President Trump has created three times as many jobs for black workers as the Obama administration did. The White House Council of Economic Advisers took responsibility for the error. By Jeff Stein  •   Read more »   The Debrief 'Like a dog': Trump has a long history of using canine insults to dehumanize enemies President Trump's calling Omarosa Manigault Newman a dog drew stern condemnations. Trump is the first president in more than a century not to have a dog, and his dislike for the pets shows in his frequent put-downs. By Philip Rucker  •   Read more »   'He created Omarosa': Protegee of Trump used his tactics against him Ex-aide Omarosa Manigault Newman's book-tour allegations rattle the president and wreak havoc on the White House. By Ashley Parker and Philip Rucker  •   Read more »   The Fix: Sanders's pointed non-denial that Trump used the n-word It was crystal-clear exactly what was happening. By Aaron Blake  •   Read more »   Cardinal Wuerl's actions in Pittsburgh scrutinized by Catholic sexual abuse investigation The Washington archbishop served for 18 years as bishop of Pittsburgh, making him one of the church officials whose actions were examined by a grand jury. The investigation depicts Wuerl's actions in Pittsburgh as mixed, at times stopping abusive priests from continuing in their ministries in the diocese and at other times guiding them right back into parishes. By Julie Zauzmer and Reis Thebault  •   Read more »   Minn. Republicans reject Pawlenty's comeback bid as Democrats smash glass ceiling with nominees in Vt., Conn. Minnesota's Jeff Johnson is projected to have defeated Tim Pawlenty, a former governor who was critical of Donald Trump in 2016. The upset was a sign of the president's rising control over the Republican Party electorate. In New England, Democrats made historic picks: A transgender nominee for governor of Vermont and the first black woman to represent Connecticut in the House. By Michael Scherer  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Opinions   Trump spreads racism with a fighter pilot's precision By Karen Tumulty  •   Read more »   Is Tesla a cash cow, or simply a handful of beans? By David Von Drehle  •   Read more »   Trump's failure to condemn the bigots of the alt-right tars his presidency By Marc A. Thiessen  •   Read more »   The apprentice exposes the master By Christine Emba  •   Read more »   The TSA searches me every time I travel. Is it because I'm Muslim? By Zainab Merchant  •   Read more »   We can't ignore this brutal cleansing in China By Editorial Board  •   Read more » ADVERTISEMENT More News   Turkey retaliates against Trump tariffs, hiking fees on some U.S. imports in spiraling dispute The higher tariffs on a number of U.S. products are a tit-for-tat response to President Trump's decision last week to double tariffs on Turkish metals. By Kareem Fahim  •  Read more »     Parliament attacker was 29-year-old Briton who immigrated from Sudan Authorities said Salih Khater is a British citizen who was not known to police or counterterrorism units. By William Booth  •   Read more »   A Mexican businesswoman went to visit her parents in Maryland. Border agents confiscated her visa. Michelle Nicoll Gutierrez was questioned about health services she received on a previous visit, then was barred from the United States for five years. By Arelis Hernández  •   Read more »   Maryland says football staff made mistakes treating player before his death, apologizes to family The university president and athletic director said team athletic trainers failed to properly diagnose heat-related illness suffered by Jordan McNair. By Rick Maese, Jesse Dougherty and Emily Giambalvo  •   Read more »   Movie Review 'Crazy Rich Asians' is an escapist rom-com delight — and a lot more The film has a sprightly tone that pushes every pleasure-button of inveterate rom-com fans. But it also has layers of meaning and nuance that give the movie added richness. By Ann Hornaday  •   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